Over the half-term, 40 BGS students and four teachers eagerly left Heathrow and flew to the Azores in the Atlantic for 5 days.  What ensued was a fantastic trip! All 40 students were outstanding ambassadors for BGS and many people we met commented on how our students were the best group they had ever encountered!  The passion and awe was evident in every activity we did and all the students and staff had fantastic experiences and took photos to capture their unforgettable time. Read on for some of the experiences shared.

Miss Ashman, Geography Department

The Azores ~ It did not disappoint!

The Azores trip was something that me and all my friends had been looking forward to for a year, and it did not disappoint!

The trip was amazing and everyone had so much fun together. The highlight of the trip for me was the first geothermal pool, which was an amber colour from the oxidised iron in the water (all our swimsuits were stained orange, but it was worth it!). It was a fantastic trip and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Having free time every day in different places on the island gave us all an opportunity to get to know each other better and create close bonds with new people. On the third day, we went into a cave underground, and it was very interesting to see the rock formation of a dormant volcano! All the Year 11s had so much fun together, and it was definitely an experience I will never forget. Thank you to everyone who made this such an enjoyable trip!

Aqua Trumci, Year 11

The Azores ~ Awesome experience!

Going to the Azores was such an awesome experience! My favourite part was the geothermal pools. Not only is the geography very cool, but it was lovely being in the relaxing, green environment. I would definitely recommend going to the Azores, from the hikes and views, to the waterfalls and geothermal pools and even the food. The Azores have so much to offer (and it is cool to say you have been to the most Western point of Europe).  A final juicy fact for you is that the pineapples in the Azores take a whole 2 years to grow, but trust me, the 2 years wait (and our 1598-mile journey) was definitely worth it. The pineapple was delicious! Final shout out to all the teachers and our tour guide, Carlos, who made the trip amazing!

Matilda Jackson, Year 11