Cost of secondary school trips

[Bellenden Belle]

Hello!

I would be keen to hear from parents of secondary-school age in state schools of the cost of school trips overseas. Particularly interested in Kingsdale and Charter but all examples welcome.

many thanks!

[Pugwash]

Many schools now give a year's notice of  overseas trips  due to the several hundred pounds costs.  Friend's daughter went to India with her school about 15 years ago. Given 2 years to pay as  over £3000 - it was for 2 weeks, I think they stayed in a youth hostel

Even primary school trips are pricey. 10 year old granddaughter going on school trip - less than 10 miles from school - cost £40. daughter has a few months to save up for this!

[sweetgirl]

Nowadays you are better off booking your own holiday, even if it means paying a fine!

the prices are a joke!

I wouldn’t pay 3k for a week!

I can do a 3 week trip elsewhere for 2 in that priceband….. & that would include a decent hotel!

[malumbu]

You can get a really good and cheap holiday at caravan sites early or late in the season using vouchers from The Sun.  Well worth paying the fine for. 

I think it is where Martin Lewis holidays

The Sun is popular in East Dulwich too as it was featured: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21722594/we-dont-want-a-poundland-in-our-posh-neighbourhood/

Edited December 15, 2024 by malumbu