A level Business, Economics and Psychology students in London
GCSE Geography students on their field trip to the River Clwyd
SENIOR SCHOOL TRIPS
Our trips programme at the Senior School kicks off as soon as we start the academic year with our Year 12 Sixth Form residential 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 activities aimed at developing new skills and teambuilding. The girls particularly enjoyed the raft building exercise, which was followed by a race between the teams to find out which rafts were most seaworthy. The outdoor activities 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 off on a thrilling residential at the picturesque High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre in Yorkshire, fostering teamwork and the cultivation of enduring friendships. From indoor climbing and abseiling to low ropes, spider web challenges, orienteering, archery, and navigating a labyrinth, the itinerary was packed with exhilarating 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 practice, solidifying classroom learning by providing hands on
the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio , where they experienced marketing and branding in action. 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 final day gave students the opportunity to sail down the River Thames to see the highlights of the London skyline, including its financial district. Our Sixth Form English and Spanishs tudents have also enjoyed London’s vast theatre options, with A level English Literature students watched The Duchess of Malfi 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 productions performed at London’s renowned performing arts venues. In a joint venture between the Classics and Religious Studies departments, staff 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
experiences and real world applications. Geography students have benefited from a range of field 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 exploration of Liverpool; Year 7 pupils explored the North Wirral Coastline investigating 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 action packed two days, starting at
Senior School pupils enjoying the sights of Rome
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