YEAR 13 FIELDTRIP: WYTHAM WOODS & CITY OF OXFORD - On a snowy morning on Monday 29th November 55 Year 13 geographers em-
barked on their long overdue pilot study day to prepare for their Non Examined Assessment for their A level courses. The day first went to a very picturesque Wytham Woods, where students practised techniques relating to the carbon and water cycle, and learnt about the significance of these woods from Dr Polgreen, who had generously given her time to support the students.
Wytham Woods, Oxford
We then drove to the centre of town, and the students undertook a variety of different mini studies around the city centre, from the Westgate to the Blavatnik School of Government. As well as thinking of the possibilities of using these in their own projects, students also critiqued the methods, and even learnt about collecting data via apps and using GIS to then analyse it spatially.
Blavatnik School of Government
Thanks to all the staff: Miss Pearson, Miss Alexander, Miss Colcutt and Mr Harrison who rose to the challenge so professionally, and to all the staff in school who helped the trip to run via cover or other support. Let’s hope the next fieldwork is done in slightly warmer conditions!
By Mr Littlewood Head of Geography
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