Dear Parents/Guardians
I hope your child is looking forward to another exciting year at the College with several enriching educational visits planned for students in all year groups. Each year group will have a minimum of three trips planned for them that will enrich their learning in the curriculum as well as provide memorable experiences during their time at St Joseph’s College. Trip packages also provide parents with an upfront detail of the costings involved. We believe this provides transparency and enough notice for parents to understand the costs involved for trips across the academic year. Trips will be billed in your half term extras invoice, and you will receive one per term. Please see below for brief summaries of the educational visits planned for your child. Information regarding departure and arrival times or specific equipment needed will be communicated closer to the date of the trip. These trips are a compulsory aspect to the educational provision we provide at the College, and we are confident that they will provide an enriching experience for all our students.
Reading Museum
Year 5 will walk to Reading Museum to spend the morning immersed in the ‘Bayeux Tapestry’, a copy of which is on display at the museum. They will explore the way the historical story has been represented and understand what life was like for the people of the time. They will also have a chance to explore some of the exhibits in the museum and learn about local history and geography.
Venue: Reading Museum, Blagrave St, Reading RG1 1QH
Date(s): Thursday 6 November 2025
Method of travel: Walk
Dress: School Uniform
Ufton Court
The children will spend two nights and three days focused on outdoor learning and sustainability. Activities will take place in the woodland areas and the areas near our cabins. Throughout the time there, children will learn team building skills to complete logic and physical activities as well as learn to be increasingly independent.
Venue: Ufton Court, Green Ln, Ufton Nervet, Reading RG7 4HD
Date(s): Monday 23 – Wednesday 25 March 2026
Method of travel: Coach
Dress: Casual Clothes suitable for outdoor activities
REME Museum
Year 5 and Year 6 will go to REME, the home of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and spend the day looking at focused exhibits in the museum and take part in curriculum-enhancing STEM or History workshops with qualified staff.
Venue: REME Museum, Calne Rd, Lyneham, Chippenham SN15 4XX
Date(s): Tuesday 30 June 2026
Method of travel: Coach
Dress: School Uniform
Total Cost of Year 5 Trip Package: £321
Please note that for any educational visits that require any personal data to be provided to third party companies (such as tour companies, Airline companies), the College will ensure that the necessary checks are made to conform with the GDPR prior to any data being disseminated.
Invoicing
The cost of your trip package will be split into three equal instalments as follows:
October Half Term Extras: £107
February Half Term Extras Invoice: £107
May Half Term Extras Invoice: £107
Please do not hesitate to contact me, should you have any questions about your child’s trip package.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Mathew Jones
Assistant Head (Enrichment & Extension)
