A ‐ level Business, Economics and Psychology students in London
GCSE Geography students on their fi eld trip to the River Clwyd
SENIOR SCHOOL TRIPS
the Warner Bros Harry Po tt er Studio , where they experienced marke ti ng and branding in ac ti on. They visited Bethlem Hospital and the Museum of the Mind , before receiving a guided walking tour of the Jack the Ripper Whitechapel area in the evening. The fi nal day gave students the opportunity to sail down the River Thames to see the highlights of the London skyline, including its fi nancial district. Our Sixth Form English and Spanishs tudents have also enjoyed London’s vast theatre op ti ons, with A ‐ level English Literature students watched The Duchess of Mal fi at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse , and Year 13 Spanish students saw The House of Bernarda Alba , a play they had been studying in their A ‐ level classes. The girls thoroughly enjoyed seeing such ground ‐ breaking produc ti ons performed at London’s renowned performing arts venues. In a joint venture between the Classics and Religious Studies departments, sta ff and students had a splendid four days in Rome during the October half term. Immersing themselves in the city’s cultural, historical and architectural riches, a lot was packed into the trip. The girls explored key
Our trips programme at the Senior School kicks o ff as soon as we start the academic year with our Year 12 Sixth Form residen ti al trip to Anglesey Conway Centre . Girls moving up from Year 11, together with newcomers to Sixth Form from other schools, enjoyed a range of woodland challenges and problem ‐ solving ac ti vi ti es aimed at developing new skills and teambuilding. The girls par ti cularly enjoyed the ra ft building exercise, which was followed by a race between the teams to fi nd out which ra ft s were most seaworthy. The outdoor ac ti vi ti es were supplemented with classroom work, which helped students prepare for the academic challenges they will be facing at A ‐ level. In November, Year 7 set o ff on a thrilling residen ti al at the picturesque High Adventure Outdoor Educa ti on Centre in Yorkshire, fostering teamwork and the cul ti va ti on of enduring friendships. From indoor climbing and abseiling to low ropes, spider web challenges, orienteering, archery, and naviga ti ng a labyrinth, the i ti nerary was packed with exhilara ti ng experiences. Witnessing the girls conquer personal fears and wholeheartedly embrace novel experiences was rewarding for everyone. Our academic excursions serve as a bridge between theory and prac ti ce, solidifying classroom learning by providing hands ‐ on
experiences and real ‐ world applica ti ons. Geography students have bene fi ted from a range of fi eld trips to strengthen their data gathering skills and deepen their understanding. Year 11 explored Betws ‐ y ‐ Coed , A ‐ level geographers spent the day at Llandudno beach and Colwyn Bay , and also enjoyed an urban explora ti on of Liverpool; Year 7 pupils explored the North Wirral Coastline inves ti ga ti ng the hard engineering structures between Leasowe Bay and Leasowe Lighthouse, and GCSE students took a journey along the River Clwyd to develop a deeper understanding of their topic on rivers. Year 12 and 13 Business, Economics and Psychology students travelled to London for an ac ti on packed two days, star ti ng at
Senior School pupils enjoying the sights of Rome
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