magazine 2015

Year 7 French Trip
What was the verdict?
Much chatter and excitement signalled our departure from school late on
Thursday. By 3am all students were exhausted (apart from Nina). The
crossing was gentle and fortunately no one decided to go for a swim. On
arrival, we headed for the beach on a glorious afternoon where we played a game of
rounders. The girls thrashed the boys – shame on you, boys!
Saturday was a great day when we had a stroll around the market at St Renan. Some
of the boys went native and bought baguettes, ham and cheese for their lunch. This
was a very hot day and it continued at a local theme park, where the staff had more
fun on the rides than the students. After the evening meal there was no respite and
Mrs Weetman dragged us all to the laser quest. Once there, everyone had great fun
and lost half a stone in sweat.
Sunday was another sweltering day. An interesting morning was spent at the St
Mathieu lighthouse then we went to the Fort de Bertheaume. Here, the zip wire
journey across the bay was a breath taking experience for those brave enough to
participate. How we all returned from that goodness only knows.
On Monday pupils met their pen friends at their school. A morning’s sporting activities
proved SGS’s prowess, particularly at rounders. In the afternoon, we were
treated to a dress rehearsal of the school’s forthcoming music and drama production.
It’s fair to say this was entertaining, but for the wrong reasons. Mrs Weetman’s
desire to use every minute of every day continued as we had crepes in the restaurant
at the top of Chateau D’eau, which afforded stunning views, followed by dinner
then a visit to the cinema. Exhausted, the pupils begged to go to bed.
We had a pleasant journey home and arrived on time. What a brilliant trip! The pupils
(and staff) behaved impeccably and were a pleasure to be with. Mrs Weetman
deserves the highest praise for her meticulous organisation of such an educational
and fun visit.
Mr Cook.