Oct
2010

Outdoor Adventure Sports –  Mon 25 to Fri 29th Oct – Half term
Try a range of outdoor sports including kayaking, climbing, raft building, archery, abseiling, caving and orienteering with qualified instructors at an outdoor activity centre in Shropshire, 3 hours from London.

Curriculum links:
MYP: PE; PYP Transdisciplinary theme: Who we are (Health, fitness and social education)

£380 (Inclusive of all meals). Trip leader: Mr Sjors Duursema
*please book by 15th Sept 2010

UK

Maldives: Environmental literacy and snorkelling – Sun 31st Oct to Mon 8th Nov – Term time
Participants will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of marine life species, ecosystems and key environmental issues facing the Maldives - climate change and rising sea levels. Snorkel and swim every day with an option for diving. Accommodation will be part boat, part hotel.

Curriculum links:
MYP: PE; Geography PYP Transdisciplinary theme: Sharing the Planet, Who we are.

£1500 Trip leader: Mr Stuart Pollard
*please book by 15th Sept 2010

Maldives

Nov
2010

Ancient Egypt – Sat 21 to Sat 28 Nov  - Term time.
Visit the famous sights of Egypt; the Pyramids and sphinx at Giza, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. Whilst cruising down the Nile, experience the influence of this river on people’s lives and visit a Nubian village and school.  Activities include a camel ride, shopping in the many markets, hot air ballooning (optional) and a visit to Abu Simbel (optional).

Curriculum links:
MYP: History (recommended for MYP1 studying Ancient History), Geography (recommended for MYP5 studying river systems), Arabic. PYP Transdisciplinary theme: Where we are in place in time, Sharing the planet.

£1,495
*please book by 15th Sept 2010

Egypt

   Feb
 2011

Winter Sports –  Sun 13 to Sat 19 Feb  – Half term.
Skiing or snowboarding, cross country, indoor rock climbing, ice-skating, sledging, swimming. Engelberg is a small and picturesque town offering a fantastic Swiss experience for all.

Curriculum links:
MYP: PE; PYP Transdisciplinary theme: Who we are (Health, fitness and social education)

£1,395. Trip leader: Mr Stuart Pollard
*please book by 25th Nov 2010

Switzerland

March
2011

Russia: Moscow and St Petersburg – Mon 21st to Fri 25th March (TBC)
Learn about the history of this fascinating country whilst visiting two of the most beautiful and interesting cities in the world. Visit the Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow, travel by overnight train to St Petersburg where you will tour this stunning city and visit the treasure filled Hermitage.

Curriculum links:
most suitable for MYP4, 5 and diploma students.
MYP: English, History  PYP Transdisciplinary theme: Where we are in place and time

£ TBC Trip Leader: Joanna Cooper
*please book by  10th Jan 2011

Russia

April
2011

Space Centre, Belgium – Mon 11th to Fri 15th April 2011 – Spring Holiday
Briefing and simulation of a Space mission, Building and launching of micro rockets, Exercising on various simulators (Multi-axis, Moonwalk, Rotating chair, weightlessness wall), Astronomy (lecture), Life in Space (lecture), Experiments,  Visit of exhibition

Curriculum links:
most suitable for MYP years 1 and 2 and PYP students.
MYP: Science, Maths; PYP Transdisciplinary theme: Exploring space and time.

£550 (inclusive of all meals)
*please book by 7th Feb 2011

Belgium

Morocco: The Atlas Mountains – Tues 4th to Tues 19th April 2011
An exciting once in a life time experience, spend a week exploring the beautiful Atlas mountains and gorges in Northern Africa and then a week working on a local community project which could include building a school or maintaining irrigation in a small village  (this contributes to the CAS component of the diploma programme).
Curriculum links:
MYP: IB Diploma CAS, Geography; Most suitable for MYP4, MYP5 and Diploma students.

£1395 (inclusive of meals and activities)
*please book by 29th Oct 2010

Morocco

May
2011

: Italian language – Mon 16th-Thurs 19th May
A day visit to the largest and most active volcano in Europe (Mount Etna), sightseeing and shopping in this beautiful region and Italian lessons in a local school.

Curriculum Links:
MYP: Language B, Geography;  PYP Transdisciplinary theme: where we are in place and time

£795 (Half Board)
*please book by 7th March 2011

Italy

Barcelona: Spanish Language – Mon 16th – Thurs 19th May
Plenty of sites to see in Spain’s cultural centre, with a range of art galleries and beautiful architecture with the added advantage of a beach to relax on after a day exploring. Spanish lessons in a local school will improve your language confidence whilst shopping and sightseeing.

Curriculum Links:
MYP: Language B, Art; PYP Transdisciplinary theme: where we are in place and time

£795  (Half Board)
*please book by 7th March 2011

Spain

June
2011

Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Activities in the Arctic –Mon 20th  to Fri 24th June - Summer holiday     
This active volcanic island offers a unique landscape and an example of the arctic ecosystem. We will see geysers and bathe in the famous blue lagoon natural hot springs. Students will also visit coastal villages, see volcanoes and where two tectonic plates collide.

Curriculum links:
MYP: Geography, PE; PYP Transdisciplinary theme: How the world works.

£995. Trip leader:
*please book by 15th Mar

Iceland