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Trips, Visits and Residentials

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Trips, Visits and Residentials 

At Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School, we believe that learning should happen both inside and outside the classroom. We provide lots of trips, visits and enrichment opportunities for our students. These experiences help students to learn in new places, try new activities and develop skills that they may not use in everyday lessons. Our trips can include visits to museums, galleries, universities, theatres, places of work and other educational and cultural organisations. These visits help students connect what they learn in lessons with the wider world.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Trips and visits give students the opportunity to:

  • experience new places and activities

  • develop confidence and independence

  • work with different people

  • learn about different cultures and communities

  • practise communication and teamwork

  • discover new interests and possible careers

  • make positive memories with their classmates

We want every student to have opportunities to experience things that they may not have experienced before.

Year 9 Outward Bound Residential 

One of the highlights of our enrichment programme is our Year 9 residential to Wales with Outward Bound. All Year 9 students have the opportunity to take part in a three-day residential. Students spend time away from home and take part in outdoor activities and challenges in the beautiful Welsh countryside. The residential helps students develop important life skills, including:

  • Teamwork – working together and supporting others

  • Communication – listening, speaking and sharing ideas

  • Resilience – continuing when something is difficult

  • Independence – making decisions and taking responsibility

  • Confidence – trying new things and believing in themselves

  • Problem-solving – working out how to overcome challenges

For some students, this may be their first residential trip away from home. It is an important opportunity to step outside their comfort zone, meet challenges and discover what they can achieve.

Experiences that Last

We believe that these experiences are an important part of a student's education. They help students build skills, confidence and memories that can stay with them long after they return to the classroom

 

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