Coulby Newham primary school holds careers fayre for children

The pupils at Sunnyside Academy in Coulby Newham recently took part in the school’s fourth annual careers event.

The day-long event showcased a broad range of work sectors including construction, environmental, health, police, fire brigade, architecture, music, aviation, transport, creative industries, and housing.The event showcased a broad range of work sectors (Image: Supplied)

Michael Suthers, deputy headteacher at Sunnyside and lead for the careers fayre, said: “It’s quite rare for primary schools to hold events like this but we think there are a number of advantages in encouraging children to think about their future careers at a young age.

“The event helps children to understand why learning in school is important and what it can lead to.

“It also gives them an insight into the wide variety of future career options.It gave them an insight into a range of career opportunities (Image: Supplied)

“This year we’ve focused on businesses and organisations in the local area, and we’ve had a terrific response.

“I’d like to thank everyone for giving up their time to attend the event.

“All of the children thoroughly enjoyed the experience which will give them inspiration to succeed and follow their dreams in life.”

Sunnyside Academy, a mainstream school with more than 300 pupils aged three to 11, provides for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), particularly those with visual and hearing impairments.

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It is one of 10 primary schools across Teesside, County Durham and Hartlepool under the Ad Astra Academy Trust.

Andy Brown, chief executive officer of Ad Astra, said: “It is built into the curriculum at all of our primary schools to encourage children at a young age to start to think about their futures.

“Each school has their own unique approach and the work at Sunnyside is just one example of the great work across the trust to inspire our young children to achieve high and reach their goals.”

The careers event took place on March 14.