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Visit Information for Teachers

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“Thank you for your enquiry. I look forward to welcoming you and your group to ourwonderful Cathedral.”

Janet Marshall,

Head of Schools & Families

The Schools & Families Department aims to offer a professional service for all

key stages/ages. We aim to make your visiteducational, inspirational, memorable and fun!

Welcome

Contents

Introduction 3

Booking a Visit 6

Themed, Experiential Visits 7and Workshops

World of Worship 8at St Paul’s

Bible Alive! 9

Wonderful World 10

Meet the Stars 11

Christianity through Art 12

Let’s Investigate Easter 13

A Christmas Journey 14

Be a Pilgrim at St P’s! 15

A Cathedral at War – 16The Blitz

London’s Burning 17

Moving Stories 18

Shape Up! 19

Mosaic Madness 20

The NEW Victorian 21Experience

NEW: Music, Monastic 22Life and the Reformation

The Big Science Trail 23

‘I Wonder?’ Reflective 24Stories for Enquiring Minds

English Alive 25

Climbing the Dome 26

Self-guided Visits 28

Risk Assessment 29

Guidelines for 30Visiting Schools

Frequently Asked 32Questions

Inset for Teachers 33

See over - Quick Guide to Themed Visits for Schools >

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Excellent FacilitiesOur purpose built classroom,cloakroom and facilities are situatedin the Crypt.

Quality AssuranceWe will ensure that your group getsthe very best from a visit to thiswonderful place of Christian prayerand worship. We hope this bookletwill be useful to you as you plan your visit.

The Cathedral is an extremelyfamous and busy place, in fact it isoften described as ‘the Nation’sChurch’. It is also the ‘MotherChurch’ for the Diocese of London,the seat of the Bishop of Londonand as such is a centre of prayer andworship for the people of the cityand its surrounding boroughs. It isalso used as a venue for concerts, productions andcelebrations of all kinds.

Most of all it is your Cathedral! So we want you to have a great timehere. It is therefore vital that youplan your visit carefully. We will helpyou with this, but booking (preferablywell in advance) is essential.

Lunches and RefreshmentsWe may be able to provideclassroom space for morning groupsto eat packed lunches, although thiscannot be guaranteed. You mayhowever eat lunches in the Crypt,on the bench seats there. Pleaseindicate on your booking form ifyou wish to have lunch here. Thereis also a café in the Crypt but you

must inform them in advance if youwish to take a class sized group inthere. It does tend to get very busyand may therefore be unsuitable forlarger groups.

I hope that you will find all theanswers to your questions in thisbooklet. Please take time to read itcarefully – you may be surprised bythe range of things you can do here!Our visits span many curriculum areas.

Please contact us if you have anyquestions. We are continuallyupdating our service and welcomecomments and suggestions. Pleaselook at our websitewww.stpauls.co.uk/education forlatest news and information.

Who will deal with yourbooking enquiry?Your first point of contact when youtelephone or email the departmentis Mrs Jean Fletcher, Schools &Families Department Administrator.She will assist you with setting anappropriate date and advise you onall aspects of your booking.

I am also available to discuss yourvisit requirements, so do get intouch! There are lots of themed visitsto choose from, some of them newso do have a good look and maybetry some thing different this year ifyou’ve been here before?

I look forward to hearing from you!

So many activities!

Explore festivals and worship!

Bring your history alive!

Janet Marshall, B.Ed.Head of Schools & Families

JANET MARSHALL

Introduction

We welcome hundreds of schools, community groups and families fromacross the UK each year. Visits are led by our trained Schools Assistants andvolunteer guides. All our visit programmes and workshops link with NationalCurriculum units of study, particularly R.E./Cultural & Spiritual Developmentand History.

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The following table indicates which key stages our themed visits/workshops are suitable for. It also shows cross-curricular links. More detailed outlines of curriculum links are set out in the pages ahead.

NAME OF VISIT KS1 KS2 ART GEOG HISTORY MATHS R.E. SCIENCE ENGLISH

World of Worship at St Paul’s

The Basics (a shortened Worship trail)

Bible Alive

Be a Pilgrim at St P’S

Meet the Stars

Christianity through Art

Mosaic Madness

Let’s Investigate Easter

A Christmas Journey

Wonderful World

Moving Stories

English Alive

I Wonder…

London’s Burning

A Cathedral at War

The Victorian Experience

Music, Monastic Life and the Reformation

The Big Science Trail

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Quick Guide to Themed Visits for Schools

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With grateful thanks to Graham Lacdao, whosephotographs feature in this brochure.

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Getting started…You can make a preliminary booking at this initial enquiry stage. This will bepencilled into the diary. You will be sent a booking form which must becompleted as soon as possible and returned to us. Dates are in great demand,so if we have not received your form within two weeks (during term time) thebooking will be cancelled automatically.

Confirmation When we have received your booking form, you will receive a letter from usconfirming all the details. You will be invoiced according to the informationgiven on the booking form and we do ask for payment in advance please. Youwill also receive a map, a ‘School Pass’ to present at the Crypt till when youarrive, and any other materials that you have requested on your booking form.

PaymentPlease see enclosed price list.

You will be sent an invoice with your booking confirmation. Please arrange forpayment to be made as soon as possible. Cheques should be made payableto ‘Dean and Chapter’.

CancellationsShould you need to cancel your booking, please let us know as soon aspossible, even if you have only made a preliminary booking. Cancellations ofguided visits must be made at least four weeks before the visit, otherwise weregret that full payment will be required.

INITIAL ENQUIRIESPlease telephone the Schools & Families Department oremail the DepartmentAdministrator as soon as youhave a date in mind, to checkavailability:

St Paul’s CathedralSchools & FamiliesDepartment Telephone: 020 72468353Fax: 020 7246 [email protected]

Booking a visit

Below: The Oculus film roomin the Crypt. You may wish tovisit this after your guided visit.

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The Schools & Families Department offers a wide range of themed,experiential, guided visits.The following pages outline exactly what is on offer.Our visit programmes link with:• History• Science• R.E.• Art and Design • The environment/nature/Geography• Others – please tell us if there is a topic you’d like to link with!

Everyone’s included! All our visits are ‘adaptable’ for any age group within KS1, 2 & SENschool/units.

WorkshopsThemed visits may often be combined with activity workshops. The followingworkshops are available:• Design and make a glass tile mosaic • Design your own symbol and make a badge• ‘Acting Up’ – Drama activity• Christianity through Art – paintings, sculptures and Icons• Special Christmas and Easter activities• Exploring Christian artefacts and other objects

Full details may be found in this booklet.

All our learningexperiences are linkedto your PrimaryCurriculum Guidelinesand Local Agreed Syllabifor R.E./Non-statutoryNational Framework forR.E.

R.E.

Art and Design

The Environment

Themed, Experiential Visits and Workshops

The Dome Altar

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Experiential Visits linked to Units of Study for R.E.

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An experiential trail with optional Signs and Symbolsworkshop to enhance your Christianity/Places of Worship units.Trail includes:• Furniture and objects (altar, lectern, cross, pulpit)• Prayer, candles, icons. • Symbols (actions/pictures & sculptures, objects, water, light) and what

they mean to Christians.• Vestments, bread & wine (Holy Communion).• Prayer/services of worship in a Christian place of worship (e.g. the Font

and Baptism, Evensong).• Music/Choir and Mosaics (NEW binoculars to view the ceiling designs!).• Meet a Priest and find out about his/her work and vocation. (Subject to

availability of staff).You may wish to use this visit as a comparison to another type of Christianchurch (e.g. Methodist/Baptist etc.) or a place of worship from another worldfaith such as a mosque/temple. Please tell us when you book so that we canadapt to suit your needs.

‘Optional extra’ Signs & Symbols activity workshop• Take a closer look at Signs & Symbols and how they are used in the

Cathedral /Christian faith, opportunity to explore common symbols inevery day life

• Design your own symbol to represent you or an aspect of Christianity• Make a badge using our special machine!

AIM OF THE VISIT:To bring the Cathedral aliveto your children as a living,working community ofprayer and worship. It aimsto enhance your teaching ofNational Framework forR.E./local syllabi units on:practices and ways of life inreligions, worship, beliefs,symbols and religiousexpression, inspirationalfigures, sacred places,teachings and authority, thejourney of life and sacredoccasions for believers.

DURATION:60 mins. Allow an extra 45minutes afterwards if youwish to visit the Dome andGalleries

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:Ideal for year 2 and above.

The Revd. Sarah Eynstone, Chaplain

This is also available as a shorter, guided trail ‘The Basics’ which lasts for 40 minutes. and you may also opt for a workshop afterwards. See price list.

St Paul’s CathedralSchools & FamiliesDepartment Telephone: 020 7246 8353Fax: 020 7246 [email protected]

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Experiential Visits linked to Units for Study in R.E.

Bible Alive!

AIM OF THE VISIT:This interactive trail around theCathedral aims to bring aliveChristianity’s special holy book.Children will explore why it isstill valued by Christiansworldwide. This visit is closelylinked to R.E. study units in theNational Framework (story –why are some stories/sacredtexts important in religion?/teachings and authority/inspirational figures forbelievers/ symbolism/prayerand worship). There is alsoscope for many cross curricularlinks back in school, especiallywith English.

If you are comparing Islam/Judaism and Christianity therewill be many links/ comparisonsyou can make afterwards withthe Torah and the Koran.

DURATION:This visit lasts for 90 minutes(see price list). Allow an extra45 minutes after this if youwould like to take your groupto the Dome/ Galleries.

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:Suitable for KS1, year 2upwards and the whole of KS2

After a short introduction children will discover stories from both the Oldand New Testaments as they are brought to life through story telling, dramaand discussion.

• The Books of the Bible Bop – learn the rhyme and sing your waythrough’ the books in order! What a mammoth library of books there isin there!

• Find out about lots of different types of Bibles and the story of MaryJones, the Welsh girl who helped bring the Bible alive to millions acrossthe world.

• Cracking Creation! The wonderful poetry of the first chapters of Genesisin the Old Testament is revealed whilst the children use their binocularsto see the story depicted in our wonderful ceiling mosaics in the QUIRE.

• Jesus the Master Story Teller – a man with a message! They take a lookat a Parable, a Miracle from the Gospels and have an opportunity tounpack the symbolism of the amazing painting ‘The Light of the World’by William Holman Hunt.

• Words, Riddles and Perfect Poetry! As they experience the many beautifulareas of the Cathedral the children listen to the poetry of the OldTestament Psalms, and grapple with ‘words of wisdom’ from the Book ofProverbs. Could these have meaning for us in today’s modern world?

• Discover a little of the letters written by St Paul in the New Testament.He is the Patron Saint of this Cathedral – a brave man who travelled farto take the Gospel message to many countries.


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Experiential Visits linked to Units of Study for Science

Wonderful WorldBuildings, bugs, birds, beliefs, beauty and YOU!

AIM OF THE VISIT:This is an action packedguided trail around theCathedral that linksparticularly with Science(materials and theirproperties/design/creatures/the natural world), R.E.(Christianity – belonging to afaith community/prayer andworship/awe, wonder andSpiritual Development), Art and P.S.E./Cultural/MoralEducation for KS1&2.

DURATION:It lasts for 75 minutes. Allow an extra 45 minutesafterwards if you would liketo visit the Dome/Galleries.(See price list for details).

Ideal for KS1 – year 1 andabove and the whole of KS2

In a short introduction the children will be encouraged to ‘delve’ into ourmysterious bag to discover a variety of materials (stone, wood, glass, metal,water), both natural and man made. • They will think about their uses in every day life. • They will think about mini beasts, could a place like St Paul’s be a home

for such tiny creatures? Where would they live?• They will look at and handle artefacts made from the same materials and

talk about how they might be used by Christians in theirchurches/homes for worship and prayer (e.g. crosses, vessels, sculptures,art, prayer beads, Icons etc).

On their walk around the Cathedral they will then discover how many ofthose materials have been used in the design, building, furnishing anddecoration of this magnificent building. They will be encouraged to use all theirsenses as they walk around.

They will:• Visit the Font and assist with a re-enactment of a Baptism using water.• Look at and feel textures of stone, wood, metal, look for Lecterns, Altars,

candles, crosses etc that are made of these materials.• Look at patterns, shapes, mosaics, design. Spot the ceiling mosaics using

our binoculars!• They will be given the opportunity to experience the awe and wonder of

the Cathedral and think about how its lay out and contents might helpChristians to pray and worship.

• People matter and so does our planet – they will to encouraged to thinkabout the people who work at St Paul’s. Do Christians believe they havea duty to care for the world, its creatures, nature and each other?

• They will be reminded about special people for Christians who areremembered/worshipped here (Jesus, Mary, St Paul and other famouspeople throughout history).

Mother & Child by Henry Moore



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Meet the StarsKey figures in the Christian faith

AIM OF THE VISIT:Linked to NationalFramework for R.E.Christianity Study Units –themes for KS.2: InspirationalPeople, EncounteringReligion through visiting aplace of worship, humanexperience and feelings,insight into the meaning,purpose of life, the Bible as asacred text for Christians.This visit aims to assist you inenhancing the content ofyour Christianity/R.E. work.

You can also use this visit tohelp with comparing andcontrasting different worldfaiths. Key figures/stories/sacred texts/statues andspecial places for worshipand prayer are important infaiths such as Islam,Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism.

DURATION:It lasts for 1 hour. Allow anextra 45 minutes after this ifyou would like to visit theDome/Galleries. (See pricelist for details)

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:KS. 2 – year 3 and above

The children will meet some key figures from the New Testamentas they journey around the Cathedral:St Paul – The Saint after whom the Cathedral was named. He tells of hisamazing, dangerous journeys and how his life changed when he became afollower of Jesus.

St Mary – who tells them her story about how she found out she was to bethe Mother of Jesus, how Jesus grew up in Nazareth, and what happened onthe first Easter.

Jesus – his teaching and events from the Bible that are still rememberedthroughout the world! Do they have relevance in today’s modern society?

• The children will also discover how and why the Cathedral is used forworship and prayer by Christians and people of many cultures and faithsfrom all over the world, as well as being ‘The Nation’s Church’.

• There will be opportunities for them to look at, reflect on and thinkabout the many beautiful paintings, mosaics and sculptures. They will begiven space to ‘wonder’ at the size and majesty of the Dome, Nave andQuire.

• They will think about why Sir Christopher Wren designed this ‘palacelike’ Cathedral the way he did – a palace fit for a special king.

• They will look at representations of Jesus, Mary and St Paul in Icons,sculptures and paintings and think about how such objects might helpChristians to think and pray.

The Conversion of St Paul,Bruce Denny 2010


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Experiential Visits linked to Units of Study for Art

Christianity through Art

AIM OF THE VISIT:To discover, observe andrespond to the amazingexamples of art and designin the Cathedral.

DURATION:75 minutes.

If you would like to add on astained glass windowdesign/foam mosaic designworkshop in the classroom– allow an extra 45 minutesand please indicate thiswhen you book.

Allow an extra 45 minutesafterwards if you wish to visitthe Dome/Galleries.

(See price list for details).

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:Ideal for K.S. 2. especiallyyears 5/6.

This is a ‘hands on’ visit that will enable children to:• Discover, observe and respond to the amazing examples of art and

design in the Cathedral. It links with your R.E. Christianity units –especially Signs & Symbols, Christian Places of Worship,objects/Icons/candles used for prayer, decorations, wood carvings,mosaics and images that tell the Christian story.

It links to Art and the children will see many examples of Christian art. There arealso innumerable cross curricular opportunities that could stem from this visitsuch as: creative writing, poetry. The design and building of this great Cathedralby Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London will also be covered.

• They will be taken on an experiential walk around the Cathedral. Therewill be time to stop, look, think, discuss, hear the stories associated withplaces, objects, paintings etc.

• They will get an opportunity to make their own sketches/record theirown thoughts and feelings on activity sheets we provide. Bring yourown pencils please (and clipboards if you wish).

• They will be shown lots of examples of images of Jesus from around theworld and will be encouraged to think about how Jesus might have reallylooked. They will see an Icon from the Orthodox tradition and thinkabout how Icons are believed to be true representations of Jesus byOrthodox Christians.

• They will think about how lighting candles in special places nearpaintings/Icons might help Christians and others to pray/think deeply.

• There will also be a chance to view the wonderful ceiling mosaics in theQuire that tell the story of Creation from the Old Testament.

A ceiling mosaic


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Let’s Investigate Easter!

AIM OF THE VISIT:This action packed visit willbring alive the festival ofEaster. It is available all yearround, but is especiallypoignant during Lent, in thelead up to Easter.

DURATION:This visit lasts for 75 minutes,plus an extra 45 minutes foryour craft workshop.

Allow an extra 45 minutesafterwards if you wish to visitthe Dome and Galleries.(See price list for details).

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:Ideal for Upper KS. 1 andthe whole of KS. 2

The Paschal Candle

In a short introductory session the children will look at objects and images tohelp them identify why this is such an important festival for Christians. Theywill think about Lent, beginning with Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday.Theywill find out about Lenten/Easter customs around the world.

In the Cathedral the Easter story will unfold:• Palm Sunday – the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey like a King!• The Passover Feast that turned into a rather strange meal – re-enact the Last

Supper.• Good Friday – the powerful symbols of the wooden cross and nails will

help tell the story of Jesus’ walk to Calvary for the Crucifixion• Resurrection News!The most amazing Sunday morning ever.• A short time of reflection as children are invited to think about how

Christians all over the world still follow Jesus and believe in this story. • Space to light a candle (optional, a great opportunity for spiritual

development that is appropriate for all faiths/backgrounds). • This is an opportunity for children to reflect on why buildings like St

Paul’s were created and what they are here for today.

Added extraYou may wish to book an Easter Crafts Activity workshop in our classroomafter the Cathedral activities end. • the children make symbols of Easter (egg designs/book marks, Easter

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A Christmas Journey

AIM OF THE VISIT:The perfect way to bring theFestival of Christmas alive –this visit is availablethroughout November andDecember only.

DURATION:These activities will last fortwo hours.

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:This visit is adaptable forboth KS 1. and 2

St. Pauls’ crib

Christmas in the City

The perfect way to bring the Festival of Christmas alive.

Not only is this a great way to launch your Advent and Christmas activities, italso offers the opportunity to explore key R.E. themes such as: The Bible, KeyFigures in the Christian Faith, Christian Beliefs and Practices, SpiritualDevelopment. The interactive activities will also enable you to follow up withEnglish/Drama/Art work back in school.

As an added bonus the children also get to experience all that the Cathedral hasto offer in terms of its amazing design, beauty and décor!

• In a short introduction they will explore the season of Advent, the timeof preparation across the world for the great festival, the symboliccolours in the Church’s year and Advent customs in homes andchurches.

• The journey will then begin! In various areas of the Cathedral they will meetcharacters from the Christmas story such as Mary, Joseph, a shepherd.

• Each character will share with the children the wonder of that specialnight as they made their way to Bethlehem and experienced the birth ofthe Christ Child.

• There are sculptures and candles to light and discover along the way.

To end with: a festive art/craft activity in our class room. The children will maketheir own Crib scene/decoration as a reminder of the day they made thejourney to Bethlehem in this special place.

Contact us for special prices for this visit.



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Be a Pilgrim at St P’s!

AIM OF THE VISIT:To bring alive your R.E.syllabus unit on pilgrimagesto special holy places ofreligious significance.

DURATION:This visit takes 1 hour.

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:This is adaptable for KS.1and 2.

N.B. A great resource book toteach the complete pilgrimagetopic in a cross curricular wayfor KS1/2 is ‘Special People,Special Places – makingconnections betweenpilgrimage and every day life’.By Janet Marshall.Downloadable fromwww.brf.org.uk Look for theBarnabas books for schoolssection. It contains manystories, dramas, activities andalso includes a great sectionon pilgrimage/journeys in the Bible.

Looking for a NEW way to bring your Christianity/Medieval & Tudor history alive?

Why not bring your children on an extraordinary pilgrimage journeythrough the Cathedral with our very own medieval pilgrimage Leader?

This is a great way to bring alive your R.E. syllabus unit on pilgrimages tospecial holy places of religious significance. This is an engaging topic that spansacross different world faiths (The great Muslim site of Mecca, Hindu sites suchas Amritsa, the River Ganges, plus Lourdes and Walsingham for Christians). Italso lends itself brilliantly to PSE and other R.E. work on the journey of life andits purpose, worship and rituals in Christianity. Great links also with life inTudor times and medieval history topics, not forgetting Geography!

• Explore the meaning of pilgrimage and prepare to become a pilgrim. • Make your badge and your pilgrim’s scroll.• Find out why the medieval pilgrim leader carried a staff and a bag!• Follow the leader on a journey around the Cathedral and hear the many

tales about pilgrims, special things and places. • I wonder what your final ‘most special’ destination will be in St Paul’s? If

you get there you might get your very own pilgrim’s certificate to takehome with you!

• Find out about the lay out and furnishings in the Cathedral that takeChristians on a spiritual journey through their lives (baptism,celebrations/festivals, Holy Communion, funerals and remembrance).

During this visit children will also discover what makes St Paul’s a special place ofprayer, worship and enjoyment for Christians and others today. They will thinkabout what makes a place special/holy. You could even think about devisingyour own mini pilgrimages back at school/in your locality/localchurch/temple/mosque afterwards.



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Experiential Visits linked to Units of Study for History

A Cathedral at War – the Blitz

AIM OF THE VISIT:To enhance your teaching ofthis popular World War 11History topic

DURATION:This visit lasts for 75 minutes.

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:It is adaptable for upper K.S. 1and K.S.2

‘The Cathedral must be saved, at all costs!’ this was the message given to theLondon Fire Brigade over the telephone during the Blitz by Sir WinstonChurchill, Prime Minister.

Our experiential trail will enhance your teaching of this popular World War11 History topic. The trail also encompasses the discovery of the Cathedralas a place of beauty, remembrance and prayer, so there are obvious linkswith your R.E. Christianity units on places of worship/communities. It willalso enhance your spiritual development work.

• The children will be met by a member of the St Paul’s W.W. 11 FireWatch who saved the Cathedral from incendiary bombs during the Blitz.

• He will take them on a trail around the building including a climb up intothe Triforium where they will assist him in putting out a fictitious fire andlearn the fire watch drill.

• They will find out about what it would have been like as a child growingup in London during the war.

• The fire watcher’s wife will tell them all about evacuation, gas masks,food rationing, poor living conditions in the East End.

• A lucky volunteer can put on the cap, the jacket, the label and the gasmask and prepare to leave his/her family behind as they catch a train tohead for the countryside!

• They will see the places in St Paul’s where large bombs actually fell andcaused much damage.

• The visit ends with a special time of quiet reflection and the lighting of acandle as they are encouraged to think about how this special Cathedralis still an important symbol of stability and sanctuary for the people ofBritain and around the world, as well as a place that offers prayers forpeace in the world every day.

• Do we have a part to play in striving for peace in our daily lives/in theworld? Thought provoking questions will be raised in an ‘age appropriate’manner at the end of this visit – a great PSE link!



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London’s Burning!Discover the Great Fire of London at St Paul’s

AIM OF THE VISIT:To bring this popular Historytopic to life and discover howSir Christopher Wren wasgiven the job of designing thesplendid masterpiece that istoday’s Cathedral

DURATION:This visit lasts for one hour

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:This is adaptable for UpperK.S.1 and K.S.2

The city in flames – 1666

Where the fire began The children will walk around the building. The Crypt and Cathedral floorhouse some amazing statues that survived the Great Fire. There is also amodel of the old Cathedral that stood on this very site at that time – theone that Londoners saw go up in smoke!

• Children are reminded of how the fire started in Pudding Lane and howit spread.

• With the aid of simple costumes, simple role play and a leather bucketthey are taken back in time to life in London in 1666.

• What must it have been like to experience the raging fire destroyinghomes and businesses?

• How did Londoners try to put out the fire?• They will discover how the King and Church leaders desperately wanted

a new Cathedral to be built and how Sir Christopher Wren was giventhe job of designing the splendid masterpiece that is today’s Cathedral.

• They will have an opportunity to ‘wonder’ at the beauty of the buildingtoday and how it serves the country as the Nation’s Church.

• They will be given a chance to sit below the great Dome and lie down inthe Quire to see the amazing mosaic designs on the ceiling.

• There will be a brief time of quietness as they reflect on the re-birth ofthe City of London and their own lives today.



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Experiential Visits linked to Units of Study for English

Moving Stories

AIM OF THE VISIT:This visit encompasses storytelling at its best encouragingpupils to learn about keyfigures in Christianity andNational Heroes of History.

DURATION:This visit lasts for 75 minutes.

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:It is adaptable for K.S.1 and 2.

The meaning of Easter

During this visit the children are kept ‘on the move’ around the Cathedral. Indifferent venues they will listen to enthralling stories. This is a great way tobring your English work (speaking and listening) alive and to learn about keyfigures in Christianity (for your R.E.). National Heroes (History) are alsocovered, plus other famous people associated with St Paul’s. They may evenmeet some of the characters themselves!

Choose three stories:• ‘Bombs Away! ’The Fire Watcher’s tale from W.W.11.• The Lady with the Lamp – Florence Nightingale. • Building a fabulous staircase – The story of a Master Mason.• ‘Blinded by the light’ – the story of St Paul.• ‘Every picture tells a story’ – the painter of the famous ‘Light of the

World’ picture – William Holman Hunt. • The Priest’s story – all about worship in the Cathedral• My story is ‘his story’ – Mary the Mother of Jesus.• ‘Stones, arches and a great big dome!’ – The story of Sir Christopher

Wren, designer of St Paul’s.

They will also be given the opportunity to experience the Cathedral’s mostfamous areas – the amazing area under the Dome and the Quire.



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The Cathedral floor tiles

Experiential Visits linked to Units of Study for Maths/Science

Shape Up!

AIM OF THE VISIT:To bring your Maths/Sciencetopics alive, it offers a uniqueopportunity to link across thecurriculum with History andR.E. Christianity/worship work.

DURATION:This visit lasts for 1 hour. Allow an extra 45 minutes forthe mosaic workshop.

Allow an extra 45 minutes if you wish to climb to theDome and Galleries after thevisit ends.

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:Adaptable for both K.S.1 and 2. During their exploration of the Cathedral the children will be

discovering shapes, patterns, symmetry and designs.• In a short introduction they will take part in a quiz using images and

shapes to handle – can they recognise circles, spheres, octagons,rectangles, triangles etc.?

• Can they spot symmetrical patterns?• Which shapes might be useful when designing strong building like

St Paul’s?• What is needed to hold up gigantic stone walls? (observation of

arches/pillars).• They will then go on a trail around the building to seek out examples of

all these features.• They will look at textures/size/shape and design of arches and pillars and

walls.• They will think about materials used to make the Cathedral useful yet

also beautiful and how this enables it to be a place of prayer and worshipfor Christians.

• They will discover ceiling and floor mosaics and look at repeatingpatterns.

Added extra: Why not book a mosaics/stained glass window designworkshop for after your trail?

The children work with glass tiles to design their own mosaic or create awindow design on acetate using pens/glass paints. (Allow 45-50 minutesafter the trail).



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Experiential Visits linked to Units of Study for Art

Mosaic Madness!

AIM OF THE VISIT:To enable children to discoverthese wonderful designs. It willgive them an awe inspiringexperience of the Cathedralas a place of beauty, prayerand worship

DURATION:The trail lasts for 50 minutes.Allow an extra 45-50 minutesfor the mosaic workshop.

If you wish to visit the Domeand Galleries you need toallow another 45 minutesafter this

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:This is adaptable for K.S. 1year 1 upwards and for K.S. 2.

Creating a mosaic design

Our wonderful mosaic designs on the Quire ceiling and on the floorof the Crypt are a unique feature of this Cathedral. The ceilingmosaics in particular, dating back to the Victorian era, broughtlavish colour and décor to the building. They also tell the Bible storyof Creation in the book of Genesis.

This interactive visit will enable children to discover these wonderful designsand will give them an awe inspiring experience of the Cathedral as a place ofbeauty, prayer and worship.

This is a cross curricular visit that links superbly with your R.E. Christianity units,History, Art, Spiritual Development. If you have been looking at worship inIslamic mosques or Hindu temples for example, this is a great way ofcomparing how some Christian churches can also be made decorative andbeautiful to reflect the glory of God and to teach the story of the faith tobelievers.

• They find out about the history of mosaics, dating back to Greek andRoman times.

• They discover the variety of media and methods used to make them.• They see symmetry and repeating patterns.• They discover how stories from the Bible and other themes may be

brought alive through these types of decorations in a place of worship.• They can get a closer view of the ceiling mosaics using our binoculars!• They then have a go at designing their own 10cmx10cm square mosaic

using glass tiles in the classroom.



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The NEW Victorian ExperiencePLUS Schoolroom and Costumes!

AIM OF THE VISIT:This visit links closely with thenew Primary Curriculum’sunit on the impact ofsignificant individuals, eventsand changes on the lives ofmen, women and childrenfrom different sections ofsociety.

DURATION:This visit lasts for 2 hours. Ifyou would like to visit theDome and Galleries you willneed to allow an extra 45minutes after this visit ends.

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:K.S. 2 (N.B. Costumes may beslightly large for year 3.)

Bring your K.S.2 Victorians History topic alive with this visit that‘homes in’ particularly on education and life for working class children.You can also combine it with a memorable experience of the Cathedral as a placeof worship to enhance your R.E. Christianity units.• Queen Victoria visited St Paul’s during her reign and there are many

famous people of that era who are remembered here.• The children will meet Florence Nightingale in the Crypt, by

her memorial. She will tell them of her privileged upbringing /educationand how she went against her parents’ wishes when she decided to trainas a nurse.

• Florence will take the children to see Wren’s grave and other areas ofinterest/beauty in the Cathedral, including the dome area where theyhear of the days when Queen Victoria visited. They will also see thefamous ‘Light of the World’ painting.

• They will think about what life would have been like for both rich andpoor in Victorian times and what it was like living and growing up inLondon.

Time for School!Our very own Victorian school teacher will then take the children into ourclassroom for a Victorian classroom experience. (This will be fun and should notbe feared!)

It includes slates, copy writing, rote learning, moral verses, drill exercises and ataste of Victorian classroom punishments – the ‘sit straight back board’, fingerrings and dunce’s cap for those who misbehave, including of course theteacher’s cane!

CostumesThis is a captivating experience not to be missed! And the grand finale is …our very own St Paul’s Victorian fashion parade. 8-10 lucky children will get theopportunity to dress in Victorian under wear, gowns and suits (examples of richand poor clothing). They will walk the catwalk in front of their classmates!



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NEW: Music, Monastic Life & the Reformation SUITABLE FOR

75MINUTES

AIM OF THE VISIT:This visit offers a uniqueopportunity to exploreEngland in medieval timeswithin this great Cathedral aswell as offering anopportunity to explore theCathedral today as a placeof worship and music foryour R.E. Christianity work.

DURATION:This visit lasts for 75 minutes.Allow an extra 45 minutes ifyou would like to visit theDome/Galleries afterwards.

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:K.S. 2

A ‘hands on’ visit that will help bring alive Medieval History, in particular:• The importance/popularity of monastic life across England in medieval times.• The tradition of choral music that is still very much alive at the

Cathedral today• The impact of the reformation during the reign of King Henry V111, leading

to the Dissolution of the Monasteries.This visit offers a unique opportunity to explore these history topics within thisgreat Cathedral as well as offering an opportunity to explore the Cathedraltoday as a place of worship and music for your R.E. Christianity work.

Children will:• Learn about the life of a monk and his vocation to serve God• See a demonstration of a traditional monk’s habit, cowel (hood), girdle• Learn some simple plainsong and see the prayer stalls in the Quire area

of the Cathedral where St Paul’s choir still sings their prayers and praisesto God daily – the dressed monk from the class will sit in one!

• Dress in a Priest’s and a Bishop’s vestments.• Colour in their own illuminated first letter of their name to take away as

a souvenir of their day.• Find out about modern day religious communities for monks and nuns

and meet a local nun who works in London (subject to availability).


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Experiential Visits linked to Units of Study for Science

The BIG Science Trail SUITABLE FOR

60MINUTES

AIM OF THE VISIT:This action packed trail will offer interactiveopportunities to explore K.S. 2 Science topics such as forces, gravity, sound and light.

DURATION:This visit will last for 1 hour

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:K.S. 2

Pillars and Arches

What can I hear/see?

Ever wondered why there’s a whisper up in the Whispering Gallery?

Ever wondered how sound waves travel?

Ever wondered about why a ball drops to the ground and how the pillarshold up this great building?

This action packed trail will offer interactive opportunities to explore K.S. 2Science topics such as: forces, gravity, sound and light.

• The children will learn about light as they see the clear glass windowsthat Sir Christopher Wren deliberately put in his design.

• They will help build arches using wooden blocks to investigate forces,strength, gravity.

• They will explore sound waves using pieces of rope• They will discover the beauty and design of this great building as they

see the great arches, pillars, walls, decorations for themselves.• They will visit the famous spiral staircase and explore it’s design.• They will spend time thinking about what Christians believe about God

as creator of the world and all its wonder/science/beauty (R.E. link).Opportunities lurk within this visit to make many cross curricular links –R.E. History, English, PSE and of course your Science!

SUITABLE FOR

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‘I Wonder?’Reflective Stories for Enquiring Minds


75MINUTES

AIM OF THE VISIT:A new opportunity to use theCathedral as a venue forreflective story telling. It linkswith your R.E. Christianityunits on key figures, the Bibleas a sacred text, places ofworship and lots of spiritualdevelopment.

DURATION:This visit lasts for 75 minutes.Allow an extra 45 minutes ifyou wish to climb to theDome and Galleriesafterwards.

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:K.S.1 and 2.

Reflective story telling uses a specific style and technique. Ourstories will be led by trained reflective story tellers using objects,cloth and wooden figures to represent characters.

The story is told quietly as the children gather round. They are then invitedto ponder on meanings and to explore their own thoughts about the story.The stories take place in the Crypt and classroom.

They will also get chance to explore the Cathedral and experience thedécor, furnishings, quiet areas to light candles, font, Quire etc.

Examples of stories on offer (we will discuss with you when you book):• A Parable Jesus told• An Old Testament story• A Miracle of Jesus story• The Last Supper• The Christmas Story


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SUITABLE FOR

Experiential Visits linked to Units of Study for English

English Alive SUITABLE FOR

75MINUTES

AIM OF THE VISIT:An interactive visit that aimsto fuel your English languagework, creative writing, poetry,speaking and listening skills.

DURATION:This visit lasts for 75 minutes.Allow an extra 45 minutes if you would like visit theDome and Galleriesafterwards.

KEY STAGE SUITABILITY:K.S.2 (particularly useful toyears 5/6)

All the activities will be pitched and arranged so that there will lotsof material you can use back in the classroom to write stories,creative, descriptive pieces and poetry.

There are many links with your R.E. Christianity/places of worship work andwith Art and History.

During their walk around the cathedral children will be encouraged torespond verbally and in written format to objects, sculpture, art and specialareas, such as the area under the Dome and the Quire.

• Vocabulary lists will be given to the children in certain places to enablethem to choose words that might best express their thoughts andfeelings.

• They will be encouraged to discuss their reactions and thoughts tocertain objects/areas.

• They will be asked to write down their own phrases and adjectives (itwould be good to bring note books).

• They will listen to poems and to some of the Genesis creation story asthey gaze at the ceiling mosaics in the Quire.

• They will be given a short amount of time to look carefully at certainobjects and to respond to them.

• They will find out about some of the famous writers who areremembered in the Cathedral such as: John Donne, poet.

• If there are any particular learning outcomes you would like to get fromthis English activity please discuss with us when you book.

Discover poetry

Exciting stories


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SupervisionYou will be required to escort your pupils to the Whispering Gallery plus theexternal Stone and Golden Galleries. Our staff do not accompany you on theclimb. Groups must have at least 1 adult to every 10 pupils. If you do nothave enough adults prepared to climb we regret that the group will not beallowed up.

Be prepared!There are over 500 shallow steps to climb. Most children of all ages climb toall areas without problems. Should anyone in your group be nervous/sufferfrom vertigo/mobility problems please ensure that adults are available toremain with them in the Cathedral whilst the others go up.

Please refer to the risk assessment advice in this booklet. If you would like to doa pre-visit familiarisation tour do give us a call so that we can arrange this for you.

Due to fire regulations, we regret there is no lift available. The lift may onlybe used to enable those with special needs to access the Crypt andCathedral floor.

In the new ‘Oculus’ visitor centre (Crypt), there is an amazing ‘Virtual Climb’ filmthat may be viewed by those who are unable to do the real thing!

How long will it take?Please allow about 45 minutes for the return climb. This needs to be plannedin addition to the time you have allowed for your guided visit/workshop.

Climbing the Dome

As an exciting addition toyour visit you may wish toinclude this world famousactivity! It is a great wayto see both the Cathedraland the City of Londonfrom on high.

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Schools intending to take pupils up to the Dome and Galleries should beaware that there are over one hundred stairs to climb to the WhisperingGallery alone. Pupils and adults who suffer from breathing difficulties, suchas asthma, climb these stairs at their own risk. St. Paul’s Cathedral advisesthat schools obtain parental consent.

Teachers/leaders should make all in their groups aware, that in order to ensurethe safety of all those ascending to these areas, it is not possible to turn roundonce climbing has commenced. Stopping on the narrow staircases will causelong queues of people behind and is dangerous.

I give / do not give consent for :

to climb the Dome andGalleries of St. Paul’s Cathedralduring the school visit on:

Either...

He/She does not suffer from anycondition which would make such a climb hazardous.

Or...

He/She suffers from:

and will bring the appropriatemedication on the day which willbe held by a member of staff andadministered if necessary.

Or...

He/She suffers from:

and should not be permitted toclimb the Dome and Galleries of St. Paul’s Cathedral

Groups must have at least 1 adult to every 10 pupils. If you do not have enoughadults prepared to climb weregret that the group will notbe allowed up.

Pupils who remain on theCathedral floor must also beaccompanied by an adult.

Climbing the Dome Sample Parental Consent Form

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Not just for schools!

Pre-booking, in advance, through this department, is essential for allself-guided visits. Please call us to book, well in advance!

There is a separate brochure available for self-guided visits. Please ask us for one.

CostThere is a charge of £1.00 per pupil for self-guided visits.

SupervisionClose supervision and quiet, respectful behaviour is crucial and the children mustbe divided into smaller working groups, each with an adult.

Keeping them focused!Please ensure you have a trail/activity sheet for pupils to do in the Cathedral.There are some on the website/schools pages – written materials section.Visit: www.stpauls.co.uk

Church/CommunityGroups/Sunday ClubsAfter School Clubsare all welcome.Contact us to plan an exciting visit!

Self-Guided Visits

You may wish to book aself-guided visit.Although the best way toexperience this wonderful placeis by booking one of our guidedvisit programmes.

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This risk assessment advice is offered to assist teachers/leaders withplanning their visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. It is strongly recommended thatthe member of staff organising the visit makes a prep/familiarisation visitto the Cathedral in order to carry out their own risk assessment. Thisshould include the journey to and from the Cathedral. Risk Assessments areyour responsibility, this is merely our advice to you.

We advise that those intending to take pupils up to the Domeand Galleries should informparents or guardians of the risks associated with the climband obtain parental permission to take pupils to these areas inadvance of the visit.

VENUE RISK IN ORDEROF SEVERITY

EXISTING CONTROLS LIKELI-HOOD

Cathedral & Crypt

Risk from members of the public e.g.abduction or assault

Groups of children must be accompanied by an adult. A ratio of 1:10 isadvised. Consult your own guidelines in school.Groups using public toilets in the Crypt must be accompanied by an adult.

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Fire In the event of fire/alarm, Cathedral staff will direct all visitors to thenearest safe exit. Teachers are responsible for doing a roll-call of theirpupils once they are in a safe place. Should any person not beaccounted for, Cathedral staff should be informed immediately.

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Tripping on staircases

Staircases are minimal in length and well lit. Children should bereminded by teaching staff to take care and to look where they arewalking/hold rails, keep to the right

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Dome andGalleries

Adequate adultsupervision

All school groups climbing to the Dome and Galleries are expected to have one staff member to every ten pupils. Brief helpers in advanceand advise them to spread out evenly along the line. Insist on sensible,calm behaviour throughout.

Asthmaattacks/vertigo

The climb to the Dome and Galleries is long and steep in places.Schools are advised to make this known to parents and seek medicalopinion/consent in advance, if there are concerns.

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Tripping on staircases

School groups are advised to walk in single file and children arereminded by guides to take care. There are hand rails. Stairs from theGolden Gallery can be slippery in wet weather and teachers should tellchildren to take extra care in this area.

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Falling from a height

The barriers/railings around the galleries are tall. Stewards arepositioned on each gallery and have two way radios. Children are asked to sit on the stone bench whilst in the Whispering Gallery andteachers should tell them not to lean over the barriers around any of the galleries.

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WhisperingGallery

Trips on floors andsingle steps

Uneven floor surface due to age/texture of stone flooring. Children should be reminded to take care. Warning signs are in place. Advise them to walk carefully and to look out

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Schools Centre

Risk from membersof the public

The Schools Dept door is password coded and kept locked when agroup is using the centre. Toilets within the centre may be used byunaccompanied children but we still advise adult supervision

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Fire Cathedral staff will direct all visitors to the nearest safe exit. Teachersare responsible for doing a roll-call of their pupils once they are in asafe place. Should any person be un-accounted for, cathedral staffshould be informed immediately

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These guidelines are set outfor your enjoyment and safety– please read them carefully.Please provide allaccompanying adults with acopy and read through it withthem in advance of your visit.

Please ensure that you plan thevisit with your adult helpers, inadvance so that they know whatis expected of them on the day.

It is extremely helpful to us ifyou arrange, in advance, howyour group will be divided intosmaller working groups onarrival at the Cathedral. Time isprecious on the day!

Guidelines for Visiting Schools

Helpful reminders:• Please telephone the Schools & Families Department if you know you are

going to be late: 020 7246 8353. Booked groups who arrive more than halfan hour late may miss their guided visit.

• Behaviour St. Paul’s is first and foremost a place of prayer and worship. Wetherefore ask that all are respectful and quiet whilst in the building. Pleaseremind pupils about ‘appropriate’ behaviour before you come and re-iterate thisthroughout the visit. Groups causing a disturbance will be asked to leave theCathedral.

• Photography is not allowed in the Cathedral except on the external galleries.This includes camera phones. Please tell your pupils.

• It is traditional in Christian churches for men and boys to remove theirhats/caps (unless there is some medical/religious reason).

• Prayers are said ‘on the hour’ in the Cathedral and groups are asked torespect this practice and to be still and quiet for about five minutes. You arewelcome to join in with the Lord’s Prayer when it is said at that time. Thereis a Holy Communion service at 12.30 p.m. under the Dome, so pleasebear this in mind if you are self-guiding at this time.

• School staff and accompanying adults remain responsible for the welfareand behaviour of students throughout their visit to the Cathedral.Should there be an accident/health incident, please contact a stewardwearing a wearing a dark blazer plus badge, a guide wearing a red sash oryour schools dept. guide.

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St Paul’s is a busy place!Please make all aware before the visit that you are coming to a famous andbusy place. There will be many other tour groups and visitors exploring thebuilding whilst you are there.

It is therefore imperative that you plan the visit carefully, brief all your adulthelpers and the children themselves. We want you to have a great timewith us and thorough preparation reaps benefits!

Please support our staff and volunteers throughout. They will do their utmostto ensure you have a rewarding and enjoyable visit.

REMEMBER…if you have questions about any aspects of the visit feel free toget in touch with us.

• Please ensure that all mobile phones are turned off whilst inside the building.Please tell pupils about this before you arrive.

• Please do not allow your pupils to chew gum/eat/drink in the Cathedral. • Pupils must be supervised by school staff at all times in the building. For

groups of over 50, we ask for 1 adult:10 pupils. There must be sufficientadults available (and physically able) to escort groups up to theDome/Galleries. We reserve the right to refuse access to the Dome if there areinsufficient adults.

FIRE ALARMPlease follow the instructions of your guide or the stewards if you hear this loud siren. There will also be anannouncement telling you toevacuate the building.

Groups will be led out to thechurchyard at the top of theNorth Crypt stairs (where youcame in).

Please call a register when youassemble to ensure that all arepresent. It is important that youbring class lists with you.

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Frequently asked Questions

How do I get to St. Paul’s?

Tube St. Paul’s tube station is in Zone 1 onthe Central Line and is less than fiveminutes walk, Mansion House andBank are also all close by.

Bus Directly outside the Cathedral youcan catch the following buses:

No. 4 Waterloo to Archway –every 20 minutes

No. 11 Liverpool St to Fulham Broadway –every 10 minutes

No. 15 East Ham to Paddington –every 8-10 minutes

No. 23 Liverpool St to Ladbrook Grove –every 15-20 minutes

No. 26 Waterloo to Hackney Wick –every 8-10 minutes

No. 100 Elephant & Castle to Shadwell –every 15 minutes

From Newgate Street you can catch the followingbuses: No. 242 Tottenham Court Road to Homerton

Hospital – every 10 minutesNo. 25 Oxford Circus to Ilford – every 7-15

minutes

Buses from Hackney:Nos 26,56,242

Coaches A public coach park with 10 spaces ison the south side of the Cathedral. Itis pay and display with a maximumstay of two hours.

What are the opening hours?08.30 to 16.30 Monday to Saturday. Last entry isat 16.00 and last entry to the Galleries is 16.15.

Do I need to book in advance?Yes. Well in advance please! It gets very busy

Do we pay on the day?No, you will be invoiced by us.

Where are the toilets?In the Crypt and in the schools centre.

Will there be any services during our visit?12.30 Holy Communion – Access to the Dome area

is restricted. The service lasts about 30 minutes.17.00 EvensongNB. All visitors on the Cathedral Floor are asked tobe quiet for the Lord’s Prayer every hour on the hour.

What can you see from the Dome?The Whispering Gallery gives a view of the interiorof the Cathedral, as well as providing an opportunityto try out its acoustic properties. Further up, you cansee the view over London from the Stone Galleryand Golden Gallery.

Where can we eat lunch?If you have booked with the Schools & FamiliesDepartment you may be able to use the SchoolsCentre for lunch (groups of 60 max). There are gardensto the north, east and south of the Cathedral. If theweather is wet, it may be possible for your group to eatin the Crypt. Groups on guided visits are not charged touse the room for lunch. Self-guided groups are charged£10 per group, but priority is given to guided groups.

Is there somewhere to leave our bags during the visit?Schools having guided tours may leave their bags inthe Schools Centre. It may be possible for self-guided groups to use this facility but please contactus in advance to arrange access.

Is there a shop?Yes. The Cathedral Crypt shop stocks a full range ofpostcards and gifts. Alternatively, groups can order giftbags from the Schools & Families Department whichyou collect on departure. Ask for information.

Where should we come when we arrive?See your confirmation letter. Enter via crypt.

What facilities do you have for those with Special Needs?The Schools Centre is wheelchair accessible, as is theCrypt and Cathedral floor. We regret that it is notpossible to take wheelchairs, or people with walkingdifficulties up to the galleries as there is no public lift.

Please inform us of any special needs when you returnyour booking form.

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You may wish to use St Paul’s as a base for staff training days. We welcome staffteams to our schools centre for this purpose. Our classroom is suitable for upto sixty people. It is equipped with an interactive whiteboard and projector.

Although you are conducting your own programme on the day you may wishto book an additional guided tour of the Cathedral with particular focus onhow you might use it with your pupils. Our schools team will lead these toursfor you. They must however be booked in advance.

The cost to hire the centre is £150.00 +VAT for a day.

Why not book one of our special INSET days or half days?

We will lead a workshop/activity session on R.E. topics such as: • Visiting a place of Christian Worship• Prayer and Spirituality• Reflective Story Telling• Cross Curricular themes at St Paul’s • The Spiritual Development of Children and Young People

There will also be a guided tour of the Cathedral included that focuses onhow to use the building with your pupils.

The cost of this day is: £250.00 + VAT or £150.00 + VAT for a half day.

We welcome ‘cluster groups’ of schools/Diocesan groups/advisers’groups/schools from different faith backgrounds and SEN schools. Twilightsessions are also a possibility.

Catering may be provided but there will be an extra charge and this wouldbe booked in advance with our café managers Harbour & Jones.

Do contact Janet Marshall to discuss you requirements and plan aprogramme: [email protected]

Comments from teachers who have attended INSET at St. Paul’s:

‘We had an excellent morning, Ithink it’s the first training daywith all our staff (teaching andsupport) where everybodythoroughly enjoyed the day... andfelt they had gained somethingfrom it. We have already bookedeach class in for a class trip!’Head Teacher Primary Schoolin Haringey

‘It had everything: inspiration forartwork, awe and wonder, shapeand space for Maths, History,Religion. An excellent morning.’KS 1 Teacher, Haringey

INSET for teachers

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Please telephone the Schools & Families Department or email theDepartment Administrator as soonas you have a date in mind, tocheck availability: St Paul’s CathedralSchools & FamiliesDepartment Telephone: 020 7246 8353Fax: 020 7246 [email protected]

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