During the half-term break, 28 students from Years 7, 8 and 9 headed off on an exciting educational visit to Paris, packed with sightseeing, cultural experiences and plenty of memorable moments.
The adventure began bright and early, with students gathering in the school courtyard at 3.30am on Saturday. Despite the early start, excitement was high as the group boarded the coach for France. Throughout the trip, students from all three year groups mixed effortlessly and made new friendships, and staff were particularly impressed by the way Year 9s looked out for and included the younger pupils.
After arriving in France, the group stopped in the historic town of Compiègne for lunch and a chance to stretch their legs before continuing on to Paris.
Sunday brought blue skies and crisp autumn weather, the perfect backdrop for a day of sightseeing. Students walked along the Champs-Élysées, through the Jardin des Tuileries and on to the Louvre, where they enjoyed lunch surrounded by stunning architecture. The highlight for many was travelling all the way to the top of the Eiffel Tower to take in breathtaking views across Paris.
“The Eiffel Tower was the best bit. You could see the entire city. It was beautiful.” – Persie
Later in the day, the group boarded a boat for a cruise along the River Seine. As daylight faded and the city’s landmarks began to illuminate the skyline, students were treated to a spectacular view of Paris by night.
“My favourite part of the Paris trip was the cruise along the Seine River while seeing the Eiffel Tower being lit up. Also, it was fun practice trying to buy things in French!” – Breanna
