Year 5 pupils from Park Road Community Primary School swapped the classroom for the coast when they enjoyed an exciting and educational trip to Thurstaston Beach.

The children spent the day exploring the coastline and taking part in a range of hands-on activities that brought their geography learning to life.

Accompanied by expert guides Sally and Amy, pupils discovered a variety of coastal features and learned how natural processes shape the landscape around them.

The visit provided a valuable opportunity for children to see key geographical concepts in action. Through practical demonstrations, they explored the effects of coastal erosion and investigated the important role that sea defences play in protecting coastlines from the impact of waves and weather.

One of the highlights of the day saw pupils work together using natural materials found on the beach to create their own map of Thurstaston. Drawing on their classroom knowledge, the children demonstrated impressive mapwork skills as they carefully planned and constructed representations of the local area.

The trip also offered opportunities to link learning across different subjects. Using rocks collected from the beach, pupils put their art and sculpture skills into practice by building creative rock towers, showcasing both teamwork and imagination.

Throughout the day, the children displayed fantastic enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn. They asked thoughtful questions, worked collaboratively and made the most of every opportunity to explore their surroundings.

It was a fantastic day by the seaside and one that Year 5 will remember for a long time to come.