Workshops & Visits
The school aims to provide a rich and stimulating educational experience for pupils. In looking outwards towards the wider community we capitalise upon the expertise and knowledge of people who have experiences beyond that of daily school life. Outside speakers, authors, aid agencies, artists and theatre groups visit us in school and open our minds to new ideas, inspiration and challenge.
We benefit from a range of external visits to museums, galleries and exhibitions which richly enhance the learning which takes place in the classroom and, most importantly, we are able to take advantage of the cultural facilities available in our international community.
External Visits
We appreciate the benefits of educational visits to enrich the learning experience and therefore encourage a wide variety of trips during the school year.
Our children have enjoyed excursions to: The European Space Centre; Technopolis; The Beaux Arts; Breughel & Magritte Exhibitions, Art Deco Houses, Castles, Toy & Science Museums as well as regular visits to the theatre / Cultural Centres, and to the Art, History, Natural History and African Museums.
All children of all ages participate in the range of local visits; and for the Junior pupils this is complemented by a residential week at an adventure centre during the Summer term. This affords the children a chance to develop their confidence and sense of independence through a range of experiences… such as environmental studies, practical history and geography, and outdoor sporting activities
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Annual Residential Week
The school researches the location and programme for the annual residential week in advance, and briefs parents at a meeting normally held in May. This is an important and compulsory additional element of the curriculum for pupils at Years 4, 5 & 6.
The children have opportunities to experience a sense of team-building and personal independence. They have exceptional opportunities to experience activities such as rafting, archery and rock-climbing; alongside an imaginative historical and environmental programme. The children always vote this as the most exciting experience of the school year. The cost is payable in advance and can be billed with fees on request.
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