Pupils from Tenby's Greenhill School descended on Carmarthen Showground to take part in the biggest Army Military Challenge yet. Now in its seventh year, the Army Military Challenge involved more than 100 pupils from schools across south Wales completing tasks set by the Army, all of which were designed to emphasise the importance of teamwork and aid the development of key skills. The tasks included a simulated swamp crossing, a word clue treasure hunt, observation and thinking tasks, as well as other team building activities that focused pupils on planning, communication, problem solving under pressure and working effectively as a team - all vital skills used routinely in the Army. Emma Guerreiro, 15, from Greenhill School, said: "I've really enjoyed all the team working activities today, and the chance to meet new friends from my school. The main things I've learnt are that people each have different skills, and also that being in the Army isn't just a job for the boys! I'm definitely considering a career in the Army." Martin Jones, director of Careers Wales West, and Keith Gillard from Education Business Partnership, attended the event which was facilitated by soldiers from the Royal Welsh 2nd Battalion. Major Philip Rees, from the Armed Forces Careers Office, said events such as this offered benefits for pupils with a range of ambitions, not just those keen to pursue a career in the Army. He said: "The activities we run as part of the Military Challenge are based on skills that are important in Army life, but can also help students as they progress into other careers. The aim of the day is to encourage and motivate individual and team effort, to enhance team building and leadership skills - something of benefit to any individual as they make their career choices. "This event, organised in conjunction with Careers Wales West, is in its seventh year and is very successful and well-supported by schools throughout South and West Wales. More schools from across Carmarthenshire are reaping the rewards from sending pupils to take part in the challenge, and I really hope many more will sign up next year."
