Dear parent/ carer,
Hewlett College Post-16 London Winter Trip – Wednesday 10th December 2025
To provide a cultural and festive experience in the heart of the capital, Hewlett College’s Post-16 students will be visiting central London on Wednesday 10th December 2025.
The day will include visits to festive markets in Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, and Covent Garden. The trip aims to reward and engage our most dedicated students, using public transport to navigate the city and to provide the experience of independence and enrichment.
Cost
The cost of this trip is £10 per student with payments being made via ParentPay. This needs to be paid by Thursday 4th December.
Trip Logistics and Travel
The meeting point for all successful students will be Queenborough Train Station. Students will need to arrive at the train station no later than 8.30am for registration. Students will travel with staff to Central London using both rail and London Underground services.
To assist with travel to the meeting point, students who normally travel by bus to school should note the following routes:
- For travel within the Island: Students can use the Chalkwell 334 service.
- For travel from Sittingbourne: Students can use the Travel Masters 373s service.
Both these services will drop students at Queenborough Train Station, which is our designated meeting location.
Lunch Arrangements
As this will be an all day event, you will need to provide your child with a packed lunch and plenty of water. Students have the option to purchase food while in London. We strongly encourage sensible spending and secure storage of any personal belongings.
Uniform expectations
Smart, comfortable, appropriate clothing and footwear to be worn.
Additional information
Students are responsible for their money and personal belongings. The academy is not liable for any lost, stolen, or left-behind items.
Behavior on the trip must align with the academy’s behavior policy; failure to do so will result in the same sanctions as if they occurred at the academy.
Students will only be eligible for this trip if:
- Students’ attendance for module 2 must not drop below 95% (special circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis).
- Students must be up to date with all three subjects, with no academic concerns raised by their teachers.
The academy reserves the right to refuse any students to attend the trip if they do not adhere to the above.
Parent/ carer permission
To give permission for your child to take part in this trip, please complete the consent form linked here by Thursday 4th December.
If you do not wish for your child to take part in this trip, they will be expected to attend the academy as usual where they will follow an adapted curriculum.
If you have not yet set up your ParentPay account, please contact the academy via info@minster.latrust.org.uk for support.
This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the hard work of our Post-16 students, and we hope your child will be able to attend. Should you have any queries, please contact Hewlett College.
Yours faithfully,
Mrs C. Spocchia
Vice Principal | Head of Hewlett College
