AMBITIOUS bright young things asked some big questions about the future.

Children at The Valley Primary School in Astley Bridge pictured themselves 20 years down the line and the future really is looking bright ­— for the pupils have big aspirations.

The school took part in a Big Me Day, where every child, including nursery children, dressed up as the person they would like to be in the future.

And the school was filled with young doctors, scientists, fashion designers, chefs, stylists and many other young professionals.

The purpose of the Big Me Day was two-fold – to raise aspirations and to raise awareness about children living in very different circumstances across the world.

The event is the idea of Action Aid – an international charity dedicated to giving girls and women access to an education and opportunities for independent living.

Teacher Adele Cragg, who is also the school’s subject leader in PSHE ­— personal, social, health and economic education ­— said added: “As a school, we raised £500 for ActionAid which the Government has match-funded.

“Our total of £1,000 will go extremely far in helping young people have a better childhood or schooling.

“ The children were thrilled to realise they had raised so much money, which will make a real difference to the lives of others.”

Children explored what qualities and skills they needed to reach their goals and dream job.

They thought about different stereotypes and the importance of equality.

Each year group also found about a different country ActionAid is currently supporting.

Youngsters presented their findings through maps, news reports and even a international football tournament.

Osman Arif, aged six, said, “I loved playing football and can’t believe Brazil won.”

Maariya Patel, aged seven said, “I learned about ActionAid and their work in Zambia. They gave children bicycles so that they can go to school.”