Pupils earn their stripes on navy course

YEAR 6 pupils from Elson Junior School have graduated from their 5-week course working with naval personnel from HMS Collingwood.
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

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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