Year 7 visit to Normandy
Each year we organise a four day visit to the historic region of Normandy with the School. The trip usually takes place at the end of June. We stay in a modern centre on the Normandy coast which caters specifically for school groups. The centre is situated right on the beach with leisure and games areas and all rooms have private facilities.
The peaceful region of Normandy provides an exciting array of places to visit. In particular its significant role in the ending of World War II ensures that pupils gain an insight both into the culture and history of this fascinating region.
During the visit pupils have the opportunity to visit the D-Day landing beaches and 360° cinema which shows footage of the landings filmed on D-Day. We also visit the ancient city of Bayeux where pupils complete a town trail and get a chance to see the unique Bayeux Tapestry. In the evenings we undertake a variety of leisure activities including swimming, mini golf, table tennis, tennis, pool and beach games.
The aim of the trip is to provide pupils with an exciting opportunity to expand theircultural and historical awareness of France and allow them to put some French language into practice.
The cost of the trip is usually around £415 which includes:
• Return coach, travel and ferry crossing (Portsmouth-Normandy)
• 3 nights full board accommodation including packed lunches
• All excursions and visits
• Inclusion on a collective passport (therefore there is no need for pupils to have their own passport for the trip)
• Comprehensive insurance
The peaceful region of Normandy provides an exciting array of places to visit. In particular its significant role in the ending of World War II ensures that pupils gain an insight both into the culture and history of this fascinating region.
During the visit pupils have the opportunity to visit the D-Day landing beaches and 360° cinema which shows footage of the landings filmed on D-Day. We also visit the ancient city of Bayeux where pupils complete a town trail and get a chance to see the unique Bayeux Tapestry. In the evenings we undertake a variety of leisure activities including swimming, mini golf, table tennis, tennis, pool and beach games.
The aim of the trip is to provide pupils with an exciting opportunity to expand theircultural and historical awareness of France and allow them to put some French language into practice.
The cost of the trip is usually around £415 which includes:
• Return coach, travel and ferry crossing (Portsmouth-Normandy)
• 3 nights full board accommodation including packed lunches
• All excursions and visits
• Inclusion on a collective passport (therefore there is no need for pupils to have their own passport for the trip)
• Comprehensive insurance