Trips, Visits & Excursions

We truly value the wider curriculum and all that this brings to a young person's development.

We aspire to provide as many exciting experiences during their school years as possible, to give our students new challenges, things to look forward to and to help build their friendships and memories.

We aim to offer a variety of experiences for our young people during the time they are with us, both day trips and residentials. The information provided here is what we aim to offer each year but this is subject to change due to demand and any new opportunities that arise.  

Click here to see an overview of the trips and excursions on offer, through the year

Technology in Disneyland Paris Trip, January 2024

Year 10 GCSE Technology students

We travelled to Disneyland, Paris, for workshops and tours, specifically to support the GCSE Technology courses.

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Carrington Ski, Easter 2024

Year 11 students

We travelled to Sestriere in Italy for a week on the slopes.

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Adventure in Bude, June 2024

Year 7 students

Our 7s visited this outdoor adventure centre for an exciting five days.

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8s Set Sail to Holland, July 2024 

Year 8 students

A group of 8s travelled to Holland where they took part in Football and Hockey training, visited a football stadium and had time in the City of Amsterdam and at a local theme park. 

 

Watersports in Dorset, July 2024 

Year 9 students

A group of 9s travelled to Poole in Dorse to visit Rockley's Adventure centre where they took part in a number of watersports activities across the week. 

 

 

 

 

8s, Textiles Making Day, June 2023

Year 8 students

A selected group of 8s that have shown aptitude and interest in Textiles visited Trinity Buoy Lighthouse for a day of making. 

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11s, Morocco Expedition, July 2023 

Year 11 students

A group of 11s visited Morocco and trekked in the Atlas mountains and worked with local communities on a sustainable project. 

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11s, WW1 Battlefields Trip, September 2023 

Year 11 History Students

GCSE History students travelled to Ypres in Belgium for the day, stopping at several important sites linking to their study of trench medicine.

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10s DT Trip to Paris, January 2025

We are offering students studying a Technology GCSE subject (Product Design, Engineering, Textiles and Hospitality and Catering) a fantastic opportunity to visit Disneyland Paris from Sunday 12 January to Wednesday 15 January. 

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11s Ski Trip, February 2025

We will be travelling to the Alps, partnering with a highly reputable ski company who specialise in school ski trips to Europe. We will be departing on Friday 14 February and returning on Friday 21 February 2025. 

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Click here for Mr Miles' presentation on Friday 8 November

 

9s Iceland, 13-16 July 2025

Year 9s will visit Iceland for four days/three nights in Year 9. The trip will include

  • Accommodation for three nights
  • Full board (breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal, not including drinks)
  • Reykjanes Peninsula Tour, South Shore Adventure and Golden Circle Tour; all include private coach and experienced guide
  • Entry to Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant
  • Entry to the LAVA Volcano and Earthquake Centre in Hvolsvöllur
  • Entry to bathe at the Secret Lagoon
  • Comprehensive Travel and Medical Insurance

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Cambodia Expedition, July 2025

A group of current Year 11 students, when they complete their GCSE exams at the end of Year 11 in 2025, will be travelling with two members of staff and Adventure Lifesigns. Our 14-day itinerary will include visiting the famous Angkor Wat temples, the Killing Fields to understand some of Cambodia's dark history, a jungle trek and working on a project to benefit the local community.

Click here for Mrs Loughran's Introduction Assembly Presentation given to students May 2023

Click here for an example itinerary for Cambodia 2025

Click here for the Adventure Lifesigns Launch Meeting Presentation, from MD Alistair Cole

 

Namibia Expedition, July 2026

A group of current Year 10 students, when they complete their GCSE exams at the end of Year 11 in 2026, will be travelling with two members of staff and Adventure Lifesigns. Our 15-day itinerary will include a cultural element, a jungle trek, and a community project.

Click here for Mrs Gray's Introduction Assembly Presentation given to students July 2024

Click here for the Adventure Lifesigns Launch Meeting Presentation, from MD Alistair Cole