Mr DobsonJun 11, 20191 min readLast legWe have just left Peterborough services after a final food stop. Our ETA at school is 9.30. Please park in the car park and remain in...
Mr DobsonJun 11, 20191 min readBack in Blighty We have just set off from Dover and are due to be at school at 10pm. If there are any changes we will update you
Mr DobsonJun 11, 20191 min readSetting off homeAfter a final evening of BBQ, disco, staff v pupils football and awards, we are just setting off on our journey home. We will keep you...
Mr DobsonJun 10, 20191 min readArromanches, Longues-sur-mer and Bayeux British CemeteryToday we have had a packed day of D-day history and remembrance. We visited Arromanches, the location of the famous Mulberry Harbour, the...
Mr DobsonJun 9, 20191 min readCité de la merToday we discovered the workings of a nuclear submarine, saw some amazing sealife in the aquarium and were submerged in an aquatic...
Mr DobsonJun 9, 20191 min readCherbourgToday we visit Cherbourg and Cite-de-la-Mer. We will see a decommissioned nuclear submarine and a cylindrical aquarium. Everyone is also...
Mr DobsonJun 9, 20191 min readKaraoke nightLast night was a successful karaoke night with students and staff showing off their singing skills. Special mention to Thomas for three...
Mr DobsonJun 8, 20191 min readBayeux and the American CemeteryWe have had a fantastic day of culture and history. Pupils had a great time at the market in Bayeux, buying everything from baguettes to...
Mr DobsonJun 8, 20191 min readOff to BayeuxToday we visit the town of Bayeux. Pupils will have free time in the town and have been given some euros to work together to buy lunch in...
Mr DobsonJun 7, 20191 min readFirst night in the chateau After finding our rooms, unpacking and a lovely first meal at the chateau, pupils are enjoying some free time. Who knows where they are...
Mr DobsonJun 7, 20191 min readHonfleurWe have just had a stop in the pretty port town of Honfleur. Pupils showed off their French skills ordering ice cream and chips, whilst...
Mr DobsonJun 7, 20191 min readFrench breakfastWe have just had a quick stop at Aire de la Baie le Somme for a traditional French breakfast of croissants and other pastries. A bit...
Mr DobsonJun 7, 20191 min readBonjour!We have just come out the other side of the Eurotunnel -so are now in France! About an hour and a half to Honfleur for some breakfast
Mr DobsonJun 7, 20191 min readWaiting for the crossing!Update - we are at the Eurotunnel services. We have had varying amounts of sleep but everyone is having a good time. Plenty of Starbucks...
Mr DobsonJun 6, 20191 min readGrande DépartOff we go! 4 full buses of year 8s and teachers have set off on our journey to Normandy. Everyone is in high spirits and we are looking...
Mr DobsonJun 5, 20191 min readOne more sleep until the trip! We depart tomorrow from school. Please ensure pupils are at school by 21.50 to check in with their pastoral leaders. For reminders of what to pack please see the handout...
Mr DobsonMay 10, 20191 min readFollow our Year 8 trip here!We will update this blog on our trip to keep you up to date with the exciting things we have been doing on our trip to Normandy. This...