At Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong (WASHK), learning is not confined to the classroom — it is a journey of discovery that extends into the world beyond. This term, our pupils have embraced that journey through a series of rich experiential learning adventures: exploring nature with the Backyard Gang, investigating science at the Hong Kong Space Museum, and engineering ideas at LEGOLAND.
These experiences are more than excursions; they are opportunities for pupils to connect curiosity with understanding and to turn knowledge into experience. Each one reflects our belief that when children explore, question, and create for themselves, learning becomes truly unforgettable.
Discovering Nature — Backyard Gang Adventures
For our youngest pupils, adventure learning began close to home. Year 1 joined the Backyard Gang for their first outdoor expedition in Aberdeen Country Park, where they explored trails filled with wildlife, jumped in puddles, and crafted self-portraits from clay using natural materials they found along the way.
The day was full of discovery as pupils spotted stick insects, studied leaves and textures, and experimented with shapes and colours. Each moment encouraged them to look closely, think deeply, and work together in creative ways.
The Backyard Gang experience forms part of WASHK’s Adventure Programme, led by Mr Ben Mitchell, which helps pupils build confidence through outdoor exploration. Learning in nature gives our pupils space to take risks, ask questions, and develop an appreciation for the world around them. These early experiences in curiosity and courage lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning, both in and beyond the classroom.
Building Curiosity — A Day of Discovery at LEGOLAND
Our pupils’ visit to LEGOLAND was a vibrant celebration of creativity and collaboration. From engineering earthquake-proof towers to solving puzzles in Hong Kong’s Mini Land, every challenge invited pupils to think critically and work as a team.
As part of our iSTEAM curriculum, the trip allowed pupils to connect classroom learning with hands-on innovation. They explored how imagination and design thinking come together to solve real-world problems, learning that invention often begins with play.
Through these experiences, pupils begin to understand that iSTEAM at WASHK is not only about technology and science, but also about creativity, persistence, and teamwork. They learn that meaningful progress often comes through experimentation and that curiosity is the starting point for discovery.
Reaching for the Stars — A Journey to the Space Museum
For Year 5 pupils, the visit to the Hong Kong Space Museum transformed science into an experience of wonder and inquiry. They explored interactive exhibits, tested equipment, and linked their lessons on the moon, seasons, and planetary movement to the models around them.
A highlight of the trip was discovering how one kilogram feels on different planets, a simple but powerful experiment that helped pupils understand gravity in a tangible way. What they once studied in class became something they could see, feel, and discuss together.
This visit, part of the Science curriculum, reflects WASHK’s commitment to inquiry-based learning. By observing, experimenting, and reflecting on what they see, pupils develop critical thinking, curiosity, and a scientific mindset that prepares them for deeper exploration in the future.
Learning That Lives Beyond the Classroom
From nature trails to creative workshops and science museums, this term’s adventures have shown that learning truly knows no boundaries. Whether exploring a forest, constructing with LEGO, or analysing the forces of gravity, our pupils experienced what it means to learn by doing.
At WASHK, these moments of exploration remind us that education is not only about what pupils learn, but how they learn. Experiential learning encourages pupils to connect ideas across subjects and apply their knowledge in new and meaningful ways. It fosters curiosity, resilience, and creativity — qualities that lie at the heart of a holistic education.
Through programmes such as Adventure Education, iSTEAM, and inquiry-based science, we aim to nurture well-rounded learners who are confident, adaptable, and ready to contribute thoughtfully to the world around them. Each experience beyond the classroom strengthens not only what our pupils know, but who they are becoming: compassionate, courageous, and curious individuals with a lifelong love of learning.
