MORE than 120 Year 6 pupils from six local primary schools gathered at St John’s Parish Church in Wellington for the annual day of celebration for those moving on to secondary school.

The day, which was hosted and led by Wellington Churches Together, saw children from Beech Grove, Langford Budville, Rockwell Green, Wellesley Park, West Buckland and St John’s primary schools joining together to take part in a range of activities inside and outside of the building on the theme of ‘Journey’.

This summer the Year 6 pupils were accompanied by ten Year 7 transition leaders from Court Fields School who joined the workshops and shared some of their experience of the past year.

The day began with Yeovil-based Oddments Theatre Company performing the first part of its version of the classic story Pilgrim’s Progress. After this the children moved around five creative workshops including drama, music, discussion, a reflective prayer space and large inflatable obstacle course on the church’s front lawn.

The day concluded with a final performance from Oddments Theatre, lively singing led by Life Central Pastor Steve Jenkins and band, and a prayer of blessing by Rev Treanor, Wellington Team Pastor.

Andy Levett, youth and children’s adviser for the Diocese of Bath & Wells, who helped co-ordinate the day, said: “It’s been another really good day – a day full of hope. It’s great that the church and school communities can join together in supporting our young people.”