Capital Tours

Lorna Karetnyk Deputy Head, Kirkbymoorside C P School

The children had a great time making their families and were so excited to discover the mystery envelope waiting for them the next morning telling them they had won a holiday. The children researched hotels and travel, made passports and packed their cases. Role-play and hot seating was used to solve problems where the children really identified with the characters. One teacher even hid a passport just before one family set off for the airport! Fortunately it was found in time.

Some of the children presented their work as a family photo album while others presented theirs in a suitcase. The work made a great display for the hall where all could view the finished product. The children also presented their work to the whole school in an assembly.

I'm not sure who enjoyed it most - the staff who kept each other up to date with the latest episode - or the children who came to school enthusiastically each day waiting for the next episode to unfold.
It was a great team building activity as well as a valuable learning experience. We are looking forward to doing another one next term.

Lorna Karetnyk: lkaretnyk@talk21.com