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School committee gives initial approval to Winchester High Galápagos trip; parents ask about cost and scholarships
Summary
The School Committee gave initial approval to a Winchester High School trip to the Galápagos Islands scheduled for February break; the trip cost is $5,179 per student, EF Tours will provide logistics and optional college credit was discussed. Committee approved initial authorization with superintendent authority to assess conditions.
The Winchester School Committee granted initial approval July 24 for a proposed Winchester High School student trip to the Galápagos Islands, authorizing the superintendent to assess global conditions and finalize travel arrangements.
Teacher Ian Ritchie outlined educational goals for the February-break trip, saying the itinerary would connect students with active research projects in conservation biology and provide sustained curriculum links to AP biology and environmental science. Ritchie said the plan seeks to build working relationships with field…
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