St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Corsham have been encouraging pupils to think about their futures in their Big Me week.

The week is dedicated to encouraging and helping pupils to think about and start developing some basic skills towards what they may like to do in the future.

As part of the Big Me week, St Patrick's held a careers fair for the year 4, 5 and 6 pupils. This involved professionals from many different industries coming along to tell the children what they do for their job and answer any questions.

Headteacher Rita McLoughlin said: “The careers fair was a phenomenal success and we were delighted with how many professionals took part.

“The children were just buzzing with enthusiasm and excitement and are still talking about it now. They have all been inspired and many have changed their minds after talking to engineers, lawyers and various other professionals.

“It was the first time we have arranged something like this but it was a massive success.”

With some pupils as young as 4, it is unusual for this type of careers week to take place in a primary school, but unlike usual school career events, this one encourages the younger pupils to think they can be whatever they aspire to be, and looks at developing essential skills for the challenges they may face in the future such as being polite and speaking confidently.

At such a young age a 'can do' mentality is promoted when it comes to the future, rather than worrying about the practicalities of chance, likelihood and restrictions.

Other activities pupils took part in for Big Me week were developing personal profiles and CVs, drama and art activities, maths lessons on how to manage money and even dressing up as what they want to be when they grow up.

St Patrick’s, who deem the whole week a great success, also thanked those involved including all the professionals who took part in the careers fair.