Dear Parents/Guardians
I hope your child is looking forward to an 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.
Please note for Pre-Reception trips
If your child is only part time and you wish to change their school days to attend a trip, you will not be charged for the additional day of tuition fees. Equally, if you do not wish for your child to go on a trip because they will not be in school that day, please let me know and I will ensure you are not charged for the cost of that individual trip.
Little Street Roleplay
Reception will visit Little Street Role Play Centre to enjoy exclusive use of the themed rooms, all perfectly scaled down for young children. Each area is carefully designed and filled with props to offer a creative and educational play experience. There will be plenty of opportunities to develop communication, personal and social skills, and to build relationships through the fun of imagination and make believe.
Venue: Station House, Station Approach, Frimley, Camberley GU16 7QH
Date: Thursday 12 February 2026
Method of travel: Minibus
Dress: School Uniform
The Lookout Discovery Centre
Pre-Reception, Reception, Year 1 and 2 will explore, investigate and have fun with science The Lookout Discovery Centre. They will enjoy a Bugs and Beasties workshop including an interactive show and a forest bug hunt. From hands on exhibits to exciting play zones the children will have a great time exploring the centre and working on their team building skills.
Venue: Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell RG12 7QW
Date: Monday 29 June 2026
Method of travel: Coach
Dress: School Uniform

Total Cost of Pre-Reception & Reception Trip Package: £45
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 Invoice: £15
February Half Term Extras Invoice: £15
October Half Term Extras Invoice: £15
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)