… whilst Junior Singers head for Llangollen International Eisteddfod

The Year 6 Choir travelled to Wales to take part in the Llangollen International Eisteddfod on 7 July.

After having a fun time bowling the day before, the choir took to the stage with confidence in their biggest ever performance. They sang the difficult three part song Migaloo with feeling followed by a lively rendition of Jabberwocky

After the performance, Mrs Redhead was interviewed for TV whilst the choir sang World in Union. Although not placed on this occasion, the choir had a wonderful experience and it was a fitting end to their time in the Junior School Choir.

In Mappleton, we compared beach profiles and the size of Mappleton’s beach, linking it to processes such as longshore drift.

When in Hornsea, our final stop before home, we walked along the promenade, observing the coastal defence systems in place, notably groynes, gabions and the sea wall. We also examined the positioning of buildings and drainage systems in relation to the sea to prevent flooding.

The latter of the trip was less dataheavy and more observational, as to help us understand the places referred to in our examinations. Our visit to Cranedale was highly educational, enabling us to carry out fieldwork first hand, allowing students to grasp the concepts gone through in class out in the field, and putting us in good stead for our exams next year.

Francesca Year 10

A hard and challenging match took place between our Year 13 netballers and a team of coaching staff for the final netball match of their school life.