Trips and Visits

Year 8 go to Lulworth Cove to carry out field work in regards to geography and geology. It’s an important trip that will teach students about coastlines and the impact the tides can have on an ever-changing landscape.

Year 11 geographers embark on a fieldwork visit to Bristol. Students are taken on a boat tour provided by the Bristol Packet boat company. They tour the harbour seeing how the city has changed and the redevelopments that have taken place over the years. They then spend a couple of hours carrying out an investigation into what extent the Temple Quarter development has been a success.

English and Drama GCSE students visit a regional or national theatre to see a professional production to allow them a greater insight into the texts that they are studying. This trip is essential to furthering English and Drama GCSE results.

During the February half term holiday, some Year 10 students go on a skiing adventure to a specially chosen resort in Europe.

Year 9 residential visit to Osmington Bay for an action-packed weekend of team building and activities.

Year 10 Art and Photography students will be offered an opportunity to take photos and draw natural forms from life at The Eden Project. The visit includes an educational talk where students get the opportunity to learn about how Eden was built and the cross curricular work they do there. The work the students produce will go towards their GCSE Natural Forms coursework project.

Year 8 residential visit to Osmington Bay for an action-packed weekend of team building and activities.

Year 9 Art and Photography students are offered an opportunity to be introduced to some of the greatest works of Art in London galleries. The galleries vary each year but have included The Tate Modern, National Portrait and National Gallery.

Performing Arts students are given the chance to see a show or concert in London.

Year 8s visit a number of religious buildings in Bristol.

July is when Enrichment Week is held – visits include trips to theme parks, team building activities such as canoeing, trips abroad, visits to galleries, beaches and museums as well as skill building trips such as archery and surfing activities.

We also provide a programme of in-school activities to ensure the week is financially affordable for families.

The Lyme Regis field work trip takes place in the first year of the GCSE geography course. Students will spend time on Monmouth beach collecting data to prove whether physical processes are taking place. They will take beach transects and measure pebble sizes to compare the theory learnt in classes to the real world environment they are observing. They will also spend time learning about the sea defences that are being put in place in Lyme Regis.

The Plas Pencelli visit is an optional 3 day visit offered to year 7 students.

Friday will be spent exploring the sites of the Somerset floods in 2014 and the lower course of the River Wye between its mouth at Chepstow and Monmouth. In the evening, students will take part in settling in activities.

Saturday involves canoeing down the River Wye between Hay-on-Wye and Glastonbury. During this activity we learn about the features of the middle course and flooding. On our return to the Centre we will study more about flooding and flood prevention as well as doing other activities such as orienteering.

The Sunday activity is a Gorge walk involving jumping down waterfalls and getting very wet in a river. This will help teach students about the upper course of a river.

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award at Crispin School

At Crispin School, we are proud to offer the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Bronze Award to our Year 9 students. The award plays an important role in enriching our students’ education, supporting our core values of Aspiration, Compassion and Excellence, and helping young people grow into confident, responsible and independent members of our community.

What the DofE Bronze Award Provides

Personal Development and Skills for Life

Through the Bronze Award, students take part in a personalised programme covering:

• Volunteering – contributing to the community and helping others
• Physical Activity – improving fitness, wellbeing and healthy habits
• Skills – developing new talents or building on existing interests
• Expedition – planning, training and completing an overnight walking expedition

These activities build confidence, resilience, teamwork, organisation and leadership—qualities that support academic success and future opportunities.

A Rich and Rewarding Experience Beyond the Classroom

Volunteering and Community Impact

The volunteering section helps students make a positive difference through roles such as environmental work, charity support, helping children, assisting in the community, or leadership opportunities. This nurtures compassion and a sense of social responsibility.

Developing Skills and Interests

Students select a skill that inspires them—from cooking to coding, music to photography, first aid to crafts. This fosters independence, creativity and a love of lifelong learning.

Health, Fitness and Wellbeing

With a wide range of physical activities available, every student can find something they enjoy, developing healthy habits and building confidence in their physical abilities.

The Expedition: A Memorable Challenge

Each Bronze participant completes a two-day, one-night expedition after a series of training sessions.

As part of a future planned expedition, students will:

• Take part in essential after-school training to learn navigation, first aid, equipment use and campcraft
• Prepare their own kit, practise packing and learn how to work effectively as a team
• Travel to the Mendip Hills, where they will set up camp, cook their own meals and spend a night under canvas
• Navigate an independently walked route the following day through local footpaths, woodlands and open countryside
• Check in at key points along the route before finishing at a designated collection point, followed by a team debrief with staff

These expeditions are a highlight of the award—students gain resilience, independence and a real sense of accomplishment.

Why the DofE Matters at Crispin

By offering the Bronze Award, Crispin School provides students with:

• Outstanding personal development opportunities
• Experiences that build confidence and lifelong skills
• A recognised achievement valued by colleges, universities and employers
• A chance to connect with the community and make a real difference
• A memorable experience that students carry with them into adulthood

The Duke of Edinburgh Award enriches our wider curriculum and ensures every student has the chance to set goals, challenge themselves and achieve something meaningful.