Beyond the Classroom: A Roundup of Trips Over the Easter Break
8 May 2025 - All
Trips and expeditions are a vital part of the holistic education we offer at Wycombe Abbey. They provide pupils with the opportunity to step outside the classroom, develop independence, build resilience, and gain real-world experience. Whether through cultural immersion, outdoor adventure, or academic exploration, these trips encourage personal growth, strengthen friendships, and help pupils become confident, capable young adults ready to take on the world.
Over the Easter break, a variety of different trips took place. Read below to find out what our pupils got up to.
Tennis Tour to Portugal
With the help of the amazing tennis coaches from 5 Star Tennis Holidays, Pat, and all the staff on this trip, we had a fantastic time in Portugal. Over the week, we focused on improving our technique and developing new shots and skills, both on and off the court. Everybody was so excited to…
French Trip to Normandy
Bonjour! We had an amazing time on our four-day trip to Normandy. We got to do loads of exciting activities, try new things, and learn lots of French along the way. It was an incredibly fun experience and a trip we will never forget!
On our first full day in Normandy, we headed to…
Ski Trip to Canada
This year’s ski trip was a great success!
Once we’d touched down in Calgary, and a beautiful pit-stop at Lake Louise, we arrived at the hotel, ready to get a good night’s sleep! The next morning, we quickly had breakfast and headed to the slopes where we met our instructors. After an afternoon of skiing, we headed back to the hotel and spent the evening…
DofE Gold Practice Expedition to the Lake District
During the first week of the Easter break, LVI embarked on their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award practice expedition. A dedicated group of seven pupils, accompanied by five members of staff, undertook the journey to the picturesque Lake District, specifically to an area just outside Keswick. The expedition commenced with an overnight stay at YHA Borrowdale, where the group took the opportunity to…
History of Art Trip to Florence and Rome
At the start of the Easter holidays, nine Art Historians embarked on a trip to Italy. Day one was a complete immersion in Florence, beginning with the beautiful Uffizi Gallery. While sitting in front of Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, a crowd gathered around us, highlighting art’s ability to unite strangers from around the world. Next, we stumbled upon…
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