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Senior - 26/09/2025

Geographers Explore Battersea Power Station

From surveys to public engagement, Year 9 brought their classroom learning to life on an exciting trip to Battersea.

Exploring regeneration through hands-on fieldwork

Year 9 Geographers explored Battersea Power Station, conducting surveys and engaging confidently with the public. A highlight was visiting the sky pool at Embassy Gardens, making it a memorable and valuable learning experience.

Year 9 Geographers enjoyed an exciting fieldwork trip to Battersea Power Station and the surrounding area, exploring the impact of regeneration on this iconic part of London. Pupils carried out a variety of fieldwork techniques, including questionnaires, environmental quality surveys and accessibility surveys.

A highlight of the day was visiting the sky pool at Embassy Gardens, but what stood out most was how confidently and politely pupils engaged with members of the public to support their investigations. It was a valuable day of learning, bringing their classroom studies to life.