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Dell Quay Classroom
Dell Quay classroom has been out of action this term while the roof space has been converted into a new office for the education team.
We are looking forward to moving into the new office and the redecorated classroom before Christmas.
While work progressed in the classroom, CHC teachers have been busy. Not only did most of our field trips happen as usual but we have been in to schools with a History workshop, the Greenshank Migration project and a variety of exciting road shows including the seasonal Wicked Witch of Itchenor…
See below for details of the Birdwatching Club.
New Ponds
Two new small ponds have been constructed near Dell Quay and can be accessed along the wheelchair path. Hopefully they will be ready for dipping for summer 2009. Look out for a new KS1 programme involving work on the shoreline and a walk with pond dipping, mini-beast hunting and more…
Local School Children go Wild for Birdwatching
Children from Chidham School have been discovering some amazing facts about the wildlife around their school. A bird watching club has been set up as a joint venture between the school and Chichester Harbour Conservancy Education Service.
Conservancy teachers Ruth Street and Alison Parsons, with the help of Matt Chesshire, a keen bird watcher and teacher at the school have been helping children learn in a fun way about the wonders of bird migration.
Focusing on Greenshank, a wading bird that is seen in Chichester Harbour each autumn and spring the children play a game based on a large floor map of the route that Greenshanks fly. The students discover the good and bad things that can happen to the birds on the way, the peregrines from Chichester Cathedral are one of the hazards to be avoided!
In addition, a group of enthusiastic children have joined an after-school birdwatching club. Activities include recording which species they see and finding out more about birds in general such as how they feed, how they are adapted to their habitats and why Chichester Harbour is so important for wintering birds.
The bird club is part of the Greenshank Migration Project organised by Farlington Ringing Group. Funding for this project has come from Chichester Harbour Conservancy Sustainable Development Fund, Chichester District Council and the Friends of Chichester Harbour.
Virtual Field Trips
Exciting new additions to this website - virtual field trips for East Head and the route from Dell Quay to Chichester Marina packed with information and downladable resources. Find these under Harbour Places and enjoy the associated panoramic views. 
View from Salterns Copse to Old Park Wood
New interactive habitat games
Explore some harbour habitats and the animals that live there. See if you can find good homes for the creatures. Suitable for all ages.
Ragworm from one of the Animal Homes Game
Treasure Chests
Sea chest
Giant treasure chests overflowing with harbour related materials are waiting to be used by local schools. We have ten chests that are available for loan right now. Booking is advised for the summer term.