“When a man is tired ofLondon, he is tired of life; for there is inLondonall that life can afford (offer).” (Dr Johnson 1709-1784)

The Third Form visits programme seeks to take advantage of the school’s unique location in the heart of the City. Many of the places that are included in the programme are reached on foot from CLS. Third Form visits take place two afternoons a week, with Forms taking it in turns to participate. Boys go on these visits in Form groups, each group under the supervision of two members of staff.

The programme is designed to acquaint boys with the cultural and educational experiencesLondonhas to offer, and also to give them an understanding of some of the services on which the capital depends.  Thus, one week the boys might be learning from an art historian how to look at paintings in the National Gallery, and another week they might be discussing safety on theThameswith the RNLI. The programme also includes excursions to the Bank of England, the Greater London Authority and theMuseumofSurgery.

Visits have been chosen to enrich and complement the boys’ Third Form Curriculum. The Globe Theatre workshops, for example, take place immediately before the Beaufoy Drama festival. We also explore many sites of historic interest such as HMS Belfast and Dr Johnson’s House.

During the year boys produce reports of their visits and commendations are awarded each term for the best pieces of work.  

It is usual for visits to fit within the regular span of afternoon school. However, depending on the distance to be travelled and the length of the tour, departure from School may be before the end of the lunch break and sometimes arrival back at School a little after 4.00pm.  All boys are required to return to School with the group after each visit.