Victorian Outdoor Experience
KS2 - Full day programme
History – Knowledge & Understanding of events,
people and changes in Victorian Britain.
English – To participate in role play as a Victorian
school child.
The children are sent a letter by Mrs Mary Barfield,
Housekeeper of Cuerden Hall, to say that she is looking
for workers at the estate. The children come to the
Hall on a trial day and take part in typical jobs on
the estate such as charcoal burning, kitchen gardening,
game keeping and ice cream making! All the children get a turn at each job and then
back at school they must decide which jobs they liked
best and write a letter of application for the job
on
the estate. This is a fantastic opportunity for dressing
up and role-playing as a Victorian child working on
a country estate.
This is a fantastic
opportunity for dressing up and role-playing as a
Victorian child working on a country estate
2010 Bookings are being taken for:
22nd March to 26 March, 28th June to
9th July and 27th September to 1st October
Review of our Victorian days in 2009:
“What a fantastic day! We really enjoyed
ourselves! Thanks!."
Adelle Brown(Teacher)
Wensley Fold CE Primary
“I would like this job (junior scullery maid)
because it's hard working and I am quite keen on
cooking.”
Jessica, Year 6 pupil, Brindle
Gregson Lane Primary School
“I would like to be a charcoal burner because I
am good at sawing alder wood. I am also very strong
and so I can carry a lot of wood.”
Thomas, Year 6 pupil, Brindle Gregson
Lane Primary School
(As part of the programme, pupils are invited to
write back to the Park to apply for a job they tried
on the day).
Environmental Education
Programmes
Choose any of the following exciting programmes for
a half-day visit, or combine two for a full-day programme.
Most educational visits are scheduled for Monday or
Thursday, as the Education
Officer works part-time. Group sizes of around 30 pupils
will ensure that the pupils get the most from their
visit. If you have other requirements, please discuss
them with us. See the booking and information section
below.
River Studies - KS2
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Water and its effect on landscapes
and people
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The physical features of the River
Lostock
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The processes of erosion and deposition
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The identification & classification
of living things found in the River Lostock.
Using fieldwork techniques, children will measure
river flow, observe erosion and deposition and sample
the substrate of the river using gold pans! They will
also identify some of the living things they find in
the river and determine how clean the river is by the
living things that are found there.
River Studies - KS3
Science Sc2:
Geography:
Pupils complete a
river based field enquiry and learn about water and
its effect on landscapes and people, including the
physical features of the River Lostock and the
process of erosion and deposition. Also, the
identification & classification of living things
found in the River Lostock and their adaptations to
survive in the river.
Using Fieldwork
techniques pupils will measure the river profile
characteristics, collect data on velocity, size and
shape of bed load, width and depth. They will also
kick and sweep sample for some living organisms in
the river, identify them and discuss their
adaptations.
Pond Dipping / Mini-Beast Hunting - KS1, KS2
NC and QCA Schemes Links: Science,
Geography:
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Adaptation and feeding
relationships of living things in their environment
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Variation and Classification of pond creatures
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Responsible
handling of living things
Using nets and trays,
to catch and identify a range of invertebrate
life in a pond and woodland. We use our own ID charts.
The children search these two habitats and compare their
finds, studying classification and adaptation.
Woodland Wonders - KS1, KS2
NC and QCA Schemes Links: Science,
Citizenship:
The children are led on a walk through the American
Pinetum to explore the woodland using their
senses and to enjoy the wonders of nature. This walk does
not concentrate on naming or classifying wildlife, or
even its scientific study. It enables children to be
part of the natural world and as such encourages them
to take care of living things and have a respect for
nature.
Orienteering - KS2
NC and QCA Schemes Links: Geography,
PE and Citizenship:
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Development of
orienteering and problem solving skills
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Building trust and
working as a team
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Following maps and
trails, solving physical problems and challenges
Discover the delights of Cuerden Valley Park by following
the easy-to-use orienteering trail. The children
work in small groups using a map and clue sheet and
have to find their way around the park. This activity can
easily be supervised by school staff.
Orienteering - KS3
Geography:
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To develop map
reading skills
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The use of symbols
and scales
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How to use direction
when reading a map
Discover the delights
of Cuerden Valley Park by following the easy to use
orienteering trail. This activity can be self led.
Discovering Habitats - KS2
NC and QCA Schemes
Links: Science, Geography:
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To identify
different types of habitat
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Observe conditions
in a local habitat and make a record of the
animals found
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Use keys to identify
local plants or animals
Review of our Environmental Education Programme in 2009:
River Studies
“An outstanding experience for all concerned. The
best trip I've led for many years. Thanks to all the
staff for a great day in wonderful surroundings. I
have recommended you to all our staff as an
excellent experience."
Mr Wood (Teacher)
Ashbridge Independent School
Pond Dipping
“While you are pond dipping you could possibly
catch tadpoles, sticklebacks, a bit of mud, if you
find any rubbish give it to a member of staff.”
Mason & Keiran, Year 4 pupils,
Clayton le Woods CE Primary School
Woodland Wonders
“Thank you for letting us come to the woods. We
liked looking at the trees and flowers. We enjoyed
doing all the activities. We liked the secret walk
and finding things with the cards. We liked looking
at all the nature”
Year 2 Pupils, Higher Walton CE
Primary School
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How to Book
All groups (self-led or otherwise) must book in
advance to ensure availability of the park & teaching
sessions. Please book provisionally by email or telephone
and then return the booking form to confirm your visit
and programme requirements.
As we are a charity, there is a small charge to cover
staff and administrative costs. This is a rate of
£3.00 per child for half a day and £5.50 per child
for a full day. There is a charge for the self-led orienteering
programme of £1.00
per pupil. All the half day programmes are on
Mondays and Thursdays only. There is an increased
charge for the Victorians programme because it uses more staff
and equipment: £6.00 per child
per day. There is no charge for teachers or
adult helpers.
Please contact the
Education
Officer, by e-mailing
education@cuerdenvalleypark.org.uk or telephoning
01772 324436 for further information and bookings.
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Recycling
We
do encourage children from your school to recycle
lunch packaging. We have relevant bins on the
premises for your use.
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Holiday Club
If you
run a holiday club for school aged children and are
looking for something different then try one of our
half day activities for £3.00 per child, except for
the Orienteering at £1.00 per child, put two
programmes together for a whole day, see above
for how to book.
Half Day
Programmes are:
River Fun
Fun and games in
and around the River Lostock at Cuerden Valley Park.
Children will get the chance to
go into the river and dip, using kick and sweep
sample techniques; they will look for some of the
living creatures in the river, identify them and
discuss how they manage to live there.
They will also play lively
outdoor games – How does a bat hunt for food? Who
lives along the river bank? What do you know about
nature? All will be revealed while playing these
exciting games.
Minibeast Safari
Visit two
of the following – Pond, Woodland or Grassland and
discover what small creatures make their homes
there.
You will have the time to visit
two locations, this gives you the choice whether to
work with water or not. Using nets or pots you will
get the chance to hunt for all sorts of minibeasts
and find out who eats who and why they live there.
Earth
Walk
Get to
know the natural world by going on a very special
walk through the park.
On this short walk we will visit
the Pinetum, river, woodlands, lake, meadow and
lots, lots more! We will stop to complete different
activities and games on the way. How nature stole
colours from the rainbow, slideshows to blow your
mind and walking in the trees.
To develop map
reading skills, using symbols, scale and how to use
direction when reading a map.
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Events
Please
link here to the full events programme:
Monday 15th February
2010, 10am - 12noon, Birds, Bats & Bugs
Thursday 15th April
2010, 10am - 12noon, April Antics
Thursday 3rd June
2010,
10am - 12noon, River Fun - Please book for this
event
Monday 26th July 2010,
10am - 1pm, Summer Fun Picnic
Thursday 28th October
2010,
10am - 12noon, Pond & Minibeasts - Please book for this
event
There is a charge of
£2.50 per child for each activity, for more
information on each event and how to book please
follow the link above.
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Supporters
We are grateful for
all the Volunteers who help and support our
education programme. If you enjoy working with
children and would like to Volunteer then please
complete an
application form and return it to the Park
Office, please be aware that a Criminal Records
Bureau Check will be carried out.
For further
information please contact our
Education Officer, Pauline Taylor,
at the Park Office on 01772 324436 or email
education@cuerdenvalleypark.org.uk.
