Geography

Year 10 Coast to Coast

On Thursday 10 September, as part of our geographical focus on Coastal Processes and Change, Mr Smith’s Year 10 Geography class visited Half-Moon Bay and Hampton Beach. 

Students applied learning from this term to observe, photograph, draw, discuss and share their knowledge on sea walls, groynes, beach enrichment, breakwaters, dune stabilization and so on, through some in-the-field research. 

Both sites have great examples of where Coastal processes and management have been applied to prevent wave destruction and erosion from both water and wind, so it was good to see these processes and their management in action.

We were treated to a great day of weather, and it was an excellent opportunity for students to get to know each other better on the bus trips and at lunch. 

At the end of the excursion, the students suggested ideas for future excursions and learning journeys. We are all looking forward to the next one.

Luke Mason 

Leader of Humanities

Exploring Docklands

Unit 2 Geography students recently headed out of the classroom for an exciting fieldwork trip to the Docklands precinct. The excursion gave students the opportunity to apply their geographical knowledge and skills to a real-world urban environment.

During the fieldwork, students investigated tourism, urban development, land use and the environmental quality of Docklands. They collected first-hand data through observations, photographs, surveys and field sketches, while examining how the precinct has changed and how it is used by visitors and the local community.

The trip allowed students to connect classroom learning with the real world and develop valuable fieldwork skills. Students particularly enjoyed exploring the waterfront precinct and seeing how urban planning and tourism have shaped Docklands.

It was a valuable and engaging experience that demonstrated how Geography can help us understand the places in which we live, work and visit.

Fieldwork at Burwood Brickworks 

Unit 3 Geography students recently took their learning beyond the classroom with an exciting fieldwork trip to Burwood Brickworks. The visit provided students with an opportunity to investigate how sustainable design and urban development can influence the environmental quality and liveability of a place. 

During the fieldwork, students explored the site and collected first-hand data through observations, photographs and fieldwork activities. They investigated features of the development, including sustainable building practices, green spaces, water management and community facilities. 

The experience allowed students to apply geographical concepts and skills to a real-world setting. Students were able to connect what they have learned in class with evidence collected in the field, developing a deeper understanding of how places can be planned and managed more sustainably. 

The fieldwork was a valuable and engaging experience, giving students the chance to work collaboratively while seeing Geography in action. 

Sherry White

Humanities