PUPILS at a York primary school have been learning about the newspaper industry, as part of an initiative to introduce children to the world of work.

The Press visited Year Five pupils at Westfield Primary School in Acomb to talk to them about what skills and interests were required to work in newspapers and how the media is changing.

The pupils guessed the occupations of photographer Frank Dwyer and reporter Julie Hayes, before contributing to a story, which was immediately published on thepress.co.uk.

A budding photographer took a photograph of the events on a mobile phone to accompany the article and witnessed it all being uploaded to thepress.co.uk During the session, a number of pupils said they would consider journalism as a career.

Lauren Wyard, ten, said she would like to become a music journalist and interview Jessie J, with Katie Chittock, ten, hoping to interview U2 and Kane Cooper, ten, expressing an interest in sport reporting.

But Luke Franks, ten, wasn’t convinced. He said: “I want to become an accountant. I like maths, and they get paid a lot.”

Max Rollinson, nine, wanted to be a professional footballer and Chloe Dawson, ten, aimed to become a vet.

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

Pupils in Years Four, Five and Six from ten primary schools 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 employers 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.