On 21st February, 60 Year 9 Latin students visited Bath for a fantastic day out. The second batch of 50 students visited on 3rd March. Mr Adams led both expeditions to Bath, a flagship trip, and students were universally positive about their experience.
Students had a chance to explore the Roman Baths already familiar from lessons, viewing the steamy waters of the main bath heated by the natural springs. They also visited the sauna (tepidarium), gymnasium and cold plunge pool (frigidarium), in addition to reading the various curse tablets etched with embittered engravings of Romans cursing their enemies.
We interacted with the various ‘Romans’ talking about their daily life around the main bath, one of whom hurled insults at an unphased Mr Morrison, already inured to suffering.
We then visited the reasonably priced gift shop and had a quick break for lunch. Mr Adams led a tour round the city, in which students visited the River Avon running under picturesque Pulteney Bridge, the Circus and the Royal Crescent. Live music was provided outside of the Baths as well as a visit to the fudge shop and a chance to pick up a few souvenirs from the trip.
Very well done to all students on their fantastic behaviour and conduct in Bath. One student described it as ‘the best trip of [his] life’ and another awarded ‘10/10 for the Latin department’.
Until the next time!
Mr. Morrison (Teacher of Classics)
