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Thoughts on 9 year old going abroad on school trip ?

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Joseann Tue 11-Jul-23 22:35:19

Hmm it seems very strange to me to be taking 9 year olds on a school trip to Greece. Is it to Athens, as otherwise there would be no educational benefit? The school travel companies I know of don't offer such trips until Key Stage 4, so is the school organising their own?
Would need to know more information.

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Galaxy Tue 11-Jul-23 22:35:08

My son went abroad with the school when he was 9 and I was absolutely completely over protective. It was one of the best things he did during his primary school years.

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Wyllow3 Tue 11-Jul-23 22:33:51

I wouldn't question my DS and DiL.

Its saying, "I don't trust your judgement".

Unless you had a relationship where you regularly discuss matters like this.

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MerylStreep Tue 11-Jul-23 22:32:00

No, I wouldn’t be happy with a 9yr old going on a school trip abroad.
No offence meant to teachers but I wouldn’t trust them to watch my grandchildren like I would and my children would.

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BlueBelle Tue 11-Jul-23 22:30:18

As it’s a properly organised school trip I m sure she ll be fine and it would be a shame for her to miss it
Unless they live a long way from school 9 seems fine to walk to school without parents even better if she has friends or siblings to walk with
It really isn’t up to you though it’s for your daughter and son in law to make these decisions surely

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Hithere Tue 11-Jul-23 22:26:23

School is ok with it, parents are ok with it, you are a worrier.... that's the answer

It is ok to have your opinion, not wise to express it inless you are invited to

You are a bystander, not a decision maker here

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Drina01 Tue 11-Jul-23 22:21:11

Am a worrier I know however, DGD age 9 is being encouraged at school to go on a trip to Greece. I’m seriously worried. She’s a young 9 when some of her classmates are 11 months older. My DD and Son in law seem to not mind and don’t ask questions like what are health and safety risks/ ratio of staff etc etc. they ask her if she wants to go and of course she says yes as she’s been primed already at school. Am I the only one who increasingly thinks Schools are overstepping the mark with opinions ? The latest is telling parents and children of this age they should walk independently to and from school - all suggesting the child should be made to feel independent. Also saying not to keep on at them re homework and let them find out if they don’t do it the consequences etc. - character building apparently. Daughter seems a bit brainwashed into thinking this is coming from Government ?? I just feel there are too many opinions via the school in areas that are not their concern.

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