Trips and Visits

In a climate where many schools have reduced the number of education trips and visits, at Tavistock College we firmly believe in the value of learning outside of the classroom. School trips and visits offer every young person an experience beyond the classroom, which is an essential part of learning and development, whatever their age, ability or circumstance. 

Tavistock College organises a wide range of trips, expeditions and visits, locally, nationally and internationally, for pupils from Year 7 to Year 13. All of our students will have the opportunity to take part in an increasing number of extended educational opportunities. As a College we want to ensure that all trips and visits enhance the learning of students and help them to progress.

All trips are organised in accordance with Devon County Council guidelines which cover student/staff ratios, travel arrangements, procedures in the event of an emergency and parental consent for trips and visits.

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Current Trips Calendar

2012

Date	Trip	Trip Leader	Year Group	No. of places	Additional Information
10th - 23rd November	Japanese Exchange to Tokyo	Mr Chambers	Y11 and Y13	20	Itinerary (43k pdf document)

2013

Date	Trip	Trip Leader	Year Group	No. of places	Additional Information
4th February	History GCSE Workshop: Barnfield Theatre, Exeter	Mrs D Jones	Y10	45	Consent Form (84k pdf document)
February Half Term	Ski and Snowboard Trip, Arinsal, Andorra	Mr U Bergonzini	Y10 - Y13	42	Final Letter (125k pdf document) Check List (103k pdf document) Presentation from the Information Evening (1.14MB) Consent Form (124k pdf document) Code of Conduct (145k pdf document)
7th - 12th April	Sports Tour to Paris	Mr R Corkell			Proposed Itinerary (57k pdf document) Payment Schedule (62k pdf document) Information Evening - Monday 25th March, 6:30pm in the Octagon.
13th - 22nd July	History / Business Trip to China	Mrs D Jones, Mrs S Holt and Mr A Wilson	Y11 - Y13	30	Consent Form (538k pdf document) Payment Schedule (46k pdf document) Itinerary (49k pdf document) Information Evening - Thursday 25th April, 6:00pm in the Octagon Visa Application Meeting (students only) - Monday 29th April 3:15pm in H4
1st October	Production of 'War Horse' at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth	Mrs E Pearson			Consent Form (107k pdf document)

2014

Date	Trip	Trip Leader	Year Group	No. of places	Additional Information
February Half Term	Ski and Snowboard Trip	Mr Bergonzini	Y10 - Y13	42	Initial Letter (173k pdf document) Poster (239k pdf document) Payment Schedule (129k pdf document)

 

Payment for Trips, Visits and Events

As a College we completely understand that the current economic climate is effecting us all, and in some cases the comprehensive range of extended learning experiences we offer can appear to add pressure to this sensitive issue. We will endeavour to support parents and carers where we can, looking at payment plans and where necessary extended payment deadlines. In addition parents can apply for funding from our trustees, or if students are entitled to free School meals, are in care or have specific needs, there is also financial support available. We do appreciate the financial pressures families are under at the moment and we will do our best to give plenty of notice and to keep the costs as low as we can.

Payments for a trip, visit or event must be in an envelope clearly marked with Student Name, Tutor Group and Event to which it relates. If paying by cheque, this information must be written on the reverse of the cheque.

All monies for trips, visits and activities should be paid at the 'glass window' by the first aid room in the concourse during the following times:

• before and during morning registration (8:40 - 9:05am)
• morning break (11:05 - 11:30am)

Unfortunately we are unable to accept student payments after 11:30am.

 

Page updated Monday, May 20, 2013