Last Friday GCSE geography students enjoyed a fieldwork day in Milton Keynes, as part of their study of how the traditional British high street is changing. They quizzed local people in Bletchley and Stony Stratford, with their questionnaires prepared in class, about past and present changes to the high streets in the two places.
They interacted with some vibrant characters from the local community, gathering valuable information for their projects. The students demonstrated good communication skills and an ability to engage with the public confidently. Mapping the high streets was an important aspect of the trip with students identifying changes between the present day and 1991 by using historical maps.
We also toured a recreation of a classic 19th century high street at Milton Keynes Museum, enjoying an excellent guided tour from a local volunteer in period costume. The students got some hands on experience of Victorian shopping. Students enjoyed trying out a blood circulator on each other at the chemists and got an eye-opening insight into a Victorian butchers.
Congratulations to the participating students, who showed maturity and professionalism, resulting in a productive day's fieldwork.
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