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Be wary of all-inclusive grad trips, St. John's high school says

Student travel company says St. John's school's concerns about trips unwarranted

A west end St. John's high school is warning parents and guardians about a private travel company that's encouraging its students to take part in a spring graduation trip

Waterford Valley High School issued the warning in an email to parents and guardians Friday.

The school says a company called S-Trip! has been "actively pursing students" to hand out information pamphlets about a class trip to an out-of-country resort.

According to the email, the company has not reached out to school administration or parents but instead recruited several students from the school to advertise.

It goes on to say that students have been invited to attend an information session about the trip at a local restaurant Sunday night.

On its website, S-Trip! said it offers "unforgettable journeys for graduating high school students" and has more than 35 years experience.

School administration said it is "in no way sponsoring any plans for such a trip" and is "actively opposed to any such event."

"Trips of this kind are often to 'all-inclusive' resorts in countries that have little to no regulation of alcohol consumption, and no adult supervision is provided," the email said.

The school went on to encourage families interested in participating in a class trip to research the company before making any decisions.