Pupils from Arbor Park Primary have derived much pleasure from a new method of learning.
The school, along with other schools, has benefited greatly from the worldwide Museum and Tourism Passport Project.
The pupils spent March 27 visiting five different educational sites to get their passports stamped and stand a chance to win prizes for themselves and their school.
These young and avid minds kicked off the day by visiting Newcastle Mall. They soon discovered the artwork in front of every entrance has an even deeper meaning than meets the eye.
Two teachers from Arbor Park Primary, Werner Appel and Antoinette de Klerk, also enjoyed the day with their pupils.
“I think that we as teachers have also learned a lot. We tend to forget that there are many ways to expand the pupils’ learning opportunities,” said Mr Appel.
With sites such as Carnegie Art Gallery, Fort Amiel Museum, Newcastle Airport and more on the list, everyone was very keen to join in on this learning experience.
The competition for the participating schools will end on July 31.
