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Children get to hold Olympic medals as part of Careers Day at school in Leigh
Children at a school in Leigh were given the chance to hold Olympic medals at a Careers Day event.
West Leigh School hosted the event, engaging pupils in various activities to explore skills needed for diverse jobs.
Workshops and presentations were delivered by parents and community members, including the MP for Southend West and Leigh, David Barton-Sampson.
The highlight was an assembly with Olympic gymnast Georgia-Mae Fenton.
She shared her career journey, achievements, and even demonstrated some skills.
She also got headteacher Mr Aggus to perform cartwheels.
The children were thrilled to hold her medals and ask questions about her life as a gymnast.
A spokesperson for the school said: "It was a brilliant day with children engaging in various activities that allowed them to explore skills required for different jobs
"They attended workshops and presentations delivered by parents and members of the community."
