Editor's letter

A new school year provides teachers the opportunity to colour their classroom calendar with opportunities and fresh ideas

After a well-deserved rest, the new year had no fear of dashing ahead and piling up your duties and responsibilities including planning ahead for all the excursions and tours for 2023

We understand that this added task may sometimes be a timeous and frustrating process, with a lot of research, planning, follow-up communication, and documentation.

We all know the huge benefits of taking learners on excursions and tours, especially when the value is seen when learning outside of the classroom environment has a positive impact on their lives.

Many teachers plan trips for the second half of the year, however, early-year events could provide huge rewards The early year experience can help build lasting relationships for the rest of the year – both among learners and with teachers Keep in mind that any tours to be had out of ' season ' could ensure cost savings for your school at a time when parents are still recovering from the last three years of financial difficulties

For many years we have been a source of relevant, interesting, and engaging information about all the categories you as a teacher want to include in your plans. We are kicking off the year with a bumper edition of information on service providers and curriculum-aligned programs for your classroom trips. You will find a product for almost any need you may have If you do not find what you need, we have a library of service providers and can assist you

2023 sees our team showcasing School Travel and Tourism at Educational and Tourism Exhibitions in South Africa (you may follow these on our upcoming social media posts) and will be distributing the Annual Printed Journal with one thousand of the most wonderful destinations, museums, and residential service providers. We look forward to meeting you in person at these events. Follow us on Facebook and share your experiences with other teachers. Please remember to pay it forward by sharing the digital copy with all your colleagues in education.

I would love to hear about your experiences and feedback

Yours kindly Mona