On Tuesday 17th January 2017 we were fortunate enough to have take part in a Google Expedition. Every child took part in a 30 minute workshop which took them into ‘The Solar System’, through the ‘Great Barrier Reef’ or amongst the ‘Seven New Wonders of the World’ to name a few.

Google Expeditions is an app which allows users

to take part in virtual trips to various places around the world using a headset. The images are static but allow the user to view 360 degrees by simply turning their head whilst holding the device.

Staff and pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience – click ‘continue reading’ for some quotes from pupils and videos.

“It was awesome and scary at the same time. I saw some of my favourite animals.”
“Absolutely incredible – it just felt incredible!”
“I felt excited and nervous at first.”
“It was very fun and it was like you were there.”
“It was cool – it felt so real.”
“When the background was changed to the jungle it was amazing. You see people walking and gorilla standing next to you.”
“Awesome!!!”
“It was epic!”
“I felt dazzled when I put the goggle on, it looked amazing and so realistic.”
“Astonished!”
“It was absolutely amazing. This school is the best school ever. It made me feel a bit scared but astonished too.”
“Amazing and funny too.”
“This is so good!”
“This is so cool!”
“Wow – there is a gorilla over there!”
“Oh my goodness – I feel like I am going to fall of the cliff into the Grand Canyon.”
“It is so clever!”
“I like how you can move to different places around the world – we even looked in Buckingham palace!”
“The solar system was amazing – the stars looked incredible!”
“Wow! Just wow! It was so good. I really enjoyed it.”