What does Project X look like?
Imagine spending two weeks in one of the world’s most iconic cities, where every day is an adventure. You’ll live in a stylish floating hotel on the River Thames, with your own private room and ensuite bathroom. Each morning, you’ll wake up to views of London and enjoy breakfast by the water before heading out to explore the city.
There are no classrooms or coursebooks here—learning happens in the real world. You’ll visit incredible landmarks like the Covent Garden, the Natural History Museum, and even hidden gems most tourists miss. You’ll navigate the city using public transport, enjoy lunches in quirky spots like food markets, and end your evenings dining at a new restaurant every night. The focus isn’t on sightseeing though; it’s about learning essential skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability while soaking up London’s culture, history, and energy.
What Will You Get Out of It?
Project X is more than just a trip—it’s a chance to grow as a person. By the end of the two weeks, you’ll have:
- New Skills: Gain valuable global skills like leadership, communication, and critical thinking that will help you in your studies, future career, and personal life.
- Greater Confidence: Navigating London, collaborating with a group, and stepping outside your comfort zone will make you more independent and self-assured.
- Incredible Memories: From solving challenges in the city to enjoying meals with your peers, you’ll create unforgettable experiences with people from around the world.
- A Fresh Perspective: You’ll see how one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in the world works, inspiring you to think bigger about your future.
Project X is designed to help you stand out, not just on paper, but in life. If you’re ready to learn in a completely different way, this is the experience for you.
Example programme
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel &Trafalgar Square
- Starter Task (taking photos throughout the day)
- Knowledge Cluster: Students use creativity to narrate a story visually, drawing on the theme of artistic interpretation.
- Global Cluster: Skills like creative thinking, reflection, &s elf-management (choosing meaningful subjects to photograph) come into play.
- Reflection Prompt (defining art)
- Emotion Cluster: Exploring personal emotions & values tied to what “art” means to them.
- Social Cluster: Discussing & sharing personal perspectives on art invites collaborative learning & social engagement.
- Personal Cluster: Encouraging self-expression & authenticity
- Midday: National Gallery Exploration
- Critiquing Masterpieces
- Knowledge Cluster: Applying analytical thinking & comparing visual elements like colour, texture, & composition.
- Emotion Cluster: Connecting emotionally with the artwork & evaluating its impact on their feelings.
- Global Cluster: Using critical thinking, communication, & research skills to evaluate & interpret the art.
- Social Cluster: Collaborative discussions on anonymous artworks encourage empathy & respectful debate.
- Personal: Reflecting on values & biases in the critique process.
Lunch: Leicester Square/Chinatown
Early Afternoon: Covent Garden & Personal Project
- Task (identify three masterpieces)
- Knowledge Cluster: Synthesizing prior learning about art styles, techniques, & cultural significance.
- Global Cluster: Developing & applying self-created evaluation criteria, fostering independence & adaptability.
- Emotion Cluster: Deepening self-awareness & connecting personal interpretations with cultural insights.
- Personal: Expressing individuality & creative independence.
Late Afternoon: Covent Garden & Art Auction & Reflection
- Gallery Showcase
- Social Cluster: Presenting & justifying their choices fosters public speaking & collaborative evaluation.
- Global Cluster: Synthesizing group feedback & revising perspectives based on peer insights.
- Emotion Cluster: Sharing personal connections with their photos & art choices builds confidence in self-expression.
- Personal: Building confidence & showcasing individuality.
- Auction & Bias Reflection
- Social Cluster: Group critique fosters collective learning & social engagement.
- Knowledge Cluster: Exploring themes of bias, historical context, & subjective value in art.
Cliffhanger for Day 4:
- Teaser Reading (Annie Leibovitz’s Silent Professor)
- Knowledge Cluster: Encourages curiosity about non-verbal teaching & observational learning.
- Global Cluster: Promotes reflection on independent thinking & the power of silence.
Dinner: At your chosen restaurant for tonight’s meal
Evening: Back at the hotel & a chance to relax, reflect & enjoy the time together
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