Expeditions and Outings

At St Christopher’s, we believe that carefully selected and organised outings are an essential part of a child’s education. Every year group can expect to go on between three and six outings a year. The outings are chosen to enhance work covered in school. The children visit galleries, historical sites, museums, theatres, parks and places of worship.

In the Autumn Term, pupils from Year 5 went to the local water treatment centre to support their science study on the water cycle.

Children from Reception and Year 1 went to the National Trust Ashridge Estate where they enjoyed a ramble through the woods, collecting autumn leaves and spotting deer.

Year 2 went to the Bank of England Museum to support their work on money. They had the opportunity to see sheets of bank notes and try to lift a genuine gold bar!

Years 3 and 5 went to the National Portrait Gallery to study paintings and portraits. Year 4 went to the London Transport Museum and undertook a walking tour of the local area.

Residential Trips

In Year 4, children go on a weekend trip to Fulmer Grange in Buckinghamshire and stay on site with two members of staff. For some children this is their first experience of staying away from home. Even though some are apprehensive about being away, they return full of exciting tales of achievements and often do not want the weekend to finish.

Senior pupils have the opportunity to go on a week-long trip. They leave school early on a Monday morning and return after school hours on the Friday. Last summer, children from Year 5 and 6 went to an activity centre in Swanage, Dorset. They learnt how to do field work as well as abseiling, rock climbing and other exciting activities.

All trips, whether day trips or longer, are fully assessed in terms of risk, and all destinations are visited by a teacher before the trip takes place. Most trips are transported via coach, whilst a small number are organised with the assistance of TFL. This is very helpful training for the future, as we send pupils to schools necessitating tube travel almost every year.