A selected group of year 9 students from Felpham Community College enjoyed a fabulous experience in March, working with Chichester University students at the Goodwood Estate.

Students spent 5 mornings on the Estate, learning forest and team building skills

Riley and Eddie, year 9 students commented:
“We really enjoyed the experience. We learnt how to make forest dens and how to make a fire safely. We did team building games like ‘Catch the Flag’. It was great to work with students in our year who we aren’t particularly friends with, and learn new wilderness skills and how to work well in a team.”

On Tuesday 14^th and Wednesday 15^th April, Felpham Community College welcomed over 140 year 5 students from Downview, South Bersted and Arundel primary schools.

Students attended a ‘Magic’ session – an introduction to secondary school. Visiting students worked with year 9 helpers, taking part in an activity and having a tour of the school and question and answer session.

Ms Pike, Headteacher at FCC, commented:
“These sessions are a great opportunity for students to experience how secondary school is different to primary school, and that moving up to their next stage of education is something to be excited about. It was great to see the students enjoying their activity working in either food technology or with our languages department. Their enthusiasm and the questions they asked were fabulous!”