Many pupils go on school trips. Some people say they are interesting and educational. Other people say that they are a waste of time and children should learn in the classroom. Most teachers are convinced that there is more to learning than lessons in the classroom. That is why they try to create memorable learning experiences with the help of educational school trips.
School trips include a wide range of outdoor educational and residential courses, designed to stimulate, educate and motivate pupils. To my mind, school trips help teachers inspire pupils and bring subject areas to life. School trips broaden children’s mind, improve their knowledge of history and geography and make their lives interesting and eventful. Whether pupils want an educational school trip within their country or abroad their aim is the same: to enjoy sightseeing, to discover new things, to meet interesting people and to get wonderful impressions and learning experiences which educate, excite and inspire.
However, some parents don’t think that school trips are essential. They believe that pupils can learn everything staying in the classroom. Other parents don’t like the fact that they have to pay for most school trips. Moreover, Moms and Dads are often afraid of possible dangers and difficulties which may arise during any school trip. Nevertheless, statistics show that school trips are usually safe for children. But reasonable safety measures are still required.
To sum up, a school trip is a challenging, rewarding and always exciting experience. Pupils will have fun while learning new skills and capabilities. There is no better way to foster team building, positive attitudes and a sense of personal achievement. I think that school trips will certainly benefit pupils’ performance back at school.
Some people believe that teenagers do not read newspapers or magazines nowadays, but this point of view is only partially true: there are teenagers who love reading in general and who read magazines.
My favourite magazine is "Vokrug Sveta" ("Around the World"). It is quite a popular Russian geographic magazine. I also know that it is one of the oldest popular science magazines in the world.
There are always a lot of interesting articles there. They are about travel, animals, medicine, astronomy, different countries and their culture and history. I have often used these materials for my school reports. Besides, the magazine has lots of colourful pictures, so reading it is really like going on a trip in space and time.
I think I will always read this magazine as long as it is published. I will never get bored with it.