Day 5 - Friday

Hi everyone,Well, we went to the farewell dinner and disco last night
and had a great time. We knocked out some moves on the dance floor. We were able
to watch some traditional dancing. During dinner there were lots of celebrations
and presentations. We were given lots of gifts to bring back to school. The
Italian host families joined us for the night and they all seemed really
friendly. We got back to the hotel really late and couldn't wait to go to bed.
Luckily we were able to have a lie in.Met the other children this
morning at 10am outside the Uffizi gallery. We saw some fabulous paintings. In
each room we all had to find a fact about one of the pictures and share it with
each other. We now have loads of information to share with you all. We had a
nice cold drink on the rooftop terrace of the gallery.When we went for
lunch at the Plaza Michaelangelo (up 199 steps)we found ourselves in the middle
of an Italian wedding. Strolling back to the hotel we managed some last minute
bargains and souvenirs before saying a final goodbye to all our new found
friends who were returning to their host families for the night.As a
special treat for an unforgettable week Mrs Thompson and Mrs Norton took us the
the Hard Rock Cafe in the middle of Florence. We had a lively discussion about
where we want to take our friends when they visit us in England.Although
we are tired we will never forget our time in Italy and can't wait to see you
all tomorrow.

Day 4 - Thursday

Day 3 - Wednesday

Hi everyone,

Absolutely red hot today so we all bought Italian caps! the Turkish teacher taught the boys a trick with their caps and they have practised all day!
We went to Pisa and although we didn't climb to the top (Mrs Thompson was relieved!!) we had our photos taken holding the leaning tower up. we then went in the Cathedral which was awesome! we lit candles for our friends. We then went to Lucca where we walked for miles and miles before lunch at a pizzeria guess what we had for dessert???? when we got back we were so tired! we then had a picnic in Mrs Thompson and Mrs Norton's room. Following this we played pass the pig (Miss Fountain's favourite game) Oliver and Aaron won.!

check back tomorrow for day 4!!

Day 2 - Tuesday

Had a lie in until 8 this morning before we walked around Florence. Went to Boboli gardens and Palazzo Pitti. We walked to the top..Emilia was first and Mrs Thompson was last... we crossed the famous bridge where all the jewellers shops are based. It was amazing!! After lunch and ice cream Rachael, Emilia and Aaron had chocolate Oliver had lemon.Mrs Norton had coconut n strawberry n Mrs Thompson had cherry - All delicious! 27 flavours to go! Aaron is the most adventurous!!! we then tackled 414 steps of the Campanile tower just to see the view. Mrs Norton was first striding out ahead, Mrs Thompson was last!! and is glad she went up as she is never going up again!!! Oliver laughed until he cried as Mrs Thompson clambered out of the hole gasping for breath!!!! much to every ones amusement!!! however she was first down on steady ground!
After spending our money in the Market, Rachael was the shopping queen, we saw the statue of David at Academia museum - we will never forgot it!
Love to you all!

Day 1 - Monday

All well, woke up to warm sunshine and got the bus to school which is HUGE! The Hotel is in the centre of Florence and we enjoyed looking at the ceiling frescoes whilst having breakfast. Everyone is friendly and we are learning some Italian. Pasta for lunch which was delicious. Then we joined a pottery class and made some fab things! Oliver and Rachael also went to a music lesson.... Learning opera!!!!! Mrs Norton and Mrs Thompson are looking forward to ice cream tonight and have spent all day deciding which flavour!

Pre -visit

Hi everyone,

Really looking forward to the Italian trip. Am packing my case tonight and am very excited. See you all on Sunday at 9.45am at Newcastle Airport. Remember only 23kg of clothes???? in your suitcase and really good shoes or trainers for walking!!!

Our Italian friends are very excited about our arrival.

Mrs Thompson