YOUNGSTERS from Monkton Priory CP School were recently given the chance to visit Hale Construction’s Howell Close development in Monkton for an educational talk about the construction industry.

Twelve students, aged 10-11, spent St David’s Day at Howell Close, a development of 30 Pembrokeshire Housing Association houses and flats.

They received an in-depth talk about what goes on at construction sites, including the different types of houses built, environmental issues, safety around a construction site and career opportunities available.

As part of the visit, Hale Constructions’ site manager, Brian James also printed out empty dimensioned site plans for the pupils to produce their own housing layout.

Deputy Head teacher at Monkton CP Priory School Dylan Lawrence said: “The visit with Hale Construction was brilliant and the pupils found it fascinating and enjoyed every minute. They were happy to be given the opportunity to see site plans and then see how they had been transformed into actual buildings. It was great.”

Head teacher Shelly Morris said: “We are very grateful to Hale Construction and thank them for inviting us and giving the pupils the chance to learn about the construction industry and gain an insight into the safety aspects.”

The school site visit was arranged by Hale Construction as they are part of the Considerate Contractors Scheme, which is a non-profit making, independent organisation founded with the aim of improving the industry’s image and with a firm focus on safety.

Hale Construction is registered with the scheme and all abide by the Code of Considerate Practice, which aims to protect industry image, value the community, protect the environment, secure everyone’s safety and value their workforce.

Brian James, site manager for Hale Construction, said: “It’s great having the pupils here and teaching them about the dangers on site while also educating them about the industry and showing them career opportunities available.”