An excursion is usually a brief pleasure trip. It is an activity organized by the school during which students leave the school premises to engage in educational adventures. Schools are encouraged to adopt the practice of excursion because of its tendency to add reality to learning experiences which consequently enriches the courses of study and motivate both teachers and learners.

Furthermore, excursions give exciting educational experiences deeper than the regular school environment affords. It has been proven that visits to places like zoos, nature centers, community agencies (like fire stations and hospitals), government agencies, local business, and museums increase the chances of the learners retaining what is being taught in the classroom. Findings also reveal that children learn about different professions, ideas, and opportunities when they travel outside their own neighborhood which increases their desire to try new things owing to the interest it sparks in them.

LADELA SCHOOLS

                                 The students of Ladela Schools at Chopstick Abuja

The students of Ladela went to Chopstick for an excursion and it is known as one of the Chinese restaurants with numerous food menu and cheerful meals in Abuja. Definitely, the students that have a great interest in catering or what they do there would have learned more and get inspired by what they see and they will be eager to achieve their dream in that aspect.

THE WHITE DOVE SCHOOLS

Students of  The White Dove Schools at UNICEF Headquarters

Most students don’t know the functions of UNICEF in the world, many have heard of it and they are curious about what this organization does and how they go about it. it has been noticed that the sensitization of UNICEF information online is limited to this Student. Going there actually widened the knowledge of the students on the numerous right a child possessive and at what rate at which this right has been violated in Nigeria. Excursion to an Organization like UNICEF can make these students pick an interest in being a human right activist.  

GRENVILLE SCHOOLS

                          The students of Grenville Schools on a trip to Europe

Excursion to another country gives the children exposure to different cultures and world viewpoints. Students on an international excursion get a chance to meet new people and make new friends, offering lots of opportunities to practice their social skills. Meeting new and making new friends will influence the children communication skills and language learning opportunities.  

CONCORDIA COLLEGE

The students of Concordia College at an IDP camp

We have been taught all about IDP camp and what happens there but most students find it difficult to believe. As the adage says “seeing is believing”, an excursion to one of those IDP camps will definitely make the student realized how true is what they have been told by their teachers and it will enlighten and broaden the knowledge of the children about IDP in Nigeria and nationwide.

ALBESTA ACADEMY

The students of Albesta Academy in Elegushi Beach

A beach is a place of relaxation but also for learning. an excursion is a fun thing and everybody likes fun. it has been discovered that the air at the beach does not only boost the children immune system but also help balance their levels of serotonin. This improves the children mood and reduces their stress levels, plus it helps them sleep better at night.

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