The Geography trip was full of fun and exciting activities, and allowed me to see the River Ching in all its natural beauty. We left school and went to the camp in Essex. We got our wellies on and walked down the V-shaped valley to find a small stream (the upper course of the river). We learnt about all the things we would be measuring in the river, and all the exciting experiments we would do that afternoon. We ate lunch back at the Field Centre and then headed out on a lovely long walk through the forest to find the site where we would carry out our investigation. During the walk, we saw loads of nature and the forest shimmered in its beauty. We measured the velocity of the stream by putting a cork screw in the water and putting a metre ruler on the bank of the river. We timed how long it took to reach one side to the other. To make sure it was a fair test, we did it three times because lots of factors could make it an unfair test, even the slightest touch of wind. I also enjoyed measuring the depth and the wetted perimeter of the river.  I had a great day and I particularly enjoyed walking in such a beautiful, magical forest.

Elodie Moncayo-Cavaliere, Year 7