Brighton Beach was a blast!

 

On Friday, Year 1 had a very special adventure - a day at Brighton Beach!

The excitement started as soon as we boarded the train. The children loved spotting landmarks out the window and kept busy working on their activity books during the journey. On arrival, everyone was thrilled to see the sparkling sea appear on the horizon. For many of the children, it was their first time ever visiting the seaside, which made it even more special.

While walking to the beach, we to a stop on the famous “Donut pier” and noted the different features of the beach. After that, we set up our spot on the beach and sat for lunch. Luckily, we read The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch in our literacy lessons, so everyone was prepared for when the cheeky seagulls came swooping in to try and steal our food—though not everyone managed to keep their lunch safe!

After lunch, Mr Delemere kindly arranged for a lifeguard to come and talk to us about how to stay safe at the beach. The children listened brilliantly and asked lots of great questions.

Then it was time for the highlight of the day: dipping our toes in the sea! Almost everyone had a go, and there were plenty of surprised squeals when they felt how chilly the water was!

To finish off our seaside adventure, we enjoyed delicious ice creams in the sunshine. Thanks to the teamwork of Ms Griffiths, Mr Delemere, and the kindest ice cream seller on Brighton Beach, every child had a treat to end the day perfectly.

The children were full of smiles and stories on the journey home. It was truly a wonderful day that we’ll all remember for a long time. A big thank you to all the parents and helpers we had for the day, we couldn't have done it without you!