The Year 3 pupils from Aragon Primary School in Morden visited Bellway’s Cavendish Grove development in Raynes Park as part of a science project focused on rocks.
During the visit, 90 pupils explored the sales office to learn about house designs, toured a show home, and discovered the different materials used in construction.
They also watched machinery in action, including a digger and a forklift, and learned about the importance of rocks and stones in building homes.
One child said: “This has been the best trip ever.”
Daniel Whiley, sales manager at Bellway Southern Counties, guided pupils through the showhome.
Mr Whiley said: “By showing the children what goes into creating homes they learn a little more about the world around them.
“It is really important to us to be part of the community and we were very happy to support the school with an informative and different day out.
“Our team at Cavendish Grove were delighted to meet the children and show them around.”
During the visit, Mr Whiley explained how various types of rock are used in kitchen worktops and the garden patio.
Senior site manager Paul Minnican and his team also showed a range of building materials and allowed the pupils to view construction equipment up close.
Rob Myers, assistant headteacher at Aragon Primary School, said: “We are so pleased that Bellway and the Cavendish Grove development were able to provide such a positive opportunity and bringing the Year 3 science curriculum about rocks, to life.
“This is something that we could not facilitate within the school classroom.
“It has made such a positive impact to the children’s education, through their excellent delivery of hands-on activities, which I am sure will stay with the children for many years to come.”
Bellway donated the hi-vis vests to the school for future excursions, and each pupil received a goodie bag with a squishy ‘hard hat’, pencils, and a keyring.
Bellway is building 107 new homes at Cavendish Grove.
