Wider experiences

At Fishburn Primary School, we bring learning to life through educational visits, visitors and experiences beyond the classroom. We want children to explore unfamiliar places, meet new people and discover more about the world around them.

Residential Adventures in the Lake District

Our residential visits have provided opportunities for children to explore the Lake District and take part in activities beyond their everyday experience.

During visits to Keswick and St John’s in the Vale, pupils have experienced gorge walking, canoeing, climbing, archery, orienteering and evening walks. Activities have varied between visits.

Children have also spent time with pupils from Eskdale Primary School, taking part in challenges together and forming new friendships.

These experiences give pupils opportunities to practise independence, cooperation and perseverance while exploring a different environment.

Stepping Back in Time at Beamish

Our KS1 visit to Beamish Museum helped children explore life in the past through practical experiences.

Pupils travelled on historic transport, visited an old-fashioned sweet shop and used coins to make purchases. They also experienced a Victorian classroom, wrote on slates and tried traditional playground games.

The visit gave children opportunities to compare past and present and connect their classroom learning with places and objects they could explore first-hand.

Exploring Nature at Hardwick Park

At Hardwick Park, pupils took part in workshops exploring seasonal changes, plants and animals.

Children investigated how plants change in autumn, looked for signs of wildlife and considered what different animals eat. Exploring the grounds and investigating specimens encouraged observation, questions and discussion.

Discovering New Learning Environments

Visits to Sedgefield for practical design and food activities have allowed pupils to experience learning in a different setting and use specialist spaces and equipment.

Performing at Bishop Auckland Town Hall has also given children opportunities to experience a theatre venue as performers.

Together with local visits and visiting professionals, these experiences help broaden children’s understanding of the places, activities and possibilities beyond school.

Helping Children Take Part

We want children to benefit from our wider experiences. We work with families to discuss individual needs and the support or adaptations that may help pupils participate.