All About Maps: Geography Trip to Hyde Park Learning Centre

All Saints Catholic College • October 22, 2025
Group of people gathered outdoors in a park, listening to a speaker among autumn trees.

As part of our commitment to making Geography an engaging and hands-on subject, Y7 recently took part in a fantastic fieldwork experience at the Hyde Park Learning Centre on Tuesday 21st October.

The trip was designed to help students develop their cartographic and geographical skills in a real-world setting. Through the Hyde Park Challenge, students explored one of London’s most iconic green spaces while practising key fieldwork techniques. They worked collaboratively to navigate the park using a range of maps, coordinates, and compasses, applying their knowledge of distance, height, and gradient to complete a series of tasks.

Students also had the opportunity to enhance their understanding of GIS (Geographic Information Systems)—a vital tool in modern geography—by using digital mapping to analyse and interpret spatial data.

The day was an exciting blend of learning and exploration, giving students the chance to see how geography connects classroom knowledge with the world around them. It was wonderful to see their curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in action throughout the day.

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