SCHOOLS NEWS

●● Geography students from Haslingden High School explored Iceland and saw the Northern Lights AFTER seven years of taking students to Iceland, Haslingden High School geography teacher Viv Samuelson finally got to see the Northern Lights.

The stunning night sky display was also a highlight for students Kim Bridgeman, 16 and Sophie Cook, 15.

The Year 11 students, who are both planning to study A-Level geography, were unable to join the trip in Year 10 because it was fully booked.

However, Kim said: “Last year the students didn’t get to see the Northern Lights, whereas we did.”

Sophie said: “The teachers called us to go outside; it was freezing and we were just gazing at the sky.

“It was so magical looking at the Northern Lights. They were teal, blue and green in colour.

“Although they were visible to the naked eye, they looked even better on the camera pictures.”

They got to visit an energy plant and saw how the country uses natural geothermal power and they enjoyed swimming in the Secret Lagoon with its natural hot springs.

They also got to spend time on black volcanic sand beaches and view glaciers and basalt columns.

In total 35 students and four teachers, along with a tour guide, made the five-day trip.