Two Shropshire schools have defended reported criticism of their decisions to offer 'life-changing' foreign trips to students costing thousands of pounds
Burton Borough School in Newport plans to take about 20 of its year 10 and 11 students on a"life-changing" visit to India next summer, and is offering to support students on reaching their fundraising goals to reach the near £3,500 per student cost.
But the cost, in the thousands of pounds, have provoked critical comments on social media during the cost of living crisis. But she added that the trip, for students without their families, is a"life-changing opportunity" and the price includes everything they will need for the trip in summer 2024. It includes meals, trips to cultural sites of the Hindu, Sikh and Muslim religions as well as appreciating the culture of the world's second most populous country.
"The money pays for everything including flights, transport, food and accommodation, local guides as well as ensuring safety, everything is included for the price," she added. Stacey Jordan, headteacher at Telford Priory School, said it is an international fundraising package leading to an amazing opportunity and not for parents to pay for.
"It is not an official school trip, but the school will offer help to students with fundraising ideas if they need it. Students will have up to two years to fund raise for this.
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