The Battle of the Somme – FREE Classroom Poster
The Battle of the Somme – FREE Classroom Poster The 1st July 1916 was a day that changed the British understanding of war and loss forever. It was the first day of the Battle of the Somme, one...
Iceland highlights through the eyes of a Geography Teacher
As a team of Iceland lovers, at Rayburn Tours we all have our own personal highlights from the Land of Fire and Ice…but who better to hear from about their favourite moments and memories from...
Top 5 Forms of Volcano – Download your FREE classroom poster
Top 5 Forms of Volcano – Download your FREE classroom poster Volcanoes are amazing exhibitions of the fiery power contained deep within the Earth. These explosive formations are vents in the...
Top 5 Reasons to Learn a Language – Download your FREE classroom poster
When it comes to languages, there’s a real need for young people to develop their skills. According to the British Council, ‘Language learning is vital for the UK’s future prosperity and global...
Inspiring your students with ‘living, breathing geography’
At Rayburn Tours, we are in the privileged position to work closely with inspirational teachers; each and every one of them committed to providing their students with unforgettable learning...
Iceland’s Golden Circle
Located on the remote Arctic edge and sitting upon one of the world’s most volcanically active zones, school trips to Iceland involving the Land of Fire and Ice is a magical combination of...
What are the benefits of taking your Geography students outside the classroom?
What are the benefits of taking your Geography students outside the classroom? For over 50 years, Rayburn Tours has been committed to helping students and their teachers discover more of the world by...
“To speak a language is to take on a world, a culture”
“To speak a language is to take on a world, a culture” With a love of travel, languages and culture, Rayburn Education team member, Claudia, is passionate about what she does. Originating...
Top 5 reasons geographers love Iceland
Sculpted by lava and ice, this is a land where geysers erupt, waterfalls thunder, glaciers glisten… and that’s only the beginning of your Icelandic adventures!
20 Essential Phrases for Every Visitor to Iceland
20 Essential Phrases for Every Visitor to Iceland While many Icelanders are (thankfully) fluent in English, learning a few key Iceland phrases before your school trip to Iceland will certainly not...
Sandwell Academy Bring Learning to Life in Iceland
Sandwell Academy Bring Learning to Life in Iceland Golden Ticket Winners Cast your mind back to this time last year and you may recall that we proudly announced Sandwell Academy in West...
We Will Remember Them – The Story Behind Remembrance Day
Each year, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we honour those who fought for our freedom by holding a two-minute silence. But what is the significance of this act of...