Personnel from Royal Air Force Brize Norton have supported a Military Day with local schools coming together to learn more about life in the Armed Forces.
Hosted at St Christopher’s Primary School, Burford Primary and Alvescot Primary came together to take part in the day, giving students the opportunity to take part in military style activities and challenges, and get an insight into Armed Forces life.
The day was also a fantastic opportunity for RAF personnel to engage with the 250 children taking part from the local community, increasing awareness of the RAF and wider military family.
Flight Lieutenant Turner, who organised the day, said:
“Having the opportunity to engage with our local schools and inspire the children is something which brings us closer to our community. Days like today help improve everyone’s understanding of what life in the RAF is all about. Many local children are part of service families, and today helped bridge the gap between our military world and the civilian community around us. Whether it was running the obstacle course or showing the pupils around our Defence Fire & Rescue vehicle, all our people enjoyed having the chance to inspire the next generation”
Flight Lieutenant Turner
Experience Organiser
Rachel Veeder, Executive Headteacher said:
“It’s been an amazing day today bringing three schools together to celebrate our Armed Forces and all things military. After we received a grant to connect the three schools to collaborate on our military connections, we decided to host a whole school event, which brought them together. The staff from all the schools have done a fantastic job helping make the day a success alongside the RAF personnel and the children have had an amazing day”
Rachel Veeder
Executive Headteacher
