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The Green Quay, Environmental Discovery Centre, is situated in the heart of historic King's Lynn. Its continuing focus is on the the Wash, Britain's largest inter-tidal shallow bay, an important estuary that's home to many special birds and wildlife and the surrounding landscape and communities.

The Green Quay is an independent charitable Trust whose partners include English Nature, the RSPB, King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council. The Centre is situated in an converted 16th century Tudor warehouse on the banks of the River Ouse. Its Key objectives is to provide environmental education to all sectors of the community.

The Green Quay aims to encourage greater understanding of the Wash environment and its management. Its innovative, interactive exhibition provides an enjoyable learning resource for all ages, and especially for school pupils.

The Education Officer is responsible for all the development and promotion of education at the Centre. Green Quay hopes to continue with the educational visits and activities based on the National Curriculum key points and aim it to the schools of West Norfolk.

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Learn something new and take part in our Children Art, Craft & Environmental Workshops that take place at the Green Quay during the Holidays.

For more information please contact the Green Quay Officer on 01553 818500

Example of past activities have been reptile experience, kite making, tie dyeing, and more.

 

       

 

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NATURAL ENGLAND COASTAL STUDIES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME

 

Coastal Studies: Investigating Coastal Geology

Hunstanton's dramatic red and white striped cliffs are unique in the geological section they display and are a designated Site of Special Interest. Follow the time line of the formation of the Wash and these special cliffs.

At the beach. we will identify and compare the different types of rocks, which can be found. Hunt for the fossilized remains of sea creatures, which lived at the time dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Duration of Module: Half Day

Coastal Studies: Investigating Coastal Wildlife

Become a wildlife detective and search the strandline for evidence of plant and animal remains. Delve among the rock pools and search the sand to find the creatures that make it their home. Scan the foreshore for birds. Learn to identify and classify the different species with the aid of field guides. A stimulating hand - on way to explore interdependence, adaptation, variation, feeding and ecological relationships.

Duration of Module: Half Day

Coastal Studies: Investigating Sand Dunes

Carry out sand dune investigations to explore this precious, fragile but vital habitat and understand how it is affected by human activity.

Pupils will be taught to identify, record and measure the different zones ad sample plant and animal life using qudrats.

Duration of Module: Half Day

Coastal Studies: Investigating Sea Defences

 

The disastrous floods of 1953 devastated the coastline of East Anglia, destroying homes and farmland and taking the lives of unsuspecting people. Explore the geomorphologic processes and weather patterns that created this tidal surge and discover how the flood affected local communities.

Contrast and compare Hunstanton's sea defences, examining the effectiveness of the different design.

Duration of Module: Half Day

Coastal Studies: Mini Rivers, From Source to Mouth

Explore a meandering river system form source to mouth. Watch the erosion happening before your very eyes and examine how rivers work and move as they travel towards the sea.

The retreating tide on Hunstanton beach leaves large pools of water that gradually flow out towards the sea allowing us to witness a whole river system in miniature. Children will the opportunity to carry out basic river engineering work such as re-directing river courses, building flood defences and bank profiles. A great, fun way to learn about rivers.

Duration of Module: Half Day

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Health and Safety

All our education staff working at the Green Quay are CRB checked.

First Aid provision remain the responsibility of the school. However our education staff are qualified to provide first aid and will carry a kit.

Our education staff will also carry an mobile phone and a list of emergency numbers.

Risk assessments on all activities are carried out in accordance with Norfolk county Council requirements. With each booking made, risk assessments will be made available to schools prior to visit.

All students regardless of the time of year should come suitably dressed and prepared for any bad weather, should we need to go outside.

Transport

Schools who choose module away from the Green Quay will need o make their own arrangements to meet the Education Officer on site, on the chosen date. All coastal studies packages are dependent on the tides.

All Coastal Studies Modules take place at Hunstanton. Schools that are interested in studying a module from this selection, will will make their own way to Hunstanton where the Education Officer will meet them at Oasis Swimming pool car park near the promenade.

Prices and Booking

Please ring our Education Officer on 01553 818500 to book and discuss how we may complement and enrich your curriculum objectives further. Alternatively email at education@thegreenquay.co.uk

Prices are £3.00 for half a day. A full day visit is priced at £4.00 per pupil. Teachers and helpers come along for free. All resources and use of the equipment is included in the price.

Prices for all modules are the same unless otherwise stated.

All modules are aimed at Key Stage 1 & 2 unless otherwise stated.

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NATURAL ENGLAND WASH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES

Natural England in partnership with The Green Quay would like to present a new Wash Educational programme covering subjects about the Wash and its varied habitats aimed at raising awareness about its National Nature Reserve. The programme is suitable for Key Stage 1  & 2 and each module has been created with the National Curriculum in mind.

 

The Wash National Nature Reserve is the largest NNR in England. The large expanse of mudflats and saltmarsh within the NNR supports huge numbers of wintering and passage waterfowl. The saltmarsh is important for breeding waders and small passeriens and the outer trial bank is used by breeding seabirds. Common seals pup on the offshore banks in the summer. A range of nationally scarce vascular plants and invertebrates have been recorded on the saltmarsh and parts of the seabank.

THE HIDDEN WASH

'What can be found under the waves'

Step into an underwater world and experience some underwater adventures through a story. Bring the beach to your class with our mobile beach comber table/touch table, which enables each class to explore and touch items that have washed up on the beach, giving them an idea of what lives under the sea. Finally finish off with creating a porthole window to the undersea world and a seahorse pencil top.

Duration: Approximately 2 1/2 hours

Suitable for Key Stage 1 &2

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PRICES:

£3.00 per pupil to deliver one module

£4.00 per pupil to deliver two modules

(These are the prices for delivering the chosen modules at your school)

All resources and use of the equipment is included in the price.

Prices for all modules are the same unless otherwise stated.

All modules are aimed at Key Stage 1 & 2 unless otherwise stated.

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A module taught at the Green Quay Centre will cost £3.50 per pupil

Two modules taught at the Green Quay Centre will cost £4.50 per pupil

(These prices reflects the cost of hiring the Green Quay Centre top floor)

Teachers and helpers come along for free. All resources and use of the equipment is included in the price.

Prices for all modules are the same unless otherwise stated.

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All Hidden Wash 'What can be found under the sea' modules are either offered as an outreach programme, where the Education Officer will provide the service at your school or at the Green Quay Centre.

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THE SALTMARSH

‘A Special Coastal Feature'

 

Travel through the saltmarsh via the emotional route. Use sight, sound & smell to learn more about this unique Wash feature. Our tour begins with an opportunity to learn more about the insects that live in this habitat, then observe the saltmarsh habitat in detail, followed happy hunting for special saltmarsh plants and finishing off with a Strandline activity.

Duration of Module: 2 hours

Suitable for Key Stage 1

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For Key Stage 2, the above will be part of their experience including an opportunity to look at a saltmarsh food chain and take part in a special saltmarsh food chain game.

Duration of Module: Approximately 2 ½ hours

Suitable for Key Stage 2

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All Saltmarsh ‘A Special Coastal Feature' modules will be based on the Wash National Nature Reserve by the East Lighthouse, near Sutton Bridge (the beginning of the Sir Peter Scott walk) and best taught between May - October.

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PRICES:

£3.00 per pupil to deliver one module

£4.00 per pupil to deliver two modules

Teachers and helpers come along for free. All resources and use of the equipment is included in the price.

Prices for all modules are the same unless otherwise stated.

All modules are aimed at Key Stage 1 & 2 unless otherwise stated.

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Transport

Schools visiting the Saltmarsh on the Wash National Nature Reserve will need to make their own arrangements to meet the Education Officer on site, on the chosen date. Details will be given when booking.

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If your school would be interested in any part of the programme, please do not hesitate to ring the Education Officer on

01553 818500 to book and discuss how we may complement and enrich your curriculum objectives further. Alternatively email at education@thegreenquay.co.uk.



To request further details pleaser contact the Education Officer at The Green Quay. on 01553 818500.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 
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