SCHOOL VISITS
Plan Your Visit
Many schools that visited the centre this year kindly made useful comments and suggestions following their trip. Unfortunately, we couldn't fit them all in, but apart from the visits mentioned here many groups visited Powis Castle, (approx. 20 minutes from the centre). Celtica, an interactive exhibition bringing alive the Celts and their culture. Powysland Museum and Montgomery Canal Centre. Clywedog Silver Lead Mine, Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture - This museum uses everyday objects such as plastic, scrap materials and broken mirrors and transforms them into works of art. Or why not visit Trawsfynydd Power Station and Visitor Centre - the first stop is a multimedia Powerhouse theatre. Then the group receive a 'virtual' welcome, telling the story about nuclear energy. Children can hear about the discovery of electricity from Michael Faraday himself and learn through hands-on displays and interactive exhibits, how a nuclear power station operates and the true impact on the environment. There is a range of different projects and workshops for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, with different options depending on what you require. Options include the Primary Power project on 'Building a Turbine' in groups. A day out can be completed with a nature trail project. There is no charge for visiting or for the education packages.
High Barns School, Oldham
- Mon - Called for lunch in Welshpool, walked along Canal.
- Tue - Llangorse Indoor Rope Centre, climbing walls, absailing, rope bridges, etc.
- Wed - Aberystwyth rock pooling, evening walked up to the centre's ancient burial mound.
- Thur - Centre for Alternative Technology. During evening badger watch by centre.
Water Orton, Birmingham
- Mon - On outward journey from school visited Ludlow Castle.
- Tue - Red Ridge Outdoor Pursuits Centre at Cefn Coch. 60 children split into groups. Groups undertook Kayaking (skill games), Go Karting, Zip Wire, Bridge Building, Rock Climbing on man-made wall.
- Wed - Activities based at Cefn Lea. One group visited woods, drawing, written responses etc., then around wood looking at woodland features. The other group did Orienteering, course set out around the site. Evening, Red Ridge Centre provided archery on site.
- Thur - Day at Borth. Morning at the Animalarium, afternoon rock pooling on shoreline close to Borth.
- Fri - Return to school calling in at Acton Scott Working Farm Museum.
Queens Church of England School, Nuneaton
- Mon - Shrewsbury history trail en route.
- Tue - Centre for Alternative Technology. The centre's education department offers a range of literature for teachers including a guide and pack for both Key Stage 2 and 3. Workshop exercises can be photocopied.
- Wed - Based at Cefn Lea, walked up Glog Hull, pond dipping sports activities.
- Thur - The Mill Trekking Centre, afternoon nature reserve.
- Fri - Stream train, Llanfair to Welshpool, then home.
Old Field Brown School, Cheshire
- Tue - All day at Elan Valley, organised by Elan Valley Lodge. Went Orienteering - used maps looking for clues. Canoeing using 2/3 seater Canadian canoes. Archery also. Excellent day, guidance and facilities. All children and staff thoroughly enjoyed themselves - 10 out of 10 - so say the kids! (and staff!)
- Wed - Morning Pony Trekking at "The Mill" - good day and all children returned safely! Some children were initially skeptical about their suitability/desire to ride but all wore smiles broadly at the end. Really good value for money - checked out many others. Hard to find but eventually signposts led us. This afternoon, Borth Animalarium, excellent fun - £1.25 per child! Fantastic range of creatures to see and really helpful and patient staff. Very enjoyable, easy to find and fascinating for adults and children.
- Thur - Centre for Alternative Technology.
Tany Fron School, Wrexham
- Mon - Visit to Cardine Mill Valley, Church Stretton - Educational Officer available for environmental activities (National Trust).
- Tue - Morning, Secret Hills Discovery CEntre, Craven ARms - Educational Office available, also interactive displays and simulated Balloon ride over Shropshire. Afternoon, Stokesay Castle, Craven Arms (free to booked school groups), Offa's Dyke Centre, Knighton (free!).
- Wed - Montgomery Castle (free entry).
- Turs - Llwernog Lea Mine & Caverns, Ponterwyd underground tour.
Jeffries Primary School, Nottinghamshire
- Mon - Morning lunch in Ironbridge, on the bridge. Afternoon, arrived at Cefn Lea, settle and explore the site, did diary/work session before tea.
- Tue - Morning walk to Ancient Burial Ground up hill overlooking Cefn Lea Park. Afternoon remained on site for trust and team-building games and group challenges. In evening Quiz contest.
- Wed - Morning Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth. Afternoon free time to use facilities back at centre.
- Thur - Morning trip to Red Ridge Activity Centre, Zip-Wiring, Karting, Archery, Orienteering etc. Afternoon diary/work session. Evening, Talent Show.
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