PTA HOT – Virtual school trips
£1.50 PER
FROM PUPIL
£175 FOR A
90-MINUTE SESSION
£6.55 PER (KS2)
FROM PUPIL*
By Emma Griffin
St Paul’s Cathedral,
London From the comfort of their classrooms, KS1 pupils can learn about how St Paul’s was rebuilt following the Great Fire of London (‘London’s Burning’) while KS3-5 pupils can have a Q&A with a priest (‘The Big Issues’). Sessions last around 45-60 minutes, and bookings include a resources pack and discounts for future in-person visits.
stpauls.co.uk/learning- faith/schools-families/virtual-visits
National Space Centre,
Leicestershire Pupils can learn about living and working in space through one of the centre’s virtual classroom sessions. ‘Operation Space Station’ is a 90-minute immersive session that allows pupils to interact with the centre’s commander. They must work together to build a space station and decide which crew and equipment best supports their mission.
education.spacecentre.co.uk
Bletchley Park,
Buckinghamshire Once the top-secret home of World War II codebreakers, Bletchley Park is offering inspiring virtual learning for school children. Sessions include a virtual tour of the park, an Enigma demonstration and a code-breaking workshop. Pupils are encouraged to ask questions, solve challenges and engage in live discussions.
bletchleypark.org. uk/learn/virtual-learning-sessions
Take a trip
Use your PTA profits to fund a virtual visit for pupils. Here’s our pick of the ‘trips’ on offer
£50 PER
CLASS
£350 PER
FROM SESSION
£90 PER
CLASS
Leeds City Museum, Leeds
This one-hour virtual workshop introduces pupils to the museum’s Egyptian mummy, Nesyamun. Through a combination of live streaming and pre-recorded videos, KS2 pupils can get up close to the mummy, sparking their curiosity. The workshop includes a question-and-answer session, and a step-by-step mummification story.
museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk
56 SUMMER 2021
pta.co.uk Shakespeare’s Globe,
London Immerse pupils in the theatrical world of Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre. ‘Lively Action’ workshops are practical and interactive, exploring Shakespearean characters, context and themes. Sessions include a 30-minute virtual tour of the theatre, followed by a 60-minute drama workshop on a Shakespeare play of your choice, for up to 100 pupils.
shakespearesglobe.com/learn
Eden Project,
Cornwall The Eden Project’s education team delivers online sessions through live interaction, presentation and task- setting. Topics include protecting the rainforests, sustainability and climate change, and there’s a multi-session programme in which older pupils are challenged to create a sustainable product or service.
edenproject.com/ learn/schools/virtual-school-trips
IMAGES: NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE - ©PAUL CARROLL/PORTRAIT COLLECTIVE; BLETCHLEY PARK - ANDY STAGG PHOTOGRAPHY; EDEN PROJECT - ©EDEN PROJECT
* MINIMUM COST PER SESSION IS £196.50
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