Pas De Calais School Tours School Trips

Rondo Travel

Located just a brief journey across the English Channel, Pas de Calais offers a diverse range of activities and visits for students to enrich their French language skills. As a key member of the School Travel Forum and a pioneering School Tour Operator, Rondo Travel holds the distinction of being among the first to receive the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge. Our commitment extends to avoiding unnecessary administration charges, and throughout the entire process, you will have the convenience of dealing with a single dedicated point of contact, available for your tour needs from start to finish.

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Example Itineraries

This serves as a sample itinerary; however, all our itineraries are tailored to meet your specific preferences and needs.

Day 1: Commence the journey with a swift sea crossing at Dover/Folkestone, making a stop at the Ambleteuse Museum along the way.

Day 2: Embark on cultural explorations in the morning, including visits to a goat farm, snail farm, cheese-making facility, sweet-making workshop, or a bread-making session. The afternoon promises relaxation and enjoyment at the waterpark.

Day 3: Begin the day with a visit to La Coupole, followed by afternoon explorations at Vimy Ridge Memorial, trenches, and Wellington Quarry.

Day 4: Should the timing permit, conclude the itinerary with a visit to a quintessential French market before commencing the journey back home.

Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?

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At Rondo Travel, we understand the importance of providing students with a comprehensive learning experience that goes beyond the confines of the traditional classroom, especially when it comes to teaching Geography. During our overseas trips, such as the Pas De Calais School Tours, we deliver the Geography curriculum through a variety of immersive and hands-on experiences that allow students to engage directly with the physical and human aspects of the environment.

Here's how we incorporate Geography learning into our tours:
-Direct Interaction with Geographical Features: By visiting diverse landscapes in the Pas de Calais region, students can observe geographical features first-hand. For example, the coastal and rural landscapes offer a live study of physical geography, including coastal erosion, land use, and the impact of human activities on the environment.

-Cultural and Environmental Visits: Our itineraries include visits to places like La Coupole and Vimy Ridge Memorial, which not only have historical significance but also provide insight into human geography. Students learn about the cultural landscape, human-environment interactions, and the significance of these locations in shaping regional identity.

-Educational Activities: Activities such as visiting a goat farm, snail farm, or cheese-making facility expose students to agricultural geography, sustainable practices, and the economic aspects of food production. These experiences help students understand the relationship between local economies, natural resources, and the environment.

-Customized Itineraries to Meet Curriculum Needs: We tailor our itineraries to align with specific curriculum requirements. Whether the focus is on physical geography, human geography, or environmental science, we design activities that engage students with the subject matter in a meaningful way.

-Engagement with Local Communities: Interaction with local communities and markets provides students with a deeper understanding of cultural geography. This includes learning about local customs, languages, and economic activities, which are essential components of the human geography curriculum.

-Reflection and Discussion Sessions: We encourage teachers and students to reflect on their experiences through discussion sessions. This critical thinking component helps students connect their observations with geographical concepts and theories, enhancing their understanding and retention of the subject matter.

-Access for All: Our commitment to inclusivity ensures that students with disabilities or special educational needs (SEN) are also able to participate fully in these learning experiences, making geography accessible to every student.

Rondo Travel's approach to teaching Geography during overseas trips emphasizes experiential learning, where students not only see but also engage with the geographical concepts they've learned about in the classroom. This immersive experience fosters a deeper understanding of the subject, encourages curiosity, and inspires a lasting interest in the world around them.

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At Rondo Travel, we place a strong emphasis on language immersion as a key component of our educational tours, especially for school groups visiting regions such as Pas De Calais. Understanding the importance of language learning in real-world contexts, we have designed our tours to offer students ample opportunities to practice and enhance their French language skills in authentic settings.

Here's how we integrate language learning into our tours:
-Language Immersion Experiences: Our tours are structured to immerse students in the French language from the moment they arrive. By engaging with local communities, students have the chance to practice their language skills in everyday situations, such as ordering food, asking for directions, and shopping at local markets.

-Visits to Cultural and Historical Sites: By including visits to places like La Coupole, Vimy Ridge Memorial, and other culturally significant sites, students not only learn about French history and culture but also enhance their vocabulary and comprehension skills through exposure to informational plaques, guides, and interactive exhibits in French.

-Interactive Workshops and Activities: Participating in workshops and activities, such as cheese making, sweet making, and bread making, allows students to follow instructions, ask questions, and interact in French, thereby applying their language skills in fun and engaging contexts.

-Educational Materials: Prior to the trip, we provide teachers and students with educational materials that include key vocabulary, phrases, and cultural information to help prepare them for their immersive experience. This preparation ensures that students arrive with a solid foundation upon which to build their language skills.

-Encouraging Active Use of French: Throughout the trip, students are encouraged to use French as much as possible. This active use of the language in speaking, listening, reading, and even writing, where applicable, reinforces their learning and increases their confidence in using the language.

-Support for All Language Levels: Recognizing the varied levels of language proficiency within a group, our tours are designed to support learners at different stages. Whether a beginner or more advanced, each student is given opportunities to engage at a level that challenges them appropriately.

-Reflection and Debriefing Sessions: We include reflection sessions at the end of each day, allowing students to discuss their experiences, share what they have learned, and practice recounting their day in French. This not only helps with language retention but also encourages personal and group reflection on their learning journey.

Rondo Travel's approach to teaching languages during overseas trips is focused on creating a supportive and immersive environment where students can learn naturally through experiences. By engaging directly with the language in its cultural context, students develop their language skills in a way that is both effective and memorable, fostering a deeper appreciation for the language and the cultures that speak it.

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What size groups do we cater for?

Groups typically commence with a minimum of 10 participants, and there is no specified maximum group size. In the context of secondary schools, we operate on a ratio of 1:10, providing one free place for a teacher for every ten participants.

Access for visitors with disabilities?

Rondo Travel is committed to promoting inclusivity on all our group trips. To achieve this, we encourage open communication about any specific requirements right from the initial inquiry stage. While some destinations may not be currently accessible, we are dedicated to providing guidance on suitable alternatives or implementing effective workarounds to accommodate diverse needs.

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Rondo Travel takes pride in its longstanding commitment to organising successful and enriching tours tailored to accommodate diverse groups with special educational needs (SEN). Our unwavering dedication ensures that the unique requirements of each individual are consistently given careful consideration.

Anything else?

Rondo Travel strives to minimize administration charges for minor changes, a practice that sets it apart from numerous other tour companies.

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Who are Rondo Travel?

The majority of individuals traveling from the United Kingdom to France by road commonly reach their destination in Calais. Consequently, the Pas de Calais region stands out as one of the most accessible and favored destinations for visitors. This area boasts diverse coastal and rural landscapes, a range of enchanting towns, and numerous compelling attractions. Excursions in this region afford the opportunity for cost-free exploration of historic and picturesque sites along the coast and inland, each offering significant educational, cultural, or entertainment value.

At Rondo Travel, our primary focus is comprehending your unique needs and customizing tours to align with your preferences, rather than adhering solely to the tour operator's standards. Be assured that all our tours benefit from financial protection through the ABTA & ATOL schemes. As proud founders of the school travel forum, we stand out as one of the pioneering school tour operators to be honored with the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge.
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