09/10/2026
Yesterday, the children crossed the border into Belgium for a moving and memorable day exploring the history of Ypres and the surrounding First World War sites.
The day began with visits to Notre Dame Ypres and St George’s Memorial Church, before paying respects at the iconic Menin Gate, where more than 50,000 Allied soldiers who never returned home are commemorated. There was also time to enjoy a true Belgian tradition with a visit to the famous Leonidas chocolate shop! 🍫
In the afternoon, the children visited the Passchendaele Museum, where they experienced what life was like for a WWI soldier and learned about the Battle of Passchendaele. They then travelled to Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world, where thousands of soldiers are buried and remembered.
It was a powerful and poignant day, and the children were a real credit to our school. They conducted themselves with maturity, thoughtfulness and respect throughout the day, honouring the significance of each site they visited.
The evening ended with a hearty dinner, followed by a final round of activities including crêpe making, a disco, a fascinating WWI artefacts talk and, of course, one last trip to the shop! 😊
What an incredible residential experience it has been, filled with learning, friendship, adventure and memories that will last a lifetime.
