Trips

Please note that this list is a guide and all trips are subject to change.

Attendance on any visit will, as always will be subject to a student maintaining high standards of attitude to learning, behaviour and attendance. We reserve the right to refuse any child a place on this visit should their behaviour and/or attendance be of concern in the time leading up to a trip.

Key Stage 3 

Tyn-y-Felin

3 days – For Year 7 students  – approximately £180

Tyn-y-Felin, or ‘Tynny’ as it is affectionately known, offers a wide range of outdoor activities to challenge and inspire young minds. Tyn-y-Felin stands in thirty acres of stunning farmland and is accessed through the Bodior estate at Rhoscolyn, approx. 5 miles from the village of Valley. With comfortable accommodations, the programmes provide the opportunity for students to strengthen their bonds and develop crucial teamwork skills. Whether it’s conquering a high ropes course or tackling a challenging group obstacle, the centre is the ultimate playground for young adventurers to create unforgettable experiences.

Ski Trip 

8 days ∙  February 2028  ∙   For Year 10 students (as of Feb 2028)  ∙  approximately £1,800

Andorra is a unique school ski destination, where the official language is Catalan and due to its small size, everything is within close proximity. Located in the Pyrenees mountain region, Andorra benefits from its own microclimate, with constant sunny blue skies, warm temperatures and snow making up to 3°C, making it a desirable location to many of our party leaders. Home to some of the best-loved and highest resorts in the Pyrenees, Grandvalira boasts stunning views and beautiful runs, flowing from the top of the mountain all the way down to Lake Pessons. This package includes travel costs, insurance, equipment hire, daily ski lessons, meals and ski lift pass.

Tyn-Y-Felin Year 9 Coastal fieldwork residential

April 12th – 13th 2027 Cost approx £75

Staying in the Tyn-y-Felin centre, Year 9 students get the opportunity to carry out coastal fieldwork studies and even toast marshmallows around the campfire in the evening. 
 

 

Krakow, Poland

4 days – February 2028  – approximately £630 – for Year 9 students (as of Feb 2028) 

This trip includes:

  • Guided walking tour of Krakow including the historic Jewish Quarter
  • Guided visit to Auschwitz
  • Guided visit of the Salt Mines
  • Visit to the Galicia Museum including meeting with a holocaust survivor or member of the Righteous Among the Nations
  • Visit to the Schindler Factory and Museum 
  • Accommodation and insurance

 

Worship Retreat at Tyn-Y-Felin

Friday 5th March – Saturday 6th March 2028

Here we will develop our leadership skills by working together as a team, spending time in prayer and reflection, providing an opportunity for students to develop spiritually. 

 

 

Bronze D of E Expedition

Spring/summer term ∙ approximately £100 – for Year 9 students

DofE is a life-changing experience. An opportunity to have fun with friends. A chance to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement, respected by employers. The DofE is many things to many people, supporting generations to successfully navigate life.

For Bronze DofE, students will take part in a practice day walk and an overnight self-sufficient expedition.

Taking part in a DofE journey will give students skills, confidence, and something to talk about when applying for college, university or a job. Beyond academic achievements, universities want to see evidence of skills that students have developed through extra-curricular activities, such as communication, commitment, leadership and teamwork. The DofE Award is a fantastic way to demonstrate and evidence these skills in practice.

 

Italy – Bay of Naples
5 days – approximately £915 – for Year 11 students 

This trip to The Bay of Naples and Amalfi Coast and will give students both practical experiences of topics covered in Geography and the cultural/social experience of visiting the country of Italy. Insurance is included in this trip.

Student can enjoy:

  • Visit to Pompeii and Vesuvius with crater walk with an alpine guide
  • Full day visit along the Amalfi Coast & Ravello
  • Hydrofoil to the island of Capri and laser boat ride followed by full day in Capri with a local guide
  • Pizza making class

Spain – Barcelona

Year 11  – October 2027 – £885 per student  

 

Day Trips 

Day trips will be added throughout the year. Here are a few examples of what is on offer:

  • Department trips
  • University trips
  • STEM trips
  • Theatre trips
  • Post 16 college and industry visits
  • Council trips, including parliament

  • Performing Arts (Drama/Dance/Music)

  • Subject specific day trips

 

Rewards Trips

These take place during the last weeks of the autumn and summer terms. Prices range from approx. – £10 – £30.

Criteria for attending a Rewards trip (subject to change):

  • Having no attendance concerns related to unauthorised absence – pushing to achieve the school target of:
  • 96%+ attendance for half term 5 and 6
  • Positive conduct points (House Points minus Negative Behaviour Points = Conduct points)
  • A review of C3 and truancy incidents
  • No serious incident behaviour logs e.g. suspensions 
  • Students will also not be permitted to attend if they have outstanding debts to school e.g. green card lunches or previous school trips.