Danebury School

Fabulous breakfast. Walk to Kyoto station and underground to Fushimi Inari Shrine, much anticipated and it did not disappoint, tori gates were awesome. Lunch at Kyoto station before boarding the bullet train back to Tokyo. Fabulous scenes of Japan's countryside and we knew mount Fuji was in the distance. Check back into our hotel and out for a Japanese 8 course meal....utterly delicious. We shamelessly raided the family mart for goodies before returning to pack our cases. One last day awaits tomorrow. #teamdanebury #daneburyschool #daneburyinjapan

Yesterday at 4pm the selection for Home Nations for British Dressage Youth was released! Luckily the competition is during the holidays in the summer on the 1st and 2nd August! A Danebury young person showing commitment, enthusiasm, resilience, dedication and determination to their goals! I feel she has the balance of learning at school and being able to soak up her pure passion for sport due to her being at your school. For that we, as a family, are truly grateful! What an incredible achievement! A huge congratulations to Ellie on being selected to represent England and BD South & West Region at the 2026 Youth Home Nations! We couldn't be prouder to see you wearing the England flag with such pride and representing your region on the national stage. Your hard work, dedication and passion have truly paid off, and this opportunity is so well deserved. Best of luck at the 2026 Youth Home Nations on 1st and 2nd August at Vale View Equestrian Centre, Melton Mowbray, we'll all be cheering you on every step of the way! Congratulations once again to all of the @bd_southandwest Region Youth Riders who have been selected. What an amazing achievement for you all! A very special shout out to all, family and friends who support in any way, to @suebennett577 and Rod, @tom.graham_ and @davidthomas8350 who support us on this journey. @bd_youth @britishequestrian_official #TeamEngland #YouthHomeNations #BritishDressage #ProudMoment #RoadToHomeNations Dressage Photo credit: True To You Photography

Fabulous buffet breakfast was enjoyed by all. We headed to the mountains and the Kiyomizu Dara Buddhist temple, a tranquil experience. Time for shopping in the beautiful old streets before tea ceremony, a wonderful experience. We were very lucky our guide was able to organise an unexpected visit to the imperial palace. From here to the hectic Nishiki Market packed with food and side streets full of shops. Dinner was a lively, fun meal of dumpling and fried chicken. The highlight of the day was the evening traditional gion performance. Lost of walking today, and lots of fun. #teamdanebury #daneburyschool #daneburyinjapan

Arrived in kyoto this morning on the bullet. Viewed the skyline from the Skywalk at kyoto station, a tranquil visit to the Golden pavilion. A visit and dinner in old sector of the city: okonomiyaki - a savory pancake, Mrs Allsopp and Mrs Brush are really impressed how everyone is trying the food. #teamdanebury #daneburyschool #daneburyinjapan2026

Out and about in Tokyo. Shrines and shopping. Traveling on the underground and kimono - everyone loved kimono..we all want one! Finished off with karaoke rooms! What a day! #teamdanebury #daneburyschool #daneburyinjapan2026

Year 11 prom photos are now live on our website!

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