b'HISTORYRome Visit During February half term, theall to go back and visit again in History Department had thethe future, and see as many other privilege of taking a group of amazing places as they can.Year 11 to 13 students to Rome to see, amongst other things, theHuge thanks go to Jo Distin for Colosseum, the Roman Forum,organising much of the visit, and the Palatine Hill and Circusto Shell Hammond and Neil Maximus, the Pantheon, the Whitelaw for coming along and Trevi Fountain, various sitessharing the experience with around the city related to ItalianThe students were fabulousthe students. Thanks also to Fascism, the Vatican Museumsand it was brilliant sharing thisthe families of the students for and the Sistine Chapel. experience with them. We hadenabling it to happen. One of the some very early starts (2amhighlights of my career for sure.We stayed in a hotel near thewake-up call on the final day!)Mr Axfordmain train station in Rome (whichbut they coped admirably, evenwww.southdartmoor.devon.had great coffee and ice creamtaking time at the airport tosch.uk/romevisitluckily!) and after walking manytreat the other early flyers to miles per day, were able to relaxvarious beautifully-played piano in various Roman restaurants inrenditions.the evenings. We covered agood deal of the main part of theIt was a brilliant trip and I city, and gained a great insighthope the students have great into modern day Roman life,memories. Most importantly of including the many scooters. all, I hope the trip inspires themTruthRespectEqualityExcellence southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk 7'