A letter to a friend about a school trip tells your friend where you went, what you saw and how you felt. Use the format and the sample letter below. Change the names and places to match your own trip.
Format of an informal letter
| Part | What to write |
|---|---|
| Your address and date | Top right corner |
| Greeting | Dear Rahul, |
| Opening line | Ask how your friend is |
| Body | Where you went, what you saw, what you did |
| Closing line | Say you hope to hear soon |
| Ending | Your loving friend, and your name |
Sample letter: A school trip to a science museum
12 B, Green Park
New Delhi
15 November 2026
Dear Rahul,
How are you? I hope you are well and happy. I am fine. I am writing to tell you about our school trip last Saturday.
Our school took Class 7 to the science museum. We left school at eight in the morning in two buses. Our teachers came with us. On the way, we sang songs and played games.
The museum was huge. We saw models of planets, a real rocket and a working volcano. My favourite part was the space hall. I stood inside a model of a spaceship. We also saw a film on the human body. It was very interesting.
We had lunch in the museum garden. We shared our tiffin and took many photos. At four in the evening, we returned to school, tired but happy.
I wish you had been with us. Next time, you must come. Please write to me soon and tell me about your school too.
Give my love to your parents.
Your loving friend,
Aman
Sample letter: A school trip to a hill station
24, Lake View Road
Pune
20 December 2026
Dear Meera,
I hope you are doing well. Last week, we went on a three-day school trip to a hill station. I want to tell you all about it.
We travelled by train. The view of the mountains and the green valleys was wonderful. At the hill station, we stayed in a guest house. In the morning, we went for a nature walk. We saw many birds and flowers. In the evening, we sat around a campfire and sang songs.
The weather was cool and fresh. Our teachers told us how to keep the hills clean. We also collected plastic wrappers on our walk. I learned that small acts can protect nature.
I will show you the photos when we meet. Write soon.
Yours lovingly,
Nisha
Tips for writing a school trip letter
- Start with a friendly line.
- Name the place and the date.
- Write what you saw and did in the order it happened.
- Say how you felt.
- End with a warm line.