Unexpected announcement and departure
Revelation moment
At lesson conclusion, students receive surprise announcement:
- Teacher instruction: “Please gather your belongings and follow me outside”
- No explanation: Maintaining mystery and slight disorientation
- Minibus waiting: Transport already positioned for immediate departure
- Staff accompaniment: Form teachers and support staff boarding with students
Journey to countryside
Approximately one-hour travel creating reflection opportunity:
Maintaining reflective atmosphere
- Quiet contemplation: Encouraging students to sit with uncertainty and questions
- Minimal information: Not revealing destination or day’s full agenda
- Guided reflection: Teachers offering occasional prompts about refugee journeys
- Uncertainty experience: Allowing students to sit with not knowing what comes next
Arrival at Holmwood Common
- Inholms car park: North side of Holmwood Common in Surrey (or equivalent location)
- Natural environment: Ancient woodlands and diverse habitats
- Briefing moment: Students informed they’ll spend day “walking in refugees’ shoes”
- Equipment check: Ensuring all students prepared for physical activity in uniform