Excursions are activities organised by the school where the students: are taken out of the school grounds (for example, a camp, day excursion or school sports) undertake adventure activities, regardless of whether or not they occur outside the school grounds.

What is the purpose of a school excursion?

Excursions are seen as an integral part of the school curriculum as they enable students to explore, extend and enrich their learning and their social skills development in a non-school setting. An excursion is defined as any activity beyond the school grounds. powerful learning takes place in the real world.

What are school trips called?

A field trip is a school outing, one which usually has some educational purpose. ... Outside of the US, a field trip is typically called a "school trip."