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Year 4 goes to the Isle of Wight for the first time
As part of the ongoing learning process, next year i will be going with a group of teachers and pupils on a trip to the Isle of Wight. Apparently I have visited the island when I was much younger, but I don’t really remember a thing about it.
It is going to be a special visit for us to the island, especially for my little girl, who as yet, has not experienced travel on a large vessel. Nearly all of the children in her class are the same, and have only seen the boats in pictures or on the tv. Our boat journey takes us from Portsmouth to Ryde across the Solent on the Isle of Wight ferries. It is possible that we may even travel on one of the new Catamarans that have recently come into service. I was up for this idea, as I am now aware that they rapidly gobble up the distance with an expected crossing time of twelve minutes.
Another big first for me will be acting as a helper for a group of kids belonging to someone else. Managing your own kids is one task, but it is nothing compared to looking after a bigger group. Our stay is for 3 nights, and we are hoping to visit some of the many attractions that are available on the island. Some of the places that have been recommended for us to visit during the stay include:
1. Dinosaurisle
Dinosaurisle is a purpose built interactive museum that was built in 2001 on the site of the old Museum of Isle of Wight, which housed the island’s geology and fossil collection. The new building was designed to resemble a giant pterodactyl, and was designed by local architect Rainey Petri e Johns. There are fossils from the Ice Age all the way back to the Cretaceous period when the Earth was dominated by the dinosaurs, with life-size fleshed electronic models. There are plenty of guided tours and lots of interesting things to engage and fascinate the kids.
2. Steam railway
Sadly most of the line was closed by 1966 having covered nearly 54 miles of island territory. The line today is lovingly maintained by a team of volunteers, who have been devoting their time since 1971. Some of the oldest of the trains date back to 1876 when Queen Victoria was still on the throne. Return tickets on the full journey usually allow unlimited travel on the day the ticket is issued (Always subject to availability).
3. Sandown
Sandown looks an interesting place to visit, with its lovely bay and sheltered golden sands. It is a pleasant experience walking on the wide Victorian promenade, created over 100 years ago. Here you will find one of the last remaining piers from the late Victorian era, which allows for great views over the bay. There is an indoor swimming pool and a pitch and putt course, tennis facilities and plenty of shops and restaurants.
4. Bestival
Although Bestival is a fun packed fantastic adventure, I don’t think they are quite old enough for that yet, and unfortunately the teachers won’t let me slip off to experience it again for myself!
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