QPHS magazine - Spring Term 2026 - Magazine - Page 30
TWO DAYS, ONE AMAZING CITY
Year 12 students experience the best of the Capital
It may not be destination Tokyo, but
London certainly delivered! After the
planned trip to Japan was cancelled
due to conflict in the Middle East,
Year 12 students from across The
Learning Trust came together for an
action-packed two-day London
experience, combining workplace
learning with some of the capital9s
most iconic sights.
After an early start, the group
headed to The Market Place by St
Paul9s Cathedral, a vibrant food hall
in the heart of the city, before
heading to the Bank of England.
There, students explored the
museum and discovered the
fascinating history of British money,
the evolution of the Bank and the
events that have shaped the UK9s
financial system.
As part of their work experience
programme, students learned about
macroeconomics and completed a
range of work-related activities,
gaining valuable insight into the
world of finance. After a productive
morning, they enjoyed some of
London9s most famous sights,
including Covent Garden, Trafalgar
Square and Buckingham Palace,
before rounding off the day with an
immersive and interactive gaming
experience at Activate.
First stop on Day 2 was The Guards
Museum, near Buckingham Palace,
where students learned about more
than 380 years of history from the
five regiments of the Foot Guards.
They listened to an engaging
presentation from the Museum
Curator before continuing their tour
of the capital.
The group then took in some of
London9s most famous landmarks,
including Westminster Abbey, the
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben,
before enjoying a relaxing river
cruise along the Thames and
soaking up the spectacular views of
the city from the water. After lunch
and a few treats at Borough Market,
the final stop was the Tate Modern,
home to one of the world9s most
celebrated collections of modern and
contemporary art.
Packed with sightseeing, work
experience, culture and history, the
trip was a fantastic experience for
everyone involved. It gave students
the chance to learn beyond the
classroom, experience life in one of
the world9s most exciting cities and
create lasting memories with friends
from across The Learning Trust.
Want to join the next Turing adventure? Mrs Watts will reveal how to apply this autumn – watch this space!
