Spires Integrated Primary School, Magherafelt

P2 Pond Dipping

10th Jun 2026

Article 31 – The Right to Play and Explore, as the children are learning through hands-on outdoor activity.

P2 children enjoyed an exciting outdoor learning experience as they went pond dipping to explore life in and around our pond.  The children carefully collected water samples and discovered a wide range of fascinating creatures.

The children closely observed what they had found and worked together to identify the different minibeasts using charts and guides. They spotted creatures such as pond snails, water boatmen, and tiny larvae, learning about their features and habitats.