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 time visiting Norwich Cathedral for ‘The Big Bible Story’! We explored lots of different parts of the Bible, discovering some of its best-known stories. The children loved the chance to dress up as a bishop and learn all about their role as a shepherd, linking this to the wonderful story of the Good Shepherd. We became story detectives, searching the Cathedral’s beautiful stained-glass windows and ceiling bosses for clues about the stories from the Old and New Testaments. We also found out more about two important Christian traditions – Baptism and Holy Communion (Eucharist). There was so much to see, discover and talk about, and we had a brilliant time bringing our Religious Education learning to life! "I liked learning about baptism and looking at the font." - Yuvraj "My favourite bit was the Good Shepherd story." - Roshy
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
In delightful autumn sunshine, Upper 3 pupils set off for three days of geography exploration and adventure in the Peak District. The trip began at the National Stone Centre, where pupils investigated the area's fascinating geology and enthusiastically tried their hand at gem panning, with some hoping to strike it rich! The following days were packed with walks through the spectacular scenery of Dovedale and Castleton. Along the way, pupils explored caves, searched for fossils, admired impressive limestone formations and tackled a climb up the mighty Mam Tor. The stunning views from the summit quickly made everyone forget their tired legs, while the hunt for the famous Blue John stone proved hard to resist. The grand finale was a river study along the beautiful River Dove, utilising the iconic Dovedale stepping stones. Throughout the trip, Mr Worton provided expert commentary, bringing the landscape to life with colourful tales of local characters, romance and tragedy. By the end of the visit, pupils had conquered hills, expanded their geographical knowledge and created plenty of happy memories. Blessed with excellent weather, wonderful scenery and good company, the trip was a fantastic success enjoyed by all.
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