Making the most of rich curriculum experiences, on Wednesday our GCSE Geographers were out on coastal fieldwork. Mrs. Gomersal reports,
‘Geography Comes to Life at Hornsea! Our GCSE Geography students recently headed to Hornsea to investigate the hypothesis:
“Hard Engineering is effective at Hornsea.”
With mild weather on our side, students got stuck straight into their fieldwork, producing field sketches and collecting evidence to assess the effectiveness of the coastline’s sea defences.
It was a fantastic opportunity to see coastal processes in action. Students witnessed first-hand how groynes interrupt longshore drift and evidenced the impacts of terminal groyne syndrome further along the coast. Seeing these processes for themselves really brought their classroom learning to life.
A sudden lunchtime downpour didn’t dampen spirits, with students enjoying some well-earned chips from the local chip shop and plenty of time to catch up with friends outside the classroom.
Fieldwork is what makes Geography real — and Hornsea certainly delivered!
Well done to all our students for their excellent work ethic, enthusiasm and commitment throughout the day.’
We’ve had sporting success this week when our Year 10 footballers took on Bootham School in York and came away with a 3-0 win. We’ll have a match report for you next week.
Mr. Grierson has talked with Years 9, 10 and 11 in assemblies this week about the importance of attendance before, on Thursday, all of Key Stage 3 heard from Madame Cave and Madame Reed about the importance of learning a language. They started by celebrating, through the introduction of national flags, the large range of first languages (14) that we have in our school community before looking at how foreign languages influence our every day activities including our supermarket purchases and music.
Our great Ofsted report was published on the Ofsted website this week reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/121699 so that all can see that ‘Pupils thrive in an inclusive ethos at Boroughbridge High School.’ It’s been lovely to continue to receive positive feedback from parents, carers and people in our wider community along with gaining recognition in the local press. Click here
We’re looking forward to welcoming Year 5 and 6 students and their families to Open Evening on Wednesday 7th October. School will close at 2p.m. on that day so we can complete our final preparations. We’re delighted, as usual, that so many of our students are returning to proudly take part in many activities across the school to give prospective students and their parents and carers a real insight into life at Boroughbridge High School.
Have a lovely weekend!