School Trips Abroad
Expeditions and school trips present challenges during which students discover their strengths outside the classroom and come to understand the meaning of global citizenship. These compulsory trips complement and reinforce the academic programme and usually involve an element of environmental or humanitarian aid. For 2023, students will visit European capital cities and other key sites to understand better our unbreakable historical and cultural links. We are also planning a trip to North Africa.
Tanzania - DP 1
Costa Rica - M4 and M5
Azores & Portugal - M2 and M3
France for Years 5 and 6
Past Trips: 2022
Tanzania: Conservation and Humanitarian Aid DP1
This ten-day trip for our older students taught them the importance of international aid in developing nations. Students lived close to nature, and spent several days working on humanitarian projects such as building a goat shelter and a school, and helping install solar lighting in a village. Students then went on safari with experienced guides, where they were able to see at close quarters some of Africa’s stunning wild animals, and learn about what is being done to preserve their natural habitats.
Costa Rica: Biodiversity & Sustainability MYP5 - MYP4
Students had a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Costa Rica’s biodiversity. Sitting on the land bridge between North and South America, flora and fauna from both continents have mixed and unique ecosystems have developed. The emphasis was on sustainability to protect the incredible natural environment.
The Azores: Islands, Sea and Culture MYP 2 & MYP 3
This breathtaking archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean gave students a fabulous opportunity to get close to marine life and experience the geological phenomena of these volcanic islands, including hot springs and caves. Students spent time with marine biologists and went whale-watching.
France: MYP1 / Years 5 & 6
Children spent five days in the beautiful Loire region of western France. The theme was exploration, nature and adventure and was the perfect introduction to being on tour for this younger age group. They stayed at the historical park of Puy du Fou and had day excursions including to Futuroscope.