World of Work Week 2016 was a great success, thanks to all our wonderful pupils, parents, staff and volunteers. During the week, the pupils had the opportunity to meet 32 different visitors, from a diverse range of jobs. The pupils asked lots of questions, including what skills they need to succeed, the highlights and challenges of their jobs and what to expect during a “typical day” at work. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone for helping us to develop the young workforce of the future!

Some quotes about this year’s World of Work week:

“I learned that listening is important.” Adam, P2, after meeting Alan, the McDonald’s crew trainer.

“You have to be respectful to patients.” Abi, P2, about her visit from a pharmacist.

“You have to be flexible (stretchy) to be a gymnast.” Caoimhe, P3.

“You have to be good at concentrating to be a referee.” Hamish, P3

“To be a farmer, it is very hard work.” Kameron, P3.

“A football referee has to follow their own decisions.” Corey, P3.

“If you are a referee, you have to have a loud voice.” Zara A, P4.

“You need to follow rules to be a referee or a tennis coach.” Mark, P4.

“I thought a civil engineer was like an architect, but when he visited I realised it was different. He builds stuff like wind farms and transformers!” Arran, P4.

“You have to wake up early to be a baker in Sainsbury’s!” Manahil I, P5.

“Kris’s job (fire engineer) sounded really challenging.” Khalil, P5.

“You sometimes have to go undercover as a journalist!” Chris, P7

“You need to be happy at your job, not just with the money.” Shayan, P7

“You need a good imagination to be a scriptwriter.” Charlie, P7