Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy welcomed a visit from Severn Trent, taking part in a series of sessions focused on how water is managed, treated and used.
During an assembly for Key Stage 2, pupils were introduced to the water cycle and the processes involved in turning raw water into safe drinking water. They also learned what happens once water has been used, including how wastewater is treated before being returned to the environment.
The visit continued with a workshop for year 5 pupils, linking to their study of Ancient Egypt. They considered the role of the River Nile in sustaining ancient civilisation and how water was managed in the past. Children then explored why clean water is essential, before examining the stages of water purification and carrying out their own filtration experiments.
Severn Trent is one of the UK’s largest water companies, supplying drinking water to more than eight million people across the Midlands and surrounding areas and operating wastewater treatment services across its network.
The visit formed part of Severn Trent’s ‘Wonderful Water Tour’, an education outreach programme for primary schools offering free assemblies, workshops and interactive sessions. Delivered by specialist education officers, it helps pupils learn about where water comes from, how it is treated and how it can be used responsibly.
Associate Principal, Cem Yalluri, said: “Opportunities like this sit very closely alongside how we design learning at Tameside, where children are encouraged to explore ideas in context and make meaningful links across subjects.
“The sessions with Severn Trent gave pupils a very real example of how the science they study in class applies to everyday life and why this matters historically and globally. What stood out was how engaged the children were in their practical work, asking questions and explaining their thinking with growing confidence.”
The Academy continues to develop opportunities for pupils to engage with external visitors as part of its wider curriculum offer.
