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Whitehouse Primary School, 2 Doagh Rd, Newtownabbey

Year 7

28th Sep 2017

As part of our world around us topic ‘Explore the Rainforest’ Year 7 visited Sentry Hill Visitor Centre.  The children participated in a range of activities that developed their knowledge and understanding of the local environment and the importance of trees to life. The activities included:

  • tree identification
  • calculating the ages of trees by measuring the girth and using a formula
  • a mini beast hunt
  • planting bulbs
  • creating mini garden pictures, tree and leaf rubbings
  • a visit to the allotment to examine the beds, poly tunnel and wormery
  • exploring the garden and natural surroundings