Hazel Explores "Why London Is Such A Cool Place To Live"

Why is London Such a Cool Place To Live?

On Tuesday/ Wednesday Hazel and Sequoia class had the opportunity to explore the amazing landmarks that make London so iconically cool and well known around the world! 

However, prior to adventuring to London, students had to search directions on how to get there! Students used handy navigation mapping tools such as "Google Maps" and "City Mapper" to figure out which buses to take, which underground tube lines to get on, walking distances and proximity of time between each landmark. Students also practiced using navigation language such as: North, East, South, and West to describe directions in more detail. The 4 landmark categories that students trekked to were: Parks, Buildings, Bridges and Cathedrals.

Parks

Alisha, Ella, Micayla, Abbie, Emmanuel, Michael and Ethan explored Hyde Park, Primrose Hill, Green Park, Regent's Park and an additional park with Mr. Drakes and Ella's nan Sue.

"Walking through the parks reminded me of the importance and beauty of green space and nature." 
- Ella

"My favourite part was when we walked through Princess Diana Memorial Fountain because we got to roll up our trousers, take off our shoes and get our toes wet."
- Emmanuel

"I loved rolling down the hills!"
- Ethan B

Buildings

Lelethu, Ty, Ethan, Megan, Fitzroy, Tia and Alfie visited: The Shard, The Monument,
The Golden Hinde and Sky Garden with Miss Moran and Miss Gibbs.

"The Shard is a tall glass building that looks like it can touch the sky."
- Megan

"The Golden Hinde was impressive because it had a dragon and a deer on it."
- Storm

"Did you know that there is a huge garden on the top level of Sky Garden that overlooks all of London?"
- Fitzroy

Bridges

Ella, Elena, Jack, Bradley, Teni, Charlie and Archie visited: The Tower Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, Millennium Bridge and the Hungerford Bridge with Miss Byrne and Miss Wright

"My favourite bridge was Tower Bridge because not only is it so well known all over the world, it is one of the most beautiful bridges ever! It has bright blue cords, the gates open when a large ship has to enter, and it is very tall!"
- Teni

"I loved going on the boat that raced across the Thames River because we got to see the bridges up close!"
- Charlie

"The Millennium Bridge was fun to jump on because it bounces!"
- Bradley

Cathedrals

Martin, Elina, Yemi, Katrina, William, Harley, Alin (Absent) navigated to: St Martin's In The Field Cathedral, Southwark Cathedral, Westminster Cathedral and St. Paul's Cathedral with Miss Corrales and Miss Illot. 

"My favourite cathedral was St Martins In The Fields because it was close to the gallery, to the water fountains and my name is part of the Cathedral name. Also, I had so much fun on this trip because I helped direct the group by reminding which buses we had to take, where to get off, and even helped Ms. Corrales choose a different set of directions when one of the bus stop routes were out of service."
- Martin

"My most memorable cathedral was St. Martin's In The Fields because there was so much attractions to look at. Besides looking at the cathedral, the gallery, and the water fountains, all of us got to hold a colourful bird called a macaw and posed with a human statue!"
- Yemi

"I enjoyed looking at St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Cathedral because they are designed very beautifully. At lunch time when we were sitting on the grass across from Westminster, my group and I cartwheeled all over the place. It was great because Big Ben was right behind us."
- William