At KSHS we currently offer a number of different activities and trips which support the curriculum. We believe strongly that learning can be extended and enriched beyond the classroom and therefore offer a range of opportunities to help your child experience different cultures, strengthen friendships and undertake personal challenges.

Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to Year 9)

In Key Stage 3 there are several trips/events planned to support learning in various subjects.

Typical Key Stage 3 Enrichment Trips/Activities include:

• Geography - field trips to Skegness, Bass Maltings in Sleaford and Sleaford town centre to look for evidence of crime
• Science – Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities including those supported by the Armed Services
• Salter’s Chemistry and Project X STEM Competitions
• Robotics Regional STEM tournament
• Year 9 visit to the National Space Centre
• Year 7 Camping Trip to Walesby Forest
• History – day trips to sites of interest including Warwick Castle and Burleigh House
• Art Trip to The Sealife Centre (Year 7) and Wollaton Hall (Year 8)
• English – Young Journalists Academy Workshops and visits
• Drama – Year 7 Theatre Trip
• Year 8 Trip to Holme Pierrepoint
• Year 7 Maths visit to Bletchley Park
• History/French trip to France to visit the Historic Sites of WW1 and WW2 for students in Year 9

Key Stage 4 & 5 (Year 10 to Year 13)

Offers include subject related day excursions, field work and residential trips including:

• Geography – visit to North Norfolk
• Drama Trips (Various) for students in Year 10 to Year 13: Includes watching performances and taking part in Workshops
• History and German Trip to Berlin for students in Year 11: 4 days, 3 nights
• Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions: Bronze, Silver and Gold; 2-4 days
• Ski Trips
• Artist workshops as part of the Arts Award programme
• Graphics/Art visit to Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studios
• History trip to Lincoln Castle
• English theatre visit to watch An Inspector Calls.
• University visits including Sutton Trust residentials
• International visits including:
  • Expeditions (2024 Costa Rica, 2026 Namibia)
  • Geography – A Level field trip
  • German – A Level trip
• Art – A Level residential visit to London
• Psychology – London trip and revision conference