The Stepney Green Maths, Computing & Science College put their Leader Award Grant from the Jack Petchey Foundation towards a unique trip for their Year 13 Biology students to South-West Wales. This gave the A-Level students the opportunity to explore new environments and habitats outside of the city.

The Biology students spent four days in the quaint seaside town of Pembroke, South-West Wales. During this time, they got the chance to visit a variety of different environments, including several beaches, sand dunes and woodlands. When visiting each location, they undertook surveys of the area. These surveys looked into the length of periwinkle snails as well as measuring the relationship between their shell length and how far they live from the shoreline.

They were able to explore the unique environment of sand dunes and study the animals and biodiversity of the area. At the end of each day they would return to a classroom to compile all of the day’s findings and study the different information collected. Being able to go out and explore and measure information has allowed the students to apply the skills they have obtained in class to new environments.

The whole trip was a brilliant experience for the group, they got the chance to make memories outside of the classroom and experience life outside of the city, in the vast countryside. One group – who braved the cold – ventured to a nearby film location from the Harry Potter film series, the spot where Dobby the Elf died in Harry’s arms.

Despite long 12-hour days, the students were well behaved throughout the trip and all bonded well together. Their teacher said: “I love seeing the change in them over a short period of time, the bonds they form and the memories they make.”

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