Year 10 History: Battlefield Tours

37 students ventured over to Belgium to explore cemeteries, places of remembrance and trenches of the First World War.

Part of the overnight stay included taking part in the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate where a wreath was laid on behalf of The Langley Academy following the Last Post bugle call.

Noah, one of the participating Year 10 students reflected on his experience - “My Belgium experience was fun, memorable, and reflective. On the trip we were able to experience the trenches, weapons, Menin Gate memorial, cemeteries, town of Belgium and museum. I was also lucky enough to visit the war grave of my Great Great Grandad who is buried near the places we were set to visit. Our guide was very good to us and taught us many lessons and fun facts about the war and the cemeteries as well as an Ex-military officer. They also gave us time to go into town on our own and explore the shops and to find souvenirs. We visited many cemeteries of German, British and French soldiers with stories told and presented by our guide. This trip helped me reflect on the true meaning of remembrance and why it is still done to this day.”