Iceland Trip
On Friday 4th April, 40 Year 9 and 10 students travelled to Iceland for a 4-day study tour to enhance their learning of key Geography concepts, such as plate tectonics, coastal and river landscapes and sustainable resource management. Students enjoyed visiting the city of Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Station. They also experienced an active Geysir, the Kerið volcanic crater and the beautiful waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Students also visited the shrinking Sólheimajökull glacier where they could see the impact of climate change.
Year 10 student Mollie B wrote this report:
'Whilst in Iceland, we did an abundance of activities; one of these being a visit to the gorgeous Blue Lagoon. It was an absolutely unforgettable experience as many did clay masks and got slushies, all whilst being submerged in the warm lagoon. We also went to the capital Reykjavik and visited a cathedral. This allowed us to learn a little piece of history about Iceland and when it gained its independence.
We went on many excursions which allowed us to visit the large amount of geographical landforms in Iceland. For example, we saw three beautiful waterfalls, climbing up over 400 stairs in order to get to the top of one. We were very privileged to be able to visit a geothermal power plant whilst being in Iceland too, learning how it works and how it is a renewable source of energy.
I am very glad I could go on this trip as it was a truly unforgettable experience that I will have for the rest of my life.'
