During the first week of half-term break, boys in Years 7 and 8 travelled to Sicily for our Geography and Classics trip and had the most amazing time. The visit began with a spectacular view of Mount Etna, followed by an exploration of the volcano itself. One boy described it as “the best two hours of his life”, which says it all.

The group then immersed themselves in local culture at a honey farm, where they learnt how honey is made and sampled the produce. They also visited two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Villa Romana del Casale, brought to life by an enthusiastic former English teacher, and the Valley of the Temples, where they uncovered the fascinating history of ancient Greek Akragas. The adventures continued at the stunning Gole Alcantara, where the boys explored striking volcanic rock formations and crystal-clear waters. The trip concluded with an afternoon exploring beautiful Catania, with plenty of delicious gelato.