Trips & Visits

Value of Chertsey High School Trips and Visits 

The purpose of organising trips and visits is to enrich the overall educational experience of our students and foster their holistic development. These excursions are thoughtfully designed to complement classroom learning by providing real-world context and hands-on experiences.

Through these outings, we aim to broaden their horizons, stimulate curiosity, and encourage critical thinking. Additionally, trips and visits offer valuable opportunities for students to develop social skills, teamwork, and resilience as they explore new environments and interact with diverse cultures. Ultimately, our intention is to nurture well-rounded individuals who possess a deeper understanding of the world around them, equipping them with the necessary skills and perspectives to become responsible global citizens.

The safety and well-being of our students are our top priorities. Before any trip or visit is undertaken, our dedicated staff conduct thorough risk assessments to ensure all necessary precautions are in place. Additionally, every excursion is required to be justified based on its educational value, ensuring that each trip aligns with the curriculum and contributes meaningfully to the students' learning journey. We understand the importance of accessibility, and while we strive to keep costs down, we encourage parents facing financial difficulties to reach out to the trip leader at the earliest opportunity, as we believe that no student should miss out on these enriching experiences due to financial constraints.

In Year 7 all students will take part in the following annual events:

• All students participate in our school carol concert, held at St George's Chapel, Weybridge in December
• All year 7 students are invited to join us watching the local Christmas Pantomime at Woking Theatre

In recent years students have had the opportunity to take part in trips and visits to a wide variety of places in the local area, as well as in other parts of the UK and abroad. Some examples of trips and visits include:

KS3

• Walton Firs Activity Centre for team building
• Land and Wave, Dorset
• MFL Trips to both France and Spain
• PGL Netball Tour
• History Black Cultural Archives Trip
• Brooklands Museum Innovation Academy Trip
• Science Thorpe Park STEM Trip
• Art & DT Wisley Gardens Trip

KS4

• GCSE Drama Theatre Trips
• GCSE Geography Coastal Trip
• GCSE History Imperial War Museum Trip
• GCSE Sports Studies Mountain Biking Trip
• GCSE Photography & DT Sculpture Park Trip
• Houses of Parliament Trip
• Careers trips to various industries
• Sixth form college trips and taster days

Whole School:

Our school ski trip to Val di Fiemme is an annual event that runs over the Christmas period. Whilst all students are able to apply the places are given to the most senior students at the school first.

Letters and all relevant information related to trips and visits is sent to parents and guardians in advance to allow time for parental consent, payment and planning. Please note that trips may vary each academic year as they are dependant on costing, staffing and student interest.