YOUNGSTERS at an Inverness primary have had the chance to put one of our reporters on the spot.

Usually at ease asking the questions, it was roles reversed for Federica Stefani when she was invited by Holm Primary to speak to the classes about the ins and outs of working for a news organisation.

The audience heard a presentation from Federica before asking stacks of questions to gain more details about her chosen career. Others quizzed our photographer James Mackenzie.

They asked what motivated her to become a journalist, what a general day looks like and the type of qualifications and skills required to do the job.

P4 pupil Hollie Brown said: “I loved listening to all the interesting facts that I learned about newspaper reporters.”

Classmate Everly Murray said: “It was inspiring listening to Federica, it inspired me to write more interesting reports.”

Rebecca McDonald said she enjoyed listening to Federica because she wants to become a newspaper reporter, while Aria Sambandan would like to be a wildlife photographer.

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And Zoe McRoberts said: “I think it was interesting to learn about what it would be like to a newspaper reporter and photographer.”

P4 teacher Rhona Nicholson said: “After learning about how to write a great newspaper report in class, it was a fantastic opportunity for the children to hear the real-life experience that a newspaper journalist and photographer have in their daily jobs.”

Federica commented afterwards: “It was amazing to see so many young people being curious about being a journalist, and hopefully some will grow up to be the next generation of local reporters.

“The pupils were asking so many great questions, which is a very important skill for a reporter! They are off to a very promising start.”

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