Have you ever been on a school trip and never wanted to leave?  We, the Year 11 Geography GCSE class had the privilege of going to Iceland on February the 20^th and had one of the greatest and most unique experiences of our lives.  After countless hours of flying (8hrs) and one transit, we made it to Iceland, the land of Ice and fire.  The trip organised by Mr Iain lasted 5 nights and 6 days, and was for our Geography IGCSE course, it was the perfect balance between education and fun.  We got to see the most breath taking views and scenery, like the Northern lights, including extraordinary waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes and beaches.   Although our trip involved a few cancellations due to weather (Blizzards, strong winds and sub-zero temperatures) and numerous hours of bus drives (5hr), walking, hiking, climbing and other exhausting activities, we minimalized our complaints and always worked as a group, each helping the other through times of need which made us form an unbreakable bond.  Even though we were not fully appreciative at times, every single one of us has come back feeling extremely fortunate to have seen and done such amazing things. We were lucky enough to have the greatest tour guide, Sofia, and driver, Trond, who were extremely patient with us and helped in the shaping of our faultless trip.  Thank you to Mr Iain and Ms Chantal for being not only our teachers but our friends on this trip, without you it certainly wouldn’t have been the same.

Nour Hamed and Salma Seoudy.