October News – Sutton High Prep

Year 3 – Bough Beech

Year 3 have been thinking about water conservation this term, in English lessons on the short film ‘Zahra’, as well as their recent memories of the hot summer we have just experienced! During their recent visit to Bough Beech Water Treatment Works in Edenbridge, they discovered how river water becomes the lovely, clear water that runs from our taps.

The girls had a tour of the site, which included some interactive games to illustrate water conservation. They also walked up the dam wall to see the reservoir before crossing the bridge over the overflow to the valve tower. A particularly fascinating part of the day was the journey underground and underwater, through the tunnel carrying the main water pipe from the reservoir to the treatment works. Do have a look at our photos! Putting your ear to that big black water pipe, do you think you would be able to hear all that water sloshing around as gravity helps it on its way? Ask a Year 3 pupil to tell you the answer!

We had a great day – and some wonderful weather too! Thank you so much to our three parent volunteers – we really appreciate your time and support.

From Mrs Lawton and Mrs Giust

Year 6s TFL Talk

• never stand to close to a road or track
• order your zip card 5 weeks before you turn 11 so you definitely have one
• always tap your zip card
• if you need help, there are ‘Help Points’ or you walk into a business and ask someone in a uniform as these people are ‘safer strangers’
• always try to sit in an aisle rather than the window seat on the bus
• always stand on the right of an escalator to make way for people walking on the left
• show respect for all TFL staff