Year 12 Psychology Zoo Trip
It was a beautiful sunny day, perfect for our recent trip to the zoo as part of our 12 Psychology course, accompanied by Mrs Nandra & Miss Lebied. For many of us, it was our very first visit, so it was a great experience, seeing lions, tigers, giraffes and many other animals for the first time. We found that it was both enjoyable and really helpful for understanding and seeing Psychology in action. Seeing the animals up close allowed us to link the topics we’ve been studying, like Bowlby’s attachment theory and Ainsworth's attachment types, to real-life behaviour. It was also interesting to watch animals like gorillas, where we noticed how their behaviour changed over time, showing signs of bonding and attachment similar to what we see in humans. We had the opportunity to practice time sampling skills while observing the penguins too. Some students were even able to attempt to overcome their fear of spiders in a real-life example of flooding therapy, by experiencing the spider walk-through, which was interesting to say the least! Overall, it made the topics we have studied easier to understand and even more engaging. We all had a really enjoyable experience.
Simrit Bharj [12B] & Kashleen Vadva [12G]
Alana: wasn’t far behind, also taking 2nd place in her Y7 Discus event with a throw of 15m
I found the trip both enriching and enticing. There were a range of stalls with pamphlets exploring careers within aerospace and engineering, which I found particularly helpful as it gave me an insight and provided both knowledge and support on the subject. There were also a range of practical activities that we could do, like wearing life jackets and inflating them in the same way you would in case of an emergency, as well as being able to look inside the actual plane, which was also quite enriching. Overall, this trip was an amazing opportunity, providing me with useful knowledge, but it was also fun.
When visiting BA, we were able to have a look into the inner workings of operations within the airline. This includes the maintenance and repair team and a team that recycles parts of aeroplanes. Conversations with engineers and seeing different parts such as the engines showed us all the complex details that go into the making and maintaining of planes. There were many activities, including an air flight simulator and VR. It was an amazing opportunity to visit the BA hanger.
During the STEM open day at British Airways, I had an amazing experience exploring their hangar and speaking with various staff members. I was thrilled to see the Concorde up close and even had the chance to go up a crane for a unique view of the airport. I also spoke with professionals working in various other fields, including electrical engineering, security, and maintenance of the airport. It was an inspiring day that opened my eyes to the exciting career opportunities in aviation!
