Trips, Visits and Events
Dorset Trip 2011
by Carol Cretaigne
With PGL staff at Osmington Bay, fun and learning were sandwiched together in alternate layers of observation, discovery, analysis and rejoicement. Much like the Purbeck Beds on which we stood (pointed out as ‘The custard creams of the rock world’) the trip took the children through varying strata of learning experiences.
What better a way to grasp the concept of erosion than to tread the paths (avoiding desire lines) across the clifftop at Durdle Door? What better a way to understand medieval castle attack than to run up the mound of the Motte and Bailey castle at Corfe, and try to overthrow your classmates? How can you beat digging into Dorset’s Kimmeridge clay for fossils, to understand the uniqueness of the ‘Jurassic coast’ and the importance of efforts to protect it?
Personal goals were set, rising to the challenge of ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ (some even paused at the top to dance!), new friends were made and previously unsuspected skills unveiled. Creative improvised jazz vocals punctuated some of the group’s displacements. PGL staff were full of praise for our students. Perhaps our proudest moment came upon arrival at St Pancras, after a long 4 1/2 hour coach journey. Our driver requested the microphone, asking that everyone remain seated for a second. He went on to congratulate the nicest group he had ever met! As ambassadors for our school, SIS students’ courtesy and friendliness went far in setting a standard. Alternative learning apart, we like to think that is what the SIS is also all about! Well done everybody.
Photos
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