--- title: "Soar and Explore Trips" url: "https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/soar-and-explore-trips" school: "St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College" --- **Tel:** 01388 603246 **Email:** admin@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk # Soar and Explore Trips ![](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/Soar_and_Explore_Header.png) ![](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/Broadening_Horizons.png) At St John’s, our ***Soar & Explore*** programme gives students exciting cultural and educational opportunities beyond the classroom. ![](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/Locations.png) ## Our Aims Broaden students’ horizons and experience Enhance cultural enrichment opportunities Provide exciting UK and international travel experiences Support long-term family planning with an annual trip calendar Ensure every student has the opportunity to ***Soar & Explore*** ![](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/What-s_Included.png) | **International Trips** | **All trips include:** | |---|---| | 4 days / 3 nights | Travel | | | Accommodation | | **London Trip** | Planned activities and excursions | | 3 days / 2 nights | Breakfast each day | | | Evening meal each day | ## Trip Information Our ***Soar & Explore*** initiative is a rolling programme for students in Years 7 - 10, which complements our existing opportunities including the Turing Scheme, Project Peru, departmental visits and the Year 11 Ski Trip. **As part of the programme, students will be offered the chance to visit the following destinations in each year at St John’s:** **YEAR 7 - LONDON YEAR 8 - PARIS YEAR 9 - BARCELONA YEAR 10 - ROME** **We are committed to making *Soar & Explore* accessible for as many students as possible. Flexible payment plans will be available following confirmation of places.** Where trips are oversubscribed, places will be allocated fairly, taking into account very good attendance, a positive attitude to learning and previous access to ***Soar & Explore*** opportunities. Our goal is to ensure every student has the chance to experience a ***Soar & Explore*** trip during their time at St John’s. ![](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/ROME.png) ### Enrichment - [Trip Calendar](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/calendar) - [Duke of Edinburgh's Award](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/enrichment-wider-oppertunities/duke-of-edinburgh) - [Enrichment & Wider Opportunities](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/enrichment-wider-oppertunities) - [Soar & Explore](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/soar-and-explore-trips) - [Turing Scheme](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/) ![St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-catholic-school-sixth-form-college-3/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JT 01388 603246 01388 609988 - [About](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/our-school) - [Documents](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/our-documents) - [Events](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/key-dates) - [Links](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/links) - [Vacancies](https://bhcet.org.uk/job-vacancies) - [Contact](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/contact) - [Sport](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/sport-p-e) - [Privacy Notices](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/privacy-notices) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsrc/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/st_johns_eagle/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)