At The Stoke Poges School, we believe learning goes beyond the classroom. We offer a wide range of experiences to help children grow in confidence, curiosity and independence.

🚌 Trips & Residentials

Every year group enjoys carefully planned school trips to bring learning to life. Destinations include:

• Hampton Court Palace
• Black Park
• Windsor Castle
• Science Museum
• Verulamium Museum
• Chiltern Open Air Museum
• Look Out Science Discovery Centre
• Natural History Museum
• Burnhma War Memorial
• PGL, Devon
• The Globe
• Bekonscot Model Village

We also have visitors that come into school to enhance learning experiences, such as:

• Mr Egypt
• My Mayan
• Beekeepers
• Zoo Lab

🚲 Bikeability & Scootability

We prepare children for life beyond primary school with:

• Bikeability – bicycle and road safety training for KS2 (Levels 1 & 2)
• Scootability – safety and scooter skills sessions for younger pupils
  Helping them stay active and safe on the roads.

🎶 Music & Performance

Children with a love for music can shine through:

• Choir performances at events like the Festival of Lights, Young Voices at the O2, Echos at The Royal Albert Hall and local carol singing
• Musical moments in assemblies, choir and orchestra and our Summer Concert
• Leading roles in school productions, church services, and seasonal celebrations

🌟 Extra Experiences

We offer even more ways for children to explore their interests and talents:

• Workshops
• Year 5 taster days at local secondary schools
• Local art competitions
• Junior Challenge for Year 4 – 6 Bronze, Silver and Gold – a mini Duke of Edinburgh-style adventure

Junior Challenge Award (Years 4–6)

Building confidence, independence and life skills

Our Junior Challenge Award is a fun and rewarding programme for pupils in Years 4 to 6. It’s designed to help children grow in confidence, take on new challenges and develop important life skills.

• 🥉 Bronze
• 🥈 Silver
• 🥇 Gold

Each level includes three sections, Volunteering, Skills and Physical. The children have to complete challenges, evidenced by a description and pictures. They also have to raise money for charity by completing a sponsored walk. At the end of the Year each award completes a 5km, 10km, or 15km hike to receive their treat and certificate and badge. There is a mix of outdoor learning, creative tasks, helping others, and reflecting on achievements. It’s our own mini version of the Duke of Edinburgh Award—tailored for primary pupils!

We’re proud to offer a rich and varied programme that helps every child discover what they love and what they’re capable of.