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Tim, Environment and Sustainability team
Telling children about my job on the Environment and Sustainability team
Tim, Environment and Sustainability team
I haven't been in a primary school since I left for secondary school, which now seems a very long time ago! As a result, it was with some trepidation that I stepped up on stage at an assembly at Jubilee Primary school in Hackney, to talk to them about the

After an excellent introduction from Khadijah and Hamzah, I took to the stage to tell the children about my job, assuring the surface and groundwater across the Park. I also talked about the work of my team in making sure the priority theme of Sustainability is incorporated into design and construction throughout the programme. Afterwards I took questions, and was very impressed with the level of understanding of our work.

I was extremely nervous before getting onto the stage, I’m used to addressing conferences, but not primary school kids! But the reception was fantastic and I really enjoyed myself. So much so that I signed up for the next event on the spot!


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