Pupils from Ryde’s Dover Park Primary School have been given an early insight into possible career options during a day out at London’s Kidzania.
Because of the impacts of Covid-19, it was the first time in several years that many of the pupils had travelled off the Island.
The trip was organised as part of Dover Park’s Careers Week activities which encouraged pupils to think about their future aspirations and job opportunities.
Wightlink, which has a partnership arrangement with Dover Park as one of the local schools near to one of its terminals, provided a free coach crossing to help make the trip possible.
Kidzania is a unique attraction which offers youngsters the chance to try out different activities and job opportunities including dressing up and taking on tasks designed to mimic the adult world.
Theo Bartock, Lilliana Warren-Dennis, Caden Marshall and Millie Evemy alongside Mrs Maria Kirby, Year 5 teacher.
Year Five teacher, Maria Kirby, said:
“It’s like a child-sized city in which children are able to role play and try out all sorts of activities such as mock firefighting, flying an aircraft simulator, working at a TV station or in baby care, fashion design, science, shop keeping and many other activities.
“It was a fantastic day and after so much disruption due to the pandemic, it was great for the children to once again be able to get off the Island for a well-deserved trip away.”
As part of its Careers Week, Dover Park also invited in family and friends of the school community to discuss with pupils the careers or jobs they did and what the job entailed.
Wightlink chief executive, Keith Greenfield, said:
“One of the key aims of our school partnerships is to broaden the horizons of young people so they are fully aware of all the career opportunities open to them.
"We were only too happy to have helped Dover Park undertake what was clearly a successful and rewarding trip to London.”
Hovertravel Services Remain Suspended Due To Unexploded Ordnance
Local Business Gives Back By Supporting Surf Charity
Local Energy Company Seeks Rooftops For Community Solar Projects
Who Will You Nominate For 50th Isle Of Wight Sports Achievement Awards?
Isle Of Wight Churches Launch Urgent Fundraising Appeal For Debt Help On The Island
Plans Afoot To Improve Isle Of Wight Cycling And Walking Routes
Appeal Following Report Of Assault In Cowes
Witness Appeal Following Fatal Incident On Isle Of Wight
Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Attends ‘Man In River’ Emergency
Wightlink Releases Statement Regarding Suspended Services
Changing Rooms: Shanklin Hotel Set For Upgrades
'Plagued' Ryde Farmhouse Set For Demolition
Leeson Road To Re-Open This Sunday
Supergrass, Jess Glynne And Busted Among Latest Acts Announced For Isle Of Wight Festival 2025
Inspectors Appointed For Island Planning Strategy Examination
Islanders Floating Bridge Views Sought
Two More Years Of Restoration Works Confirmed For Isle Of Wight Quarry
RSPCA Isle Of Wight Appeal Launched To Help Island's Most Vulnerable Animals This Christmas
Appeal For Information Following Assault At Crown Pub In Ryde
New Entrance And Kitchen Mooted For Freshwater Bay Hotel
