Every year pupils from the senior school have the opportunity to go on tour.  Our programme more recently has alternated between Sport and the Performing Arts, hopefully catering for all tastes and interests.  Years 7 & 8 are always included, and the invitation is extended to Year 6 for the Performing Arts.  Our recent tours have included:

November 2011 - Music and Sports Tour - Glasgow, Scotland

October 2010 - Sports Tour - Cork, Ireland

October 2009 - Drama Tour - Warwick, London & Oxford

October 2008 – Sports Tour – Jersey

October 2007 – Choir Tour – Rome

Each tour has a ‘team focus’ and a common goal for the pupils and the staff.  All pupils are encouraged to participate, whatever their level of ability.  Often they have the opportunity to stay with host families, especially when touring abroad.  This is an excellent way for children to gain first hand experience of new cultures.

There is also a strong cross curricular aspect to every tour, encompassing, for example, opportunities to broaden the children’s historical, geographical and scientific experience wherever possible.

Parents have commented on the amazing transformation in their children in such a short period of time.  A bonding experience for all concerned; living and working so closely together proves to be a chance for children to cement current friendships and also get to know others in their peer group, including the staff!

Please enjoy the photos that bring back so many happy memories for all of us who have been fortunate to have been a part of a St Peter’s Tour party.