Making the News 2

Oak Class visit Manchester Airport and Concorde! On Tuesday 24th January our reception children went on their first school trip to Manchester Airport. They were able to have a look at the famous 'Concorde' aeroplane which is stored in the hanger. The children asked some really interesting questions such as how did Concorde get into the hanger? (Answer; They built the hanger around the aeroplane!) They learnt that Concorde was able to fly to America in just 3 and a half hours, flew at 60,000 feet and the earth's shape could be seen from this great height. The children thoroughly enjoyed dressing up as a pilot and cabin crew and were able to watch aeroplanes take off and land, waving to the pilots as they taxied past the viewing area! The children were so excited when they all got the chance to be the pilot on the flight deck! What a lot of buttons and controls!!! A thoroughly enjoyable day was had by all! If any parents are interested in visiting the airport there are special offers available during half term!