We believe it is critical to enhance curricular studies for all students by providing them with opportunities to work with experts in the field, whether in the classroom or away from the school. The use of educational excursions and guest presentations are effective as instructional strategies, because they engage our students in meaningful experiences and are a means of integrating the disciplines of study. 

Every trip, activity or excursion that is planned must be approved by school administration and meet the standards of the Calgary Board of Education’s rigorous on and off campus guidelines. This requires principals and teachers to be diligent about completing the appropriate forms and submitting these forms well in advance of the scheduled trip or activity. Once the trip or activity has been approved, we are then in a position to send home forms that will give you information about the event and require your signature. When your child is preparing to go on a field trip, you may receive up to two or three  forms. We appreciate your cooperation in completing these forms and returning them promptly to the school. 

All activities are considered compulsory and an essential part of the school’s curriculum. There may be costs associated with planned field trips, physical education activities and guest presenters. However, no child will be denied the opportunity to participate in classroom activities and field trips based on an inability to pay activity costs. If your family is experiencing difficulties with associated costs, please contact a member of the school administration or your child’s teacher. 

Field Trips Within Walking Distance

The CBE values the educational benefit of field trips. Field trips close to our school can complement classroom learning by giving students opportunities to explore the community around their school.

Please be advised the process for trips within walking distance of the school has been simplified, excluding restricted activities, e.g. swimming.

As parents/guardians, you will no longer need to fill out a consent form for your child to go on a class trip that is walking distance from the school, e.g. to a local park.  Appropriate walking distance is determined by the Principal and may vary, depending on the age of the students.

Teachers will provide at least 48 hours’ notice when planning a trip to a local site. You will be notified about these trips by email, blog or note. We often require volunteers to join us on these trips and we look forward to inviting you to join us if you are able.

The following is a list of sites near the school that teachers may use to complement classroom learning:

Name of location	Address / Description	Distance from school (kms)
Wetlands area – Two Toed Pond	South of TMC by Home Depot	2 km
Wetlands area – Frog Pond	North of TMC off Tuscany Valley Green	2 km
Upper path at the coulee	Northeast of TMC	1.6 km
Tuscany School/community garden area	990 Tuscany Drive NW	1.1 km
Eric Harvey School	357 Tuscany Drive NW	1.3 km

As with any field trip, we want to inform you about some common hazards involved with walking trips to the above locations. Please note this list may not include all of the hazards for a given trip:

• Slips, trips and falls;
• Getting separated from the group;
• Street crossings;
• Pre-existing medical conditions and/or allergies

If you have any questions regarding field trips within walking distance of the school, please contact me or your child’s teacher.