Expeditionary Learning Update

The start of the third trimester also signifies that Expeditionary Learning trips are eminent and that Spring Break is right around the corner. I know students and our Upper School faculty are excited for both. 

Expeditionary learning is an important component of the Trinity School experience and these activities take a variety of forms: from investigating early civilizations in New Mexico — representing thousands of years of human development and millions of years of geological history— to exposure to a variety of college opportunities as students begin the process of thinking about their personal futures, to symbolically encouraging students to take a leap of faith by jumping off the cliffs above the Nueces River or traversing one of the state’s longest zip lines. This formal program culminates with our Life 101 program where seniors are introduced to a variety of skills and strategies that will serve them well in their lives after graduation.

All of these experiences afford the participants the opportunity to grow as individuals, to build self-confidence, and to learn to take calculated risks. Expeditionary Learning allows students to build deeper relationships with their peers and the adults who guide them. These activities help students build trust and a stronger sense of belonging to their community. Along the way, students also pick up skills and strategies that will remain with them throughout their lifelong learning journey.

I am proud to be a part of an educational community that prioritizes these experiences as part of the academic year. We will have fun, we develop transferable skills and we will learn a lot about the world, about each other, and ourselves. When these experiences conclude we will head off to enjoy Spring Break. When we return, we will jump feet first into the last two-and-a-half months of the school year. The days ahead will pass quickly - but we will be intentional in enjoying our shared experiences and challenging ourselves each step of the journey.

Kind Regards,

Timothy A. Jones, M.Ed.

Head of Upper School