Career options were the basis for a field trip for Western Bay school leaders yesterday.
The eight principals and two deputy principals, representing the Bay's 10 secondary schools, took part in the Principals' Day Out where they learned about transport, logistics and roading.
Economic development agency Priority One has heldthe event each year since 2005 and provides a chance to see what sort of career opportunities are available for students.
This year's theme was Business is on the Move.
School leaders heard from roading company Higgins and cargo and shipping company CHH Lodestar before getting their hands dirty at the Higgins construction site at The Lakes.
Otumoetai College principal Dave Randell said the day had been fascinating. "It gives us a different insight into what happens so we can go back and talk about it. Even just the skills of the forklift driver."
Bethlehem College principal Eoin Crosbie said it was great to hear about what was a "silent industry".Amy McGillivray
