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Field trip (US)

A US school outing for learning; requires a signed permission slip.

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United States
Topic
School life

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Field trip All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
A visit outside school to study something first-hand, such as geography fieldwork. Also called a school trip.
Permission slip United States
A form a parent signs to allow a child to take part in an activity such as a field trip. UK: consent form.

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