Sunday 1 April 2012
Update from Sunday.
Everybody took part in the karaoke which was a resounding success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. The following morning we got on the coach into the the centre of Vienna for some shopping. Instruments in hand, we all strode through the palace gates ready for our open concert. A huge crowd gathered to watch Us and supported graciously; a beautiful setting for a brilliant performance - shame about the cold weather. Following that we all browsed the Easter market and after a scrumptious meal we got ready for a night of bowling.
Update from Saturday
Dumping our bags, within minutes of arrival, we're off to our first gig at our linked school. The performance was outstanding and great reviews were given by the vast audience and the school's head teacher; who returned with his camera. After a substantial traditional Viennese meal of wiener schnitzel and an apple strudel, we had an evening of reveting entertainment hosted by the wonder Miss Davies and Mrs Arthur and Miss Lillico and the winners were Adam & friends. Then off to bed for a restful and mostly peaceful night.
Saturday 31 March 2012
Obvious mistakes!
Thank you to the parent who spotted the mistake in the earlier blog. These entries are written by students to let you know what we are up to, so please bare with us regarding these things! More blogs to follow... Miss Davies
Friday 30 March 2012
Tuesday 27 March 2012
T- two days until the journey begins...
Hope you are all getting excited!! Just to remind you all to drop off your bags and instruments in 16B as soon as you get to school (before registration) and go to Period 1 as normal. Period 2, come back to 16B, load the coach, sort out whatever you need to prevent your from being sick on the bus and then off we go!!!! Don't forget to check the kitlist carefully...See you on Thursday!
Sunday 19 February 2012
Hope you have all recovered over the past few days before we go back to the reality that is school. I have now gone through all of my pictures that I took (over 1000) to be precise and have some excellent shots. I will set up a photo sharing account over the next few weeks where we can all share our best pics. As for the flipcam videos that some of you took, well lets just say there was some very interesting footage and commentary. On that note, as some of you may be aware, Marianne misplaced her camera (red nixon coolpixs) at the farmhouse. Please can you all check that you have not picked it up by mistake.If you have picked up anything that does not belong to you please bring it in to me. Some good news, Parvin's suitcase arrived the following morning!
I will be posting details of the photo competition later where there will be some great prizes available - I know some of you felt really upset not having won that lovely dried fish on the quiz night : )
Enjoy your last day of the half term and see you tomorrow
Miss Modi
I will be posting details of the photo competition later where there will be some great prizes available - I know some of you felt really upset not having won that lovely dried fish on the quiz night : )
Enjoy your last day of the half term and see you tomorrow
Miss Modi
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Our penultimate day in Iceland : (
Although it started off extremely wet and windy we have had a fantastic day. It started off at a Geothermal Power Plant where we were shown how they create 90% of their energy. Typical bills per month for an average sized house worked out at approx £60! If only in the UK!
A snowball fight followed outside the plant with a bundle finale.
We then proceeded onto Gullfoss Waterfall which was by far the most spectacular waterfall we have seen in Iceland. We have definitely set our sites on white water rafting down the enormous gorge for our next visit in two years time.
Lunch saw many of us sample a traditional 'Icelandic' lamb and vegetable soup. Yum Yum! Naturally some retail therapy followed and there are some great pressies on their way back to the UK.
The Geysers blew many of us away. Lots of aching and freezing cold arms trying to capture each explosion on film.
Our last stop was the Mid Atlantic Ridge where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are spliting Iceland apart by 1-2cm per year. It felt absolutely magical to know that we were standing between them on some of the youngest rocks on this planet! Expect to see many photos when your sons and daughters return.
As we are blogging they are all currently sat in silence watching a film whilst sipping hot chocolate and eating pop corn and marshmallows courtesy of the trip leaders.
Can we take this opportunity to say that we have really had a great trip and hope that they have enjoyed it and learnt as much as we have.
Reminder - we are landing tomorrow at 7.30pm at Heathrow Terminal 1
Trip Leaders xxx
Although it started off extremely wet and windy we have had a fantastic day. It started off at a Geothermal Power Plant where we were shown how they create 90% of their energy. Typical bills per month for an average sized house worked out at approx £60! If only in the UK!
A snowball fight followed outside the plant with a bundle finale.
We then proceeded onto Gullfoss Waterfall which was by far the most spectacular waterfall we have seen in Iceland. We have definitely set our sites on white water rafting down the enormous gorge for our next visit in two years time.
Lunch saw many of us sample a traditional 'Icelandic' lamb and vegetable soup. Yum Yum! Naturally some retail therapy followed and there are some great pressies on their way back to the UK.
The Geysers blew many of us away. Lots of aching and freezing cold arms trying to capture each explosion on film.
Our last stop was the Mid Atlantic Ridge where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are spliting Iceland apart by 1-2cm per year. It felt absolutely magical to know that we were standing between them on some of the youngest rocks on this planet! Expect to see many photos when your sons and daughters return.
As we are blogging they are all currently sat in silence watching a film whilst sipping hot chocolate and eating pop corn and marshmallows courtesy of the trip leaders.
Can we take this opportunity to say that we have really had a great trip and hope that they have enjoyed it and learnt as much as we have.
Reminder - we are landing tomorrow at 7.30pm at Heathrow Terminal 1
Trip Leaders xxx
Tuesday 14 February 2012
Day 3
Made our own lunch this morning! We then shot off to Eyjafjallajokull where we saw and touched some ash from the 2010 eruption. We went to the coastline that had views which rivalled even that of the Dorset coastline. There was an amazing arch that was made of basalt, which looked like it was defying gravity. The waves were so big that people are permanently warned away from the water. We visited the wool factory where we bought souvenirs which you can all look forward to receiving! In the afternoon we then saw some amazing mud geysers that produced lots of steam and a nice sulphur whiff. We ended the days activities with a nice swim in an open-aired swimming pool - outdoor temperature 7 degrees, water temperature 40 degrees!
Made our own lunch this morning! We then shot off to Eyjafjallajokull where we saw and touched some ash from the 2010 eruption. We went to the coastline that had views which rivalled even that of the Dorset coastline. There was an amazing arch that was made of basalt, which looked like it was defying gravity. The waves were so big that people are permanently warned away from the water. We visited the wool factory where we bought souvenirs which you can all look forward to receiving! In the afternoon we then saw some amazing mud geysers that produced lots of steam and a nice sulphur whiff. We ended the days activities with a nice swim in an open-aired swimming pool - outdoor temperature 7 degrees, water temperature 40 degrees!
Monday 13 February 2012
Day 2
Started the day with an eggy scented shower followed by gathering our pack lunch ready for the glacier walk. First stop was the Skogafoss wwaterfall which was beautiful. We then went to the Eyjafjallajokull floodplain and were fortunate enough to see the crater. The highlight of the day was the glacier walk. We were shown how to use crampons and ice picks and then we went onto the glacier were we got to see many glacial features. IT WAS GREAT!!!!
Started the day with an eggy scented shower followed by gathering our pack lunch ready for the glacier walk. First stop was the Skogafoss wwaterfall which was beautiful. We then went to the Eyjafjallajokull floodplain and were fortunate enough to see the crater. The highlight of the day was the glacier walk. We were shown how to use crampons and ice picks and then we went onto the glacier were we got to see many glacial features. IT WAS GREAT!!!!
Had a fantastic first day in Iceland. We went to the Blue lagoon and will all come back looking even more beautiful after our volcanic facials. Topped the evening off with a hearty meal at the Viking Village. Lots more to see and do. Will try to upload pics later. Off on a glacier walk now...Hope you are all well!
Saturday 11 February 2012
COUNTDOWN...1 DAY TO GO!
Hope you are all packed now and ready to go! Do not forget to pack some high energy snacks and something to entertain yourselves with during the free time - maybe a football or pack of cards.
We just need those clouds to go away so that the northern lights come out to play!Fingers crossed!
Hope you are all packed now and ready to go! Do not forget to pack some high energy snacks and something to entertain yourselves with during the free time - maybe a football or pack of cards.
We just need those clouds to go away so that the northern lights come out to play!Fingers crossed!
Friday 10 February 2012
Wednesday 8 February 2012
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