- Cultural Trip to New York City
- Date: Friday 5th February – Wednesday 10th February 2027 (5 Days, 4 Nights)
- Who is it for: Current Year 12 students and current Year 11 students returning to Sixth Form in September 2026
- Price: £1.824
Dear Parent/Carer,
We are delighted to invite your child to take part in an exciting cultural tour to New York City, taking place during February half term 2027. This 5 day, 4 night visit is designed to give students a rich cultural experience, combining educational visits with the opportunity to explore one of the world’s most iconic cities. The trip is open to current Year 12 students and Year 11 students who will be returning to our Sixth Form in September 2026.
The trip will run from Friday 5th – Wednesday 10th February 2027 and will include 4 nights’ accommodation in New York on a bed & breakfast basis. Students will travel as a group by coach and plane, departing from Gowerton School to the Airport in London, flying to New York, and transferring to our hotel. All return travel arrangements are included.
The total cost of the trip is £1,824 per student. This price includes:
- Bed and breakfast accommodation in New York
- Return travel costs between Gowerton School and our hotel in New York
- A full programme of excursions and visits during the stay
- A 2 course meal and soft drink at the Hard Rock Cafe
- Comprehensive travel insurance
During the trip, students will have the opportunity to take part in a range of cultural and educational visits, allowing them to experience the history, culture and landmarks of New York whilst developing independence, confidence and global awareness.
Provisional Itinerary
| Day 1 | Bus to London airport. Fly to New York and arrive at our hotel. A night time visit to the Empire State Building. |
| Day 2 | Visit the American Museum of Natural History, Top of the Rock, Times Square and a Broadway Show (TBC). |
| Day 3 | Visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island followed by leisure time. |
| Day 4 | Visit the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), shopping at Macy’s/Bloomingdales followed by leisure time. Evening meal at the Hard Rock Cafe |
| Day 5 | Leisure time in the morning before departing hotel for the airport. |
| Day 6 | Land at London airport and a coach journey home. |
The trip will be limited to 40 spaces and allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The trip will go live via iPayimpact on Friday 6th March, 8:00am.
(no cash/cheque or bacs payments)
Choose your child’s Fund Name – New York 2027
Students are able to collect forms from room B17 (or downloadable here) for parents/carers to indicate their child would like to be considered for a place on the trip. Places are not confirmed until the deposit has been received (£210 non-refundable). Please ensure your child’s name is entered exactly as it appears on their passport, as airlines may charge a fee to amend any errors.
Payment Arrangements
| Payment Amount | Due | |
| Deposit | £210 (non-refundable) | 27th March 2026 |
| Second Payment | £201 | 30th April 2026 |
| Third Payment | £201 | 29th May 2026 |
| Fourth Payment | £201 | 30th June 2026 |
| Fifth Payment | £201 | 31st July 2026 |
| Sixth Payment | £201 | 31st August 2026 |
| Seventh Payment | £201 | 30th September 2026 |
| Eighth Payment | £201 | 30th October 2026 |
| Final Payment | £207 | 26th November 2026 |
Conduct/Behaviour – please note that if your child’s conduct in school falls below expectations leading up to the trip, we reserve the right to withdraw them and offer their place to another pupil on the reserve list. We also ask for parents/carers full support in ensuring that your child during the trip, will accept all rules, regulations and sanctions as detailed in the school rules.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope your child will be able to join us for what promises to be a memorable and enriching experience.
Yours faithfully,
Miss C Smitham
Head of Sixth Form