Remembrance Day 2020: why it’s more relevant than ever this year
Remembrance Day 2020: why it’s more relevant than ever this year “The first stroke of eleven produced a magical effect. “The tram cars glided into stillness, motors ceased to cough and...
How to get decision makers on board with your school trip
The first hurdle when planning a school trip is getting the go ahead from the decision makers at your school – and we know this can sometimes be a long process. So to help you out (because we know...
Top tips for choirs from leading industry professionals
Looking back on last year’s UK Choir Festival events – where choirs of all sounds and styles join in a number of workshops to learn, develop and perform – we asked some of the...
The past, the present and the future of school travel
The FCO started advising against any non-essential travel around the world which had a huge impact on all travel, including school trips. As the UK went into lockdown in late March, so did the...
Music – bringing the world closer together!
As the worldwide pandemic of Coronavirus forces entire countries into lockdown people are searching for ways to stay close to friends and family through the use of technology. Platforms such as...
25 hilarious German Compound Nouns
With plenty of grammatical rules (and exceptions) to get to grips with, German is known for being a challenging and complex language. So, for a little something different, we’ve complied some of...
Getting multiple quotes for a school trip – why the cheapest isn’t always the best!
Getting multiple quotes for a school trip – why the cheapest isn’t always the best! You’ve taken on the task of planning your school’s next trip abroad, and the first step is to...
Interesting facts about the Menin Gate & Last Post Ceremony
Did you know? Get the inside scoop with some interesting facts about the Menin Gate Memorial & Last Post Ceremony (Ypres, Belgium).
The Battlefields: “It was very emotional and I cried…”
The Battlefields can be evoke emotions that are beyond control for some. Fascinating, interesting and moving are some of the words our students have used to describe their experience. Having the...
“Iceland left our students wanting more…”
“Iceland left our students wanting more…” What geography teacher doesn’t want to be remembered for planning the best geography school trip EVER? Follow in the footsteps of these teachers who...
Top Tips for the Last Post Ceremony
For many school groups visiting the First World War battlefields, witnessing the Last Post Ceremony and perhaps participating in a wreath laying is an essential part of the experience. At the end of...
Switzerland: “Many of the students were in tears…”
Switzerland: “Many of the students were in tears…” As a teacher, you want to provide the best geography learning experience for your students. These teachers got it right. These...