School Study Trips: Teacher and Pupil Feedback

Organisation and pre-trip contact

Very useful packs. Great contact from [Caledonia] staff before trip went. JD, Anderson High School - Nice, France (Oct 2011)

[Caledonia] did a super job addressing my questions and dealing with all my concerns.CG, International School Aberdeen - Benalmádena, Spain (Jan 2011)

We were given a pack which included information about our day-to-day programme, photographs of our residence and information about our school, which was all very useful IP, Benenden School - Antibes, France (May 2009)

Very informative and exciting - really made me look forward to the tripTO, City of London School for Girls - Spanish and History trip, Cuba (Easter 2009)

Language classes

The topics covered were helpful and the teacher was very approachable. EL, Anderson High School - Nice, France (Oct 2011)

Pupils reported that the majority of teachers were excellent, engaging and interesting. Class materials were stimulating and helped pupils progress. Grammar book was super.JD, Anderson High School - Nice, France (Oct 2011)

My spoken French has improved very much and I am much clearer about things I was uncomfortable with before, for example, future tenses. I really enjoyed the classes! IP, Benenden School - Antibes, France (May 2009)

Our classes were a lot of fun and my French improved. The classes were made as fun as a school class can get. The teacher was very kind and helpful. The location was good as well JS, Warwick Academy - Nice, France (Apr 2009)

(asked what they enjoyed most of all) the quality of the classes - lots of grammar covered and listening practice LT, Jersey College for Girls - Rouen, France (Apr 2009)

The lessons were extremely fun and also interesting and the teacher,[teacher´s name], made it educational but not boringFE, Putney High - Benalmadena, Spain (Feb 2009)

The teacher was good fun, taught us lots of useful phrases. I thought the programme was good at developing listening and oral skills and generally helped me improve my French LB, Cranleigh School - Biarritz, France (Apr 2008)

Accommodation

[name of homestay host]'s hospitality is second to none. She is a lovely lady - kind, considerate and very helpful.JD, Anderson High School - Nice, France (Oct 2011)

I really enjoyed spending time with the homestay and they were very welcoming and friendly.EL, Anderson High School - Nice, France (Oct 2011)

Really enjoyed spending time with the family. Location was good - very close to the main street and school. The family were very welcoming and friendly. SG, Anderson High School - Nice, France (Oct 2011)

Most lovely family you could ask for, lovely home and dinners! Very generous, kind and fun! OP, Jersey College for Girls - Rouen, France (Apr 2009)

(asked what they enjoyed most of all) the fact that my family were so welcoming and I love the city of Rouen, it's always a pleasure to visit HG, Jersey College for Girls - Rouen, France (Apr 2009)

The family was amazing - the whole experience helped me learn Spanish and experience Spanish culture IP, Putney High - Benalmadena, Spain (Feb 2009)

The family really helped us to explore Spanish culture very well and were very friendly. The paella party was delicious and I really enjoyed thatFA, Putney High - Benalmadena, Spain (Feb 2009)

The family was wonderfully warm and inviting DC, Cranleigh School - Biarritz, France (Apr 2008)

Excursions and activities

The excursions were well organised, students got enough time to explore on their own. The persons accompanying the excursions were helpful and friendly. EP, Anderson High School - Nice, France (Oct 2011)

Teachers who accompanied our trips were very approachable, friendly and knowledgeable.JD, Anderson High School - Nice, France (Oct 2011)

I most enjoyed our visit to the Fragonard parfumerie. It was very interesting and all the perfumes were lovely! I did not dislike any of the activities IP, Benenden School - Antibes, France (May 2009)

All excursions were excellent - good length and mix of activities to suit all CH, Benenden School - Antibes, France (May 2009)

General feedback

From article written for Anderson High School newsletter:We missed three whole days of Scottish school time - though our mornings at the [school] more than made up for it! Only allowed to speak French, the experience presented challenge for everyone. But at the same time, surrounded by beautiful Italian-style buildings contrasted with chic modern complexes, the trip was absolutely fantastic and immensely worthwhile. KM, Anderson High School - Nice, France (Oct 2011)

I enjoyed meeting new people on the language course and wandering around Nice speaking French. Excellent! JC, Anderson High School - Nice, France (Oct 2011)

(asked what they enjoyed most of all) Being in the sun, enjoying French culture. RW, Anderson High School - Nice, France (Oct 2011)

I think the school is ideally situated, very practical for the students to start exploring Nice. The group we took contained 3 students who had been in Nice the previous year; they enjoyed it even more and the other students also enjoyed it. EP, Anderson High School - Nice, France (Oct 2011)

I learnt a lot of things that I had not already known and I feel more knowledgeable of the language. There was a great balance of education, fun and relaxation. It was the best school trip that I have ever been on CG, Benenden School - Antibes, France (May 2009)

Nice is gorgeous and so were the other places we went to. This has been an amazing experience. The school was excellent and I would definitely come back if I could SM, Warwick Academy - Nice, France (Apr 2009)

The teacher was extremely nice and the classes were well organised. I also liked how close the school was to the rest of the cityMD, International School Aberdeen - Nice, France (Jan 2009)

I enjoyed everything: the activities, the culture, the town, the family. It ws great to speak so much French and the classes were useful. I now feel confident about my oral! HC, Cranleigh School - Biarritz, France (Apr 2008)