Year 2 Geographers Explore Morden!

Over the course of last week, our Year 2 pupils took part in some fantastic local fieldwork as part of their current Geography topic: What is life like in Kenya? As well as learning about life in a Kenyan city, the children have been making thoughtful comparisons to their own lives here in the UK. This field trip gave them the opportunity to experience aspects of urban life first-hand and apply their learning in a real-world context.

Each class visited Morden Town Centre and Morden Hall Park. 

The children travelled by bus and began their day in Morden Town Centre. Working in small groups with members of staff, they carried out a range of geographical enquiries. These included pedestrian counts, litter surveys, vehicle counts, and investigating shop types and their use. The pupils worked with great enthusiasm and showed excellent observational skills as they moved around different areas of the town, collecting data to bring back to the classroom.

Later in the morning, each class explored Morden Hall Park as a whole group. This allowed the children to experience a contrasting environment to the urban setting of the town centre. They were able to reflect on the differences between the two locations, considering the features, sounds, and uses of the spaces.

The fieldwork was an important part of helping the children develop their understanding of place and supported the development of their enquiry skills. They asked thoughtful questions, worked collaboratively, and thoroughly enjoyed being geographers for the day.

A huge thank you to all the staff and adult helpers who supported the trips. It was a brilliant week full of learning, discovery and exploration — well done, Year 2!