Pupils earn their stripes on navy course

By Neil.fatkin1
Published 18th Jul 2019, 13:49 BST
Updated 23rd Jul 2019, 17:43 BST
The pupils with Commander Walker and Lieutenant Taylor, displaying their graduation certificates. Picture: Courtesy of Keith Woodland, Crown CopyrightThe pupils with Commander Walker and Lieutenant Taylor, displaying their graduation certificates. Picture: Courtesy of Keith Woodland, Crown Copyright
The pupils with Commander Walker and Lieutenant Taylor, displaying their graduation certificates. Picture: Courtesy of Keith Woodland, Crown Copyright
YEAR 6 pupils from Elson Junior School have graduated from their 5-week course working with naval personnel from HMS Collingwood.

The course focused on developing skills around the navy’s core values of courage, commitment, discipline, respect, integrity and leadership

Pupil Mia, 11, said: ‘I’ve really enjoyed it, the best bit was working with Brad on the teamwork activities.’

Lieutenant Peter Taylor added: ‘It has been a rewarding experience watching the development of these pupils over the 5 weeks.’

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