Children from Years 1 to 6 had the wonderful opportunity to explore a diverse range of careers, meeting real-life professionals who generously gave up their time to share their experiences, answer questions and ignite a sense of possibility in our young learners. From hands-on demonstrations to fascinating insights into the world of work, our pupils were captivated from start to finish. 

Sparking Imaginations and Aspirations 

There is nothing quite like seeing the spark in a child's eyes when they discover something new. Whether it was learning about life on a working farm, exploring the exciting world of science and technology, or imagining themselves soaring through the skies, our students embraced every moment with enthusiasm and wonder. 

The feedback from pupils, staff and visitors alike has been overwhelmingly positive - and as our photographs show, the children absolutely loved the experience! Events like these are so important in helping young people begin to think about their futures, broaden their horizons and understand the many paths open to them. 

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Wonderful Visitors 

An event like this would simply not be possible without the generosity and dedication of our visiting professionals. We are enormously grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon such a memorable success: 

A special thank you, too, for the wonderful merchandise and giveaways that our children were delighted to take home - little keepsakes from a truly inspiring afternoon. 

• The team from Leonard's Barbers Lounge 
• Alina from Results 
• The STEAM Ambassador Team, University of Northampton 
• Tom from Scald End Farm 
• The team from the Soil Association 
• Mary from Delapré Abbey 
• The team from Premier Sports 
• Aaron from the Army Air Corps 
• Tim from Smartnumbers 
• Fianna from Whitworth's 
• Our very own Michelle Hopkinson, Sarah Brinkley and Jo Saward from the Creative Education Trust 

Looking Ahead 

At Queen Eleanor Academy, we believe that no aspiration is too big and no dream too small. Events like our Careers Fair play a vital role in showing our children that the world is full of exciting opportunities, and that with curiosity, determination and hard work, anything is possible. 

We couldn't have done it without you - thank you to all of our visitors, volunteers and staff who made the day such a tremendous success. We can't wait to do it all again next year! 

 

Would you like to get involved in a future Queen Eleanor Academy event? 

We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch with the school office: Enquiries@queeneleanorprimaryacademy.org.uk