Napier Girls’ High School Europe STEAM Tour 2021

TOUR OVERVIEW

EUROPE

steam

10-23 july 2021

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths (STEAM) are everywhere and shape our everyday experiences, meaning STEAM education is vital and we need to encourage students to understand and embrace these core subject areas.

On this STEAM Europe Tour, students will have the opportunity to visit one of the most fascinating STEAM facilities in the world, CERN in Geneva, the home of nuclear research and the Large Hadron Collider. They will also explore key sights and STEAM museums in Bern and Zurich, before travelling to London. The students will witness the unique design and architecture of London and visit some of the best educational institutes and museums in the world, including the Science Museum.

Students of Napier Girls’ High School will benefit enormously from the fun, engaging and varied environment throughout this once in a lifetime experience. They will be exposed to a whole new realm of learning, as well as creating those lifelong memories!

For more information and to register a place for the tour, please contact: Vanessa Fraser [email protected] or Sharon Rimmer [email protected].

Trip Itinerary

DAY ONE

International flight from Napier, New Zealand to Geneva, Switzerland (flight schedule TBC).

DAY TWO

Meet your Haka Educational Tour Guide upon arrival at the airport, transfer to the city and enjoy a panoramic tour of Geneva, followed by a guided tour of the UN Palais des Nations.

DAY THREE

Spend the day at CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, and learn how physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe by taking part in hands-on workshops. End the day with a scenic dinner cruise on Lake Geneva.

DAY FOUR

Visit the International Red Cross, the Red Crescent Museum and the The Olympic Museum before travelling to Bern.

DAY FIVE

Explore the Einsteinhaus where Albert Einstein lived when he developed his Theory of Relativity, followed by a sightseeing tour of Bern’s Old Town.

DAY SIX

Visit the Swiss Science Centre Technorama, travel to Zurich and enjoy a guided tour of the Old Town.

DAY SEVEN

This morning you will visit the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology before flying to London, United Kingdom.

DAY EIGHT

Visit the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum and learn about his Nobel prize win, followed by an educational session at London Zoo.

DAY NINE

Explore the Greenwich Observatory and learn about the history of astronomy and navigation, before enjoying a river cruise to the Thames Barrier.

DAY TEN

Visit the Science Museum, the most visited science and technology museum in Europe, as well as the famous Natural History Museum, ending the day with dinner and a show in the West End.

DAY ELEVEN

Explore the key sights and architecture of London, such as Big Ben and London Bridge, followed by a visit to the Tower of London and an evening flight on the London Eye with incredible views of the city.

DAY TWELVE

International flight from London, United Kingdom to Napier, New Zealand (flight schedule TBC).

DAY THIRTEEN

Cross the international dateline.

DAY FOURTEEN

Arrive back in New Zealand today as your European tour comes to an end, but rest assured the adventures, memories and friendships will last a lifetime!

INCLUSIONS

Flights and transfers

All accommodation

Daily breakfast & three dinners

Expert Haka Educational Tour Guide throughout

Activities as per itinerary

LEARNING

Become immersed in STEAM education while focusing on further studies and future preparation
Learn about the latest technology and gain practical experience, including workshops, in the high-tech environment of CERN
Develop team-building, communication, leadership and decision-making skills
Use critical thinking to make sense of the information, experiences and ideas explored in different settings.

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