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Classicists fully appreciated the history and sites of ancient and modern Greece over half term. The Boat Club trained hard in Spain on and around the Banyoles lake (used in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics) and then competed very successfully at the Upper Thames Autumn Head. Sailors completed DofE silver and gold practice expeditions on the south coast. Thirteen sixth form geographers accompanied by Mr and Mrs Fishpool toured parts of NW India. The tour’s theme of ‘Inequality & Development’ was ably demonstrated by the presidential palace in New Delhi contrasting with Dharavi in Mumbai, one of the largest slums in Asia. Amongst highlights were a high speed rickshaw ride, a visit to Sannam4 - a company run by an OA, an elephant ride to the Amber Fort in Jaipur, and a visit to the Taj Mahal. After almost two years of planning, fundraising and research, 42 fifth year and lower sixth adventurers explored the northern part of Vietnam. Activities included trekking and project work in the community and sight-seeing in Hanoi, Hue and Hoi An, a UNESCO World heritage centre. 13