1. History & English Departments Year 9 Study Trip to Ypres 2010 CORS 11 th -12 th Nov HAMW 25 th -26 th Nov

2. Aims of visit Bring to life classroom learning of WW1 Enrich pupils moral & spiritual experience Memorable extra-curricular activity

3. Travel

4. Departure and Return Meet 05:20 a.m. at Springfield Thursday 11 th /25 th Nov Return 20:30 Springfield Friday 12 th /26 th Nov

5. Day One Sanctuary Wood Cemeteries: –Tyne Cot - Allied –Langemark - German Last Post in Ypres

6. Sanctuary Wood Rare example of preserved trenches on land privately owned by a cafe owner who has also a large collection of shells, weaponry and general war debris on display.

8. Tyne Cot A few miles outside the town, just below the village of Passchendaele, lies Tyne Cot - the largest British War Cemetery in the world. There are nearly 12,000 graves here plus another 35,000 who are commemorated but who have no known grave. Many of these died on what is now the gently sloping farmland below.

11. Accommodation Single centre hostel Fully catered Basement recreation room

12. Menin Gate

14. Last Post

15. Remembrance

16. The Corsham Wreath

17. Day 2 Essex Farm cemetery Interactive ‘In Flanders Fields’ Museum Pool of Peace

18. Interactive Museum of Ypres www.inflandersfields.be

19. Pool of Peace

21. Valid passport and EHIC to be handed in to Mrs Piper in the Admin Department in a sealed envelope not later than the Friday before your trip

22. What else to take Detailed kit list provided separately

23. Out door footwear + carrier bag

24. Medication – if needed – in your day bag if you need to have access to it during the day

25. Packed meals sufficient to last until 6pm on the first day!

26. Money Museums – souvenirs Belgian chocolates Extra food Cité Europe shopping Mall

29. plus a small amount of £ sterling Suggested amount = £30 in Euros

30. Standard Travel Insurance Included Please take out additional cover if required

31. Any questions