Durrington High School's fantastic French adventure

During the half-term break, 39 students and 4 members of staff enjoyed an unforgettable four-day trip to Picardy, France, packed with exciting experiences, cultural discoveries and plenty of fun!

Students explored Nausicaá, Europe’s largest aquarium, discovering the fascinating underwater world.

At the magnificent Château de Chantilly, they took part in a special ice-cream-making workshop, learning how to create their own delicious treats.

The excitement continued at Parc Astérix, where students enjoyed thrilling roller coasters and got into the Halloween spirit!

On their final day, students explored the charming market in Senlis before visiting Chocolaterie Lachelle. Here, they watched a fascinating demonstration and discovered how their famous chocolates are made.

A wonderful trip filled with adventure, learning and memories that will last a lifetime! A huge thank you to our staff for making this fantastic experience possible.

What our students had to say:

“Parc Astérix was the highlight for me.  The rides were great and it was a great experience.”  James in Year 10

“The French trip was incredible - J'adore la France!” – Eliza in Year 10

“It was a really fun experience and I loved the hotel and the opportunities we got.” Zac in Year 9

“I really liked the aquarium, the amusement park and hanging out with my friends.” – Jade in Year 10

“The food was really nice and I loved Parc Astérix.  The people were friendly and easy to talk to: I made a lot of friends.” Michael in Year 10