We offer many out of classroom opportunities for learning. We aim to have one outing or workshop per term and often have visitors coming to our school, for example authors of children's books. These learning opportunities have a cost and the school relies on the generosity of parents contributing to these costs.

The school kindly asks for an annual voluntary contribution in the range of £60 to £100 per child for 2025-26. These contributions are designated for educational school trips solely. Please note that they exclude the costs for residential trips, swimming and the December pantomime trip, which require separate payments for participation. If the voluntary contributions are not sufficient to cover the costs, some trips may unfortunately have to be cancelled, which would impact your child’s educational experience.

From DfE Charging for School Activities Guidance: “If insufficient voluntary contributions are raised to fund a visit, or the school cannot fund it from some other source, then it must be cancelled.”

Typical trips include visits to museums, historical sites and educational theatre and transportation is generally by bus. If you do not wish for your child to partake in a certain trip, please contact the head of primary in writing as soon as possible, so that other arrangements can be made. Please note that most teachers are keen to organise trips when the weather is nice, so there may be fewer trips in the winter months, and more in the summer term. 

Please send your contribution via MyChildAtSchool (MCAS). 

1. Log in at https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin

2. Click on 'Trips' (it's on the side bar on the left hand side in the desktop version)

3. Click on 'Trips Contribution'

4. Add to the basket and give consent

5. Go to the basket and check out.

Alternatively, contributions for school trips can be sent to:

Europa School UK

Sort Code: 306753

Account number: 25856968

Reference: TRIPS Class Student's Surname, e.g. Trips 3FE Smith

Pantomime theatre trip for Years 3 to 6 classes

In December 2025 KS2 classes (Year 3 to 6) pupils are going to see "The Little Mermaid" at the Watermill Theatre. The cost for this trip is £26 per pupil, including transport. 

School is aware of the families who we are able to help with the ticket cost and this will be managed. You are welcome to contact us if you are unsure and would like to discuss.

Please send your contribution via MyChildAtSchool (MCAS), following these steps:

1. Log in at https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin

2. Click on 'Trips' (it's on the side bar on the left hand side in the desktop version)

3. Click on 'Panto 2025'

4. Add to basket and give consent

5. Go to the basket and check out.

Year 4 and Year 6 Residentials

Year 4 and 6 students will go on a residential trip for 2 nights in the spring/summer term. In 2025 the residentials costs were £305 pp in year 4 and £330 pp in year 6. The price usually depends on the accommodation, the activities offered, as well as transport. 

Details of these residential trips will be provided by by the class teachers at the beginning of the school year. 

Payment in instalments will be available and they will be taken via MyChildAtSchool (MCAS), following these steps:

1. Log in at https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin

2. Click on 'Trips' (it's on the side bar on the left hand side in the desktop version)

3. Click on 'Residential'

4. Give consent and add the deposit/instalment to the basket (you can add all instalment, if you wish to pay in full)

5. Go to the basket and check out.

If you need support to ensure your child's participation, please contact the class teacher or Accounts. Some support and alternative payment terms can be agreed. 

Alternatively, contributions for the Panto or the residentials can be sent by bank transfer to:

Europa School UK

Sort Code: 306753

Account number: 25856968

Reference: PANTO / RES Student's Surname, e.g. Panto/ Res Smith