Creekside Schools programme 2008 - 2009

In the coming academic year we are offering a range of exciting new Field Study opportunities for schools in the vibrant and unique urban context of Deptford Creek.

Deptford Creek is a tidal tributary of the Thames It is steeped in history and has a fascinating range of flora and fauna to explore and learn about. It has long been an area of change and even now there are plans in progress regarding it’s further development. Deptford Creek is an area of London in the midst of huge change.

The Creekside Centre has unique pedestrian access to Deptford Creek and is ideally located to explore this amazingly rich and diverse area of wild life. It is a living educational resource that offers good facilities for both indoor and outdoor activities.

A fully equipped Education Centre that can cater for up to 30 students per session

Experienced Staff

Curriculum linked sessions across Key Stages 1, 2 & 3

All sessions are planned and led by experienced environmental educators and can be tailored to the needs of individual classes.

Subjects offered include Science, Geography and History and all sessions provide excellent opportunities to develop cross curriculum activities and learning.

Each school visit will be based around a Key Session which will offer a unique ‘hands on’ outdoor discovery activity, augmented with classroom based learning experiments, activities and explainer sessions.

Key Session Title
Low Tide Walks - KS2 & 3 Science, History & Geography
High Tide River Investigation KS2 & 3 – Science & Geography
Deptford Discovery Trails KS2 &3 – History & Geography
Habitat Exploration KS1 & 2 - Science
Looking at Life Cycles KS1 & 2 – Science

Charges £180 per day