Year 9 students from Tewkesbury Academy took part in a planning session run by Tewkesbury Borough Council.
Through a series of tasks, students shared their ideas about the leisure facilities and services they would like to have in the proposed garden town.
Two Tewkesbury Academy alumni returned to support the event. Morgan Pavey explained how jobs in several towns had led him back to his home town of Tewkesbury where he is now completing an IT apprenticeship with Tewkesbury Borough Council.
Margot Messenger talked passionately about her human geography degree and master’s course in urban planning. It was lovely to hear of their successes.
Huge thanks to Sarah Baird, Careers and Pathways Leader at Tewkesbury Academy, for all the brilliant organisation and to all who supported the event.
Sarah said: “This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to have their voices heard and contribute ideas that could help shape the future of their community.
“They approached the activities with enthusiasm, creativity and maturity, and it was wonderful to see them engaging with real-life planning challenges.
“We were also delighted to welcome back former students Morgan and Margot, whose experiences provided valuable inspiration and demonstrated the many different pathways available after leaving school.”
