Hill View housebuilding buddies
29/04/2025
“they were really interested by the range of trades and skills used in housebuilding”
Children from Hill View Primary School have tried their hand at bricklaying and had the chance to build a home of their own during a trip to a construction site in Banbury.
As part of Orbit Homes’ “Building Buddies” programme the youngsters visited the Calthorpe Gardens development.
The programme is aimed at children aged 7 to 11 in Key Stage Two. It gives local pupils a chance to learn more about housebuilding and the range of skills used in the industry, whilst safely exploring a new homes site.
During their visit the children used a special 3D model house which taught them about the different stages involved in building a new home.
Emma Jeavons, Assistant Headteacher at Hill View Primary School, said: “Visiting Calthorpe Gardens was such a unique and enjoyable experience for our pupils, and they were really interested by the range of trades and skills used in housebuilding.
“This was an amazing opportunity for our students to learn about the different careers that are out there and we’d like to thank Orbit Homes for taking the time to show the children around the site and answer their questions.”
Brian Nearney, Regional Managing Director at Orbit Homes, said: “Our Building Buddies programme is a fantastic way for our team to engage with local communities and show young people the variety of careers available within the construction industry, and just how exciting housebuilding can be.”
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
