PUPILS from Westfield School put on their investigative hats, trying to uncover what The Press were doing in their classroom yesterday.

The pupils guessed the occupations of photographer Frank Dwyer and reporter Julie Hayes visited the school to teach year five students about the world of work. Katie Bailey, 10, said: "I like reading the front bit of The Press and I have a look at the other pages."

Cameron Mason, 10, said: "I'd like to do photography."

Lauren Wyard, 10, said: "I'd like to become a music journalist and interview Jessie J."

Kane Cooper, 10, said: "I'm into my sport so I'd do sport reporting."

Katie Chittock, 10, said: "I would like to interview U2."

But we didn't manage to convince everybody. Luke Franks, ten, said he wanted to be an accountant because he enjoys maths, and they earn a lot of money. Max Rollinson, nine, also still wants to be a professional football player and Chloe Dawson, ten, wants to be a vet.

The session was held as part of the York Children’s University taster week this week, which has been organised by employee-volunteering charity York Cares.

Year four, five and six pupils from ten primary schools, including Westfield, Osbaldwick, Tang Hall, Carr Juniors, Haxby Road and St Pauls, worked with volunteers from Langleys solicitors, who used a robe, wig and statute book to teach children about what law is; Miller Construction used surveying equipment and high visibility jackets to show children how a school is built.

Coalters Estate Agency also used props and quizzes to help the children understand the skills needed to sell and rent houses.

Other businesses taking part included Network Rail, Northern Rail, Aviva, the University of York, City of York Council, Fenwicks, Tesco, York Racecourse,, Renovo, York Marriott Hotel, Benenden Healthcare, Tata Steel Projects and York Teaching Hospital.