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Last Updated: Feb 6, 2017 - 2:32:04 PM |
NASSAU BOUND: Bahamas Educational Tours has partnered with Western Air to provide seamless travel for countless classes visiting our nation’s capital on guided field trips. Pictured are students and teachers of Maurice E. Moore Primary School boarding their flight in Freeport. Photo courtesy of Bahamas Educational Tours
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“Bahamas Educational Tours (BET) is dedicated to the growth, development and education of students in The Bahamas, and the world, with its guided school field trips,” said Mrs. Michele Coburn, company spokesperson.
Students of Maurice E. Moore Primary School in Grand Bahama experienced BET’s expertise firsthand when they embarked on a one-day excursion to our nation’s capital. 60 students, teachers, administrator and parents of Grades One and Two enjoyed an educational and fun-filled day in Nassau.
For many, the trip to Nassau was a first-time experience beginning with an early morning flight on Western Air, a long-time partner with Bahamas Educational Tours. After enjoying breakfast in downtown Nassau, some of the students visited a local school for a brief exchange.
GRAND BAHAMA STUDENTS VISIT GOVERNMENT HOUSE: Governor General His Excellency Sir Arthur D. Hanna (centre) hosted students and teachers of Maurice E. Moore Primary School to a private reception during the group’s recent visit to Nassau. Accompanying the group were Miss Bahamas World Joanna Brown (top far right) and group organizer, Mrs. Michele Coburn (top far left) of Bahamas Educational Tours. Photo courtesy of Bahamas Educational Tours
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Then it was off to Government House in private charter buses for a courtesy call on the Governor General His Excellency Sir Arthur D. Hanna. According to Coburn, the Grade One students of Maurice E. Moore Primary made history as one of the youngest groups to ever visit Government House.
“The entire group, Grades One and Two, presented His Excellency with a gift. He was gracious as usual and shared much rich history with them. I would definitely describe the visit as a highlight of their trip,” she said.
The Nassau One-Day guided tour is widely recognized as one of BET’s signature trips. Additional features include a city tour and visit to historical sites like Fort Fincastle and the Queen’s Staircase. Also, a visit to Atlantis, Paradise Island, allowed the youngsters to see live dolphins swimming in the lagoon.
TAKING IN THE SITES: Maurice E. Moore Primary School students gained firsthand exposure to a famous historical site when they walked the Queen’s Staircase (66-steps) during a recent field trip to Nassau. Members of the Grand Bahama student body stopped to pose with tourists and Miss Bahamas World Joanna Brown. The one-day visit was organized by Bahamas Educational Tours.
Photo courtesy of Bahamas Educational Tours
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Squeals of delight filled the air as students got up close and personal with flamingoes at the Ardastra Garden & Zoo. “To actually stand amongst our national bird that they’ve only seen in pictures was a memorable experience,” commented one of the teachers.
Accompanying the group of Maurice E. Moore Primary School students and faculty was Miss Bahamas World Joanna Brown. “I had a good time interacting with the students and overall the trip was great,” Brown exclaimed.
Along with the educational aspects, the eager youngsters got a chance to unwind during lunch at the Mall at Marathon where they also shopped and spent time in the game room.
ORGANIZED SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS: Bahamas Educational Tours assists teachers with bringing their lessons to life by arranging guided field trips throughout The Bahamas and internationally. Pictured are students of Maurice E. Moore Primary School from Grand Bahama interacting with flamingoes at the Ardastra Garden & Zoo during a recent school trip to Nassau.
Photo courtesy of Bahamas Educational Tours
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“At Bahamas Educational Tours, our main focus is to help teachers bring their lessons to life. By offering personalized service for each group, we take the hassle out of arranging and booking school tours. Our field trips are exciting, educational and fun, and traveling is always great exposure for the kids,” commented Coburn.
Besides Nassau, BET offers guided school trips to Grand Bahama, Bimini, Abaco, Eleuthera, Long Island, Exuma, Cat Island, Andros, Inagua and even internationally.
According to Coburn, “in addition to school field trips, BET offers group tours, for 10 persons or more, for corporate groups, class reunions, family reunions, group cruises, Teachers’ Appreciation trips, graduation trips, seminars, Bethel tours and we can even create a tour specifically for you,” she explained.
The company’s 34 years of experience in the travel industry and unique relationship with schools in Grand Bahama for the past 7 years have earned them many repeat customers. “We always enjoy working with Bahamas Educational Tours,” said Maurice Moore E. Primary School principal, Victoria E. Wright. “They’re great!”
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