Pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 had a very special assembly on Friday afternoon presented by two engineers from the supercar manufacturer McLaren. Our visitors explained to the children the history of the McLaren company, plus details on the work that goes on today at the company headquarters in Woking.

At each fortnightly celebration assembly, pupils from each class are awarded a Golden Key for showing behaviours that live out our school Mission Statement. As an added bonus in this assembly, each Golden Key recipient also received some snazzy McLaren merchandise to wear.

After the assembly, each class in Years 4, 5 and 6 then had a chance to get a close up view of a McLaren Artura, being guided through the vehicle by the two specialist engineers.

It was a great visit to inspire pupils in the field of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), and fitting to have McLaren visit on the weekend that the company secured their first Formula 1 constructor’s championship in 26 years with Lando Norris’ victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Thanks go to Miss Sheppard for coordinating the visit, and of course to the McLaren engineers who brought their knowledge and their car to St Peter’s.

Mr R Cunningham
Headteacher