Minibeast hunting and constructing a home for their toy owls and hedgehogs gave pupils of Denton Primary School, Newhaven, an insight into the importance of the environment on a field trip to Arlington Reservoir, near Polegate.
As a site of special scientific interest and the source of drinking water for thousands of homes across Sussex, the visit was organised by Schools Without Walls, a part of So Sussex. Schools Without Walls creates educational outdoor activities for schools aimed at helping youngsters understand the benefits of nature alongside water that both the environment, people, and animals cannot live without.
South East Water part-funded the visit along with helping to organise the trip.
Richard Dyer, Biodiversity manager for South East Water, said: “By hosting school visits to Arlington Reservoir, we are giving an insight into where their water comes from and how it fits into the environment we all depend on.
“We also hope that by learning and appreciating the importance of using water mindfully, they will take this message home to their families and that it will help make some simple swaps that will make a real difference.”
Year six teacher Clare Tsapparelli said: "The trip was well organised, and the guide was very knowledgeable. The children had a great day out - despite the rain.
“They enjoyed the minibeast hunting, but the final activity of making a home for their toy hedgehogs and owls was their favourite."
Caroline Flemming said, “We have just started using Arlington Reservoir for our educational visits, and it is already proving to be a great venue. We are hoping to take many more schools there in the future.”
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