Secondary Schools

secondary-pupilSecondary sessions are closely linked to a variety of subjects in the National Curriculum.  There are opportunities to practice key life skills and to develop learning, thinking and communication ability.  The programme has been developed in conjunction with local teachers. 

All secondary workshops cost £120 per class (maximum of 35 students per group) and lasts for 1.5 hours.

 

 

 

 

     

Life in the Cemetery

Discover the amazing habitats, food chains and food webs that thrive in woodland, grassland and scrubland at Arnos Vale.

Science

 

 

 

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Meet the Victorians

Learn about some of Arnos Vale's famous residents and learn how they helped shape Bristol for both rich and poor.

Citizenship

&

History

 

 

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History of Medicine

Learn about the health of Bristol in Victorian Bristol and discover those who helped improve it.

History

 

 

 

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Map it!

Students work together using their navigational skills to explore the cemetery using a compass, a blank map and their skills of deduction.

Geography

&

Science

 

 

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WW2 - Home and Away

Discover the personal stories of WW2 through the monuments of people on the home front (blitz) and the service personnel who served on the front lines.

History

 

 

 

Bespoke Science Field Studies, History, Geography, Art and RE research days

All available for secondary students.  Please ask for further details: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

FORMS AVAILABLE:

Risk Assessment PDF

Planning a Visit PDF

 

OUTREACH WORKSHOPS AND TALKS

Can't come to us?  Then we can come to you for a workshop in your school!  The cost is £50 per hour and the subjects covered are:

  • World War 2
  • Victorians
  • A Delicate Balance (ecology/habitat talk)

Workshops are suitable as pre or post visit learning and can also be offered to schools who are unable to visit.  To find out more please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 0117 9719117

Booking is essential for all educational groups visiting Arnos Vale.  A visit without workshop is £1.50 per student. If you are planning an independent visit to Arnos Vale with your group it is essential that you tell us your visit time and date in advance for H&S reasons.