ATHENS CLASSICS TRIP 2023

Between 23 to 27 April, 31 Form 10 students and four members of staff flew out to Greece to participate in this year’s residential trip to Athens. Despite the extremely early start, the pupils arrived in high spirits and spent the next few days enjoying Athens’ many historical and cultural sites, including the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, and the ancient agora. They also had the opportunity to visit Delphi, and the temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, with its stunning coastal backdrop.

Most of the pupils attending the trip have been studying the history and culture of Athens as part of their Classical Civilisations GCSE studies, and exploring the ancient sites really helped to consolidate their learning and bring it to life. Of course, it wasn’t all work and a highlight for many was sampling traditional Greek gyros, enjoying Athenian nightlife, and souvenir shopping in the Plaka. They may also have tried the occasional ice-cream, although this can’t be confirmed…