School Trips and Visits
Our School
Our Curriculum Enrichment
Take a look below at the programme of events for each year group.
Nursery
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Developing knowledge of safety and the role of firefighters.
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Chick egg experience, developing knowledge and understanding of life cycles and growth.
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Local library visit to school, developing a love of reading and knowledge of the local community.
EYFS
Reception
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Autumn term visit to Sea Life Centre, developing knowledge and understanding of marine life.
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Developing knowledge of safety and the role of firefighters.
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Spring term walk to Peel Hall Park, observing seasonal changes in the local environment.
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Chick egg experience, developing knowledge and understanding of life cycles and growth.
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Summer term visit to Smithills Farm, developing cultural capital and scientific language and vocabulary.
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Local library visit to school, developing a love of reading and knowledge of the local community.
Year 1
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Autumn Geography fieldwork exploring our local area, developing knowledge of physical and human features.
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Termly library engagement, through visits to the local library or library staff visiting school, developing a love of reading and knowledge of the local community.
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Christmas pantomime visit to school, developing cultural experiences and an appreciation of performance and the arts.
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Spring term visit to the L.S. Lowry Exhibition, developing artistic skills and knowledge of local history and culture.
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Summer term ZooLab visit, developing scientific knowledge through classifying and understanding animals.
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Summer term Victorian workshop, developing historical knowledge through period sources and expert-led learning.
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Summer term police visit, developing understanding of British Values and the rule of law.
KS1
Year 2
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Visit to Staircase House, Stockport, exploring historical sources linked to the Great Fire of London and the Plague.
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Termly library engagement, through visits to the local library or library staff visiting school, developing a love of reading and knowledge of the local community.
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Christmas pantomime visit to school, developing cultural experiences and an appreciation of performance and the arts.
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Geography fieldwork in Manchester City Centre, exploring physical features linked to the Manchester and North West.
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Summer term visit to Wythenshawe Fire Station, developing knowledge of fire safety and the role of the emergency services.
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Police visit, developing understanding of British Values and the rule of law.
Year 3
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Termly library engagement, through visits to the local library or library staff visiting school, developing a love of reading and knowledge of the local community.
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Christmas pantomime visit to school, developing cultural experiences and an appreciation of performance and the arts.
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Developing children’s confidence, and independence through learning to ride a bike.
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Spring term visit to RHS Bridgewater Gardens, developing knowledge and understanding of plants linked to the Plants unit.
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Visit to Marple Locks, developing knowledge of rivers and the water cycle through geographical fieldwork.
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Year 4
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Termly library engagement, through visits to the local library or library staff visiting school, developing a love of reading and knowledge of the local community.
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Christmas pantomime visit to school, developing cultural experiences and an appreciation of performance and the arts.
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Visit to the Museum of Science and Industry, developing scientific knowledge linked to the Teeth unit and working scientifically skills.
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Summer term geography fieldwork at Wythenshawe Park, developing map-reading and orienteering skills.
Year 5
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Autumn term visit to Jodrell Bank, developing knowledge and understanding of space and scientific discovery.
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Termly library engagement, through visits to the local library or library staff visiting school, developing a love of reading and knowledge of the local community.
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Christmas pantomime visit to school, developing cultural experiences and an appreciation of performance and the arts.
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Bikeability course, developing children’s confidence and ability to ride safely on local roads.
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Spring term water sports, developing teamwork, resilience and outdoor adventurous activity (OAA) skills.
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Summer term geography fieldwork at Dovestones, developing skills in using four- and six-figure grid references.
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Developing understanding of the justice system, online responsibility and citizenship through a cyberbullying mock trial.
Year 6
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Visit to Quarry Bank Mill, developing knowledge and understanding of the Industrial Revolution and its impact on society.
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Developing musical performance, confidence and teamwork through singing and instrumental performances with local and Trust schools.
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Termly library engagement, through visits to the local library or library staff visiting school, developing a love of reading and knowledge of the local community.
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Christmas pantomime visit to school, developing cultural experiences and an appreciation of performance and the arts.
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Spring term visit to the Imperial War Museum, developing knowledge and understanding of World War One and World War Two.
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Summer term geography fieldwork at Media City, developing understanding of human geography and exploring local demographics.
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Summer term visit to Stockport Air Raid Shelters, developing knowledge and understanding of life during World War Two.
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Following weekly cycling coaching sessions in school, developing BMX and track cycling skills through expert coaching from British Cycling.
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Crucial Crew workshop, developing knowledge of safety in the local community through sessions led by different emergency services.
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‘What’s My Job?’ enterprise sessions, developing children’s understanding of different careers by exploring the roles of local business professionals.
School Council
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Visit to Sale Cenotaph for the Armistice Day memorial service, developing understanding of remembrance and civic responsibility through laying a wreath and observing the two-minute silence.
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Regular visits to a local care home, developing community links and confidence through singing and other activities with residents.
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A variety of fundraising events throughout the year, developing community spirit, teamwork and an understanding of supporting others through activities such as Children in Need, Comic Relief and bake sales.
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Visit to a local recycling centre, developing understanding of recycling, sustainability and caring for the environment.
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Local park clean-up with local residents, schools, community members and MPs, developing community responsibility and care for the local environment.