A careers day held at Peasedown St John Primary School recently inspired local children to think about what opportunities are available to them when they grow up.

A total of 13 guests from a range of professions and backgrounds were invited into the classroom to talk about their work and what inspires them – all as part of the school’s annual careers day.

School headteacher Ruth Noall said: “It was wonderful to welcome so many inspirational visitors into our school as part of our annual careers’ day.

“This is always an exciting day and an opportunity for children to see our CARE values demonstrated by professionals outside of our school environment. We are incredibly grateful to all of the people who gave up their time to come and speak to us.”

Visitors included local journalist John Wimperis, from Somerset Live, veterinary nurse Rebecca Short, farmer Sue Sealey and RAF gliding instructor Tony Webb.

“Our children were fantastic ambassadors for our school who listened attentively and asked very insightful questions,” added Ruth.

“At the end of the session some of the volunteers wrote down comments about the morning and their experiences of our school. It was lovely to hear that we have ‘fantastic, engaged, friendly children’ and ‘it was so pleasing to see the CARE values’.”

The CARE values underpin and drive everything that happens at Peasedown St John Primary School; their teaching and learning, their expectations for behaviour and attitudes, the school’s leadership and their aspirations for personal development.

CARE stands for curiosity, aspiration, resilience and empathy.

Peasedown St John Primary School’s annual careers day is always a big hit with children. It offers them valuable information about diverse professions, helps them explore future pathways, and can boost their aspirations and motivation, ultimately contributing to better career decision-making.

For more information www.psjprimary.co.uk.