Extra-Curricular and Trips
at Wolverhampton Grammar School
Iceland – Land of Science
A chance to see some of the natural phenomena studied across all Year groups at WGS in Science subjects. Whether that is discussion of migration and evolution of whales in Biology, walking on a melting glacier and learning about the impacts of carbon dioxide on our planet for Chemistry or seeing and appreciating the physics behind the northern lights.
Training: 27 Sept 2025
Training: 27 Sept 2025 18-21 Oct 2025 4-8 July 2026
£700 approx for those who have done Silver. £800 approx for those who have not done Silver.
Berlin – History, Language and Culture
Berlin has a unique and fascinating history but it is also Germany’s largest metropolis and cultural hub. This trip will suit anyone with an interest in modern Germany or the history of Berlin but will be particularly beneficial for students of A Level German or A Level History.
Coast 2 Coast
Fitness and charity challenge – invitation only.
A Level Geography Residential - Bude
To undertake practical fieldwork linking directly to the A-level specification and in preparation for data collection work. A necessity of the curriculum for Geography – compulsory trip.
Battlefields Trip
A visit to the First World War battlefields of France and Belgium. The trip will deepen the students’ knowledge of a key topic for GCSE History.
Year 7 Residential - Oaker Wood
Team building and outdoor activities to develop skills of leadership and teamwork.
South Africa Sport and Culture Tour
Expose students to African culture, including Table Mountain and a safari, as well as providing opportunity to play sport against South African schools.
Trip Details
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh
Fostering global citizenship through cultural immersion with the opportunity to work at a wildlife park with elephants and monkeys.
Training: Oct 2025
Practice: April 2026 Final: June 2026
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
19-22 Oct 2025 (TBC) 5-9 July 2026
Berlin - History, Language and Culture
Berlin has a unique and fascinating history but it is also Germany’s largest metropolis and cultural hub. This trip will suit anyone with an interest in modern Germany or the history of Berlin but will be particularly beneficial for students of A Level German or A Level History. Feb Half Term 2026 (TBC)
Coast 2 Coast
Fitness and charity challenge – invitation only. 22-25 May 2026
Year Group/s (at time of trip)
£700 approx for those who have done Silver. £800 approx for those who have not done Silver. Year 12
A Level Geography Residential - Bude
To undertake practical fieldwork linking directly to the A-level specification and in preparation for data collection work. A necessity of the curriculum for Geography – compulsory trip.
Battlefields Trip
A visit to the First World War battlefields of France and Belgium. The trip will deepen the students’ knowledge of a key topic for GCSE History.
Year 7 Residential - Oaker Wood
Team building and outdoor activities to develop
leadership and teamwork
South Africa Sport and Culture Tour
Expose students to African culture, including Table Mountain and a safari, as well as providing opportunity to play sport against South African schools.
£680 approx for those who have done Silver. £780 approx for those who have not done Silver.
Inter Milan Football Development Tour
Professional football coaching and fixtures along with the opportunity to see a live Serie A game as well as immersion into Italian culture.
Rome – Religious Studies
The home of the Catholic Church, Rome is the perfect destination, particularly for GCSE and A-Level Religious Studies students, to discover more about the history of Christianity. All students will develop informed insights on fundamental questions relating to identity, belonging, purpose, truth, values and commitments –leaving them better positioned to express their own beliefs and discuss differing views.
Science and Magic in Orlando
A trip focused on learning about science, particularly physics and engineering, through visits to Kennedy Space Centre, Disney, Universal and Orlando Science Center with interactive workshops.