As part of their GCSE OCR B Geography course, the LV recently undertook physical fieldwork in the Forest of Dean, where they investigated a range of geographical processes and visited one of their case study locations, the River Wye. They also completed human fieldwork in Bristol, examining how land use, environmental quality and quality of life change with distance from the Central Business District (CBD).
These fieldwork experiences provided valuable opportunities to apply classroom learning in real-world settings, develop practical geographical skills and deepen understanding of key course concepts. Below, two students reflect on their experiences and the insights they gained from the trips:
‘On Wednesday 3 June, the Geography Department took us to the Forest of Dean for our physical fieldwork. As groups, we made observations and measurements in the river, learning various new techniques. We then made our way to Tintern Abbey to see a proper view of the lower course of the River Wye, afterwards enjoying a well-earned ice cream. It was a really enjoyable day, thank you so much to our teachers for organising it.’ Letty I
‘On Friday 5 June, the Geography students went on a trip to Bristol as a part of our human geography fieldwork. We have spent the day going around the different parts of the city and completing surveys about the surroundings as well as asking different people to answer some questions about the areas, which was quite challenging for some and definitely helped us improve our social confidence.
Later, we went on a boat tour to learn more about the city, which was fascinating.
Thank you so much Ms Mathias-Williams and Mrs Tanner for this wonderful trip!’ Anna H, LV
Mrs Sarah Tanner, Teacher of Geography
