GCSE Geographers Explore Naples

During the June Inspire Week, The Hinckley School took 80 students on a once in a lifetime trip to
Italy. When we arrived, the students were in awe of the infrastructure of Rome, the stunning scenery depicting the traditional buildings and Italian culture. We had a meal in a local restaurant before walking around the sites, e.g. the Trevi Fountain, on our first day. The next day saw the students take a tour around the Colosseum and Roman Forum, providing a fascinating insight into the culture and historical features of the country.

We then took the long bus journey to Naples, checking into our second hotel in Sorrento. The students,
and staff, couldn’t believe the beauty of these majestic sights and were amazed more was to come. The third day saw us conquer the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, taking in the spectacular views and looking deep into the crater. Luckily, we didn’t have any unexpected eruptions to ruin the trip! After making our way down the volcano, we visited the ancient city of Pompeii, taking in the ancient infrastructure and paying our respects to the people who lost their lives. We couldn’t believe the temperatures it rose to whilst walking around; a staggering 38 degrees! The following day saw us take the ferry to Capri, providing a well-deserved rest bite on the beach before making our way to the town’s centre to take in the shops and enjoy some of the local cuisine. After departing Capri, we wandered around the streets of Sorrento, popping into some of the local shops and enjoying a cheeky ice-cream! The final day saw us get stuck in a little bit of traffic, but we still managed to visit Herculaneum; a similar site to Pompeii with traditional infrastructure, before
making our way home. All the students had an incredible time and I just want to say a massive thank you
to the students for their incredible conduct and thank you to the staff for all their hard work. We will be going again very soon and maybe we will see you there!

- Mr Hillier, Head of Geography