Here are the children's work experiences as written by them and some photos of their week!

Whitchurch Methodist Church Playgroup

On Wednesday, Bella, Olive, Eliza, Jessie and Sienna visited the Methodist Church Playgroup in Whitchurch to help run a busy morning session for children aged 0–4.

At first, many of the little ones were shy and quiet, but after everyone shared a small snack, the girls began to make friends with the children and help them join in.

They then sang well‑known nursery rhymes, happily joining in with all the actions.
By 12pm, it was time to return to school, but Emma, the playgroup organiser, told them they were welcome back anytime.

The group agreed it was a wonderful and unforgettable experience.

Work Experience at Vass Tech Garage

On Tuesday, Otto, Lewis, Scott, Stanley, Oscar and Mollie spent the day at Vass Tech Garage in Whitchurch, learning what it’s like to work as a mechanic.

Mollie and Otto worked together to remove car wheels and replace them with new tyres, using a specialist machine to take the tyre off and fit a fresh one.
Meanwhile, Lewis and Oscar inspected the underside of a car and helped complete a full service, including checking that the brakes were working properly.

The highlight for many was taking the wheel off and putting it back on, as well as getting to press the machine buttons to make everything work.

Work Experience at The White Swan Pub

Henryk, Jared, Ethan, James and Lily spent Thursday at The White Swan, where they learned how much work goes into running a busy pub.

Their jobs included cleaning tables, setting out chairs, brushing leaves, and laying the tables ready for customers. They were given a full tour of the pub, and once their tasks were complete, they had the fun opportunity to create their own menu.

As a reward for their hard work, they enjoyed Pepsi and ice‑cream, and even met the pub’s friendly dog, Ted.

“My favourite bit was washing the tables. This was a great work experience.”

A morning with Hampden Equine Vets

On Thursday, Amelia, Lilly and Lily-Jayne visited Hampden Equine Vets for a fascinating insight into veterinary work.

They began with a tour of the practice, including the x‑ray room and surgery area. They then watched a horse have a scope, where they were shown the inside of its stomach and learned how the vets identified ulcers.

Next, they helped weigh the horse to calculate the correct medicine dosage. A vet nurse then trotted the horse up so the group could learn how vets check for lameness.

The horse was later sedated, allowing the vets to demonstrate how they examine and file down its teeth. To finish the day, the students completed passport drawings, sketching the horse and marking its features — a favourite activity.

“This was an amazing work experience.”

Visit to Creslow Farm 

Max, Albie and Misha spent the day at Creslow Farm with Mr Lear and Mrs Evans.
They began by exploring the grass fields, learning that the grass is currently too moist to turn into hay bales, which makes feeding cows more expensive.

They then helped prepare milk mixture for a baby calf without a mother. The group even got to feed and gently stroke the calf, which was a real highlight.

Next, they visited the chickens, carefully picking them up to check for eggs. They were lucky enough to see a chicken laying an egg, which everyone thought was amazing.

Afterwards, they travelled to another part of the farm to see the tractors. Although they climbed onto one, they learned you must be 13 years old to drive it. They also saw fields of oil seed rape and barley.

“It was great fun and we learnt lots! Thanks Mr Lear!” – Max

Behind the Scenes of School IT 

Noah, Tommi and Tom spent time with Mr King from the school’s IT support company, itechsupport.

They learned about different computer systems, how to recover deleted documents, and how security systems protect the school. Mr King also showed them the IT cabinet, where the server and WiFi system are stored.

The group helped update iPads and learned how to reset school phones so they connect to the new firewall.

Noah reflected that to work in IT, “you need to be patient because things go wrong, and one small mistake can cause big problems.”

They all enjoyed discovering the complex side of IT, beyond what they normally see in lessons.

A morning at J & S Scapes 

Ottilie, Annabelle, Erin and Benny visited J & S Scapes with Jeremy and Mrs Evans.

They began with a tour of the site, office, and equipment, including the diggers and materials used for landscaping. They learned how to measure an area, calculate costs, and understand how area, perimeter, ratio, scale and design are used in real jobs.

The group then travelled to a project in Leighton Buzzard, where they helped lay pavers for a path, mixed concrete, and even drove a track dumper (a motorised wheelbarrow).

Everyone agreed it was fascinating to see how maths skills from school are used in real‑life work.

“We all had a really good time!” – Ottilie