The Malawi 2024 Expedition is a first for Princethorpe and an incredible opportunity.
So far 17 pupils in years 10, 11 and Lower Sixth have confirmed a place on the trip and we are keen to see some more pupils signing up. To allow for this, we are extending the sign-up period to Wednesday 22 February 2023.
Here are the key details and links for more information:
The cost of the Malawi trip will be £3,290 and is built around the three pillars of School Partnership, Global Citizenship and Experience which are explained in more detail in the presentation linked below. The trip is scheduled to run from 5-20 July 2024 and will include:
- Evening flight with Ethiopian airlines from London Heathrow to Addis Ababa and from there to Blantyre in Malawi
- Accommodation at seven different lodges in different parts of the country
- A visit to the charity STEKA which works with street children
- A chance to experience the exuberant worship of a typical Sunday morning service
- Three days of classroom, sport and collaborative activities at two different schools with whom we have existing links. Mary’s Meals staff will spend half a day with us at each school. We may also visit the Mary’s Meals HQ in Blantyre
- Twenty-four hours on Mount Mulanje, the largest mountain in the country, including hiking and sleeping in a mountain hut overnight. The group will be assisted by porters and guides
- Two days at Ecolodgy Centre learning about environmental projects linked to sustainability, agriculture and business enterprise
- Afternoon safari and bush supper followed by two days R&R on Lake Malawi
- Two days at Bhubesi Pride Foundation with hands on experience of their work which centers on sport and education
- Return flight from Lilongwe to Heathrow via Addis Ababa
- The cost includes all accommodation and food, transport for the duration of the trip, all activities, insurance and travel to and from Heathrow airport, as well as tips and contingency money. Vaccination costs, personal insurance and money for souvenirs or personal items are not included
Pupils who take part in the trip will be expected to have a strong commitment to our College ethos, especially the ideals of kindness, hospitality and openness to others, plus a sense of humour. In addition, high expectations of pupils are expected in terms of a consistent work ethic and good behaviour in school from the moment that they sign up for the expedition. We expect and encourage all pupils to contribute towards the cost of the trip in whatever way they can. In addition, we will decide on some charitable fundraising towards one or more projects at the two schools we will visit during our trip – for example classroom refurbishment or construction of girl’s toilet blocks. We look forward to collaborating with parents, pupils and local businesses in achieving this aim.
Please click to view the following linked documents (but note the updated deadline for deposit payment)
To secure a place on the trip:
Please arrange for payment of the initial deposit of £200 by Wednesday 22 February 2023, referencing Trip No: 2288. The bank details are: Princethorpe College HSBC - 40-18-17. Acc No: 82689111.
Please also complete the form
here to register that your son or daughter would like to take part in this trip and to agree to making a further first payment before 15 March 2023 of £700 for which you will be invoiced separately. As per the cancellation agreement, all payments are non-refundable after 1 April 2023. Further information will be shared with you via Evolve in due course.
Yours sincerely
Rod Isaacs
Assistant Head of Sixth Form
