YOUNGSTERS from Aberdour Primary got an insight into the world of housebuilding this week.

The pupils have been taking part in Cala Homes’ ‘Land to Life’ project which is a new curriculum-based schools programme aimed at children between the ages of seven and eleven. 

The initiative is part of the developer's Community Pledge which brings a host of bespoke, meaningful benefits to the communities in which Cala builds across the UK.  

Stephen Faller and Emily Grounds from Cala Homes (East) spoke to children from primaries five to seven to help build grassroots awareness of how new homes are developed and the important role that housebuilders play in creating sustainable new communities.

Topics included land planning, sales and marketing of homes, sustainability and the variety of diverse roles within the sector.  

The pupils took part in an interactive presentation and class discussion before completing activities including presentations and worksheets and involving animated videos.

Stephen Faller, Land Manager at Cala Homes (East), said: “It was brilliant to be able to visit Aberdour Primary School and speak to the children about Cala and the homebuilding sector as a whole.

“The pupils who were involved were thoroughly engaged with the full lesson, asking inquisitive questions about my role and the different types of career paths available.  

“The visit shows that there is a real opportunity to harness the curiosity of young people and highlight how this sector can open doors for everyone and allows us to ensure they have all the information they need to later evaluate if this is the industry for them.” 

Leanne Sweaton, Acting Principle Teacher at Aberdour Primary School, added: “We are delighted to be involved with Cala Homes’ Land to Life project. The children really enjoyed learning about the initiative and the positive impact it will bring to the area.

“One of our aims at Aberdour Primary School is for children to understand how they can contribute to their wider community. Therefore, inviting Cala Homes into the school enabled the children to achieve this.”