• Students will be able to look at links to the tourism industry, understand the cultural diversity of citizenship and assess their own impact on the delicate natural environments that they will be visiting. This school trip also offers the opportunity for students to engage with local communities.

    Subject Focus:
    • KS 5: Experience the diverse mix of cultures in Belize.
    • KS 5: Study the impact of tourism.
    • KS 5: Understand the links between communities, cultures and businesses.
    • KS 5: Learn about the origins of early European settlers and their impact upon the indigenous people.

    Student Outcomes:
    • Students will understand the diversity of Belize's natural environment and important conservation issues facing the country.
    • Develop an understanding of Mayan Ancient history through archaeological study.
    • Experience local communities and engage with students from local schools.
    • Learn to respect different national, religious and ethnic identities.
    • Develop life skills through leadership, teamwork, goal setting, money management and taking on responsibilities.
     

  • Social Event

    Your group will host students and a teacher from the Stann Creek Ecumenical High School's marine biology club for a social evening. This will give all the students a chance to talk to each other about the differences and similarities of life in Belize and in the UK.

  • Dangriga

    With a population of 10,000, Dangriga is the largest town in southern Belize.  In the heart of the country's citrus industry, it is also considered one of the prettiest and most colourful of Belize's district towns and is growing as a tourism centre, mainly because of its close proximity to many of Belize's cayes and the Barrier Reef. Your school trip will learn about the Garifuna people who landed in Belize almost 200 years ago. The Garifunas still retain their own language, culture, songs and dances that are reminiscent of their African language.

  • Mayan ruins

    The ruins of Caracol are located deep in the rainforest. This will provide an understanding of the early civilisations that inhabited Belize.

  • South Water Caye Marine Reserve

    Students will be able to visit the Smithsonian's marine research facility and speak to the researchers so they can find out about their objectives and projects. You can also go on snorkelling excursions to amazing sites in the calm and protected waters of the South Water Maine reserve.

  • Monkey Town

    Educational trips are organised to the local school which is near the Cockscomb Basin Jaguar reserve. A great chance to engage with the local students and learn about their current activities and future projects

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