This week, students at the two BSN senior schools set off on trips and activities both nearby and farther afield, taking part in hands-on activities that were all about learning, adventure and exploration.
October Trips and Activities Week shook up the regular schedule at the senior schools, filling students’ week with opportunities to take part on residential trips, day trips around the Netherlands, and locally-run activities. The schedule was crafted by our teachers to build on the curriculum, enhance students’ academic learning through exploring, trying new things, bonding with classmates and developing soft skills.
This goes far beyond fieldwork. Students were given the opportunity to explore their subject areas, be it through hands-on experiences, site visits, language and cultural trips or work experience programmes. Students didn’t need to go on a residential trip to have this experience – there was a full schedule of activities around the BSN, from re-enacting the Battle of Hastings to Forensic Science Day, Orienteering and more.
Year 13 students had valuable time to dive deep into their subject areas, and train their discipline in doing self-led revision, research and coursework – valuable skills for their future in work and education. For example, IB students were able to spend this time on their extended essays, while A Level students focused on enriching work that required dedicated time and focus.
Further abroad, students did field work and enhanced their experience with their chosen subject areas on trips to Germany, France, Spain, England, China and more.
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Read more on the benefit of these curriculum enrichment programmes here.
