15th May 2026
Year 4 – Visit to Victorian School, Great Cressingham
Dear Parent/Carer,
We are writing to inform you about an exciting trip we have organised for our Year 4 children. To support our topic based on the key question ‘What was life like for a Victorian Child?’, we will be visiting a Victorian school. The school was built in 1840 and has been restored to its original Victorian style so this trip will give the children a chance to engage in an authentic Victorian experience.
As space in the school is limited, the classes will be going on different days:
Squirrels - Tuesday 30th June
Hedgehogs - Thursday 2nd July
Foxes - Thursday 9th July
We will leave school at 8.30am, therefore children will need to arrive at school at the earlier time of 8am and meet in Marlow Road Hall. We aim to return to school for approximately 3:15pm. Your child will require a packed lunch, drink (no glass bottles, sweets or fizzy drinks please) and a snack. Lunches can be packed in a tea towel of brown paper bag to experience the authentic Victorian life-style. If you would like a lunch provided by the school kitchen then please indicate on the attached form.
We would like to encourage your child to dress in simple ‘Poor Victorian’ clothing. Boys should wear a plain long- sleeved white shirt, dark trousers tucked into knee length plain socks and a waistcoat (if you have one). Girls should wear a white shirt, long skirt or plain dark dresses with a shawl. Long hair should be plaited with plain ribbons and away from the face. Both boys and girls should wear plain dark shoes or trainers. Hats and/or bonnets are also optional. There should be no nail varnish, jewellery or digital watches. If you have any concerns about sourcing an outfit or if your child is worried about this, please come and speak to us. There is no obligation for you to purchase fancy dress costumes - we are more than happy to see home-made efforts!
The cost per child is a voluntary contribution of £10.00 which covers the cost of coach travel and educational activities. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to experience ‘hands-on’ history.
At Whitehouse, we value educational visits as they enhance learning and provide first-hand experiences. This trip forms part of the curriculum, and we expect all children to attend. If you have any concerns, please contact us to discuss these.
Payments can be made either via the school office or on Arbor. Please return the enclosed consent form and indicate whether you would like the school to provide a packed lunch for your child by Monday 22nd June 2026.
Thank you for your continued support.
Miss Philippe, Miss Adams and Miss Fathers
Year 4 Teachers