Head's Newsletter 5 May 2017

CLASSICS TRIP TO SICILY

The Annual Classics Trip went to the beautiful island of Sicily at the start of the Easter holidays. 47 boys from Years 8-13 enjoyed all that Sicily has to offer in terms of stunning Greco-Roman temple complexes, magnificent theatres and ruined towns. In addition, we saw Mount Etna in all its glory, took a glorious boat trip in the sunshine around Ortygia and enjoyed lots of Italian delicacies. The 6

day trip was enjoyed by all as per the review from Humphrey in Year 12 below. My thanks as always go to Mr Karski, Miss Sandhu, Mr Marley & Mr King who generously gave up their holiday time and, of course, to all the boys themselves whose enthusiasm was unwavering. Mrs O’Connell

The Tiffin school Classics trip to Sicily this year was a tremendous success and personally my favourite in an extensive history of very enjoyable Classics trips. From our operatic tour guide to the awe inspiring temple to Olympian Zeus, the span of the trip covered both the hilarious, for example a certain Y8 fervently denying he had lost his hat to Mrs O’Connell while she wore the hat in question, and the

fascinating, with some of the best preserved sites I have ever had the good fortune to visit. The trip was concluded by the as ever hugely popular and wide ranging talent show. Entries included card tricks, origami done behind the back, and the performance of a play written specially for the occasion. Overall a highly enjoyable experience. Humphrey Allen, 12SJC/PP