Essay

CANCELLATION OF CLASS TRIP

The Newtown High School senior class trip was cancelled by the school principal. What led to the cancellation was the negative publicity another school trip received. The improper behavior of some students on that trip raised questions about student safety, proper supervision and the usefulness of such trips. A representative of the senior class wrote a letter to the Newtown Times to insist that the trip should still take place. The editor of the Newtown Times would like to know how its readers feel about the trip cancellation.

Task 2: Essay

Do you think school trips should be educational or recreational? What can contribute to their success? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.