STUDENTS from Launceston have had the chance to get hands on with their learning this term.

Launceston College students have been given the opportunity to try a variety of trips, experiences and classes. It comes as part of the school’s ‘Adventurous Learning Week’ which seeks to offer the chance for students to step outside their comfort zone while having fun and learning in a new setting.

Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 at Launceston College have been getting stuck in with the initiative this term, a highly anticipated enrichment event packed with hands-on experiences, exciting trips, and unforgettable memories.

Students could choose from more than 25 options, including residential trips to Paris. Those who preferred to stay local enjoyed equally exciting adventures such as surfing, horse riding, fishing, motor vehicle maintenance, and computer science coding challenges.

Among tours that students were treated to included a trip to Disney, the WWI Battlefields, the Scilly Isles, and a London Sports Tour.

However, for those who are more creatively inclined, activities on offer included: Art Week, Film Week, Professional Cookery, Bake and Make, and a unique mystery-solving experience called The Da Vinci Code.

The school has said that every experience was designed to promote curiosity, confidence, and connection among students, whether pupils were walking along the Seine, galloping through the Cornish countryside, or solving crimes in fictional mysteries.

Mr Matthew Thompson, principal at Launceston College, has praised the initiative, describing its benefits as ‘invaluable’ to pupils.

He said: “Adventurous Learning Week continues to be a highlight of the school year. It’s fantastic to see our students stepping outside their comfort zones, discovering new strengths, and having fun while learning in completely different settings. The confidence and independence they gain from this week are truly invaluable.”