Trips and Visits

Year 8 Trip - Whitemoor Lakes - Parents' Information Evening

Thursday 23 May 2019 at 6.00pm 

We will be holding a Parents’ Information Evening on Thursday 23 May in the Chapel for all pupils taking part in the weekend away to the Whitemoor Lakes Activity centre taking place on Friday 14 June to Sunday 16 June.

Year 7 - Warwick Castle - Reminder

5 June 2019

At this moment in time, pupils in Year 7 are looking at castles throughout the medieval period and their impact on the people that lived in and around them.  Currently, pupils are working towards completing a research project on a castle of their choice. In order to support this program of study, the History department have organised a trip to Warwick Castle on 5 June 2019. This is a fantastic opportunity to visit a local attraction that will help all pupils understand the significance of the structure and its impact upon life in medieval England. 

The intended areas of study are:

  • The structure of the castle and how it was an effective defensive fortress;
  • Life in Warwick Castle and how it can help us learn about life if medieval England;
  • The role of Warwick Castle in the Wars of the Roses and its relevance to the story of King Richard III.

All Year 7 pupils are expected to go on the trip to the castle as it is a central part of the study of history this academic year. The cost of the trip will be £20 per pupil, which covers transport, admission and guided tours/activities. The coach will leave Princethorpe College at 8.45am and return for 3.45pm. An electronic consent form will be sent by email and the £20 cost will be added to the Trinity term bill.

Peter Bucknall
Head of History

Year 8 Trip To WW1 Battlefields - Parents' Information Evening

As we are now in the summer term, we are looking forward to the Year 8 trip to the WW1 Battlefields. The expected departure time is 7.00am on 27 June 2019, returning at 8.00pm on 1 July 2019. Please note that the meet time for pupils will be 6.45am on 27 June.

In preparation for this, I would like to remind you of the Parents' Information Evening at 6.00pm on Wednesday 12 June. This meeting will be an opportunity for me to give you some more detailed information on the trip itself, the itinerary, accommodation, food and what the pupils need to bring with them. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask me some questions about the trip.

Between now and the 12 June, we need to confirm some information to the travel company. To do this, we would need a photograph or a scan of your child’s passport and EHIC card. This can be emailed directly to laurenprydderch@princethorpe.co.uk. If your child does not yet have an EHIC card, an application can be made online here.

Please note that the trip is covered by the school’s travel insurance policy.

Peter Bucknall 
Head of History

Major School Trips - Update

Please see here for the planned school trips in the coming years. This document will be updated each term, but it should allow you to make an informed decision when deciding on trips for your child to attend.  For any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Greg Hunter
Assistant Head - Co-curricular