Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
At KS4, there has been a gradually burgeoning number of types of educational visits – foreign language school exchanges, cultural visits all over Europe and further afield, sports competitions, youth conferences, winter sports and adventurous activities in more extreme environments. The Duke of Edinburgh Award becomes available at 14 years old and continues to be offered for those up to 24 years of age, and pupils of many ages start work on specialist awards in areas such as mountaineering, sailing and river sports. This increase in venue variety has led to a proliferation of specialist companies catering for these activities.
The aims of history trips tend to be more focused in KS4, with study trips to the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation and the 1944 Normandy Landings often proving popular along with the 1815 Waterloo battlefield. Venues of this type are often catered for by specialist travel companies to ensure participants get the best experience available.
A lot of schools have a tradition of school trips with their choirs, orchestras and musical/theatre students. There are specialist companies that can help any school wishing to explore this possibility, and many venues have tailored activities for groups that can help improve performers’ confidence and motivation.
British schools have been the forerunners in Europe for undertaking challenging outdoor activities both at home and abroad (you can visit here for good list of activities and gateway sites) but there is a notable increase of interest at KS4 in science-based trips – most notably the Science and National History museums in London, the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, the National Railway Museum in York, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in Macclesfield, Techniquest in Cardiff, and the Bristol Science Centre, all of which have reported an increase in visitors in recent years.
Suitable Venues
Outlook Adventures offer a wide range of outdoor education and activities provided by real experts. Whether you are looking for a corporate team building event, a youth group or an exciting fun day out for a group of friends, we can tailor a programme to suit your needs.
A unique partnership between the National Trust for Scotland and National Museums Scotland, the museum combines an exhibition building (with shop and cafe) and the historic working farm of Wester Kittochside.
Why not try a Camping Adventure, paddle to a secret location and live in your very own tipi, learning firelighting and foraging skills or try out one of our Introduction to Sea Kayaking Courses, where you can learn a new skill as a group, and have fun fun fun, it is suitable for young and old so everyone can get involved!
Venture Trust believes in people. We believe that everyone, whatever their circumstances, can be supported to make and sustain positive changes in their lives.
The Trust is well positioned in Scotland. We deliver weekend, one and three week residential experiences from our centre based in Loch Eil, near Fort William.
Paddlepower and Adventure provides kayak and canoe trips, training courses, and a great deal more besides in the beautiful surroundings of Scotland's West Coast, just north of Glasgow. There's something for everyone. A friendly approach is guaranteed, but at the same time be assured that your best interest, and most importantly, safety, are paramount.
Launched in June 1997, Alba Adventures has grown from a one-man operation to a highly successful outdoor adventure business. Managing Director, John Johnston, started the company after being made redundant.
Scotland remains a key area for The Trust and as such, bursary support will still be available to all eligible clients. We are committed to the Leadership for Life project in the long term with 18 groups each year for the next two years.
WCA is a family run outdoor activity company. We pride ourselves in making outdoor activities accessible to people of diverse ages, aims and interests.
The SSE Hydro plays host to national and international music mega stars as well as global entertainment and sporting events.
Abernethy Ardeonaig is in the heart of rural Perthshire on the south side of Loch Tay with fantastic views across the water. Less than 2 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow, the centre is in easy reach for a weekend away.
Loch Ranza, on the Isle of Arran is PGL’s specialist Field Studies centre, catering for a wide range of courses. Ardrossan Harbour, is less than 1 hour by rail from Glasgow and the ferry crossing to Brodick takes approximately 55 minutes. Exciting outdoor activities are also available.
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The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Luke the Evangelist is the spiritual and community centre for Greeks from mainland Greece and Cyprus. It is one of three Orthodox Churches and the only Orthodox Cathedral in Scotland. It also serves all other Orthodox communities in Glasgow, such as Serbs, Romanians, Russians etc.
St Andrew's Cathedral, built in 1816, is seen in a new light since its restoration, completed in April 2011. Visitors remark on the brightness, the colour, the space.... a much-loved church restored to the people of Glasgow and welcoming all who come to visit.
The Urban Fox Programme is a voluntary managed project, providing young people within the East End of Glasgow with a wide range of educational and diversionary activities.
These include supervised sports and leisure programmes, health and social education guidance programmes, IT training, as well as many other structured learning programmes.
The People’s Palace, set in historic Glasgow Green, tells the story of the people and city of Glasgow from 1750 to the end of the 20th century.
The award-winning St Mungo Museum, named after Glasgow's patron saint, is home to inspiring displays of artefacts and stunning works of art exploring the importance of religion in peoples’ lives across the world and across time.
The spectacular Riverside Museum is home to some of the world’s finest cars, bicycles, ship models, trams and locomotives. Interactive displays and the hugely popular historic Glasgow street scene bring the objects and stories to life.
Step back in time and discover Glasgow’s unique history with a visit to the oldest house in the city, built in 1471. It was originally part of a hospital and is one of only four medieval buildings to survive in Glasgow.
Situated in the heart of the City Centre, GoMA is Scotland's most visited modern art gallery displaying work that highlights the interests, influences and working methods of artists from around the world.
It is housed in an iconic building in the heart of Glasgow, which it shares with the city centre library. GoMA plays an important part in the city’s rich heritage.
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