4 days ago
Milford Haven school trip to Normandy brings history to life
Year six students from Milford Haven Community Primary School enjoyed a packed itinerary in the north of the country focused on culture, history and language.
The group of 31 pupils, who were based in the magnificent Chateau du Baffy, sampled French delicacies such as frog legs and snails, visited a caramel factory and toured the iconic Mont Saint-Michel.
They visited the Bayeux tapestry, Caen and D-Day sites, including Omaha Beach, a German battery at Longues-Sur-Mer and British and American memorials.
Head teacher Stephen Thomas said: "This really was a wonderful experience and opportunity for our year six pupils to bring their learning about the war and the cultures of another country to life.
"We are embarking on an exciting journey with our curriculum at the school and opportunities such as this are just the start to bring learning to life for our children in Milford Haven."
Fundraising efforts reduced the cost of the trip with a bingo evening and a sponsored cycle on spin bikes at Tesco in the town that covered the distance of Milford to Normandy, raising more than £2,000.
