Opening Eyes - from the North West to New York

16 December 2009

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In October 2009, 19 sixth formers from Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA), in Lancashire, embarked on a unique school visit to New York City. These students were participants in the Academy’s first international trip as part of the new Opening Eyes programme, which give students the opportunity to travel abroad and broaden their horizons. Many of them had never travelled abroad before - some didn’t even have passports before the visit.

The programme supports the Foundation's vision of raising students’ aspirations and complements an Academy curriculum designed to enrich learning, encourage higher attainment and enhance entrepreneurial creativity and passion.  Rod Aldridge wanted the Academy to pioneer an innovative approach to school visits that would be thought provoking and offer more than just a tour of the tourist sights. Click here to download the report.