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title: "Hastings Aquarium"
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# Hastings Aquarium

  ![](https://files.schudio.com/sacred-heart-school/images/news/aa.jpg)  2 June 2026

What a fantastic adventure for our Nursery, Reception, Y1 and Y2 children as they embarked on an exciting trip to Hastings Aquarium!

The children were captivated by the incredible marine life they discovered, from giant sea bass, rays, crabs and lobsters to colourful clownfish, eels and even blacktip sharks swimming overhead. A special highlight was seeing the tiny baby seahorses, which sparked lots of curiosity and excitement.

After enjoying a picnic together, the children headed to the beach where they explored, played and shared lots of laughter by the sea.

This memorable experience was the perfect way to launch our new theme, Under the Sea, and has already inspired plenty of learning, questions and enthusiasm for the weeks ahead.

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