Lower School Spring Field Trips

Lower School students spent a day learning beyond the classroom during their Spring Field Trips, with each grade level traveling to and exploring destinations connected to their studies. Students departed campus in the morning and returned in the afternoon, accompanied by teachers, teacher's aids, and staff throughout the day.

Pre-first and first-grade students visited Vadaspark, where they explored local wildlife and learned about animals in their natural habitats. From watching Romulus the Bear being fed honey to feeding new deer friends, this was a sweet hands-on experience. 

 

 

In addition to animals of this age, the park also included an exhibition reminiscent of a fictional wildlife park, famous for its extinct species...

Second-grade students traveled to Aquincum, stepping into the Roman Empire through roaming its ruins and interactive exhibits.

 

Third- and fourth-graders visited the Hungarian Heritage House and Matthias Church, gaining insight into Hungarian culture, history, and architecture.

 

Fifth and sixth-grade students spent the day at Budakeszi Adventure Park and Laser Tag, a fun opportunity to practice teamwork, community building, and problem-solving on a higher level, quite literally. 

 

This trip had the purpose of developing community between the grades as grade five begins to transition to Middle Grades next year.

Mr. David Kelley, Lower School Principal

Seventh graders explored the Fine Arts Museum, developing their observation skills and exploring the connections between their classes through a focus on Science in art.

 

Finally, eighth-grade students toured the Synagogue and the vibrant streets of Budapest's Jewish Quarter, deepening their understanding of the rich culture and troubled history that has shaped this city and its Jewish population. 

 

 

Each trip was an exciting and enlightening opportunity to deepen and bring to life what our students have been learning in the classroom. Thank you to each chaperone for guiding our students through these adventures.