Learning enhanced on visits
Year 6 pupils visited the Drapers’ Field Centre in Betws-y-Coed on Monday, October 10, to support their classroom work on rivers.
During the visit the eager pupils got to participate in fieldwork at three different sites at the centre, where they measured width, depth, size and shape of a plethora of rocks.
Mrs Culver, said: “The centre instructor was very impressed with all members of the group, especially their teamwork and knowledge of the features that exist within a river.
“It was a valuable experience to see what they have been learning in a real life environment and will aid them considerably with their studies on the subject in the classroom."
The centre, which is run by the Field Studies Council, has been set up as an outdoor classroom where concepts and theories spring to life.
Year 6 were also treated to a variety of action packed activities on the Isle of Anglesey at the Arete Centre, which is situated in Llanrug from Monday, September 19 to Friday 23.
Pupils got the chance to climb around some of the picturesque mountains of Snowdonia, they rafted through lakes and even explored underground slate mines.
The fearless group also took part in sea kayaking, rock climbing, scaling waterfalls and underground dinghy trips.
In addition pupils also got to investigate the local wildlife in special missions.
Mr McLeod, said: “The pupils had a fantastic time and the amount of energy they had was great to see.
“The activities were really broad and they managed to test the pupils in a variety of ways, so it was a very fun and worthwhile experience for everybody concerned.
“Having the opportunity to do activities is something that we are extremely fortunate to do here at Rydal Penrhos, with North Wales providing so much in terms of outdoor activities and beautiful landscape, and we are already looking forward to visiting again.”
Bear feeding at Welsh Mountain Zoo
As part of their curriculum on Bears, our Reception class visited the Welsh Mountain Zoo on Friday, October 14, and in addition to viewing animals the group also had the privilege of feeding the grizzlies.
Mrs Devilleforte, said: “The children had a fantastic time at the zoo and even more so in the play area.
“Trips like this are important for pupils, especially ones in this age group, who may not have seen animals as large and rare as this too often, and they got to learn a little bit more about the Bears’ habitat and way of life for their curriculum, which was great.”
During the trip the pupils got to hear from a zookeeper what the day-to-day life of a bear actually is, their eating habits and hibernation periods, which will aid their learning on the topic in the classroom.
Year 2 voyaged to the Groundworks Wrexham on Tuesday, September 20, where they took part in a special Celtic workshop.
During the day they reverted back to their Celtic selves by wearing woollen tunics, having lime washed spiked hair and adorning their faces with woad, which was custom before a battle.
Among the activities the pupils took part in were spear throwing, in addition to learning how to weave wool on a loom and make clay thumb-pots.
This is the latest in a series of trips planned throughout the prep school during the term, which will see them take in places from Manchester City Football Academy to the Welsh Mountain Zoo.
Mr McDuff, said: “The Celtic workshop is something we have been involved in for some years now, and once again it was a hugely fun and informative day for our pupils.
“Learning outside the classroom is something we actively encourage here, and trips such as these give our pupils a chance to experience first-hand a new and interesting way of gathering new information about a specific subject or period of time.”