Our Year 12 Geography pupils recently took their learning out of the classroom and to the beautiful Somerset and Devon for a truly immersive fieldwork experience. The week was a perfect blend of academic exploration and outdoor adventure, showcasing geography at its very best.
The trip began with a visit to the remarkable Steart Marshes, where they explored a dynamic landscape shaped by coastal management and rewilding. Surrounded by stunning scenery, they got hands-on with their investigations, applying classroom knowledge to real-world contexts.
From there, the group ventured across a variety of environments, from regeneration sites to rural landscapes. Each location offered fresh opportunities to ask questions, collect data, and deepen their understanding of the complex interactions between people and place.
In between the serious fieldwork, there was plenty of time for fun. A highlight for many was the chance to surf in the beautiful coastal waters – a well-earned break that brought the group together and added even more excitement to an already action-packed week.
Throughout the trip, pupils explored key themes including carbon cycles, coasts, river processes, regeneration, rural identity, and tourism. All of this formed a crucial part of their Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) research, with pupils enthusiastically collecting a wide range of data to support their individual investigations.
A massive thank you to our amazing Year 12 Geo Gurus for your energy, focus, and positivity throughout. You made the most of every moment, and it was a pleasure to see you engage so passionately with your subject. This was geography fieldwork at its finest!
