24 June 2025
Nicole, Year 10
Year 10’s geography trip was an unforgettable adventure, packed with learning and lots of fun. On the first day, we went kayaking. For many of us, it was the first time in a kayak, which made it even more exciting. While we were paddling, we saw Poole Harbour and Old Harry — a chalk stack which we learnt has been shaped by the sea over thousands of years. Understanding it helped us with geographical topics we’re currently studying, including the formation of coasts.
On the second day, we headed to the River Wey, where we did most of our fieldwork. We measured the depth and width of the river to see how the velocity and bedload changed as we moved downstream towards the source. It was interesting to see geography in action rather than just in textbooks! My favourite moment of the trip was when we were at the lower course of the river; we stood in the river near to where water was splashing down a mini waterfall. It was such a fun and memorable experience — even if a few wellies nearly floated away!
One of the highlights of our trip was walking from the top of a hill all the way down to Durdle Door beach. When we finally reached it, we saw Durdle Door — the famous natural limestone arch that’s one of the most iconic landmarks on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. After having a group photo taken in front of it there was time for chilling out on the beach — a great chance to cool off. After that, we followed a long downhill path to Lulworth Beach, where we stopped for lunch and enjoyed some ice cream.
Sadly, after all these amazing experiences, it was time to head home. But we all left with new knowledge, great memories, and probably some sand still in our shoes! It was a wonderful experience to step into the role of geographers outside the classroom and create lasting memories with friends.