On Thursday 25th September, the Year 2 pupils from Model Village Primary School enjoyed an exciting visit to Shirebrook Fire Station. During their visit, the children learned about the vital role the fire service plays in helping the public and explored the modern equipment used by firefighters today.

The trip linked perfectly to their History topic, The Great Fire of London, giving the children the opportunity to compare how fires are dealt with now to how they were managed in 1666. The pupils were also thrilled to see a real fire engine up close and discover the different tools it carries — excellent inspiration for their upcoming Design and Technology project, where they will be designing and making their own moving fire engines.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable and educational afternoon for everyone involved. Model Village Primary School would like to thank Mrs Johnson and Mr Edwardson for supporting the children during the visit, and Miss Kerry for leading such a fantastic learning experience.