school trip

There are few better ways to open eyes and minds than to travel, and few better places than Paris and Barcelona. These wonderful cities are steeped in rich cultural, historic and architectural heritage. Taking students on an exciting and eye-opening

The ideal solution for any teacher looking to organise an exciting, eye-opening and fulfilling school trip for their students whilst either sticking to a tight budget or avoiding long travel times and overnight stays is a one-day trip within the UK.

There is nothing more magical than a Christmas market in Germany. For decades they have been famous for their traditional festive atmosphere – and they make wonderful destinations for a school trip, especially if you want your youngsters to practic

A school ski trip is a terrific way to reward pupils, encourage them to bond outside the classroom and show them the great beauty of the world. Additionally, these trips can be valuable experiences that teach them a host of important life lessons, as

A school trip to Lourdes can be a fantastic and highly valuable experience for secondary school students. In addition to its beautiful French setting in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains, Lourdes is also an important religious site that attract

For secondary school sports students, an overnight school trip to the football-mad city of Manchester offers multiple opportunities to immerse themselves in the sporting culture and to explore some of the most iconic venues in the country. As well as

For young learners, going beyond the classroom to explore the sites where history was forged during WWI takes curricular learning to an elevated level, and brings the events of the past into sharp focus. Secondary teachers looking for a way to inspir

The romance and beauty of Paris has always proved an irresistible draw to artists, art collectors and historians, making it an obvious choice for teachers looking to bring the works of the great masters to life. Not only does Paris have a fantastic r

Gibraltar is one of those rare destinations that checks so many educational boxes that it would be a shame to pass it up. A well-organised and well-executed school trip to this historically, culturally and environmentally significant peninsula, locat

The challenge for most school teachers working through a History syllabus will probably always remain the same; how do you bring history out of the abstract and really grab the imagination and understanding of your students? Most teachers will agree

Taking your history class to significant World War II sites will prove to be an immensely valuable, eye-opening and potentially life-changing experience for young learners. It can be difficult to grasp just how much was sacrificed for our freedom dur

There is no better way to develop German language skills and build pupil confidence than real life experience “in the field” – but where is the best place to take your group for a valuable and fun trip? Whilst many teachers take their students

One of the hardest elements of teaching history, Classics, or ancient languages can be getting a class to really connect with the subject matter. Some students struggle with making the connection between their own lives and those of people who have b

As a teacher or youth coach, sometimes you can have a group of excellent individual players but for some reason they don’t become a ‘team’. Other times you can watch players struggle to fulfil the potential you know they have. One of the best w

Every dedicated teacher is constantly on the lookout for ways to fuel the imagination of young learners. Organising a school trip to bring the dusty pages of history to life is (or should be) at the top of the list. No subject benefits more from the

Planning a school trip brings with it more than the responsibility of administration and organisation. The challenge is on educators’ shoulders to choose a destination that can engage young hearts and minds in such a way that deep and active learning