London Treasure Hunt for Year 13

By Basit, Year 13

Following our assessments the week prior, our ‘Making Memories’ trip on Tuesday was a perfect opportunity for an educational experience outside of the classroom.

We had a great opportunity to explore parts of central London that we may not have been able to see on our own and, therefore, discover the rich history the city has to offer.

Our treasure hunt led us to a range of different places, whether that was statues of historical figures, the church of All Hallows, or Hays Galleria. The row of stalls and stores alongside the South Bank epitomised the diversity of the city, as each stall had food and souvenirs from different cultures.

Not only was the trip a sightseeing experience but it developed key skills that we may use in our future careers, such as teamwork. Working in big groups meant that we had to communicate and support each other well to ensure that we followed directions effectively. Additionally, some of the clues were quite tricky and therefore required good problem-solving skills so we could figure out where our treasure was. Being on this trip is what allowed us to develop these skills far quicker than we could have in a classroom.