Spring 2026 School Trips

This spring term, the curriculum at Culcheth High School extended far beyond the traditional classroom setting as our students embarked on two significant international expeditions.

Iceland Visit

Our recent school visit to Iceland was an unforgettable experience, filled with exploration, learning, and breathtaking natural beauty.

One of the major highlights of the trip was visiting Iceland’s stunning waterfalls, each offering dramatic views and incredible photo opportunities. The group also explored the magnificent Sólheimajökull Glacier, where students witnessed the power and scale of glacial landscapes up close.

The famous Black Sand Beach left a lasting impression, with its volcanic sands and towering basalt columns, while the iconic Golden Circle tour allowed students to experience some of Iceland’s most celebrated natural wonders in a single day. Educational visits were equally impactful. At the Hellisheidi Power Station, students learned about renewable energy and Iceland’s innovative use of geothermal power. The trip concluded with a relaxing visit to the Secret Lagoon, where students enjoyed the warmth of natural hot springs.

 Overall, the trip was a tremendous success, combining adventure, education, and cultural enrichment. Students returned with a deeper understanding of Iceland’s environment and sustainability practices along with amazing memories shared with peers. I would like to thank all students on behalf of attending staff for their amazing conduct and behaviour whilst away.

Paris Trip

This year’s visit to Paris with our Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 students in the recent half term was a fantastic opportunity to visit some famous monuments and practise a bit of French. We travelled there by plane and stayed in a lovely hotel for four days, which was located in the centre of Paris, close to a metro station which made it easy for us to explore the city.

On our first day we travelled to our hotel by coach from Charles de Gaulle airport, where we ate dinner before going to Les Invalides. We should have enjoyed a river cruise on La Seine but it was cancelled due to flooding in Paris. Fortunately for us, we were able to book a light show in Le Dôme des Invalides, where we could see the tomb of Napoleon as well as an extraordinary light display.
On our next day, after a delicious breakfast, we visited La Tour Eiffel which required a lot of effort as we had to climb the 674 steps to reach the second floor, where we were rewarded with a beautiful, breath-taking view of Paris.

Then we had lunch in a food market where we could eat some French specialities before a long walk; on the walk we saw L’Arc de Triomphe before walking on the avenues des Champs Élysées, where some of us made a stop at the PSG shops to buy some souvenirs. Then we carried on walking to Place de la Concorde and through le Jardin des Tuileries to arrive in front of les Pyramides du Louvre. We also went in le Musee du Louvre to see the upside-down pyramid.

Next, we went to les Halles, one of the biggest shopping areas of Paris where we spent some time shopping and using our wonderful French speaking skills in real life scenarios. Finally, visited a local restaurant where we tried some escargot, which some of us found really delicious due to its garlic and parsley taste.

On Sunday, we travelled to Disneyland, where many of us went on some rides including some teachers. Some of us also went to see the Eiffel Tower illuminated, which was magnificent.
On our last day, we visited the famous Jardin du Luxembourg where some of us bought some French delicacies before preparing our suitcase for our return to England.

We had a lovely time in Paris, and it was nice to see all of our students trying their French speaking
skills. Our students were fantastic! Thank you to them for being on their best behaviour and thank you to Mrs Smith, Mrs Noneley, Mr Gardiner and Mr Cowan for coming with us.

- Madame Lepetit, Head of French

Whether they were battling Icelandic winds or navigating Parisian boulevards, our students represented the school brilliantly. We are incredibly proud of the curiosity and independence they showed throughout both journeys.