Year 9 battlefields Trip 4th-5th October 2013

Support Studies To experience the trenches of World War One To empathise with the soldiers of World War One To recognise the diversity of those who contributed to the war To reflect on the loss of life and causes of war (a key topic in Year 9!)

Itinerary Friday: Saturday: Shuttle: 09:20 Lijssenthoek – Bayernwald – Essex Farm – Langemarck – Vancouver Corner – Tyne Cot – Dinner – Menin Gate – Accommodation in Ieper Saturday: Depart accommodation: 08:30 Serre and Sheffield Memorial Park – Newfoundland Park – Ulster Tower – Lochnagar Crater – Thiepval Memorial Depart Somme: 17:00 Inbound Shuttle: 20:50 Arrive UK: 20:30 Arrive MHCHS: 22:30

What to look out for Differences in memorials Changes in tactics The interpretations presented by the guides Unusual or historic events Personal stories

General expectations Respectful behaviour whilst on the tour MP3 players and cemeteries Inoffensive clothing

To pack In a day sack: Overnight bag Breakfast for Friday Lunch for Friday Layers and waterproofs A change of footwear Overnight bag Pyjamas Wash bag Towel Phones and electrical items are brought at the students’ risk £30 in Euros to cover chocolate shopping and dinner on Saturday night

Friday morning MHCHS car park 05:45 Students will need to HAND in their passport to a member of staff as they leave the car park to walk down to the triangle If you are late, the shuttle will not care! We will have to leave without you.

Saturday night MHCHS Triangle 22:30 If there is a change to this time we will make every effort to contact you.

Accommodation and contact details Flanders Lodge Albert Dehemlaan 19 8900 Ieper Tel: 0032 5721 7000 Mobile 07946 446173

Who is going with your children? Mr A McLean – Head of History and Politics Mr L Slociak – History Mr W Dam – History Ms A Kane – Head of Y13 Ms C Morgan – Assistant Head of Y8