CLASS TRIPS
In the Anglophone Section we recognise the importance of whole person development: getting out of the classroom is a key part of this. Trips, for example, encourage students to form strong friendships and to develop their independence in a safe, supportive environment, while also enriching their understanding of the subjects being studied in the classrooms.
Examples of past trips have included:
6ème trip to Grotte de Chauvet
Organised by the History / Geography teachers, this day-trip took students to visit the Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche: the largest decorated cave replica in the world. The original Chauvet Cave, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains an extraordinary collection of prehistoric paintings, drawings, and engravings that are faithfully reproduced in the replica. They also visited the Aurignacian Gallery, an interactive information centre where they learned about the environment, flora and fauna that would have been familiar to the men and women living there 36,000 years ago.
1ère Culture, History & Geography trip to London
This four-day residential trip gave our 1ère students a fantastic experience, as they explored some key London landmarks, chose between the best museums and art galleries that London has to offer, and enjoyed three nights at the theatre. Departing from Lyon in the early hours, travelling by train together and staying right in the centre of London at Paddington: this trip was a real adventure! Highlights included a guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, visits to the Imperial War Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Tate Modern, the National Portrait Gallery and a trip to Canary Wharf to observe patterns of urban re-development in this vibrant and inspiring city.
6ème Snow trip to Peisey-Nancroix, Savoie
This three-day residential trip was organised by the 6ème teachers to reinforce Geography studies of “Cold Zones”. It also aimed to help the students build strong bonds and develop their teamwork through a series of group activities, including avalanche recovery training, dog sledding and igloo building! Accredited and highly-experienced mountain guides led the children through a series of fun, educational activities over the three days, while the evenings were filled with quizzes, games, shared meals - and a much-anticipated boum (disco) on the last night!
2nde Drama trip to London
This four-day trip took our 2nde Drama option students to London. Highlights included a guided tour of the Globe Theatre, a backstage tour at the National Theatre and a different theatrical production each night, ranging from comedies to dramas to musicals. We also enjoyed seeing the sights and sounds of London, from the tourist walk through Westminster to the vibrant street art and vintage markets of Brick Lane and Shoreditch.
