The annual ESOL trip took place from 29th April to 1st May 2006. Fifteen of our overseas students spent three days in the Nottingham area including Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood!

Photographs by Reggie Chong and Michelle Gillmore.

An account of the trip by Eliza Lau in Year 10

From the 29th April to the 1st May, we went to Nottingham. On the first day we woke up early, then we finished breakfast and we left school at about 7:45am. We arrived in Nottingham Gateway Hotel at 10 o'clock. We left our luggage in the hotel, and then we went to visit The Tales of Robin Hood and Nottingham city centre. The Tales of Robin Hood was very good and I enjoyed it. I took lots of photos and I bought some souvenirs there. Nottingham city centre is quite big and there are many shops. But I did not buy anything. After that, we went to take the 'Ghost Walk'. The walk took us into the oldest parts of Nottingham; I did not really enjoy it because it was not scary or exciting. After that, we went to a Chinese restaurant which I thought was really nice. I was really full and I enjoyed eating there. It was nearly 11o'clock after the meal. We took the tram back to the hotel and went to sleep very quickly.

The next day, we woke up early, because we were going to Alton Towers. Although, it was raining and cold, it did not stop us going on the rides. I bought lots of souvenirs for my friends and myself. I thought the park was very big and fun. After that, we went bowling and I ate in KFC with Oscar, Alex and Eric. At about 10:00pm, we went back to the hotel. Some people went to the pub to have fun, but I was not allowed, so I decided to go to sleep early.

The last day of the trip, we visited 'Sherwood Forest'. It was warm that day but we still walked to see the Great Oak and took lots of photos. Then, we went to the McArthur Glen Outlet where we bought many things. Although, the place was quite small, I still enjoyed shopping there. At around 4 o'clock, we went back to the hotel and collected our luggage and we headed back to school.

I really enjoyed the trip because I could see many famous attractions. It was an enjoyable weekend and I'm looking forward to the next ESOL trip.

By Eliza Lau (Year 10)

Many thanks to Michelle and Peter Gillmore for organising and accompanying this most succesful trip.

Click here to see photos of the last trip.