As part of the G30 expedition “Another Brick in the Wall’ which has the guiding question ‘“How are structures important in helping us to explain our world?”, we have organised some Human and art fieldwork to Byker Wall on Tuesday 18th November
The fieldwork has the learning target: I can explain the significance of Byker Wall to the Byker community.
As part of the visit, students will listen to experts to gain an understanding of the importance of Byker Wall to Newcastle and how it has supported a thriving community. This will help them to develop their final product proposals of a successful housing project for Felling.
Students will be able to build on their immersion experience watching I, Daniel Blake by seeing the context in which it was set and develop their understanding of the welfare state further.
In art, students have been studying artist Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen. Konttinen has photographed the Byker community from the 1970s-2010s capturing the change in landscape.
Students will leave at 8.45 from school and return at 3.00pm. Students will need a to bring a packed lunch. If your child receives free school meals we will provide one. Students will need their normal school kit and comfortable shoes. Currently the weather forecast suggests temperatures around 7°C so please make sure your child brings a coat.