At Gatehouse we consider school trips vital for a full appreciation of the curriculum. Throughout the year children can expect to go on anything from Art trips to the Tate Britain, to music composition workshops with the London Symphony Orchestra, to interactive lectures at the Science museum. These vary each year according to our ever-changing curriculum – please refer to the News section and calendar for updated information and forthcoming trips where possible. Photos of recent trips will be available in the relevant form section of the Parents’ Area.
There are a number of visits that are repeated annually at Gatehouse:
Kenwood House Autumn Ramble
Kenwood House is an 18th-century villa located at the north of Hampstead Heath. Class trips to the extensive grounds during the Autumn term have become a Gatehouse tradition, where children from the Upper Juniors are paired with younger children in order to encourage a sense of family as well as a responsibility for one another as they explore the forests and sculptures of Kenwood.
Year 4 Residential Trip
Our new Year 4 residential to PGL offers Gatehouse pupils an exciting opportunity to develop independence, build confidence and strengthen friendships in a fun and supportive setting.
Over three action-packed days, pupils will take part in a range of adventurous activities and team challenges specially designed for younger pupils. From climbing and zip wires to problem-solving tasks, every moment is aimed at helping children embrace new experiences and grow in resilience.
With accommodation, meals, equipment and evening entertainment all included, and a dedicated PGL group leader on hand throughout, pupils are supported every step of the way. Whether it’s their first trip away or a chance to try something new, our PGL residential promises to be a memorable and enriching experience for all.
Year 5 French Trip
In the second half of the Summer term, Year Five spend three days and two nights in a specialised chateau on the Opal coast. As well as providing them with a huge range of exciting new experiences, the trip is an invaluable opportunity for the children to try out their French skills in all manner of situations: buying food in Boulogne market, visiting a working snail farm, learning about the battle of Agincourt, and even making their own croissants!
Year 6 Outward Bound Expedition
At the end of their time at Gatehouse, Year 6 embark on a week-long trip to the Lake District. The Outward Bound experience gives them the opportunity to try a huge range of exciting outdoor activities led by trained professionals: kayaking, abseiling, hiking and rock climbing, to name only a few.
The Outward Bound trip is considered to be the culmination of Year 6’s time at Gatehouse, and is a chance for them to work together with their peers while experiencing first-hand the new level of responsibility and independence afforded to them as they move on to their new schools.