Year 1 at Chirk Castle
LOWER SCHOOL TRIPS
Year 1 pupils at Blue Planet Aquarium
Enriching Educa ti on At Queen’s, educa ti onal trips and visits are vital extensions of classroom learning. These experiences o ff er pupils the chance to explore new cultures, historical sites, and outdoor adventures, fostering independence and valuable life skills. Here are just some of the enriching opportuni ti es our pupils have enjoyed this year.
classi fi ca ti on workshop. They also spent a day in Nantwich learning about The Great Fire of Nantwich — comparing it to the Great Fire of London while dressed in period costume and using quills and ink. In the summer term, Year 2 joined Year 3 on a residen ti al trip to Ta tt enhall , tackling climbing walls, zip lines and team ‐ building games with growing independence and enthusiasm. Year 3 also embarked on an immersive visit to the Eureka! Science and Discovery Centre , where they explored topics ranging from the human body to engineering. Even while away, their enthusiasm didn’t stop — the girls joined in our Children in Need 5k cycling challenge from the exhibi ti on fl oor! Their Ta tt enhall residen ti al gave them their fi rst taste of outdoor adventure, and they returned full of stories, new friendships, and a sense of accomplishment. Year 4 enjoyed an eagerly an ti cipated trip to the Liverpool World Museum , where they explored the Ancient Egypt gallery and took part in an exci ti ng mummi fi ca ti on workshop. They also enjoyed bringing history to life during a Viking Day at Weaver Hall . The girls had a thrilling few days at Robinwood Residen ti al Centre , where they zipped through the trees, climbed high ropes, and worked together to escape the Piranha Pool. The Night Line obstacle course tested their communica ti on, while challenges like the Trapeze and Climbing Wall pushed them to new heights. Their behaviour, teamwork, and resilience were excep ti onal — a true re fl ec ti on of the Queen’s spirit.
Year 2 and 3 on their trip to Ta tt enhall
Lower School This year has seen our Lower School pupils embrace an exci ti ng range of educa ti onal visits. From animal encounters and outdoor adventures to cultural explora ti ons and crea ti ve challenges, each one designed to spark curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Recep ti on and Year 1 pupils began the year with an inspiring visit to the Blue Planet Aquarium , where they iden ti fi ed a range of animal groups — from rep ti les and amphibians to birds and mammals — and enjoyed interac ti ve talks on pelicans and sharks. In December, they stepped into the fes ti ve spirit with a magical trip to Chester’s Storyhouse to watch Sleeping Beauty . In the summer term, Year 1 travelled to Chirk Castle , where they imagined life in medieval ti mes and later brought their experiences to life through diary wri ti ng and crea ti ve recounts. Year 2 ventured to Knowsley
Safari Park , where they enjoyed an up ‐ close look at incredible wildlife and took part in a fascina ti ng animal
Year 2 on their trip to Nantwich
Year 3 visit Eureka! Science and Discovery Centre
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