Queen"s girls take a bite of the big apple
A party of 20 girls from The Queen"s School, Chester, has returned from a trip to New York with bulging bags and stories of a superb visit to the “Big Apple”. Accompanied by two members of staff, the Year 12 students embarked on a tightly planned schedule that allowed them to see as much of the exciting city as possible.
First stop was the famous Empire State Building, a landmark that soars more than quarter of a mile into the skies above New York. The girls reached the 86th floor Observatory by high-speed elevators, stepping out to view the whole of Manhattan from 1,050 feet. They used the high-powered binoculars to take in the metropolis that is home to more than 1.5 million people.
Once they were back on the ground the group swapped birds-eye for eye-level with a bus tour of the island, taking in many familiar and famous sights. Stopping at Grand Central Terminal, the group recognised its impressive interior from films such as North-By-Northwest and Superman.
Sian Chafer, the trip organiser, said: “We all enjoyed the thrill of the city and the sights that are so familiar from films and television. New York is especially magical at Christmas.”
Rachel Frood added: “It was a truly amazing visit. We enjoyed experiencing such a different culture through the sights, food and shopping. The twinkling Christmas lights were enhanced by the snow.”
The students also paid a visit to St Paul"s Chapel, located opposite the World Trade Centre site and home to an eight-month volunteer relief effort following the terrorist attacks of 2001. The students then walked across to Ground Zero where they were able to see the new building work on the site.
A highlight of the trip was ice-skating in Central Park under a starlit sky and surrounded by the lights of the city. A night bus tour provided glittering views of the spectacular Christmas lights.
Despite the exchange rate the girls were eager to buy souvenirs of their trip. They were able to shop in renowned stores, such as Bloomingdale"s, and Macy"s.
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Jenny Overton and Becky Pemberton in Central Park, New York
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The Queen’s School, Chester, Cheshire is one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls aged 4 – 18. We have a nationally renowned reputation for academic excellence and our girls consistently achieve outstanding results at GCSE and A level.
Our school celebrates young women and their potential. We prepare our girls to face their future with self-belief, energy and a “can do” philosophy. Academic success is only one aspect of life at Queen’s and all girls are encouraged to explore their abilities, interests and passions in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. From drama, art and music to sports, community work and overseas adventures, the girls benefit from an education of the whole person, experiencing new challenges inside and outside the classroom.
At The Queen"s School, we seek to develop in each student a risk-taking spirit, leadership abilities, confidence and a love of learning. Our individual approach ensures each girl has the support she needs to thrive and succeed throughout her time here.
The school inhabits elegant Georgian and Victorian buildings, situated in a beautiful setting within walking distance of historic Chester. These surroundings prove a constant reminder of the heritage and traditional values that have shaped the school for more than 130 years.
Mrs Catherine Buckley is the headmistress of The Queen’s School with Mrs Felicity Taylor as head of the Lower School on Liverpool Road. The school has a number of bursaries available to very able students.
Past pupils include Beth Tweddle, Olympic Gymnast, Sarah Kelly, founder of the UK’s Neuromuscular Centre for muscular dystrophy and Vivienne Faull, the first woman to become Dean of an English Cathedral.
More information available from www.queens.cheshire.sch.uk
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