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.

Odds Farm

A fun and active day is planned for Reception, Years 1 and 2 at Odds Farm! They will take part in feeding the animals and will have the opportunity to meet some rare breed animals. The trip includes a tractor ride and time to visit different areas of the park, such as the farm trails and adventure playground.

Venue: Wooburn Common, Odds Farm Park, Wooburn Common Rd, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe HP10 0LX
Date(s): Wednesday 17 September 2025
Method of travel: Minibus
Dress: School Uniform

Brooklands Museum

Brooklands Museum showcases the changes in 20th century technology and engineering through its Motoring Village, Aircraft Park, Factory Square and historic racetrack. Our visit to Brooklands Museum promises to be an action-packed day of workshops, guided tours, aircraft, buses and automobiles. Year 1 and 2 will learn how these technologies affect how we live our lives today.

Venue: Brooklands Dr, Weybridge KT13 0SL
Date(s): Wednesday 4 March 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(s): Monday 29 June 2026
Method of travel: Coach
Dress: School Uniform

Windsor Castle Trip Year 1&2

Total Cost of Year 1 & 2 Trip Package: £75

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: £25

February Half Term Extras Invoice: £25

May Half Term Extras Invoice: £25

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)