PEMBROKE Dock Community School pupils have been enjoying immersion at the school, and at the start of the summer term, there have been no exceptions.

With the start of every new topic, an immersion day is organised by the teachers with the emphasis on immersing the pupils in the topic at the very start in order to engage and develop curiosity.

The Foundation Phase, in particular, have got it to the swing of things early with topics ranging from mini-beasts, habitats, bugs and the beach.

The pupils love dressing up, which is linked to the topic, and getting involved with the learning activities that helps to give the pupils a real taste of the area of study, as well as activate any prior knowledge.

From these immersive days, the pupils then plan and take responsibility for their learning by suggesting sub-topics which they investigate during the topic.

This pupil-led learning gives the pupils a sense of ownership to their learning.

Rebecca McGrath, head of Year 1 and 2 said: “These experiences are both highly engaging and creative which stimulates the children and ignites a desire for learning. Everyone loves dressing up and getting involved and it wonderful to see the excitement for learning that is generated.”