Trips & experiences
At Brannel School, every student has the opportunity to experience learning beyond the classroom.
From local visits and sporting competitions to international tours and cultural experiences, our trips programme is designed to broaden horizons, build confidence and create lasting memories throughout every stage of a student's journey.
From local visits and sporting competitions to international tours and cultural experiences, our trips programme is designed to broaden horizons, build confidence and create lasting memories throughout every stage of a student's journey.
Arts & Culture
Inspiring creativity and expression.
Arts & Culture
Students experience theatre, performance, galleries, creative workshops and cultural visits.
Wider World Experiences
Understanding the world and our place in it.
Wider World Experiences
Trips help students explore local, national and international places, people and perspectives.
Sport & Competition
Building fitness, teamwork and resilience.
Sport & Competition
Students can take part in fixtures, tournaments, sporting tours and active challenges.
Teamwork & Resilience
Developing confidence and strong relationships.
Teamwork & Resilience
Residentials, outdoor learning and group challenges support confidence, leadership and independence.
Aspiration & Futures
Broadening horizons and opening minds.
Aspiration & Futures
Visits to colleges, universities, employers and STEM destinations help students consider future pathways.
Student Journey
Year 7
DiscoverPantomime, Eden Project and early enrichment opportunities.
Year 8
ExploreRNLI workshops, Wimbledon, theatre trips and adventure opportunities.
Year 9
ChallengePendennis Walk, Army/Navy Day, sport, culture and international opportunities.
Year 10
AspireCollege visits, Auschwitz and Krakow, CERN, STEM and sporting tours.
Year 11
PrepareUniversity visits, performing arts, CERN, Yorkshire 3 Peaks and future pathways.
Trips by Year Group
Year 7
Included for Every Student
- Eden Project
- Pantomime
Optional Enrichment
- PGL Football
- PGL Netball
- Harry Potter London
- French Adventures
- Local Theatre
Future Opportunities
- Residential Visits
- International Experiences
- Sporting Tours
- Leadership Programmes
Year 8
Included for Every Student
- Eden Project
- Beach Clean and RNLI Workshop
Optional Enrichment
- Battlefield Study Tour
- Wimbledon
- Disney Seminar Maths
- Local Theatre Trip
- Ski Trip
- French Adventures
Future Opportunities
- Residential Visits
- International Experiences
- Sporting Tours
- Leadership Programmes
Year 9
Included for Every Student
- Army/Navy Day
- Pendennis Walk
Optional Enrichment
- Battlefield Study Tour
- Paris Netball
- Spanish Art and Design Culture
- Wimbledon
- Disney Seminar Maths
- Ski Trip
- French Adventures
Future Opportunities
- Residential Visits
- International Experiences
- Sporting Tours
- Leadership Programmes
Year 10
Included for Every Student
- Truro College Trip
Optional Enrichment
- Auschwitz and Krakow
- Paris Football
- Spanish Art and Design Culture
- Wimbledon
- Disney Seminar Science and STEM
- Geneva CERN Visit
- Ski Trip
Future Opportunities
- Residential Visits
- International Experiences
- Sporting Tours
- Leadership Programmes
Year 11
Included for Every Student
- University Visit
Optional Enrichment
- Auschwitz and Krakow
- Disney Seminar Science and STEM
- London Performing Arts
- Yorkshire 3 Peaks
- Geneva CERN Visit
- Ski Trip
Future Opportunities
- Residential Visits
- International Experiences
- Sporting Tours
- Leadership Programmes
Featured Opportunities
Adventure
- PGL
- Ski Trip
- Yorkshire 3 Peaks
- Residential Visits
International
- French Adventures
- Paris Football and Netball
- Geneva CERN Visit
- Auschwitz and Krakow
Culture & Futures
- Theatre Visits
- Disney Seminars
- University Visits
- Wimbledon
Parent Information
How will I find out about trips?
Parents and carers will be contacted directly when trips and visits become available for their child’s year group.
Are all trips compulsory?
Some experiences are included for every student, while others are optional enrichment opportunities.
How do I give permission?
Trip information, consent and payment details will be shared through the school’s usual communication systems.
Can my child attend more than one trip?
Where possible, students may be able to access a range of opportunities across their time at Brannel.