1 Year 1 girls seeing
Cinderella at the Storyhouse
2 Year 2 at
Chester Fire Sta ti on
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LOWER SCHOOL TRIPS
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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. Read on to discover just some of the enriching opportuni ti es our pupils have enjoyed this year.
make clay pots inspired by the Beaker people. In March, the girls also enjoyed their fi rst residen ti al trip to Ta tt enhall Conway Centre . From team building to marshmallow toas ti ng, tree climbing to zip lines; it was a delight to see them engage in ac ti vi ti es that pushed them out of their comfort zones. During a trip to the World Museum , Year 4 had an interes ti ng ti me as they explored the Ancient Egyp ti an gallery, made some sketches of the artefacts, and took part in a mummi fi ca ti on workshop. In March, pupils embarked on an unforge tt able trip to Kingswood Residen ti al and Outdoor Ac ti vity Centre , where they had a wonderful ti me developing their independence, communica ti on and teamwork skills. From archery to caving, climbing to teambuilding challenges, our girls embraced every opportunity with gusto. To further their research into rainforests, Year 5 also visited Chester Zoo and par ti cipated in a workshop on the internal structure common to all rainforests. The girls put their knowledge to the test as they had to complete various tasks and challenges. They also enjoyed a day of culture in Liverpool and visited various museums as part of their work on Ancient Greeks. They explored the World Museum ’s ‘Greek Gods’ expedi ti on, discovering even more about Greek mythology, and found several depic ti ons of Ancient
With the wide variety of ameni ti es on our doorstep, Lower School pupils have enjoyed taking lessons out of the classroom on many day trips. Recep ti on had a lovely visit to Chester Zoo , with the girls able to maximise the ti me spent seeing as many animals as
Recep ti on pupils at Chester Zoo
possible. Their energy and excitement propelled them forward through guided tours of the enclosures, seeing gira ff es, penguins, o tt ers, snakes, and so much more. Year 1 had a magical trip to the Storyhouse in December, where they enjoyed the produc ti on Cinderella, adding a sparkle to their lead ‐ up to Christmas. In the summer term, the girls also enjoyed a day exploring Chirk Castle, where they saw the dungeons and medieval rooms of Adam's Tower. They studied medieval dresses and had lots of fun trying on knights' helmets and shields. A trip to Chester Fire Sta ti on gave Year 2 the chance to explore a fi re engine and learn about the role of a fi re fi ghter, even having a go at trying on some fi re fi gh ti ng kit. They also enjoyed a trip to the Liverpool Museum in October, where they had a tour of the ‘Bones and Stones’ exhibi ti on and learnt about smaller creatures during a fascina ti ng ‘Bug’ talk. Taking a step back in ti me, Year 3 had a fabulous day of Stone age to Bronze age explora ti on at the Weaver Hall Museum , where they had the chance to see and handle lots of exci ti ng artefacts and
Year 3 at Ta tt enhall Conway Centre
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