Thank You

An enormous thank you to everyone for making the tour so successful. I know the students have many stories, journal entries and photos to share.

The tour was extremely busy and we visited many, many sites. The intention was to pack in the experiences so that they could be slowly realised and considered over the years to come. I am sure that all appreciated the opportunity to see so much.

The conduct and attitude of the tour group was impressive and we managed to pull through the tiring times together. I am particularly impressed by those students who have made it to school today.

Thanks again

Mr Lobsey

The Western Front

Bonjour everyone !

I know we have not written for some days ( weeks ? ) but really, we have been so wonderfully busy on the road. The sightseeing and experiencing of the local history and culture has been dominant, tiring and inspiring.

There are thousands upon thousands of photgraphs of this tour ( as you can imagine ! ) and we hastily chosen a few to send home. The first is with Florence Lamousse in the forests of Verdun. We are looking at a shellhole. The second is back in Berlin. A moment withe Marx and Engels. The third is the Berlin Wall. We have countless other images to share when we get home.

Today we have been visited the cemeteries and museums of Ieper ( Ypres ) in Flanders Fields ( Belgium ). Amongst our busiest and most engaging days. Messines Ridge has special resonance for us all. Last night we were proudly involved in the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate. Richard Arnott and Kathryn Tucker laid a wreath on behalf of McAuley, the Grafton sub-Branch RSL and our community. A truly special occasion.

Tomorrow we head south to Fromelles and then Amiens for a tour of the city. We are already anticipating and preparing for the Dawn Service at Villers-Bretoneaux on Anzac Day.

We are all travelling well and the staff are proud of the group.

Best regards

Messrs Lobsey and Bellamy

Berlin to Weimar

Good morning all,

We have had another exciting, busy day in Berlin. Perhaps Berlin has been too good as most people don´t want to leave today ! We will go to Weimar tonight after a relative restful day. Hopefully the students are keeping their own diaries as a record of all that we have done.

Thanks
Mr Lobsey

Berlin

Morgen alles !

Berlin ist die schönest stadt.

We are really enjoying the big sites of Berlin. Here there is so much history and we have had many moments of real excitement.

Everything is going fantastically well and we are really happy so far.

Thank you all

Herr Lobsey

Frankfurt and Berlin

Happy Easter to all !!!!!!

Today began with an early start. We caught the train into the middle of Frankfurt and took a quick walk into the city to Paul's Church were the Frankfurt assembly was held. We then caught the train to Berlin, checked into the hostel and took a long walk to the Berlin Wall, had a photo with Karl Marx and explored the city.

We are all very tired but that is not stopping us. We are all powering on and loving the amazing experience.

Korea

We Have all made it safe in Seoul.

We are now about to board the flight to Frankfurt.

Every one has been really good at looking after each other and sticking together.

Tomorrow

See you all in Brisbane tomorrow morning !!

Remember that all you pack you will have to carry.

Students need to be at the Brisbane Airport International Terminal ( Terminal I ) at 5:30 am on Friday 10th April 2009. Students will meet the teachers at the Korean Air check-in desk on Level 4, between row 1 and 10. The Korean Air flight KE 124 to Seoul ( Incheon ) departs at 8.25 am.

Hand Luggage/Carry On Information

A reminder that all students will need a daypack ( small backpack ) for daily wanderings. I have also attached information about carry on luggage.

Student Meeting Tuesday 7th May 2009

A reminder about the very important student meeting at lunch time tomorrow, Tuesday 7th May. It is in C1.03 ( French room ). We will start at 12:55pm so bring your lunch.

Daily Examiner Tuesday 31st March 2009