Pupils wear hard hats to learn more about the construction of Scoresby View, Whitby's latest retirement community

Primary school pupils swapped the classroom for a construction site in Whitby for a lesson in housebuilding, sustainability and health and safety. 

Children and two members of staff from Stakesby Primary Academy were invited to McCarthy Stone’s Retirement Living development, Scoresby View, which is currently under construction. 

On the day, they met the Site Manager and Sales staff to see how new homes are built and ask any burning questions about the construction process. Highlighting the importance of site safety, the year-five children, aged between nine and ten years old, were given high-vis jackets and hard hats before taking part in a quiz where they learnt some fun facts about the new development. 

With the retirement living development located within short walking distance of the school, the children were eager to learn first-hand about construction plans and the role that Scoresby View will play in the community. 

Talking about the day, Louise Flynn, Divisional Marketing Manager at McCarthy Stone, commented: “We were delighted to host the children from Stakesby Primary Academy here at Scoresby View. They were enthusiastic and engaged as they listened to how our retirement homes are built. Opportunities like these are a great way to help children understand what we do and inspire them to consider construction as a future career. Not only that, but it helps us to foster strong relationships with the communities in which we build, which is a key focus at McCarthy Stone. We’re very happy to work with local schools in this way and look forward to doing more community outreach soon.”

Rachel Butler, Stakesby Primary Academy Office Administrator, added: “The children had a fantastic time learning about the new homes being built in the community and particularly enjoyed the quiz. What’s great about these visits is that they may inspire our young pupils to take up a career in the construction industry one day.”  

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