Educational Tours 2009-2010
February 2010
Morocco World Challenge
This year Marymount students will take part in an exciting community and service educational tour to Morocco. Students will take part in a service project in a local school, spend a few days hiking in the Sahara Desert or the Atlas Mountains, and also enjoy time in Marrakech. As the tour leaders say the "rigorous and inspirational expedition allows participants to build strong friendships and gain confidence - all while having the time of their lives!"
Skiing and Snowboarding in Switzerland
This year's skiing and snowboarding trip is to Anzčre, Switzerland. Students will take part in lessons on the slopes during the day and enjoy a variety of activities in the evenings including torchlight sledding, mini Olympics and a disco.
Parents' comments from last year's trip include:
“My daughter now understands the Swiss culture and social customs.”
“My daughter met people from around the world which was wonderful. There was so much fun and laughter.” |
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Historical England--Boarders' October Tour 2009
Boarders embarked on a tour of historical England during the October Half Term break. Visiting Stonehenge, the Roman Baths at Bath and the Cotswolds, the studentsvisited important World Heritage Sites while enjoying the beauty of the English countryside (and afternoon tea!) in the autumn. |
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Past Educational Tours
Pura Vida in Costa Rica!--February 2009
In February 2009, Marymount students had the opportunity to explore Costa Rica and its heritage. With abundant wild animals, flora and fauna, the students had a wonderful time taking in the country's charm and breathtaking scenery.
Parents’ comments:
“My daughter was able to identify different animals and remembered as many species as she could while showing us the photos. It opened her eyes to the life Latin Americans live and it also made her think about the Circle of Life in the rainforest.”
“My daughter enjoyed this tour very much because the contact between teacher and students was more intensive. Most of all she was impressed by the marvelous country, all the excellent information and really benefited from doing adventurous things.”
Boarders' Flamenco in Seville--October 2008
The Boarders' were able to take part in an Educational Tour to Seville, Spain, in October 2008. In addition to seeing the sights and eating wonderful food, they enjoyed flamenco lessons and performances.
Imperial China--February 2008
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In February 2008, Marymount students had the opportunity to take part in an exciting tour to Imperial China. This itinerary included a guided tour of Beijing, and excursions to Badaling, The Great Wall of China, The Ming Tombs and the Temple of Heaven Park. The group then flew to Xi’an, had a guided tour of the city and visited the ancient City Wall. |
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They visited the Shaanxi Provincial Museum as well as the Museum of the Terra-Cotta Army. The tour ended in Shanghai, where the group had a guided tour of the city, visited Nanjing Lu, the Jin Mao Building and enjoyed an acrobatics show. Students also met a local family, experienced the art of Chinese cooking and learned about Chinese medicine and acupuncture at a local hospital.
They visited the Shaanxi Provincial Museum as well as the Museum of the Terra-Cotta Army. The tour ended in Shanghai, where the group had a guided tour of the city, visited Nanjing Lu, the Jin Mao Building and enjoyed an acrobatics show. Students also met a local family, experienced the art of Chinese cooking and learned about Chinese medicine and acupuncture at a local hospital.
