Inside Ibstock - Senior School Issue 7 Autumn Term

Inside Ibstock Trips

Autumn 2024

Upper Sixth Form Geography Trip to Iceland

Upper Sixth Geography pupils had an unforgettable time in snowy Iceland. Visiting the sulphurous, bubbling mud pools of Krysuvik-Seltun, pupils took in the striking beauty and other worldliness of the surrounding landscape. The following day was no less spectacular as pupils walked through Thingvellir’s Rift Valley, explored Kerid’s volcanic crater, and soaked in the warm Secret Lagoon. At Fridheimar, they learnt about geothermal tomato farming and watched Strokkur geyser erupt. Gullfoss, the 'GoldenWaterfall', left everyone in awe with its thundering cascades, and the final day offered up clear blue skies for a glacier hike on Solheimajokull with panoramic views and ice cave exploration. The adventure concluded with visits to Vik’s basalt cliffs and the stunning waterfalls Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss. A truly memorable trip!

Senior 10 went on an English trip to Strawberry Hill House to cultivate their understanding of the Gothic genre. They were told tales of intrigue, mystery and murder as they explored the treasures of HoraceWalpole's home and the setting for the writing of the first Gothic novel. After being given a tour around his castle, pupils learnt about Susan Hill's novel ‘I'm The King Of The Castle’ and were inspired to write their own Gothic creations. Senior 10 English Trip to Strawberry Hill House

Ibstock’s inaugural Tokyo trip took 32 Computer Science pupils from Senior 10 to Upper Sixth Form on an unforgettable journey of computer science, culture and robotics. Pupils explored AI, robotics and hands-on coding, while cultural visits featured Takeshita Street, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine and Kamakura. They also impressed Tokyo’s experts with their coding talent at the Shingawa Coding Lab. More highlights from the trip included visits to esports centres, VR simulators, the Dawn Avatar Robot Café, and premier science museums. The trip ended with inspiring stops at TeamLab museum and Fuji TV, blending tradition and innovation and sparking new passions. Pupils returned with broadened perspectives and lasting memories. Senior 10 - Upper Sixth Form Computer Science Trip to Japan

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