In March and April, our year 10 GCSE geographers attended two days of compulsory fieldwork days: a human geography day to Bournemouth and a physical geography day to Hengistbury Head. The purpose was to attempt a variety of data collection techniques and obtain evidence and information to answer an overall question for each day. All GCSE geography students have questions in two exams at the end of year 11 based on their two days of fieldwork.

One of our geographers, James, writes: “We went around Bournemouth, taking data from a range of tests we did. We learnt about the land use of Bournemouth and how it influences tourists and locals of the area. We ended the day at the pier where we asked members of the public about the area and if it caters for locals or tourists. It was an amazing day that gave us a wide understanding of the area.”

At Hengistbury Head, the students completed methods such as beach profiles, sediment analysis, longshore drift measurements and recorded wave conditions. We were lucky to have a sunny day and a lunch stop near the expensive beach huts.

Both days the geographers showed excellent effort and collaborative teamwork to complete all methods. We were pleased to be informed by members of the public how well the students presented themselves and represented the school in Bournemouth. Well done all the geographers!

Mrs Yenney, Geography Teacher.