Pupils from Greenhill School in Tenby and Netherwood School in Saundersfoot descended on Margam Park last week for Dragon's March - an interactive Army exhibition for schools to give young people the chance to find out about the opportunities afforded by a career in the Army. The three-day, action-packed event kicked off on Tuesday and saw more than 6,000 visitors take part in interactive challenges, including engineering tasks with the Royal Engineers and the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, cooking in a field kitchen with the Royal Logistics Corps and first aid with Royal Medical Corps. Pupils also tried their hand at being a soldier in the field by participating in assault courses and a climbing wall with the Royal Welsh. Visitors also saw the Army's impressive static displays of Royal Artillery equipment, as well as a 70-tonne Challenger II tank, and got the opportunity to talk to soldiers from different Army career groups ranging from infantry soldiers, administration officers and engineers, to nurses and chefs. Representatives from every Welsh regiment and the Territorial Army (TA) attended Dragon's March. There was also an open evening on Wednesday, providing an opportunity for the public to find out more about life in the Army. Major Philip Rees said: "Dragon's March is the perfect opportunity for school children to see what Army life is like first-hand. Throughout the three days, over 6,000 pupils from all over South Wales have participated in varied challenges, including obstacle courses, climbing, and cooking in a field kitchen, all with a smile on their faces! "The aim of the event is to display the wide range of career opportunities available in the Army, showing that there's something for everyone. The activities on offer not only provide physical challenges, but emphasise the importance of key skills and team working. "It's a chance for pupils to ask questions, find out what Army life is really like and meet real soldiers face-to-face. For many, too, it allows people to experience activities that the classroom just can't offer!" Careers Wales West has been working in partnership with the Army for the past seven years for military challenge events. This is the third year Careers Wales West has been involved with Dragon's March. Nerys Gimblett, marketing and PR adviser from Careers Wales West, said: "Careers Wales West works closely with the Army on a number of careers programmes in schools such as mock interviews, presentation skills and mentoring. Through these programmes and events such as military challenges and Dragon's March we aim to enhance pupils' key skills, including communication, team working and problem solving, in a fun and innovative environment."