Research in ‘the field’!

As part of our place geography coursework preparation, we went to Mill Road, in Cambridge, for a day to collect data from locals and to experience the place for ourselves so we could prepare our own data as well

After studying the area and seeing many photos, it was really interesting to physically be in the place and be able to identify all the different places along the road which we had studied

The first part of our trip consisted of a tour of the Cambridge Central Mosque, which was only completed in April 2019

We were taken around with a highly informative tour guide, who not only highlighted the architectural details of the building, but also explained many different aspects of the religion

The tour consisted of several different parts of the Mosque, including the gardens and the beautiful prayer hall which we were able to enjoy from both the ground and also a balcony view

After the Mosque we began our research as we filled out environmental quality surveys and soundscapes around the area before heading to a cafe where we were able to meet and interview some lovely shopkeepers as well as having lunch in a local spot

We then continued our research and began interviewing the public with our surveys Overall, the locals were really lovely and glad to participate and speak to us; many were actually really interested in the research, and we were asked loads of questions about the project The trip not only gave us an opportunity to practise for our coursework in Year 13, but it also took us to a part of Cambridge which I would have never thought to visit Daisy (12KS)

Numbers Of Students

However, students’ behaviour and attitude were perfect over the days even after two full days of gruelling walking and they were a real credit to the school

It was nice for all of us to be back doing trips like this in the Sixth Form after such a long break due to the pandemic

Greg Dean, Head of Art and Photography