US Trip

The junior educational trip to the US from 27 May to 5 June was a cultural, historical and geographical one. Each student is a unique individual with their own interests, experiences in life and cultural knowledge. With so many places to visit, things to see and things to do, there was something for everyone to learn and to enjoy.

This trip seeks to broaden the horizons of the students by introducing them to many different aspects of American history. From the first migrants, through the massive migrations of the 19th century (Elis island, New York), the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain (Philadelphia), the development of transportation and the space race (NASA Museum, Washington), to modern day events such as 9/11 (9/11 Museum, New York).

Culturally, students were introduced through the history but also through visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian and of course through visiting and learning about the buildings and designs of famous landmarks such as Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Capitol Building, the Lincoln Memorial and the White House.

The trip was a chance to learn through doing new things, going to new places and making new friends.

Ms Gaye Kirby

“ I enjoyed every single moment of the 10-day trip! Well, except for the plane ride as it was a long and uncomfortable flight. This was my longest time away from my parents and I guess, it has made me slightly more independent!

I decided to go on this US trip to learn new things. We were shown several impressive American monuments.

For me, the 9/11 Memorial made the most impact. The incident happened years before I was born but standing on the actual site made me feel and see the utter devastation from a senseless act of terrorism. The bravery and the sacrifices of a united country brought down to ground zero and to rise back from the ashes are truly commendable.”

Haleigh Sim, 1 LSG