Between 20 and 23 September, a group of 5 Year 13 geographers visited Dorset to complete a range of fieldwork activities in preparation for their NEA. 

On Tuesday 20, we travelled down to Dorset and started our fieldwork on coastal management in Swanage. The students conducted an experiment to test whether longshore drift was occurring at Swanage Bay by throwing an apple into the sea and calculating the speed and distance it travelled along the coastline. They then undertook a range of surveys to determine how effective each management strategy is. They also interviewed members of the public to find their views. We also managed to squeeze in an ice-cream for our efforts! Later we travelled the short distance to our accommodation, a picture perfect cottage, near Corfe Castle.

On Thursday 8 September, we were delighted to host the Celebration of Excellence event, at our school, to celebrate students whose achievements during 2021 and 2022 were recognised as prize worthy.

We were pleased to invite our guest speaker, Miss Hilda Wiredu, a past student, who gave an inspirational talk to our students. Over 85 prizes were awarded, and the event was well attended by the prize winners and their families.

Congratulations to all of our prize winners!