Trips and residentials
Expanding Horizons
Experiencing different places develops life skills, confidence and understanding beyond the classroom. Terrington Hall pupils enjoy both day and residential trips. We see these as an essential part of your child’s development.
Day trips at our independent school near York
Every child from Nursery onwards enjoys regular school outings. These carefully planned outdoor education experiences complement classroom learning and are always hands-on, age appropriate and stimulating.
Wellbeing and making the most of the Great Outdoors
Regular wellbeing trips into the surrounding countryside and coast boost children’s confidence and help friendships to develop. Classmates support each other in unfamiliar settings, and are inspired by the power of nature.
New experiences boost confidence
Your child will also have the chance to take part in a wide variety of local and national competitions and experiences.
These include sports fixtures, music performances, art trips, maths challenges, science days and quiz championships.
Residential trips from our private school near York
From Year 3 onwards, we gradually introduce our pupils to residential trips – starting with overnight residentials and the annual Terrington Hall campout. Every child is encouraged to take part. The trips combine adventure and fun, and give children the freedom to discover, learn and explore.
Teambuilding fun
Lower Prep Children join several curriculum-linked trips each year. They also join a residential trip which encompasses a variety of outdoor adventures at expert-led activity centres. Teambuilding and having fun is the main focus.
These early residential experiences build life skills, self-esteem and confidence. They encourage children to challenge themselves within a safe and controlled environment. Children become more resilient and receptive towards their next challenge.
Upper Prep: time to spread our wings
In the Upper Prep (Years 6, 7 and 8), children enjoy longer residential trips which introduce them to new challenges, the chance to push themselves, and also to spread their wings further afield.
Year 6 children usually go to a UK activity centre, where expert teams lead an action-packed schedule.
Year 7 and 8 children typically travel overseas for a week, where an activity-based schedule is complemented by trips designed to help immerse them in the local culture and language.
We also run an optional Ski Trip for children and families from Year 3 and above.
New experiences, exciting challenges
Whether it’s a day trip or a residential adventure, children return walking slightly taller – and feeling more confident that life’s opportunities are there for the taking.
Our daughter was so full of stories when she got home. It was absolutely lovely to see her almost bursting to tell us how much fun they had had, what they had done and achieved and importantly, how they had supported each other.