FRODSHAM Manor House Primary School have gone on their first residential trip abroad – taking 53 children from Years 5 and 6 on a four day visit to France and Belgium.
This included a day of Remembrance visiting the trenches and dug outs at Passchaendale Museum, followed by a time of reflection at Tyne Cot Commonwealth and Langemark German cemeteries, then the laying of a
wreath at the Menin Gate in Ypres.
They also experienced a French cultural day which included a tour of a chocolate factory, meeting and eating snails at a farm, town trail and shopping in Bolougne sur la Mer and making crepes.
The school values the importance of residential experiences and will be continuing with visits to Llandudno in Year 2, Outward Bound
activities in Anglesey for Year 5 and the London residential to complete Year 6.
Head teacher Ian Devereux-Roberts said: “We are looking forward to repeating our visit to France and Belgium in 2016 and in the meantime are busy preparing for our French Café evening for parents where pupils will show a film and share memories of their visit.
“As always we are exceptionally proud of the behaviour and positive attitudes of all the children, especially those who were anxious about leaving the UK for the first time.”
The visit was organised by Year 5 teacher Rebecca Smith who is also the French and History Co-ordinator.
The school presented her with a large pottery snail to remind her of the snail tasting extravaganza and to thank her for all the work such a visit entailed.
Pupils enjoy four days in France and Belgium
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