Year 6 Experience the World of Manufacturing

Year 6 pupils from Queensway Academy, Thetford recently enjoyed an exciting and informative Manufacturing Day, giving them a valuable insight into the wide range of careers and opportunities available within the local industries.

The day began with a visit to Boniface Engineering on Fisons Industrial Estate, where children learned how recovery vehicles are designed and manufactured. Pupils were fascinated by a live demonstration showcasing the vehicles’ impressive capabilities and also took part in a fun engineering competition.

The group then visited Peerless Plastics & Coatings, where they enjoyed a creative graffiti-style activity before touring the site to see how plastic products are designed, manufactured and finished into impressive items that are used around the world, including police riot visors and components for high-performance sports cars.

Next, pupils visited Warren Services, where they discovered how precision metal products are designed, engineered and manufactured. During tours of two different sites, the children saw first-hand how raw materials are transformed into components and finished products that are supplied to businesses across the UK and exported around the world. They were treated to some engaging demonstrations and interactive activities and pupils had a valuable insight into the role that engineering and technology play in creating high-quality products.

A further highlight of the day was meeting representatives from For Thetford, who invited pupils to share their ideas about future projects for the town. Children had the opportunity to make their voices heard and contribute to discussions about their local community too.

The Manufacturing Day was a fantastic opportunity for Year 6 pupils of Queensway Academy and allowed them to connect their learning with the real world, gain an insight into local career pathways, and develop a greater appreciation of the businesses that help drive Thetford’s economy.