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Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School’s trip to Iceland

In just under 12 hours now, we will be meeting in Ramsgate to begin our journey and our tour of Iceland. Everyone should be packed, money should be ready, passports should be to hand, and everyone...

Day 1 Las Vegas!

A very early start yesterday morning. We left Brecon at 4:00am to drive to Gatwick. Arrived at the airport at 8:10am to find BHS had their own designated check in desks with Virgin Atlantic. Very...

To describe her as an inspiration just doesn’t seem to do her justice!

She’s organised 17 music tours in 17 years, giving thousands of students from Saffron Walden County High School the chance to perform, grow and learn in beautiful destinations around Europe ­–...

Viva Las Vegas!!

It’s finally here!!! Less than 12 hours and we will be on the coach. I’m packed – thanks to mum – 14kg, so loads of room for buying goods! It’s unbelievable how time has flown, I can still...

Brilliant day at Ait Ben Haddou & camel riding

A fantastic day starting with a panoramic view of Ait Ben Haddou & then walking up to the top of the Kasbah for more amazing views. A tasty lunch in Taddert & then a quick stop at an incised...

Day 1 in Morocco!

We arrived safely last night & wished Tanya a very Happy Birthday before heading to bed. We’re now just about to set off into the High Atlas for our first full day – exciting stuff!

Fab day in the High Atlas!

A fantastic first full day in the High Atlas – wonderful panoramas & views, a delicious lunch & lots of interesting stops at an Argan factory, a rural village etc. Now cooling off in...

Only 1 day to go until Channing geographers jet off to Morocco!

It’s hard to believe that we’ll be heading to Morocco this time tomorrow – the forecast for Marrakech looks hot and sunny (farewell windy London)! Hope everyone’s packing is...

RESORT OF THE WEEK: Sauze d’Oulx

Situated on the left hand side of the Milky Way ski area, Sauze d’Oulx is a fantastic resort which caters to all skiers’ needs and abilities. With 120km of piste in Sauze d’Oulx alone – and...

WWI Battlefields trip: Four guides, three days, one writer

Picture the scene. It’s 4am on a Wednesday morning and I’m sat half-asleep on a minibus heading down to Dover. But let me explain. As a relatively new recruit to the Rayburn Tours team, employed...

Secondary School Sport: The Roadblock Paradox

The Department of Education and Ofqual recently issued documents for consultation regarding the activities and assessments for GCSE and A Level PE. As part of this, rounders, as well as elements of...

Channing’s Moroccan adventure

There is just one week of school before half term and Channing geographers are gearing up for their Moroccan adventure from 22nd-26th October 2014.