A Newport Primary School has had its first trip out since the COVID pandemic.
Nine Acres Primary school teamed up with Wightlink to give geography pupils a first-hand lesson on the importance of cross-Solent travel.
Sixty Year Two children travelled to Wightlink’s Fishbourne terminal to find out what kind of vehicles were using a Tuesday afternoon sailing.
The trip was part of lessons at Nine Acres to highlight the importance of seas and oceans.
Nine Acres teacher Ella Hayward, who organised the trip said:
“In this case it was explaining to children how crucial the Solent is to where we live and how we live our lives.
“Children were able to see the loading of a ferry to demonstrate the various reasons why people cross the Solent.
“But the trip was also about showing children the world of possibilities out there available to them – both on the Island and further afield. This aspect was especially useful, given we have not been able to go on school visits because of lockdown so the children were super excited about getting out for the afternoon.”
As part of the excursion, the school party stopped off at other coastal locations to view other aspects of the Island’s maritime environment including Ryde Pier and Ryde Harbour.
Wightlink Chief Executive Keith Greenfield said:
“We already work with partner schools nearest to our terminals to encourage educational and aspirational projects particularly those that focus on the environment and promote careers in the maritime sector.
“It was great to be able to welcome Nine Acres too and we hope they found the visit enjoyable and informative. Who knows, maybe amongst the group is a future Wightlink Captain?”
Another Blow For Newport Nightlife As Wyld Closure Announced
Emergency Services Called To Shanklin Following Christmas Day Death Of Elderly Woman
Isle Of Wight Actor Acclaimed For Highlighting Issues Around Autism
Mountbatten Inviting Islanders To Sign Up For 2026 Lapland Husky Trail
Popular Totland Bay Seawall Footpath Reopens
Salvation Army Receives Festive Boost Thanks To December Donation From Southern Vectis
Isle Of Wight Council Supporting ‘Hoodies For Homeless’ Campaign
Man In 20s 'Under Investigation' Following Drink-Drive Arrest
Big Give 2024 Sees Huge Donation For Isle Of Wight Charity
Growing Resistance Over 14 Home Development Plans For Northwood
Parish Council Objects To Waste Recycling Plant At Knighton
Highways Improvement Work Continues In The New Year
Yarmouth's Kings Head To Feature Bed And Breakfast Accommodation
New Low Cost Flats Could Come To Ryde - If Plans Get Approved
Casualty Airlifted To Hospital Following Serious Overnight Crash Near Porchfield
Engine Problems Lead To Yarmouth RNLI Callout To Osborne Bay
Ryde Academy Students Donate To Two Worthy Causes At Christmas
Road Improvement Works To Get Underway From The Very Start Of The New Year
Isle of Wight Youth Trust Benefits From Big Give Support
Controversial Freshwater Housing Proposal Turned Down
