Trips
Trips
Residential and day visits are enjoyed by all year groups and have become an integral part of our curriculum. These visits provide excellent opportunities for education in the environment while offering our pupils greater independence, social and self-awareness and respect for each other and the wider community.
Find out more about our recent trips below:
Upper 1 had a fantastic trip to Amazona Zoo on a lovely bright day! We were so excited to see some of the amazing animals we’ve been learning about as part of our Rainforests topic. We spotted jaguars, pumas, boa constrictors, bird-eating spiders and spider monkeys, and even watched the capybaras enjoying their lunch! We had fun dodging the free-roaming maras, exploring through the rainforest and having a staring match with the crocodiles! After a lovely lunch, we enjoyed the playground, made a detour to catch sight of the flamingos and, of course, a visit to the gift shop. What a wonderful day of learning, exploring and making memories! "I loved the cheeky spider monkeys and the way the swung through their enclosure!' - Massimo "My favourite were the snakes and bird eating my spiders!" - Lucas " the jaguar was pacing up and down looking at us!" - Dot
Lower 3 pupils enjoyed a residential trip to Leicestershire, bringing their Tudor studies to life through battlefield re-enactments, historic ruins and a cathedral visit. At Bosworth Battlefield, the children experienced what it might have been like to be a soldier under Henry VII’s command. They walked around the battlefield and re-enacted the clash between Richard III and Henry VII. Inside, they explored the weapons used at the time, discovered just how much strength was needed to draw a longbow and tried on pieces of armour. After their first night at the youth hostel, the pupils visited Bradgate Park and the ruins of Bradgate House, associated with Lady Jane Grey, the ‘Nine-Day Queen’. Re-enacting her brief reign helped the children explore this dramatic episode in Tudor history. A long walk through the park also offered opportunities to investigate some very ancient rocks and climb the hill to Old John Tower. Following a busy day of exploring, the group returned to the youth hostel for a delicious meal and their second and final night. On the journey home, the group stopped at Peterborough Cathedral for a special Tudor exhibition. Pupils learnt about life in the cathedral and made comparisons with our own cathedral in Norwich. The trip gave Lower 3 plenty of opportunities to explore, ask questions and enjoy learning together, making their classroom studies all the more memorable.
Upper 1 had a wonderful day out in Cromer, packed with learning, adventure and lots of fun in the sunshine! Our first stop was the famous Cromer Lifeboat Station, where we took part in a fascinating workshop led by the amazing RNLI volunteers. The children listened about the important work carried out by lifeboat crews and how they help to keep people safe at sea reinforcing their learning in Topic. One of the highlights of the visit was trying on real lifeboat crew uniforms. The children loved discovering how the special clothing helps to protect the volunteers in all weather conditions. We also enjoyed a close-up look at the RNLB Lester and a visit to the Crew Room, where the lifeboat crew prepare before responding to emergencies. The children asked some excellent questions and learned a great deal about water safety and teamwork. After our workshop, we headed to the beach where the beautiful weather provided the perfect setting for lunch. The afternoon was full of excitement as the children had great fun paddling in the sea and then built impressive sandcastles and dug moats. Everyone enjoyed an ice cream to finish off the day!
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