Icelandic adventures

The group of 70 pupils and 7 staff set off in the early hours of Thursday morning for a five day adventure to Iceland.

The trip promised plenty of Icelandic experiences including a tour of the Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon, Hellisheidi Power Plant, swimming in a geothermal pool, a tour of the Reykjanes Peninsula and a half day in Rejkavik.  Humanities teacher, Miss Ackers, posted daily updates on our Facebook and Twitter profiles throughout the trip for those that wished to follow their journey in real time.  Here's what she wrote...

Day 1

Day 1 of Iceland has been a great success. We have arrived safely, been for a trip to the local geothermal pool and took in some of the sights that Reykjavik has to offer.

The students are tired and ready for a good rest after an early start, ready to start all over again tomorrow!

Slideshow - please scroll>>

Day 2

Day 2 of Iceland consisted of a trip to the Geyser, Gullfoss waterfall, the Secret Lagoon and Thingvellir National Park.

The students were able to take in the natural beauty of Iceland and got the chance to stand on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge with one side belonging to Europe and the other to America.

Day 2 of Iceland has been a successful, jam packed day. Lots of happy faces.

Slideshow - please scroll>>

Day 3

Iceland certainly continues to amaze us with its awe and wonder. Today we have explored the southern coastline and have been lucky enough to visit the magnificent Skógafoss Waterfall, the beautiful fishing village of Vik, the black sands of Dyrholaey with stunning coastal features and the incredible Myrdalsjokull Glacier. It’s been another action packed day and we’re about to top it off with an evening outdoor swim under the stars at the local geothermal water park. What a trip this is turning out to be!!

Slideshow - please scroll>>

Day 4

Our last full day in Iceland has seen students walking between continents along the Mid Atlantic ridge, observing boiling geothermal mud pools and taking a cultural visit to Hallgrimskirkja Church where we listened to a Norwegian choir in the Palm Sunday service. The afternoon was spent with some well deserved retail therapy in the centre of Reykjavik, where we all enjoyed a potter through the charming streets of the capital.

A great day and a perfect end to a brilliant trip. What a fantastic bunch of students. You have all made Priory very proud.

Slideshow - please scroll>>

Day 5 - On our way home

After what has been a fantastic five days in Iceland, we are finally on the way to the Keflavík airport and are saying goodbye to this beautiful country.

We would like to thank the students for being absolutely exceptional every single day and to the staff for supporting the trip in every way they can. I’m sure everyone would agree that we have had a brilliant time.

Mr Watters, Mr Metcalfe, Miss Ackers, Mrs Holland, Mr Bullock, Mr Eccles and Mrs Massey.

Slideshow - please scroll>>