The best way to experience what life is like at Brighton College is to join us at an Open Morning, where you will have the chance to talk to pupils and teachers about what makes our school such a special place.
During February half term, pupils from the Lower Fifth to the Upper Sixth took part in the College’s Russian language trip to Tallinn, Estonia.
They spent three days in the medieval city, and the trip was jam-packed with cultural experiences. The first day began with a guided tour in the city’s Old Town, discovering its history of Russian emperors and spice trade, as well as its current status as a town that has amongst the highest proportion of Ukrainian refugees per capita in Europe.
Despite the winter wonderland-esque atmosphere, escapes from the bitter cold were necessary, such as a pelmeni-making (Russian dumpling) masterclass, and a traditional marzipan painting workshop. They enjoyed a fascinating tour of Peter the Great’s Kadriorg Palace, and visited a Soviet-era hotel that had previously been a secret base of operations for the KGB.
They also had a brief but enlightening visit to a Russian Orthodox church. There was, of course, the linguistic aspect to our trip, with Russian language lessons in the mornings at a local language institute, as well as a tour and conversations with pupils at a secondary school for Russian-speaking Estonians. All in all, it was evident that all attendees greatly enjoyed this trip.
Many thanks to Mr Gallimore and the other staff who made this experience possible!