Top School Trips -Issue 7

34 | www.teachwire.net/school-trips 5 THINGS TO DO // RESIDENTIALS Hooke Court Activity Centre Take your class to the heart of West Dorset to enjoy a host of curriculum-linked activities www.hookecourt.co.uk E: info@hookecourt.co.uk T: 01308 862260 PARTNER CONT ENT 1 Food and Farming Cook lunch with fresh polytunnel produce and local trout; make soup, bread, quiche, jam and butter to compare with ultra-processed supermarket versions. Meet Hooke Court’s animals, and walk to the village dairy to learn how a farmworks and watch the cows being milked. 2 History Day Choose an era to explore and immerse your class in one of Hooke Court’s authentic historical settings. They’ll participate in activities such as quill-writing and runes, cooking, jewellery-making, or wattle and daub. Alternatively, experience life as aWWI soldier and go “over the top” in the centre's trench. 3 Fun with Science Explore forces by sliding down water slides, firing rockets, running with parachutes and playing tug of war. Investigate electricity by making a lighthouse, learn about the properties of materials, and explore habitats and food chains through engaging outdoor investigations. 4 Bushcraft and the Outdoors Learn to forage and prepare food over a fire you build and light using varied techniques. Make woodland shelters and enjoy team-building challenges, such as kayaking and raft-building on the lake or archery in the extensive grounds. GOOD TO KNOW Hooke Court offers fully catered, self-contained accommodation for visiting school groups, with dedicated play areas and dining times for your pupils. 5 Geography Visit the iconic Jurassic Coast to learn about coastal defences and landforms, enjoy a fossil hunt at Charmouth, explore river processes and habitats along the River Hooke, and practise six-figure grid references during an engaging field session in Hooke Woods. For a full range of available programmes and prices visit our website: www.hookecourt.co.uk/residential Tel: 01308 862260 Email: info@hookecourt.co.uk Hooke Court, Hooke, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3NX 1 NIGHT / 2 DAYS FROM ONLY £100.00 +VAT ALL INCLUSIVE Inspiring, hands-on learning through a wide range of curriculum-linked activities in History, Geography, Science, Outdoor Adventure, and more... Bringing learning to life Beautiful 40 Acre Estate • Highly Qualified Tutors • Bespoke Programmes