UHS proposes international art trip to Paris and London for 2025
September 01, 2024 | Unionville-Chadds Ford SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District held a Curriculum and Instruction Meeting on September 1, 2024, focusing on international travel opportunities for students. The agenda highlighted several proposed trips that aim to enhance educational experiences through cultural immersion.
The meeting began with a discussion on the positive impact of international travel on students, emphasizing the hard work of teachers who organize these trips. Miss Noelle Porco presented a proposal for an art-focused trip to Paris and London in June 2025. This trip, which costs approximately $5,359 per student, aims to connect students with significant art history locations, including the Louvre and Versailles. Porco noted the success of previous trips to Greece and Italy, which prompted the decision to continue offering international travel opportunities.
Following Porco, Miss Akili Lannon introduced a proposed trip to South Africa for the summer of 2026. This trip is designed to provide students with a unique cultural experience and will include visits to significant historical sites, such as Nelson Mandela's house. Lannon expressed the importance of starting the planning process early to accommodate the complexities of organizing travel to a non-Western destination.
The meeting also covered the annual Patton Middle School French trip to Quebec, scheduled for January 2025. This trip aims to enhance students' French language skills and cultural appreciation, with costs ranging from $1,180 to $1,400. The board expressed enthusiasm for the trip's long-standing tradition and its positive reception among students.
Additionally, a proposed trip to Peru for high school Spanish students was mentioned, along with an annual field trip list for various educational excursions within the local area. Both items will be up for board approval at the next regular meeting.
Overall, the meeting underscored the district's commitment to providing enriching travel experiences that align with curricular goals, fostering cultural awareness, and enhancing student learning through real-world experiences.
The meeting began with a discussion on the positive impact of international travel on students, emphasizing the hard work of teachers who organize these trips. Miss Noelle Porco presented a proposal for an art-focused trip to Paris and London in June 2025. This trip, which costs approximately $5,359 per student, aims to connect students with significant art history locations, including the Louvre and Versailles. Porco noted the success of previous trips to Greece and Italy, which prompted the decision to continue offering international travel opportunities.
Following Porco, Miss Akili Lannon introduced a proposed trip to South Africa for the summer of 2026. This trip is designed to provide students with a unique cultural experience and will include visits to significant historical sites, such as Nelson Mandela's house. Lannon expressed the importance of starting the planning process early to accommodate the complexities of organizing travel to a non-Western destination.
The meeting also covered the annual Patton Middle School French trip to Quebec, scheduled for January 2025. This trip aims to enhance students' French language skills and cultural appreciation, with costs ranging from $1,180 to $1,400. The board expressed enthusiasm for the trip's long-standing tradition and its positive reception among students.
Additionally, a proposed trip to Peru for high school Spanish students was mentioned, along with an annual field trip list for various educational excursions within the local area. Both items will be up for board approval at the next regular meeting.
Overall, the meeting underscored the district's commitment to providing enriching travel experiences that align with curricular goals, fostering cultural awareness, and enhancing student learning through real-world experiences.
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