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Pupils in the Upper School complete a series of independent Geography projects throughout the two-year syllabus, requiring them to collect data, analyse their findings, and demonstrate initiative in their chosen topic. To support this work, the annual Year 7 field trip once again took pupils to the familiar and much-loved setting of Exmoor National Park, a destination that has served as an inspiring outdoor classroom for many years.

Over the course of the three-day residential, pupils immersed themselves in the dramatic landscapes of Exmoor. As part of their investigative studies the pupils happily clambered into the River Lyn at various points along its length, to measure and contrast its depth, width, and the water velocity, as well as taking samples of the bed load. There was plenty of laughter too, especially when river water filled their wellies and the challenge became pulling them off!

Other activities included moorland walking, a taste of caving, and an impressive eight-mile hike along the River Lyn to Lynmouth. They also enjoyed time on Woolacombe Beach before taking on the challenge of coasteering along the stunning North Devon coastline towards Ilfracombe. 

Beyond the academic value of gathering fieldwork data, the trip offered pupils the chance to develop their confidence, resilience, and teamwork. These residential experiences remain a highlight of the school year, enriching both learning and friendships in equal measure.