Sunday, 25 July 2010
The Final Curtain
Overall, this has been the best tour for the size and enthusiasm of audiences. The quality of performance has been extremely high and the hotel, although mentioned previously we really must say this again!, has been incredible. We have also seen more parents flying out to attend and show their support than any other tour. Our final performance was a huge success with crowds begging for one more song as we "conga'd" (apologies if the spelling is incorrect - have asked around and noone is sure!) around the historic square in Todi. Please keep watching - videos will be uploaded on return to the UK. If you would like to have the full resolution version of the photos on this blog, DVDs will be available on return to the school - or see Mrs Theron with your memory stick! To finish Mr Taylor would like to say that there is no truth in the rumour that he was firing a water pistol at students to make them move more quickly up the steps!! As the Italian 2010 tour draws to a close and we prepare for "the coach journey" back to sunny Loughton it is with a tear in our eye that we say goodbye to many Year 13 students. Although the ten day tour is over the memories will last for a lifetime. Ciao x
The Last Lunch
The phenomenal food at our hotel has been a constant source of pleasure throughout our stay; if we all look a little rounder when we step off the coach these photos will show you why! Not only has the food itself been sumptuous and varied but the staff who serve it have been consistently cheerful and helpful. The other staff in the hotel have also shown incredible hospitality towards our group. Today was our last lunch and we officially thanked the staff for everything. Just before presenting to the staff we were thrilled when they surprised us with a huge cake featuring our students at their concert in Assisi – photos in slideshow. Lots of presentations were made to everyone that had helped with the tour. The climax was an emotional thank-you to John, The Legend, Powell MBE. Off to the last concert now in Todi – photos and updates to follow shortly!
Saturday - July, 24th. Following a series of late nights students and staff alike were all happy to spend a day in Assisi enjoying various activities, swimming, football, shopping, sunbathing to name a few, in between eating the scrumptious and diverse food offered at our magnificent hotel. At 4pm we set off for our 5th concert; this one situated on the shores of Lake Trasimeno in the quaint village of Passignano where they were celebrating their annual festival called El Palio Delle Barche. Students enjoyed chilling out by the lake and were even asked to adorn a bride's wedding photos! The concert featured the School Choir, Swing Band, Blue Heat and School Band. It was lovely to see so many parents there to support us. The students performed superbly despite the limited electricity supply and being attacked by hoards of voracious midges!!! After the concert we watched the festivities and even joined in the parade! Ciao for now!
Saturday, 24 July 2010
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