13th November 2018 Dear Enrichment Day Year 8 December 7th 2018 / March 25th 2019 – As part of the enrichment programme this year, the Geography and History department are running a pair of trips for Year 8 students, where they can bring their learning in these subjects to life. In History lessons students have begun the year by studying Slavery. In order to extend their understanding of the slave trade and explore naval history, students will have the opportunity to visit Portsmouth Royal Docks. The day will include a visit to both HMS Victory and HMS Warrior, a chance to explore the Naval Museum and the opportunity to explore slavery through objects during a workshop with a museum expert. An essential part of Geography study is conducting fieldwork. Students will have a fantastic opportunity to develop fieldwork skills through undertaking a range of activities at Stamner Park, including tracking, sampling and survival skills. These trips have been arranged for both Enrichment days. Students who sign up will attend both trips and will be allocated to groups: one travelling to Portsmouth in December and Stamner in March and the other visiting Stamner in December and Portsmouth in March. Timings and further details for each trip will follow once groups have been finalized. Travel will be by coach to Portsmouth and minibus to Stamner. Students will be expected to be aware of the rules of travel, including the use of seatbelts. Students will not be expected to wear school uniform to either trip, however they must wear appropriate footwear and a rain coat and wellies should weather be inclement. Students will need to bring a packed lunch with them for the trip as we will be eating on site. If students are in receipt of free school meals, then packed lunches will be provided for them. The suggested contribution for this trip is £30, which includes the cost of both the trips, associated activities and all transport costs. If you are unable to make part or all of this contribution, please contact us in confidence via ; financial support may be available for those in receipt of free school meals.
13th November 2018 Dear Enrichment Day Year 8 – December 7th 2018 / March 25th 2019 As part of the enrichment programme this year, the Geography and History department are running a pair of trips for Year 8 students, where they can bring their learning in these subjects to life. In History lessons students have begun the year by studying Slavery. In order to extend their understanding of the slave trade and explore naval history, students will have the opportunity to visit Portsmouth Royal Docks. The day will include a visit to both HMS Victory and HMS Warrior, a chance to explore the Naval Museum and the opportunity to explore slavery through objects during a workshop with a museum expert. An essential part of Geography study is conducting fieldwork. Students will have a fantastic opportunity to develop fieldwork skills through undertaking a range of activities at Stamner Park, including tracking, sampling and survival skills. These trips have been arranged for both Enrichment days. Students who sign up will attend both trips and will be allocated to groups: one travelling to Portsmouth in December and Stamner in March and the other visiting Stamner in December and Portsmouth in March. Timings and further details for each trip will follow once groups have been finalized. Travel will be by coach to Portsmouth and minibus to Stamner. Students will be expected to be aware of the rules of travel, including the use of seatbelts. Students will not be expected to wear school uniform to either trip, however they must wear appropriate footwear and a rain coat and wellies should weather be inclement. Students will need to bring a packed lunch with them for the trip as we will be eating on site. If students are in receipt of free school meals, then packed lunches will be provided for them. The suggested contribution for this trip is £30, which includes the cost of both the trips, associated activities and all transport costs. If you are unable to make part or all of this contribution, please contact us in confidence via ; financial support may be available for those in receipt of free school meals.