Here’s a reminder about tomorrow’s fieldwork, and a bit more information about where we are going and why.
The fieldwork relates to our STEAM expedition – ‘Slow Down’ – and the Guiding Question has been revealed:
What does physics and maths have to with saving life?
Tomorrow, we will be visiting Alton Towers. We have already explored the Smiler accident (as part of Case Study 1) and tomorrow’s visit will help us to understand more about forces, speed and safety.
Students will attend a focussed STEAM workshop in the morning. This will build on our visit to AMRC.
After lunch, there will be an opportunity for students to visit some of the rides discussed in the morning session (working in small groups, accompanied by a member of staff.) Of course, it isn’t compulsory to go on any of the rides!
So, here’s a reminder about the key information for the day. If you have any further questions, please contact Mr Smith – [email protected]
**Please also note that students have been told NOT to bring any money**
- All students to arrive at school by 7:45am for a prompt departure at 8am.
- Students will need to bring a packed lunch and bottle of water (no glass bottles or fizzy drinks or sweets.) A packed lunch will be provided for those students receiving free school meals.
- Please bring any prescribed medication required, clearly labelled in a plastic bag or envelope with your child’s name and required dosage. This includes travel sickness tablets where necessary as we will be travelling by coach for approximately 1hour 30minutes.
- Sensible clothing, coat and shoes need to be worn. We will be outside for part of the day, so please make sure clothing is weather appropriate.
- Students will return to school at approximately 4pm – although we will post updates on the school’s twitter account and the XP East Parents/Carers Facebook group.