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Papplewick  School, Ascot  Visit:  www.papplewick.org.uk 

16 very intrepid Year 8 Papplewick explorers enjoyed the wonders that Iceland had to offer on a Geography tour at the end of September. Highlights included whale watching in Reykjavik, trekking on a glacier, and being able to see the 4 tallest geysers in the world. They visited the Lava Centre where epic forces of nature are on full display in a high-tech, interactive educational exhibition depicting past and present volcanic activity, and surrounded by some of Iceland's most infamous volcanoes including Eyjafallajokull - the volcano which caused chaos in 2010. They also were lucky enough to visit Iceland's most famous Waterfall, Gullfoss (The Golden Waterfall located on the mighty glacial river Hvita. Amongst other delights the four day trip included the Krysuvik Mud Puddles, Gunnuhver Hot Springs, the Stampar Craters and an Ice Cream Farm.
 
Headmaster Tom Bunbury said " This was an amazing opportunity for our Year 8 geographers to see some of the most spectacular scenery and to learn about the science behind Iceland's powerful inner forces."

 

About Papplewick...

  www.papplewick.org.uk

NEXT OPEN MORNING - SATURDAY October 17th

Papplewick School, Ascot,  About Papplewick.... http://www.papplewick.org.uk  ....

 Papplewick is a day, weekly, and full boarding preparatory school for around 200 boys between the ages of 6 and 13. Situated in 15 acres of land opposite Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, Papplewick has an excellent record for academic achievement and feeds many of the UK’s top independent senior schools including Eton, Harrow, Winchester, Wellington, Stowe and Bradfield.  

In the last two years the school has maintained its academic record, gaining no less than 26 awards to top independent schools, including three King’s Scholarships to Eton. Through its strong commitment to sports, the school also builds skills of teamwork, sportsmanship and responsibility.

As well as academic, sporting and cultural excellence, Papplewick aims to provide boys with the confidence and security they need to fulfil their potential, and the school strives to promote enthusiasm for life, contribution to the community and kindness to others amongst all its pupils. 

A report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2013 remarks that relationships between pupils and teachers: ‘are an outstanding strength of the school and are seminal in creating the strong sense of a mutually supportive and trusting community.’

Please note the entrance to Papplewick is on A332 which is different from SATNAV instructions.

(Daily transport services running from Chiswick, Brook Green, Gloucester Rd, and Maidenhead).