13/01/26 – Blackpool Sea Life Centre

Bleasdale Class visited the Blackpool Sea Life Centre as part of their Abyss topic. The purpose of the visit was to inspire the children to write alliteration poems linked to sea life and underwater habitats.

The children greatly enjoyed exploring the Sea Life Centre and observing the wide variety of animals. They used the information boards, along with what they saw and heard during the visit, to gather facts and descriptive vocabulary that they could use in their alliteration poems. For example, while observing the clown fish, Xander worked with Mr Blower to create the alliteration phrase “ornate orange, cool clown fish.”

Whilst listening to information about rock pools, the children learnt that starfish have no blood, bones or teeth, live in cold water and feel sticky to the touch. They also discovered that sea anemones, when viewed up close, look like gumdrops and prefer to live close to rocks.  

The children also learnt about coastal waters and how they support marine life. They found out that bays, inlets and sheltered coastal waters often provide a nursery for fish, offering a safe environment away from predators.

The pupils will be able to use the information and experiences gained from this visit when writing their alliteration poems in follow-up lessons and it was a great way to introduce the topic to them. The trip was both enjoyable and educational and provided valuable inspiration for our learning.