and finally.....

I forgot to say 'thank you' to Caitlin for the excellent work on the blog while we were in Florence. Thanks to Holly for her contribution too and to Mrs Reed for the group photo choreography!

Miss Hanlon

Back in Sheffield

Thank you girls for being such inspiring travelling companions! You were a credit to your parents and guardians, the school and, most importantly, yourselves. We were very proud of you all.

It has been a real pleasure to share with you some of the wonders of Florence, Siena and San Gimignano. This has been just a taster of Italy and it's lovely to hear many of you saying that you hope to return in the future to explore more Art, Architecture and Italian culture.

Thanks as well to everyone back in school who helped our trip run smoothly, particularly to Mrs Hamer and Miss Senior (and not to forget the translation work from Miss Salmon).

Enjoy the rest of the holidays and we shall look forward to seeing your sketchbooks when we return to school!

Miss Hanlon and Mrs Reed

Landed. Good flight. Getting sorted at baggage reclaim and then will beleaving London. Students will text parents our estimated time ofarrival when we get on the coach. Here are a few final shots from ourtime in Italy...arrivederci e buona pasqua.

Leaving Pisa now...see you soon.

San Marco monastery with frescoes by Fra Angelico. The Last Supper byGhirlandaio.

Last day.

Last night in Florence. Santa Maria del Fiore. And Lizzie recording(olives) primary sources.