Trips

At GEMS Founders School, we offer a diverse range of trips that cater to students from FS1 to Year 13, ensuring enriching experiences for all age groups. Our trips include international, residential, and day trips, providing students with opportunities to explore new environments and cultures. In the secondary school, we have special programs such as "Week Without Walls" and "Day Without Walls," where students participate in a variety of trips designed to extend learning beyond the classroom. These programs include activities like community service projects, cultural excursions, and adventure trips, fostering personal growth, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. Additionally, our trips are carefully planned to align with the curriculum, ensuring that students gain valuable educational experiences. We also prioritize safety and provide thorough briefings and support to ensure that every trip is a positive and memorable experience for our students. Through these diverse and engaging trips, we aim to inspire curiosity, build resilience, and create lasting memories for all our students.

The Duke of Edinburgh

“The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global framework for non-formal education and learning, which challenges young people to dream big, celebrate their achievements and make a difference in their world. Through developing transferable skills, increasing their fitness levels, cultivating a sense of adventure and volunteering in their community, the Award helps young people to find their purpose, passion and place in the world.”

Certification is awarded to learners who complete the 4 sections of the award. Three of these sections will challenge the learners in areas of volunteering, to learn a new skill and there is also a physical section that aims to promote healthy activity among learners. The final component is an Adventurous Journey (AJ) that will be facilitated by our trusted partners at Ecoventure as well as our fantastic team of Award Leaders! 

Our Award leaders are: Ms. Zoe Berry and Mr. Mostafa Ali

For those of you who would like to read more about the awards, please feel free to explore the award website or speak to one of our amazing Award Leaders: https://intaward.org/do/the-framework/.

Trips

After the restrictions of Covid-19, we are delighted that once again, trips are going ahead and we can once again begin to expand the extra-curricular opportunities for our learners. We are excited to offer many day trios, residential and international trios to our students.

GFS Full Residential and International Trips 2024-2025