On a recent April afternoon, the fourth-graders of Trafford Elementary School were bused a short distance from their school to the Trafford Borough offices. Students were permitted to explore the various public works vehicles, meet with borough employees, and learn about jobs in the bustling borough.
Trafford’s Fire Chief Lindbloom spoke to the students about fire safety, and Police Chief Disso gave them a look inside the jail cell in the borough building and answered questions about his job.
The students enjoyed a tour of the Trafford Borough’s Council Chambers with Councilman Cardiff and learned about the responsibilities of local government officials.
“It was a neat experience for the fourth graders to learn about their local government and public works,” commented Student Learning Assistant Miss Aubrey Frye. “The students had a blast climbing into the excavators, fire trucks, and police car. Using the gavel and presenting issues to their peers at the council chambers was one of their favorite parts of the day.”
Natalie Montecupo climbs aboard the small excavator
Sophia Gill climbs out of a backhoe
Avonlei Radabaugh, Sophia Jordan, and Addy Crivellaro stand at the mural outside of the Trafford Borough building
Noah Butler sits in a fire truck
Fire Chief Lindbloom speaks to the students about fire safety
Police Chief Disso speaks to the students about safety and helping their community as he shows them his police car
Colin Revak presents local issues to the fourth-grade council members to facilitate a discussion