Leaving Amery Hill at the eye-watering time of 2.30am, 48 Year 10 students plus staff ventured off for the land of fire and ice, a location the school had not visited since 2018.

Over the next four days, the students were treated to the raw physical Geography of this island, which sits on the boundary between the North American and European tectonic plates. The packed itinerary included hot springs, erupting geysers, plunging waterfalls and black beaches all set in a barren, moon like snow covered landscape. The mornings started around minus eight degrees and warmed to a barmy plus two by the afternoon.

Other highlights included visiting the 6th largest geothermal power station in the world for a guided visit and a walking tour of the capital Reykjavik. The students also particularly liked the immersive experience called “Fly over Iceland” sitting in rollercoaster-like seats and being whisked on an exhilarating journey across Iceland in front of a 20-metre spherical screen while special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combined with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience.

To cap it all, on the final night the Northern Lights put in an appearance to cap a truly magical visit where many memories were made.

Mr Parker, Head of Geography