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Dr Who theme gets East Lancashire pupils thinking of jobs

12:41pm Tuesday 3rd February 2009 in News

MEETING: Zach Hall, 13, of Fearns School, Stacksteads, comes face-to-face with a dalek at the Dr Who-themed event at the college MEETING: Zach Hall, 13, of Fearns School, Stacksteads, comes face-to-face with a dalek at the Dr Who-themed event at the college

A DALEK and a brick Tardis were just some of the projects on display during a Dr Who-themed event Accrington and Rossendale College.

Around 350 students from 15 secondary schools across East Lancashire attened the day, which was aimed at getting year 11 pupils thinking about their choices after leaving school.

It was organised by the construction and technology department at the college's Hameldon Centre in Accrington and allowed students to showcase their work.

Pupils took part in a number of skill-based challenges, including decorating a Tardis and a K9 robot race and changing the front wheel of a motorbike.

Pupils came from schools across Hyndburn, Rossendale, Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley.

Maurice Gleeson, director of construction and technology, said: "Everyone had a fantastic day, it was a great opportunity for high school students to experience what the construction and motor engineering trades are all about.”

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