In total, 150 pupils from Fowlmere, Foxton, Meldreth, Melbourn, Hauxton and Harston primary schools attended Melbourn Village College for their annual Year 5 Day.

Royston Crow: Melbourn Village College's Year 5 Day. Picture: MVCMelbourn Village College's Year 5 Day. Picture: MVC (Image: Archant)

The youngsters – who will be choosing their secondary school in the autumn – experienced a range of subjects, including maths, science, Mandarin and English, PE, DT, art and drama.

A spokeswoman said: “They had a fantastic time and really enjoyed trying out new subjects, using the schools specialist equipment and working with other children from Melbourn’s partner primary schools.”

Royston Crow: Melbourn Village College's Year 5 Day. Picture: MVCMelbourn Village College's Year 5 Day. Picture: MVC (Image: Archant)

Kelly Coghlan, who is in charge of Melbourn’s primary liaison, said: “The pupils were exceptionally well behaved, they worked hard in all their lessons and were willing to try new things.

“We look forward to working with them in a 15 months’ time when they start at the college.”

Royston Crow: Melbourn Village College's Year 5 Day. Picture: MVCMelbourn Village College's Year 5 Day. Picture: MVC (Image: Archant)

Melbourn’s newly-appointed prefect team spent the day with their primary visitors, chaperoning them to the lessons, showing them round the school and helping out and “did a superb job”.

Royston Crow: Melbourn Village College's Year 5 Day. Picture: MVCMelbourn Village College's Year 5 Day. Picture: MVC (Image: Archant)

Royston Crow: Melbourn Village College's Year 5 Day. Picture: MVCMelbourn Village College's Year 5 Day. Picture: MVC (Image: Archant)