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:
On Tuesday 13 January, Lower Three pupils visited Cambridge Mosque as part of their History topic on Islamic Civilisation. Pupils enjoyed a guided tour exploring the mosque’s eco-friendly architecture, learning about its sustainable design and the importance of symbolism. They examined artefacts, discussed the Five Pillars of Islam and their significance in daily life.
Upper 1 from Norwich School explored the Cathedral during the Big Bible visit, using the vaulted ceiling to trace major biblical stories. Pupils examined different Bibles, dressed in period costumes, and walked the nave to imagine events such as Jesus calming the storm as the seas parted. They also reflected on creation and prophetic tales while engaging in guided discussion. The morning concluded with a shared prayer for health and happiness for the whole year group, offered together in unity.
On September 30, fifty-nine members of U3 set off on their annual four-day residential Geography Field Trip to the Peak District, eager to ‘read the landscape’. Over the course of the trip, pupils immersed themselves in the natural beauty and geological wonders of the region. They visited the National Stone Centre for a dynamic round-robin of activities, strolled through the picturesque Dovedale Valley, delved into the intriguing Treakcliff Cavern cave system, and ascended Mam Tor to take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the Hope Valley. With notebooks and pencils in hand, pupils began to unravel the formation of iconic Dovedale features such as the Dovehole Caves and Reynard’s Arch, while also collecting river data to be analysed back in the classroom. The trip also offered time to unwind and soak up the surroundings. Pupils enjoyed browsing for gems and fossils at local gift shops and relished the opportunity to relax at the scenic Ilam Hall youth hostel. It was a memorable and informative experience, enjoyed thoroughly by both staff and pupils alike.
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