Residential and Field Trips

Ancient City (Muang Boran): A Journey into the Past to Inspire Future Learning

At Ascot International School, we believe that meaningful learning happens when students can connect classroom lessons with real-life experiences. Before beginning their new Unit of Inquiry on ancient civilizations, our students enjoyed an exciting educational visit to Ancient City (Muang Boran).

This special trip encouraged students to ask questions, explore history, and build curiosity before their classroom learning even began.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Walking through Ancient City gave students the opportunity to experience history in a way that books alone cannot provide. They explored impressive historical buildings, discovered the stories behind different cultures, and imagined what daily life was like many years ago. By seeing these places for themselves, students were able to make meaningful connections between the past and the world around them today.

Inspiring Curiosity Through Inquiry

This visit was designed to spark curiosity before the new Unit of Inquiry begins. Throughout the day, students observed, discussed, and asked thoughtful questions about ancient civilizations.

These experiences encourage students to become active learners who enjoy exploring new ideas, making connections, and thinking deeply about what they discover.

Learning through inquiry helps students develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Building Skills for the Future

Educational visits like this support more than academic knowledge. They also help students develop important skills such as observation, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.

At Ascot, we believe these experiences prepare students to become confident learners who can apply their knowledge in different situations both inside and outside the classroom.

Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences at Ascot

Our visit to Ancient City (Muang Boran) was the perfect beginning to an exciting new learning journey. By exploring history in a real-world setting, students returned to school with new ideas, greater curiosity, and many questions ready to investigate.

We look forward to seeing how this experience inspires their learning as they begin their Unit of Inquiry and continue to grow as thoughtful, engaged, and internationally minded learners.

Inquiry-Based Learning in Action

At Ascot, our learning approach encourages students to explore, investigate, and ask questions.

The visit to Ancient City is an example of inquiry-based learning, where students begin with curiosity and then continue their learning through research, discussion, and reflection.

By starting a new Unit of Inquiry with a real-life experience, students develop their own ideas and become more involved in their learning journey.

Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences

At Ascot International School, we believe that some of the most powerful learning happens beyond the classroom walls.

Educational experiences like our visit to Ancient City inspire curiosity, encourage deeper thinking, and help students make meaningful connections with the world around them.