Almost half of adults in the UK admit their fondest childhood memories include school trips. Nearly one-third even reported that their school trip had such an impact that it shaped their future career path.
But rising costs are making it harder to make school trips happen, which is why Hyundai launched its “Great British School Trip” program last week—to provide 25,000 school children, aged seven to 14, with free excursions.
With the aim of reaching 25,000 young people this academic year, The Great British School trip features free tickets to Disney’s Frozen the Musical and access to historical sites with 95 English Heritage venues.
“When you’re a child, it’s great to get out and bring your learning to life,” said Ashley Andrew, managing director at Hyundai Motor UK. “Getting out of the classroom not only creates memories but fundamentally brings a sense of excitement to a particular school subject.
“Also, school trips are often the first opportunity for a child to gain a sense of independence – so it’s no surprise that many people remember the small things like reserving the back of the bus, and spending time with friends in a new environment.”
Bookings are now open for the initiative, so schools should apply soon, but Hyundai wants to offer grants to as many schools as possible, spending £1 million on the program. They even offer curriculum resources to enhance learning.
Schools will need to bring a minimum of 30 students on the trip and grants will be prioritized in terms of need before being allocated on a first come first served basis.
“We may not be able to offer funding to cover the total costs of your trip, but tell us how much funding you need and we will try to cover as much as possible.”
Simply fill out the application form and wait for a reply to let you know whether your claim was successful. Afterward, schools will need to provide proof of the trip, like a venue booking receipt or a quote from a coach provider.
Trips will cover important subjects such as art, history, and STEM, and all are accompanied by a set of carefully curated curriculum-linked resources, so you know every trip is educationally robust. Choose from four inspirational themes; Imagination and Curiosity, Journeys and Adventures, Breakthroughs and Discoveries, and People and the Planet.
In the survey of UK adults carried out by OnePoll, 66 percent consider school trips to be an essential part of a child’s development.
Two in five also believed the responsibility lies with the school itself to arrange outings for students, but 39 percent feared their youngsters wouldn’t be offered the opportunity to go on any trips during this school year.
Thanks to Hyundai, many will now get the chance.
FAVORITE DESTINATIONS ADULTS REMEMBER FROM SCHOOL TRIPS:
Natural History Museum
Imperial War Museum
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
Cadbury World
SS Great Britain ship tour
Mountains and glaciers of Snowdonia National Park
Cardiff Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Palace of Holyrood in Scotland
Tate Modern museum
Dover Castle
Warwick Castle
Stonehenge
Cheddar Gorge
Hadrian’s Wall
The National Videogame Museum
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
The Gates of 10 Downing Street
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