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School trips at Arnos Vale
School trips at
Arnos Vale
Arnos Vale Cemetery is a magicaloutdoor classroom full of richeducation resources and learningopportunities, set amongst 45 acresof natural woodland ecosystem in the heart of Bristol.
A place of heritageArnos Vale contains listed buildingsand monuments which are beingconserved as architectural and artistictreasures of national importance.Bring history to life for your studentsas we take them on a journey throughVictorian and Wartime Britain.
A place for wildlifeNature thrives at Arnos Vale. It ishome to a diverse range of fascinatingwildlife and part of an essential greencorridor which enables species tosurvive in the heart of the city. Yourstudents will discover the amazinghabitats, food chains and food websthat thrive in woodland, grasslandand scrubland.
Why choose Arnos ValeAt Arnos Vale we believe in makingyour visit as easy and hassle free as possible. Our out-of-classroomlearning experience is fully supervised to help the day run as smoothly as possible.
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Arnos Vale for schools• Clear key stage relevant guidedclassroom sessions
• Experienced learning coordinatorand risk managed activities
• A safe and stimulating environmentfor learning.
Our Learning CoordinatorYour day will be carefully planned and managed by our learningcoordinator, Janine Marriott.
Janine, a classroom teacher for fiveyears was also previously employed as an Education Officer at Bath PostalMuseum and Daventry Museumbefore working at Arnos Vale.
Janine Marriott (BA.Hons, Msc, PGCE)[email protected] 971 9117 EXT.212
Our organised workshops areavailable as part of your half dayexperience at Arnos Vale.
Foundation/Key stage 1ScienceLife in the CemeteryDiscover the amazinghabitats, food chains and food websthat thrive in woodland, grassland and scrubland, to learn about theplants and animals that call Arnos Valehome. Follow an activity trail throughthe site and understand the vital rolemini beasts play in our world throughthe clues you find on your way.
Stomping stories WalkaboutTake a story inspired walk on a trailaround Arnos Vale, discovering naturetrail clues along the way. Learn allabout the creatures that live on thesite and how their importance to the woodland ecosystem.
Stories to choose from:
• We are going on a bear hunt
• The Gruffalo
• Hansel and Gretel.
n Also supports literacy skills.
HistoryHistory Hunt Take an activity based history walkaround the site, discovering
fascinating historical facts,interpreting clues and learning aboutlocal history through the art andlanguage on graves. Children willdevelop vital historical skills includingchronology, historical terminology and using first hand evidence.
n Also supports literacy skills.
Key stage 2ScienceLife in the CemeteryExplore the amazinghabitats, food chainsand food webs thatthrive in the 45 acre
listed landscape of Arnos Vale. Learnabout living things that call Arnos Valehome through an activity trail throughthe site. Learners will gain knowledgeabout trees, plants, animals andinvertebrates through hands-onactivities and exploration.
HistoryMeet the VictoriansDiscover Bristol’s fascinating local
history through real storiesfrom beyond the grave.
Learn about some of Arnos Vale’sfamous residents and learn how theyhelped shape modern Bristol for both rich and poor.
WW1 – Lost not ForgottenUse the stories and stones in a siteexploration of those who fought,worked and experienced WW1, From VC’s to nurses, prisoners of war to conscientious objectors. The stories at Arnos Vale are coupledwith primary sources and hands-onactivities for an engaging learningexperience.
WW2 – Home and AwayThe personal stories of WW2 arediscovered through the monuments of people on the home front (blitz)and the service personnel who servedon the front lines through an activitybased site tour. Using real historicalresources and first hand evidence,learners will develop theirknowledge andunderstandingof the War.
GeographyMap-ItStudentsworktogether as a team usingtheir navigationskills to explore the cemetery using a compass, a blank map and theirskills of deduction. Through fieldwork,learners will create their own map,learn how to use a compass and usegeographical terms.
Workshops
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Key Stage 3&4Inspiring MindsA visit includes expert-led workshopsplus an opportunity for students toundertake supported independentinvestigations. The workshops areactive and engaging with a range ofskills explored on route. Designed toinspire students to develop their ownlearning, explore their own questionsand use independent thinking skills.
ScienceLife in the CemeteryStudents will use scientific methods to explore the habitats in the listedlandscape. They will undertakespecies surveys, study the contrastinghabitats andunderstand theamazing food websthat thrive in thewoodland, grasslandand scrubland.
HistoryLearners will develop vital historicalskills including chronology, historicalterminology and using first handevidence.
Meet the VictoriansBristol’s fascinating local history isexplored through primary sources and historical evidence. Students will learn about some of Arnos Vale’s
famous residents and will gainand understanding andappreciation of how they helpedshape Bristol.
n Also supports literacy skills.
WW1 – Lost not Forgotten.Using the stones and history of Arnos Vale this workshopexplores in greater depth, the lives of those who fought,
worked and experienced WW1. These stories at Arnos Vale arecoupled with primary sources andinvestigative learning for an engagingeducational experience.
n Also supports literacy skills.
WW2 – Home and Away.The monuments and landscape of Arnos Vale will help learnersdiscover the personalstories of those onthe home front, andthe service personnel who served on the front line.Learners will use primarysources, historical evidence and will develop and improve their knowledge and understanding of WW2.
History of MedicineLearn about the health of Bristol inVictorian Bristol and discover thosewho helped improve it using objecthandling, first hand evidence and an expert tour.
* All booked workshopsreceive a FREE school pack‘The Rise of ModernMedicine: A BristolPerspective.’
* Other workshops can be tailormade upon request.
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Yourvisit
At Arnos Vale we want to make sureyour visit is as easy as possible fromthe time you book until the momentyou leave.
Lasting approximately half a day yourorganised visit will be overseen by our learning coordinator. Arnos Valeprovides both indoor and outsideareas for lunches as well as a securearea for your belongings alongsideaccessible toilet facilities.
n Gift shop and cafe on site
How to BookBooking an education trip to ArnosVale couldn’t be easier. Simply [email protected] or contactJanine Marriott on 0117 971 9117EXT.212
Useful documents can be foundonline to help make your visit as straightforward as possible
PricingTo help teachers, Arnos Vale has a clear pricing structure for ourorganised sessions
Pricing starts at only £4 per student!
• Up to 19 students = £110
• 20 – 30 students = £165
• 31-60 students = £300
• 61-90 students = £360
Arnos Court Park
Bath Road
A4
SailorsCorner
Top Plateau
Soldiers CornerPoplar
Ridge
SunshineCorner
CombeBottom
CeremonialWay
LongPath
Carriage Path
HawthorneStreet
Entrance
Somerset Road
“It was great to
see them ALL so
engaged for the
whole day as they
are a class who are
easily distracted”
Georgina Freestone – The Tynings School
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Common Questions1. How much will it cost?A half day of organised activity costs from as little as £4 per student.All money goes towards realising the charitable aims of the Trust.
2. Is there an indoor lunch space? As an all weather venue Arnos Valehas both inside and outdoor spacesfor children to have lunch.
3. Do you have a risk assessment? We appreciate the need to ensureyour day runs as safely as possible. We have regularly updated riskassessments available online and on request.
4. What workshops do you offer?We have a selection of workshopsincluding History, Science andGeography. For more information look at our workshop section.
5. How long is theworkshop? We understand the need to make your day as hassle free as possible.Our supervisedworkshops last forapproximately an hour as part of your half day at Arnos Vale.
Your visitExample Itinerary at Arnos Vale10am – Short health and safety chat, store coats and bags andcomfort break.
10.15-11.15 – Chosen NationalCurriculum linked workshop witheducation expert.
11.15-11.30 – Short break.
11.30-12.30 – National curriculumlinked on-site activity lead by classteacher. Activity can be linked to the workshop or based on a differentcurriculum area. All resources and support material provided (Arnos Vale Education staff on site to support).
12.30-13.30 – Lunch break. Indoorand outdoor lunch space available or the local park is 5 minutes walkaway. (Option to end half day).
13.30-14.30 – Independentexploration time for the class; drawing resources,collecting bags and maps can be providedfree of charge.
14.30 – Depart.
Please note, up to 3 classescan be accommodatedduring a day. Timings andresources can be tailored forspecific schools.
“This was a Terrificvisit with a year 6
group. I didn’t realise a cemetery could bejust so exciting!”Mr Lawson – Cleve House School
What is Forest School?Forest School is an out of classapproach to learning, teachingdevelopmental skills in a woodlandenvironment
- The beautiful 45 acre listedlandscape of Arnos Vale is used tomotivate, promote self-esteem andengage children of all ages, abilitiesand learning styles through fun hands-on activities and skills ledopportunities.
Who can take part in Forest School?Forest school can be for any schoolkey stage, home-learners or pre-schoolers. Sessions can betailored for learners with disabilitiesand specific learning needs.
Why choose Forest School?• provides learning resources linked to trees, forests, woods and theoutdoors
• develops emotional and physicalwellbeing through interaction withpeers and leaders
• increases environmentalunderstanding through games,activities and exploration
What do children do at ForestSchool?Forest School is made up of a widerange of experiences and adventures.These can include;
• Bush craft skills such as animal signtracking
• whittling and knife work (dependingon age)
• Fire lighting and cooking on fires.
Learners will enjoy a large range ofactivities that will connect them withthe environment including arts andcrafts, active games and sciencebased activities
How much is it?Sessions start from as little as £5 perstudent!
Contact [email protected] more information
Discover the wonderful habitatsthrough inspiring hands-on activitiesand games... No two sessions are the same!!
ForestSchool
Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust,West Lodge, Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3EW
Tel: +44(0) 117 971 9117Fax: +44(0) 117 971 [email protected] Charity No. 1120210
Arnos Vale is available for educationbookings from 9:30am – 4:00pm
Arnos Vale is a dedicated learningspace for schools. We are an allweather learning centre withclassroom sessions taken bothindoors and outside.
Arnos Vale provides schools with a dedicated lunch area and we alsohave an on-site cafe.
There are coach stop off points bythe main entrance gates and secureminibus parking on site.
The best way to discover Arnos Valeis to come and experience the venue.To arrange a viewing or to discussyour education booking contactJanine Marriott on: 0117 9719117 or [email protected]
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