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Ipswich school tour and excursions ideas

Only 30 minutes from Brisbane, in the heritage City of Ipswich, you can find a number of amazing options for school tours and excursions.

Ipswich is perfect for your next school trip with historic sites, museums and heritage centres, farm tours and wildlife encounters, live concerts and more.

As an extra incentive, your school may be eligible for our Ipswich Groups Rebate – a rebate of between $150 and up to $650 per group visiting Ipswich, based on qualified spend in the City.

Find your students’ next educational adventure in Ipswich!

Behind the Scenes at Supercars

Students on track at the ipswich supersprint.

Go behind the scenes at a major event – on Friday 26 July 2019, students can spend the day trackside at the Century Batteries Ipswich SuperSprint at Queensland Raceway for free.

The Supercars Students on Track program is an opportunity for teachers and students to witness the action of the team garages and the excitement of a press conference.

Student workbooks written to the curriculum are provided to show how classroom learnings translate to life on the track and a Junior Press conference is held where students can interview a number of the drivers.

Meet the Animals

Want an experience guaranteed to leave the whole class with a smile, look no further than one of Ipswich’s unique animal experiences.

Haigslea EWE Nique Hobby Farm

Haigslea EWE Nique Hobby Farm is suitable for all ages and a great way to students to get up close to a variety of farm animals. Farm owners, Penny and David, welcome everyone to their gorgeous little piece of paradise – teachers and students alike get to enjoy the rural setting of their 20 acre property when they meet the animals.

Feed the animals with farmer Dave and learn about wool and alpaca hair. Each student will also received an education sheet, and a popper, water and fruit for morning tea.

Ipswich Nature Centre

Picturesque Queens Park in the heart of Ipswich is home to the City’s own mini zoo, where students can meet the animals on one of the Ipswich Nature Centre’s VIP guided walking tours. 

The Animal Encounters experience at the Ipswich Nature Centre includes access to animal feeding, animal care areas and a chance to learn about the amazing work the crew undertake for local wildlife and Bilby conservation.  Included in the tour is a guided walking tour of the zoo, barnyard animals feeding and a reptile talk and pat.

Naughty Little Kids

At Naughty Little Kids , students can experience a working goat dairy.  Pat and feed baby goats, and even learn how to milk a goat by hand. Listen as the dairy farmers explain how cheese is made and how you can make it yourself at home. Taste delicious gelato and award winning cheese that is made on the farm.

History and Heritage

Ipswich is Queensland’s oldest provincial city, with stories from the past ready to be discovered around every corner.

Ipswich Heritage Tour

Ipswich is home to many historical buildings including towering St Mary’s Catholic Church – resplendent in Jacaranda season – which is one of the city’s most photographed landmarks. There are also entire streets lined with grand homes for your wandering and photographing pleasure.

Hop on board an Ipswich Heritage Tour coach ride from the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre to discover some of these fascinating buildings.

Knowledgeable guides will reveal the history of Ipswich showcasing some of the city’s best architecture.  The two-hour route takes in popular heritage buildings, homes and sites including St Mary’s.

The Workshops Rail Museum

The romance of train travel lives on in the Ipswich region – the birthplace of rail in Queensland.  With more than 15 hands-on exhibitions, colourful stories, impressive steam locomotives and industrial machinery The Workshops Rail Museum is a great learning experience for students.

All aboard for a wholly interactive authentic heritage and cultural experience with real trains, carriages and onto the platforms of our past and present. Enhance your students’ learning with a School Program session led by a Museum Learning Officer or opt for a self-led visit.

Ipswich Historical Society

Spark your students’ imagination at the Ipswich Historical Society ‘s Cooneana Heritage Centre.  Investigate the past and enjoy a day tailed for your class, included an olden days school room experience, blacksmithing demonstrations, see and sit on old motorbikes, wash clothes by hand and hang them on the line.

The Society’s Education Coordinator is available to work with teachers to tailor a visit for students to enjoy and that aligns with their curriculum.

RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

Learn about the history of aviation at the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre .  School groups can visit this not-for-profit, must-see attraction on Tuesdays and Thursdays by prior appointment and entry for school groups is free.

The Heritage Centre has a range of exhibits and displays for visitors to explore. The collection of aircraft include: a C-47 Dakota, F-111, World War ll Boston Bomber, a Vietnam-era Canberra bomber, Caribou airlifter, Sabre and Mirage fighter jets, Macchi, plus a Sioux and Iroquois helicopter.

Tour inclusions include a guide and morning or afternoon tea if pre-booked.

Shows for Students

For educational entertainment of the theatrical or musical kind in Ipswich, the Ipswich Civic Centre program includes a variety of shows especially for school groups.

Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus

Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus – at the Ipswich Civic Centre on Tuesday 30 July 2019 – reinvents the composer Mozart’s magical music in a skilful and illuminating show featuring Circa’s dexterous daredevil artists and a live accordionist.

Watch as the notes are physically lifted off the page as performers bring the renowned compositions to life amidst a storm of powder, tumbles and crashes, all under the eccentric swirl of the conductor’s baton. Education notes are available for this schools-only performance.

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Welcome to Our Virtual Open Morning

Established in 1878, Ipswich High School is a prominent day and boarding school offering a tailored education for boys and girls aged 3-18 years on our 87-acre campus in Woolverstone, Suffolk, UK, on the banks of the River Orwell. Our home is Woolverstone Hall, a Palladian Grade I listed mansion built in 1776.

We are renowned for ensuring our pupils are equipped to be so much more than highly skilled at passing exams. We believe great results are a by-product of an outstanding education, not its sole focus. We do this by providing them with the widest possible range of experiences, both in and outside of the classroom, to broaden their minds and create new opportunities for every pupil to thrive.

Our Boarding Houses include The Dairy House, a Grade II listed property, and The Barns, which both date back to 1870, but have now been completely refurbished and modernised for today’s discerning boarding pupil. We have recently won the Boarding Schools’ Association award for ‘Best Boarding House Extension or Refurbishment’ which recognises the hard work that has been put into creating an extraordinary accommodation and experience for our boarding pupils.

Suffolk’s Leading Sixth Form

In 2021, our Sixth Form pupils achieved the top A Level results in Suffolk:

• 25% of the Year 13 students achieved three or more A* grades
• 40% of grades were marked at A*
• An impressive 66% gained A*-A
• 89% achieved A* – B
• 100% pass rate

The commitment of our students and dedication of our A Level teachers was evident with twelve subjects scoring 100% pass rates including Art, Classics, Economics, Geography, Psychology, Religious Studies, all Modern Foreign Languages, English Literature, PE, and Computer Science.

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Head of Sixth Form Introduction

Thank you for considering Ipswich High School’s Sixth Form. Our thriving community, along with our 21st Century outlook and bespoke Pathways approach to teaching and learning, sets us apart from other Sixth Forms and provides an inspiring learning environment. We are committed to fully supporting your son or daughter in achieving their full potential during this transformative stage of their education.

We continually ask our students to question, to challenge and to think; building a stronger thirst for knowledge and a greater need for answers. Whatever your child’s passion, we would be delighted to help them achieve their ambitions whilst building lifelong friendships and experiences.

During your time at our Sixth Form, you will also enjoy access to an exceptional Careers and University Guidance Programme. Led by our Head of Careers, you will receive psychometric career profiling, exploring post-18 choices, work experience placements, university application support, CV writing masterclasses, specific career-focused conferences, talks and workshops.

Life in Sixth Form

Registration for Sixth Form students is at 8:35am and the day finishes at 4:20pm in time for the coaches which leave at 4:30pm. The school day includes academic and enrichment sessions. There are 24 A Level options available to all of our students.

Sixth Formers are welcome to join us for breakfast from 7am (food is chargeable) and you can stay after school from the end of the school day until 6pm. Any pupil not catching the school coach or using their own transport should be collected from the school at the end of each day.

The Sixth Form Pathway Approach

Your learning experience at our Sixth Form will be focused on the ‘Pathway to Success’ that you choose. A Pathway is your individual, bespoke route to gaining excellent qualifications, a range of skills and experience in order to be accepted into a great university or job.

What is a Pathway?

A Pathway is a personalised route that will give you the education, experience and skills required for your chosen path, it includes:

• The right academic subjects for your future.
• Extra in-school support for your learning.
• A variety of relevant co-curricular activities.
• Opportunities for internships and enriching experiences outside of school.

Why are there Pathways?

• The primary goal of our Sixth Form is to give you the best possible chance of getting to the university or employer of your dreams.
• The number one attribute top UK universities and employers are looking for from you is your passion and growing expertise in their particular fields.
• Access to these top courses and employers is becoming increasingly competitive and our job is to help to give you an edge over the competition.
• Our unique Pathways model has been designed to get you there and our school and Sixth Form are the perfect size to enable us to offer you this bespoke personalised approach.

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Our Curriculum

A bespoke curriculum for every child and an unrivalled Enrichment Programme embedded within the school day means that our pupils are encouraged to pursue their passions and become the very best version of themselves.

In the Sixth Form , pupils choose three or four A Levels in subjects they really enjoy, alongside an independent research project (if they wish for additional extension) called the EPQ (Extended Project Qualification), which is highly respected by universities.

Our small class sizes across the whole school ensures that each pupil is known as an individual and receives personalised support every day.

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Once In A Lifetime Trips

Visit mainland china.

The Forbidden City

Ipswich High School is the flagship of a major international educational group, supporting thousands of students worldwide. This means we can offer subsidised trips with access and opportunities which are unique to the students at our Sixth Form.

As Sixth Form students you are invited to spend two weeks together in mainland China.

The trip itinerary consists of: • 10 days in Qihe (fully subsidised by Ipswich High School’s owner) • Time spent in our sister schools learning Mandarin, teaching English, and taking part in leadership and teamwork courses • Industry and business visits to Yongfeng Group, Microsoft Research Asia and the Global HQ of Xiaomi Corporation which will enhance your university, apprenticeship or job applications • A couple of days in Beijing to visit the main cultural sites such as The Great Wall and the Forbidden City, as well as taking part in cultural workshops.

Leadership and Service in Ghana

Teaching disadvantaged children

As Sixth Form students you have the additional opportunity to be involved in Futurestars, an exciting leadership and education-through-sports programme in Ghana.

The Futurestars programme is two weeks long and includes four main elements: • Teaching • Sports Coaching • Work Experience • Cultural Trips

You will get to teach in schools educating children from disadvantaged backgrounds, and be involved in coaching sports such as football, netball, boxing, tennis, rugby, hockey, PE or basketball.

What makes this trip stand out from others? It is the chance to take part in unique work experience opportunities, which are tailored to your individual aspirations. For example, for those interested in medicine, this will include shadowing a doctor in a major city hospital. There will also be weekend activities such as a safari, visiting Cape Coast, exploring waterfalls and surfing.

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Pastoral & Wellbeing at IHS

Your child’s wellbeing is a top priority at Ipswich High School.

Prep School pupils are given opportunities to develop as effective, independent learners both cognitively and metacognitively. To enable and encourage children to grow, we look at how to support them in becoming resilient, self-motivated learners, attentive, open-minded, inquisitive, respectful, polite and driven – so much so that we have written these qualities on the walls of the Prep School Library.

In the Senior School, pastoral care sits alongside the academic and enrichment provision, in order to ensure that pupils receive a broad, balanced education in a supportive and caring environment.

Our pastoral care then continues in the Sixth Form, as our students become young adults and start to make crucial decisions on the next steps in their lives.

We value parental views and believe that good communication between parents, pupils and the school lies at the heart of your child’s development. Our staff are well-informed and always mindful of individual abilities and character. Lessons, enrichment and free times are all considered opportunities to help develop a mindful toolkit that will give your child the skills to approach their learning and life’s adventures positively.

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An Unrivalled Enrichment Programme

At Ipswich High School, we offer a wealth of diverse and engaging enrichment activities to our pupils at every stage of their education. From academic enrichment activities, to sport and arts clubs, our enrichment activities promote fun, teamwork and a commitment to learning and self-improvement.

Every academic term over 170 enrichment activities take place at the school.

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Welcome to Boarding

Boarding at ipswich high school.

Our boarders live in an idyllic and safe setting within the school’s 87 acre campus. Both The Dairy House and The Barns offer a range of rooms for pupils from Year 7 upwards, including twins, singles and ensuites. The boarding houses have Wi-Fi and boarders can use the school’s numerous facilities including the swimming pool and fitness suite in their free time.

The Boarding Offer

We offer full-time boarding in The Dairy and The Barns from Year 7 and upwards. Each boarding pupil has their own bed space and personal storage, which is theirs for the whole academic year. The fee includes all meals, accommodation, laundry and 24-hour care by residential house staff.

The Boarding Experience

We care deeply about the welfare and happiness of our boarding pupils and put them at the very heart of everything we do.

The school’s embedded culture of pastoral care extends even further for our boarding pupils; our full-time, live-in staff are on hand for every individual who lives there. We foster a supportive and nurturing community in our boarding house, where pupils encourage one another and build solid friendships.

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Our Remote Learning

At Ipswich High School we believe every day of schooling matters. It is therefore our role to deliver an exceptional education whatever the circumstances. During this challenging time we promise all our families two things:

An outstanding online learning experience for all.

Whether pupils are in school or at home they get one chance to be all they can be and to achieve their potential.

A continued and explicit focus on supporting every child’s wellbeing.

As well as outstanding academic outcomes, as a school we pride ourselves on being a kind, happy and caring community. We believe supporting the wellbeing and mental health of all our children is important now more than ever.

Alumni & Parent Testimonials

Hear what our current parents and former pupils have to say about their experience at Ipswich High School.

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FAQs Admissions Questions

Sue Burden, Registrar and Sarah Mann, Admissions Manager will be your first point of call for any admissions queries you might have and also for when you are ready to apply for a place.

Our Admissions team will help you and your family with all of your questions and support you and your children when you join the school, right from the start of the process through to your child’s first day in the school. They have both worked at Ipswich High for over five years, which means they are very knowledgeable about our school, our culture and pedagogy, and of course, our admissions process. If you have any questions, they are always sure to know the right person to ask or will be able to help you directly.

Please do contact them here: [email protected] or 01473 201058.

What is the admissions process for entry into the school?

When lockdown ends, we will arrange a tour of the school with the Head of Senior or Prep School and a meeting with the Headmaster to start the process off. Whilst we are in lockdown, instead of your tour, we will arrange a video call with the Headmaster. When you are happy to proceed to the next stage, you would complete a registration form and pay the registration fee.

We then request a report from your child’s current school, and we invite your child to sit our Math and English entrance paper which is normally tied in with a taster day at school, again this is affected by the current lockdown rules. After this, the Headmaster is then in a position to make an offer.

If you accept the offer, you will complete a contract and pay a £500 deposit (which is returned when your child leaves the school). The Registrar and Admissions team will then guide you through all the next steps including welcome information, first day instructions, option choices, purchasing a uniform, booking the school coach and so on, we aim to make the transition to our school as smooth and straight forward for you as possible.

What age range of children attend your school?

We cater for children from Reception through to Sixth Form.

What is the Diamond Model?

Boys and girls are taught coeducationally in the Prep School, then they are taught separately in Years 7 and 8 in PE and Preforming Arts classes (music, drama and dance). Pupils are then taught together from Years 9 to 13.

Girls and boys learn differently so we offer the very best education for them whilst they have the benefit of socialising together during this time too.

How can the Diamond Model benefit my child?

We aim to recognise and value the individuality of each child, providing opportunities for them to develop their potential with a happy, supportive community.

The Diamond Model allows us to teach every individual in a way that is tailored to their needs, whilst providing incredible pastoral support in a coeducational environment which we think is the perfect ethos for happiness and success.

How many boys do we have?

Boys started to join the school three years ago and for 2021 entry we will have boys enrolled from Reception and up to and including Year 9, and Sixth Form.

Numbers are very healthy and vary by year group. For example, in Year 7 and Year 8 (currently the only 2 co-educational year groups in Years 7-11, each year group contains between 30-40% boys).

What is your Enrichment Programme and is it included in the school fees?

Every academic term over 170 enrichment activities take place at the school with pupils partaking in a morning and afternoon enrichment club every day of the week. The offsite activities (such as horse riding and skiing) have a fee to cover transport and equipment hire costs, all other activities are free of charge.

More information can be found on our website: ipswichhighschool.co.uk/enrichment

What time does the school day start and finish?

All pupils start their day at 8:35 am for registration and the day ends at 4:20 pm in time for children to catch their coach home, which leave at 4:30 pm.

School ends at 3:30 pm on Fridays. We always plan for our sports fixtures to be timed so that children can catch their coach home.

Can my child catch the school coach?

Pupils can use our coaches from the age of five. We offer an extensive coach network for our pupils, with routes running throughout Suffolk and Essex.

Only our pupils travel on our coaches, which are modern and comfortable, with each route having a dedicated driver so that there is consistency for the students.

What wraparound care do you offer?

Prep pupils can attend our Breakfast Club (7 am – 8:30 am). Pupils are offered a full hot breakfast from the Orwell Kitchen. This will be from the daily breakfast menu. Pupils will be offered games and craft for entertainment. Parents can drop off after 8 am without a breakfast option. There is also the After School Club (4:15 pm – 6 pm) Pupils arrive, dependent on their finishing time. Tea is offered at 5 pm. This will comprise of sandwich or baguette option, cake, fruit, or similar and a drink. Pupils can opt to complete their homework or engage in activities, supported by staff. Parents can collect before tea at 5 pm, for a reduced price.

Senior School pupils are welcome to join us for breakfast from 7 am (breakfast is chargeable) and they can stay after school from the end of the school day until 6 pm free of charge. They also have the option of having Tea at 5 pm.

How is the school day set up?

The school day consists of five academic lessons and two enrichment sessions.

Do you have Saturday schooling?

Ipswich High is a day school and we very much like to protect your family weekends together.

We do not have Saturday school or sports fixtures as we want pupils to be able to enjoy their weekends with their families and be able to pursue the things they love at weekends.

What is included in the school fees? And how much are they?

School fees include tuition, lunches, and enrichment activities plus support for those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is also included, where appropriate.

Please see our school fees: ipswichhighschool.co.uk/fees

Do you offer scholarships?

We offer Scholarships on entry into Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12.

Please learn more about or scholarships: ipswichhighschool.co.uk/scholarships

What awards and other offers to you have?

We offer a sibling discount of 10% for the second child, 15% for the third child and 20% for fourth and subsequent children.

Scholarships are available in Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12. Once your child has been offered a place, for the top-performing applicants, the Headmaster may bestow an award to children entering Year 7 – Year 11, who have demonstrated outstanding performance and promise during our admissions process. This could involve means-testing.

We do not offer bursaries.

What entry points do you have for school?

We are happy to accept applications and make offers at any time during the academic year, where we have spaces.

Children may enter the school at any point during the academic year.

Do you offer transport to and from school?

We offer an extensive coach service for our pupils, with routes running throughout Suffolk and Essex. Only our pupils are able to use our coaches. Our coaches are modern and comfortable, with each route having a dedicated driver so that there is consistency for the students. Pupils can use our coaches from the age of five.

Prices for coaches vary depending on distance travelled. For further information please speak to our Registrar.

This is not a definitive list of questions and of course we are always happy to answer any specific questions you may have. Please call or email and we will be happy to help.

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