Year 6 will be visiting Coombe Country Park on the afternoon of Thursday 14th February to take part in a River Study. This links with our ‘Rivers and the Water Cycle’ unit in Geography, ‘Living things and their Habitats’ unit in Science and as part of our overall curriculum theme, ‘Life is a Journey’. They will investigate the river on site through a variety of activities, including measuring the depth and width, testing the flow rate and sampling the fresh water invertebrate life that can be found with the park.
To keep costs at a minimum, we will be doing two trips on the minibus. This will mean that half of the class will eat their lunch at the country park, whilst the other half (including those receiving school dinners) will eat their lunch at school. Therefore, we ask that all children bring in their packed lunches in disposable packaging. The session runs from 12.30—2.30pm which does mean that one half of the class will arrive back at school at a later time of approximately 4pm. If you would prefer your child not to be on the later minibus, please let me know. I will, of course, let you know in advance which group your child will be in so that suitable arrangements can be made.
The children should wear their school tracksuits and wellies (or old trainers) as they will be getting wetting and muddy! They should also make sure that they are wrapped up: they should all have waterproof coats, hats and gloves as we will be outside for some time.
The cost of the trip is £5.50. Please pay and give consent via Sims Agora. Please make the payment no later than Friday 8th February.
Thank you,
Mrs J Hartwell
