We are pleased to announce that we are now finally (!!!) able to take the students of E27 on fieldwork, to enhance their understanding of the Humanities aspect of our latest expedition: Being Human. On Thursday 7th October, we will be leaving XP at approximately 8.15am to travel to Liverpool’s Royal Albert Docks.
There, one class will visit the International Slavery Museum to research the impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, having examined how the Slave Trade was perpetuated by the expansion of the British Empire. The other class will spend this time at The Museum of Liverpool, taking part in a workshop that explores how the docks were ‘The Gateway to the World’ in terms of trade, empire and immigration. After lunch, the two classes will swap over.
Students should aim to arrive at school at 8am promptly, in order to register, check-in and board the coach, to allow for a prompt departure. Students will need to bring sufficient water and a packed lunch, as well as a few snacks. Students who are entitled to a free school meal, can order one via this Google Form, or by communicating that they would like one to their Crew Leader or Humanities teacher. Please note that we are a nut-free school, so nothing should contain nuts. Fizzy drinks and energy drinks are not permitted. As always, we expect students to leave no trace of their visit or time on the coach, by clearing away any litter they may have.
Students need to wear sensible clothing and footwear, and a waterproof coat is advised incase of any rain whilst we are walking between the museums, and to and from the transport. Any medication students require should be labelled with their name and passed to a member of staff.
We aim to have the students back at school at 5.30pm. However, depending on the traffic, it may be earlier or later than that time. Please check the website for updates on the day; students will be allowed to communicate their expected arrival time with parents if they have a mobile phone, from the coach.
We can’t wait to again be able to offer quality fieldwork that is one of the defining features of an education within the XP Trust! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me using the email address [email protected]. Alternatively, feel free to contact your child’s Humanities teacher or their Crew Leader.
Mrs. McCarthy