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Dorset: An enchanting experience!

By Anne Potonnier, photos and captions Darren Griffiths

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Man-o-War Cove. The coastal feature immediately to the east of Durdle Door. (Tuesday)

After several years spent exploring York and the surrounding area, this year’s 5èmes headed to a new location for their annual trip - Dorset. The week proved to be both studious and enchanting for students and teachers.

Programmed events: studying the coastal geological formations, climbing, visiting ancient castles, computers...

Many thanks to Darren Griffiths and Ross Black for organizing this superb adventure.

Reservations have already been made for next year!

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  • In Dorset, we visited beautiful National Trust sites, which gave us lots of information on geology and on history. We also had a fun day, as we went on Jacob’s ladder. At night we slept at the center, 3 or 4 of us in a room. We also met PGL Staff who were incredibly nice. It was a thrilling experience. I hope 5ème students next year will love Dorset too.
    Justine Bohelay
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Durdle Door. The world famous coastal arch on the ‘Jurassic Coast’. (Tuesday)

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Students being taught about the management of the Durdle Door site, on the cliff top overlooking the arch. (Tuesday)

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Students learning about the more intense management of Lulworth Cove, with the Cove in the background. (Tuesday)

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Students preparing to tackle the mighty Jacobs Ladder climb. (Thursday)

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The final evening. Having worked hard all week, students let off steam and enjoy themselves with a series of team games. (Thursday)

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The final evening. The games are inclusive to all but encourage students to stretch and exercise.

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Stair Hole embryo cove, located next to Lulworth Cove. This is what coves look like when they are just beginning to form. (Tuesday)

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Jacobs Ladder. Students attempt to climb Jacobs Ladder. A task that requires team-work ,as well as nerve, to complete. (Thursday)

Dernière modification le 31-08-09 par Cynthia Kaiser