Iceland trip

12th November, 2011

All of form 1 recently returned from the icy wilds of Iceland and are now busy writing up their Geography fieldwork projects. Our first impression of the country was the gale force winds that met us as we left the airport terminal – so strong that some struggled to keep on their feet! It was a great relief soon to reach and take a swim in the sulphurous, 80 degree waters of the Blue Lagoon, the first of several geothermal swimming pools that we were to visit.

The whole trip was dotted with visits to extraordinary geographical places: thundering waterfalls, enormous glaciers, black sands, volatile geysers and the astounding volcanoes that we kept some distance from but still saw in all their awesome – but dormant – grandeur. We were blessed with superb weather for most of the trip, and it made hopping out of the coach to listen to Olaf, our excellent Icelandic guide, a real pleasure. Pupils and staff all returned home for half-term exhausted but inspired by a truly unique country and experience.

This was a tremendous trip all round and accompanying members of staff were delighted to receive numerous positive comments about the excellent behaviour of the children including:

Tour Guide – “By far the best group I have taken – and I’ve seen quite a few!”

Member of the public at Manchester Airport – “I would just like to say that I have been on both flights with your pupils and they have been an absolute delight!”

Passport Control – “Your children have been so polite and well behaved – they are a credit to you!”

Swimming Pool Supervisor – “Your children are fantastic ambassadors for your country!”