Falmouth primary school subsidises three-day residential London trip

The Falmouth Primary Academy children are already researching for their London trip

A Cornish school is covering most of the cost of a residential trip to London for pupils in a bid to help parents with the cost of living.

Parents will pay less than half of the cost of Falmouth Primary Academy's three-day trip, as school leaders say they are aware of financial pressures.

None of the Year Five students have been to London before.

They are looking forward to a visit to some of the capital's museums, a West End show and a ride on the London Eye.

'Not realistic'

Jess Mills, head teacher, said things were "really tough" for families.

"Parents already are working very hard to make sure they're feeding and clothing their children, but to ask them to pay for a trip to London is not realistic," she said.

Head teacher Jess Mills (l) and Year Five class teacher Kerenza Burnett

An appeal has been launched to raise £3,500 to cover the cost of the trip - but the school will cover the difference if the appeal does not hit its target.

The itinerary will include the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum, seeing The Lion King in the West End, a ride on the London Eye and the Harry Potter Studio Tour.

Year Five teacher Kerenza Burnett said it would be a "jam-packed three days".

"London is completely different to Cornwall.

"It's very busy, there are a lot more people, there are lots of different nationalities, it's going to be an awesome opportunity for the children to experience different cultures," she added.

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