Town Trail

A 1½ -2 hour session for one class of KS 2 children.
Supports QCA Units on Local History

Organisation
Prior to the session adult helpers will be provided with high visibility tabards if not provided by the school. During the session pupils will need to walk sensibly in pairs and be ready to bunch as a group to hear the guide, to answer questions and to put forward ideas. The walk progresses via the Priory grounds to the Mill then via Convent Walk and return via the Castle. Some quiet roads need to be crossed and part of the walk may be on broad paths close to shallow water. A throw-bag for emergency rescue will be carried by the guide.

All those taking part in the walk need to be dressed appropriately for the weather conditions for the time of year including waterproofs for wet conditions and sun-screen /hats for hot conditions.

Objectives

• Use the exceptional historic environment of the town to extend their understanding of life in Christchurch’s past.
• Explore key ideas about  why this area was settled and how it developed including some memorable, fun and fascinating facts

Session outline

Introduction
Welcome to Red House Museum, introduction to the Museum and to health and safety information. Deposit any bags which are not required. Instructions will be given on how the session will run. Instruction will be given on behaviour expectations and how to get the best out of the session.

Activities
Follow a guided trail stopping at approximately 5 sites to ask and answer questions and to listen to stories, memorable events and site interpretation.

A more detailed itinerary is available on request.

Plenary
An opportunity to revisit key ideas and learning points and to ask further questions.