Trips and Visits

There are two short residential trips during Years 10 and 11 which all pupils attend. In Year 10 we visit Bath and Bristol where we explore the SS. Great Britain, immerse ourselves in the innovative Aerospace Bristol experience, go to the theatre, and fit in a full day’s tour of Bath, including the University. In Year 11 we set off for Canterbury, stopping off at Leeds Castle on the way. We visit the Canterbury Tales Museum and the Cathedral. We have a whole day of team-building challenge activities, and squeeze in another theatre or ballet trip. Both trips enhance our curriculum and are significant cultural and social experiences for our pupils, as well as being a lot of fun.

The two GCSE years are an intense period of study and it is important that students have some time away from the everyday coursework to broaden their outlook and be reminded that education is not just about GCSEs. These trips are wonderful opportunities for them to bond with their peers and form tutors, to have space and time to learn about new things outside of their exam courses and to create some special memories of school experiences with their friends.

Some GCSEs also require day trips and residential trips in support of the course, such as Geography field trips and theatre trips for those taking Drama. There may be additional trips for Years 10 and 11 such as a cultural trip, ski trip or trip to Iceland.

What our students say

“Ienjoyedthetripmassively.Itwas arealeyeopenerandallowedmeto thinkaboutmyfuturecareerpaths andwhereIwanttoendupin10years’ time.”-Sport Science University visit.