Forty pupils from Burton Road Primary School have visited a Disney
themed Santa’s grotto at Barnsley College.
The Year 3 pupils were invited to the College’s Construction Centre (CUBE)
where they had the opportunity to visit Santa in a grotto which has been
designed, built and decorated by Barnsley College Construction students as part
of their studies.
After meeting Santa, the pupils continued with the festive spirit by
taking part in a number of Christmas themed activities which were organised by staff
and students. Pupils painted their own Christmas plaster molds whilst listening
to festive music and they also took part in a game of ‘Snowball Shootout’, a
penalty shootout style of game where they threw ‘snowballs’ at Rudolph and
Santa.
Kevin Scholey, Head of Construction at Barnsley College, said: “We are
always looking at ways in which we can strengthen our links with the local
community. The visit was a great way for the pupils to get a taste of
construction trades, have some fun and get into the Christmas spirit. Our students
and staff worked hard to ensure that the event ran smoothly and they did a
fantastic job with the grotto.”
Miss Hanson, Year 3 class teacher at Burton Road Primary School, added:
“It’s been a great afternoon and the pupils have had lots of fun taking part in
all the activities and meeting Santa. It was also a great opportunity for them
to see the excellent facilities at the CUBE and to make them aware of what is
available in Barnsley.”
For more
information about our Construction courses, visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/construction,
call 01226 216 123, email info@barnsley.ac.uk
or come along to the Open Day on Thursday 1 February, 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
