Experiential Learning
Gill St. Bernard’s believes that students learn by doing, as well as through traditional academic methods. Therefore, field trips and other types of hands-on activities that support the curriculum are encouraged. The following is a list of some of the activities in which each class participates. Class trips and activities vary from year to year.
Pre-Kindergarten
Ort Farm (for pumpkin picking), two plays at Raritan Valley CC theater.
Kindergarten
Apple Farm, Nutcracker ballet, Planetarium at County College of Morris, Alstede’s Farm (for pumpkin picking).
First Grade
Arboretum, Merrill Creek Reservoir, in-school events such as Thanksgiving Feast, Reading Rodeo, simulated Washington trip and maintenance of campus bluebird nest trail.
Second Grade
Delaware Water Gap, Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, Franklin Mineral Museum, Lord Stirling Environmental Center, Morris Museum
Third Grade
Theater trip, Howell Living History Museum, in-school animal presentation, Lenape speaker, special Country day.
Fourth Grade
Red Mill Museum Village, Swedish Museum, Museum of Early Trade and Crafts.
