Belgium - Day 5

On our last day in Belgium we went to the Atlantik Wall Museum, an open air museum which preserves fortifications of the Atlantic Wall dating from the First and Second World Wars. Students were guided around the site by two local Belgian guides. Students saw artillery, bunkers, uniforms, living quarters and even an Enigma machine.

We returned to School in the early evening, tired but very happy.

Belgium Day 4

Today started off with a trip to Waterloo and the Memorial 1816, a fascinating and engaging museum about the Battle of Waterloo. Students learnt about the history of the battle, as well as heard testimonies and saw uniforms from the era. Then students climbed the 226 steps up to the top of the Lion's Mount, which commemorates the battle, to see the view of the battlefields upon which the battle was fought. Spectacular views on all sides. 

After the museum was Walibi Belgium, where there were rides, roller coasters and other fun activities. Students enjoyed themselves immensely in the park. 

Our last dinner in the hotel was a good one; the food was delicious and the students did really well with cleaning up after themselves. After dinner surprisingly few students watched the England vs Belgium, instead they played ball games and on the playground with each other. 

Best of Belgium Day 3

It was another glorious day in Belgium. First stop, the Grand Place in Brussels

Best of Belgium

After a visit to a chocolate factory students went on a river cruise to see beautiful Bruges from the water.

Best of Belgium Day 1

Stretching our legs and running around the beach at De Panne.

Best of Belgium - Day 5

Before making the journey home we went to the Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum at Raversijde, near Ostend. Students learned about how the Germans lived and worked defending the coast during WWII.

Best of Belgium - slightly delayed

This trip is running at least an hour late - heavy queues in the Euro Tunnel

Best of Belgium - Day 4

Today we visited Waterloo and climbed the Lion's Mount!

Best of Belgium - Day 3

You can't go to Brussels and not visit the Mannenken Pis!

Best of Belgium - Day 2

The day in Bruges started in a chocolate factory and learning about how artisan Belgian chocolates are made.

Best of Belgium

After arriving safely, pupils stretched their legs by having a run around the play area at the hostel. We then got down to the serious business of putting on a fashion show!