Year 10 Geographers at Woodham Academy had the opportunity to see how the North East has been shaped by physical and human processes. First stop was at the Angel of the North, the iconic and symbolic art work. Many students and some staff had seen the Angel from the A1, but few had stood at its feet before. Mrs Barker, Head of Geography, pointed out that it was a significant day to be standing there, as the church celebrates the Annunciation of The Virgin Mary by the Angel Gabriel on the 25th March!
The second stop at Gateshead Quays gave the opportunity to view the Tyne and Newcastle from the fourth floor terrace of the Baltic Art Gallery. A walk over the Blinking Eye Bridge and alongside the Tyne showed clear examples of past and present economic development by the river.
The third stop was at Marsden for a wet walk along the cliff tops and across the beach. Students were able to describe and explain processes of coastal erosion and deposition and take numerous ‘selfies’ for their case studies.
At the end of the day students were welcomed into the warmth of the Marsden Grotto where packed lunches were eaten, chips ordered and clothes dried.
Woodham Academy would like to thank all who made the day so successful, Overlander Travel, The Baltic Art Gallery, Marsden Grotto and the staff and students involved.
