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Learn to travel, Travel to learn. uncover beautifully diverse VIETNAM prepare for EUROPEAN DAY OF LANGUAGES FREE resources! standout locations for LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND MORE! 2022 Autumn Edition

CONTACT US 01273 244 572 inside this edition European Day of Languages - 26th September Top 5 destinations for language immersion St Joseph’s school trip to Normandy History & Culture in Vietnam Expand Classical Studies in Greece & Italy Experience Education

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One thing that does not always translate from one language to another is without a doubt sayings and phrases. “It’s raining cats and dogs” and “kill two birds with one stone” may make little sense when translated literally into French or German.

At the end of this activity, everyone can enjoy a delicious tasting session and even designate who is ‘star baker’.

Ask everyone to bake an item from a European country and to bring them in on the day. You can display all the baked goods on a table and have flags from the corresponding countries of origin. Split the class into teams and ask students to as sociate each treat with a flag. You can also display the names of each baked item in their original languages and ask students to pair up the names with their items.

We all love the baking show The Great British Bake Off and what better way to get students talking than with the incentive of food! This activity is a great way to get students baking whilst learning about foreign cultures.

Since 2001, the European Day of Languages celebrates linguistic diversity by highlighting the importance of language learning, promoting the preservation of diverse languages within Europe, and encouraging learners to pursue languages as they journey through education. Taking place on the 26th September 2022, here are a few activities to spark your imagination as you celebrate European Day of Languages.

Sayings and phrases from around Europe quiz

Sayings and phrases are a good way to learn more about a new language and its culture even. It is a great opportunity to get your class’s EAL learners involved. Get them to talk about their mother tongue and how it is to grow up with two languages at home.

Ask EAL students to run a quiz on the day. Help them prepare the questions. It can be as simple as asking students to match a saying or a phrase with its country of origin.

Running a quiz is a great exercise for EAL learners to take on responsibilities and gain confidence within them to openly talk about their family’s language and culture.

The Great European Bake Off

You can also translate European phrases in English and ask students to guess where they are from and to match them with their equivalent in English.

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Who wants to be a millionaire?

Teachers, that means you will have to dress up too!

Famous composers and singers from Europe

Journey with Alain Simons from the French version of ‘Who wants to be a millionaire?’ as students make their way through a host of multiple-choice questions touching on a range of languages. EAL pupils may have the chance to shine as they educate their peers with titbits of their native tongue.

Organise a draw to make sure that not everyone picks the same country (or you might end up with a class full of children in stripy t-shirts and berets) and ensure every European country is represented.

where classical music composers are from to listening to current songs and asking students to guess which language it is, music is a fun and less conventional element to use to learn about European languages.

Create a buddy system within your school that allows year groups to overlap. Year 6 pupils could team up with Year 1 to provide the younger students with a 15-minute language lesson. A similar process can be used in secondary schools with Year 11 pairing with Year 7 students. Being put in a position to teach something is a fantastic way to learn yourself!

Preparing and organising the session during the morning sessions, the classroom could be rearranged into 12 workstations allowing students from lower years to enjoy a range of language-related activities later in the afternoon. From matching cards and basic sentences to mini-quizzes, older students can share their experience of languages with younger classes allowing them to not only share their knowledge but take on responsibility as role models to younger pupils.

Music is a subject that can be integrated into celebrating this Fromevent.guessing

Buddy System Language Lessons

It will be interesting to see what costumes they consider being a “Swedish” outfit or a “Spanish” outfit. This also means they will have to do some research which could be turned into homework. Students will have to guess on the day which country their friends are representing. Everyone can use their research to tell a little bit more about their outfit, giving them the opportunity to practice their presentation skills.

Everyone loves a quiz show! While you may not walk away with money in your pocket, students will certainly experience a wealth of language-related questions and have that all important fun learning experience!

The European Day of Languages is a great opportunity to get everyone to dress up and learn about the different fashion and traditions from cultures around Europe.

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Ask your students to memorise the lyrics of a Spanish song (for instance) and have a little sing-along on the day to end the celebrations.

Traditional costumes and fancy dress

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BERLIN

Berlin is a popular city with schools seeking to immerse their students in the German language. Why? The German capital is awash with museums, shops and experiences that allow students to engage with native speakers while expanding their learning about a city that has been bombed, rebuilt, split and reunified all within half a century.

DON’T MISS...! Notre-Dame Basilica, Jean-Talon Market, Quebec City

CANADA

Landmarks, galleries, markets, and famous boulevards roll into a cacophony of enriching sites that allow for students to not only immerse in culture but take advantage of numerous language opportunities. Whether you choose to open your school trip to be cross-curricular or languagespecific, students will love the mix of landmarks and shops.

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Barcelona is passionate about its culture and language. While Catalan is the region’s own language, students learning Spanish will have no trouble finding opportunities to engage with Spanish speakers. With plenty to explore off Las Ramblas, flamenco evenings, and an array of iconic sites to explore, students will soon develop a keen ear for pronunciation.

DON’T MISS...! Flamenco Lesson, Paella Class Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla

School trips to Montreal and Quebec City allow students to interact with native French speakers. With almost 95% of the Quebec population understanding and speaking French, everywhere from markets to watching ice hockey at the Bell Centre will provide opportunities to students to develop their conversational skills, pronunciation and comprehension.

DON’T MISS...! Nou Camp Stadium, Tapas, Walking Tour Language city game

DON’T MISS...! The Louvre, FlyView Paris, The Travelbound Paris Quest

DON’T MISS...! DDR Museum, Christmas Markets The Travelbound Berlin Quest

Andalucia is vibrant with famous towns and cities like Seville, Granada and Cordoba providing students not only with a great base to explore but culturally rich attractions. Engage with native speakers while exploring some of the region’s most historic and culturally rich locations, including the Alhambra fortress, Mezquita, and Reales Alcázare.

BARCELONA

YOU CAEN DO IT!

The morning after arriving at the Château du Molay was an early one for the students of St Joseph’s. Making their way to Caen, the group eagerly dived into their trip with enthusiasm with the prospect of the market visit ahead of morning mass.

Another key aspect of providing students with free time in a city like Caen is trusting them with independence. Setting a meeting place, a time and providing an area to explore like the market gives students the freedom they want to explore while putting in place boundaries to put Group Leaders’ minds at ease. As with any outdoor experience, it is the luck of the draw when it comes to weather but it worked in St Joseph’s favour with the sun beaming down all day.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCUSSION

As the afternoon approached, so did a stop at the iconic Bayeux Tapestry before a visit to the British War Cemetery. This visit to the cemetery epitomised how a school trip is a truly collaborative process. Working with friendly coach drivers keen to provide background to the region and events it has seen; a history teacher who explains what the students are seeing and the importance of remembrance; plus, students who listen attentively and appreciate the significance of visiting the site, the British War Cemetery was an eye-opening experience. After gathering around the central monument and listening to their history teacher share background to the memorial, students were given the time to explore the cemetery.

The summer break came a little later for the students of St Joseph’s Catholic Academy who travelled to the Château du Molay in Normandy. Making the journey year after year from a little town just south of Newcastle, the school are no strangers to Travelbound’s exclusive accommodation situated just 9 miles south of Bayeux. Here we take a look at their tour of Normandy and the experiences that not only shaped a trip to remember but supported the students in their personal and educational development.

Students set about reading the headstones realising that fallen soldiers had originated close to home and many were little than a year or two older (if they had not lied on papers to take up arms). Students were asked what they had learnt, how they felt about what they had seen, and their thoughts on what life may have been like for a soldier during World War Two. Their responses were both considered and thought-provoking which opened discussions with their peers.

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There are many elements that are unique about French markets. Most obvious are the opportunities for students to interact with native speakers in an environment that allows students to start off with language basics. Greetings, asking questions of how much or how many, numbers and phrases of courtesy all factor into market transactions and allow students to adjust to being amongst a different cultural setting.

‘It’s a Knockout’ was another evening activity the children enjoyed taking place within the grounds of the Château du Molay. Split into mixed teams, the students competed in a series of fun activities led by the Travelbound onsite staff and supported by accompanying teachers. With all the running and laughter, students were sure to sleep well!

On St Joseph’s final full day in Normandy ahead of travelling to Paris, the group made their way to Pegasus Bridge. There is an opportunity to also visit Ranville War Cemetery holding Commonwealth soldiers due to its proximity, however the Pegasus Bridge Museum has plenty to absorb. The museum lends itself to the incredible story of the heroics shown by the 6th British Airborne Division during the Battle of Normandy from June to September 1944. Featuring the original Bénouville bridge (renamed Pegasus), cannons and a life-size replica of the Horsa glider, students were able to piece together the story of events that unfolded around the Whatstronghold.wasmost noticeable about St Joseph’s students during the entire trip and not only to Pegasus Bridge was their inquisitive nature. There was a genuine desire to understand what was in front of them, question their teachers, listen to tour guides, and search out answers. Pegasus Bridge Museum is filled with wartime equipment and memorabilia which highlights the clever inventions, daily necessities, and machinery required of the time. Students compared and contrasted what they saw with what we may see today; a foldable bike attached to the front of a truck, modified armoury, and insignias which live on through the battalions.

Following bowling in Caen, St Joseph’s returned to the Château du Molay for a BBQ in the evening sun ahead of their fancy dress competition and disco. The effort students and staff went to for the fancy dress was commendable and it re-emphasised the great spirit amongst the group to participate.

The American Cemetery was one visit that almost had the students of St Joseph’s stop in their tracks. Rows upon rows of gravestones, some representing fallen Jewish American soldiers symbolised by the Star of David and pebbles resting upon their top. This was the true cost of war. Combined with a trip to Omaha Beach, students assessed the stretch of coastline and saw the various difficulties soldiers would have faced during the landings. Running on the sand playing rounders is difficult enough without carrying a rifle, supplies and being shelled by mortar fire.

This stop highlighted another great attribute of school trips to Normandy. The region is packed with suitable, subject specific and cultural experiences where you will typically maximise the students’ time outside the classroom with little gems found on the way from one location to another.

A quick trip to Arromanches before heading back to the Château du Molay to enjoy an evening of frogs’ legs and snail tasting! This is a real Marmite activity but no matter which side of the fence you sit, you are guaranteed laughs. Witnessing the reactions of the St Joseph’s students and staff alike reminded you of the joy a school trip offers as it brings the group together. Some go in strong and others a little more cautious when it comes to trying what is seen as a French delicacy. In amongst the humorous debates on whether frogs’ legs taste like chicken and what snails remind them of, it was an activity that certainly engrossed the students.

St Joseph’s adventure in Normandy shows how the perfect school trip not only relies on the ideal offering of the Château du Molay but the support of teachers enhancing their students learning beyond the classroom and students eager to experience history, food, language and culture.

LANDING IN NORMANDY

St Joseph’s second full day in Normandy saw the group explore the Normandy coastline. A quick stop at Longues Sur Mer had students stunned at the scale of the battlements and how you can still see the impact of artillery on the landscape.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON A SCHOOL TRIP

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Vietnam has a history and culture that is as diverse as it is dynamic. From the reality of the Vietnam War and its impact on modern day Vietnam, there is a story students need to hear. Alongside this tumultuous history, there is a country that needs to be explored to appreciate its staggering beauty, traditions and diversity – true Vietnam.

‘Cultural complexities’ and ‘sensory overload’ are typically associated with foreboding experiences. However, when placed in the context of Vietnam, these go some way to describe the melting pot of natural beauty throughout the country, the dynamism of the cities, and a history that needs to be seen to be believed.

The history doesn’t just stretch back to the 20th century as ancient temples with both Chinese and Hindu influences can be found scattered from north to south. These remind students of Vietnam’s location at the core of East Asia and the influences that have lived on through indigenous crafts. In contrast, don’t be surprised to stumble across grand state buildings in Hanoi which seem reminiscent of the French colonial period. It is this mix of sights and influences that makes Vietnam a feast for the eyes and mind as students digest the nation’s past.

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Talking of feasts, food is a topic for anyone who has travelled to Southeast Asia you are bound to hear all about! The hype is not unfounded with many students commenting on how few cuisines compare to Vietnamese cooking. We aren’t placing Vietnamese food on the same level as students digging their heels in when it comes to trying snails or frogs’ legs on a school trip to Normandy. Here we are talking about flavours, spices and herbs that place the country’s traditional food at the pinnacle of culinary giants.

For history teachers and students alike, any knowledge of the Vietnam War will have raised an array of questions, interest and intrigue into the period, the fallout and how the nation stands today. The use of guerrilla warfare and how the tactics can still be interacted with today with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels means students can directly interact with something that makes the history that more real. Similarly, the Vinh Moc Tunnel will show how civilians survived the shelling by US forces.

School trips to Vietnam have become a popular option as 2022 saw teachers, students and their families rebuild the confidence to travel and capitalise on a litany of unforgettable experiences. Why Vietnam and what does a school trip Vietnam offer students on their learning journey?

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Day cruise around Halong Bay

Vietnam is cross-curricular, its history and culture, it’s an unashamed brag of quality cuisine, a living timeline of all who have graced or have ruthlessly left their mark on a nation and its people. It is a real mix but for all its ‘cultural complexities’, Vietnam is very much a school trip destination your students will happily digest and absorb for all its beauty and wonder.

Reasons to add Vietnam to your school trip wish list as suggested by schools travelling with Travelbound…

Floating markets of the Mekong Delta

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Cities like Hanoi stand in stark contrast to Halong Bay. A visit to the War Museum will be thought-provoking and poignant, while the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Imperial City of Huê provides students with the importance of preserving symbols of culture. Exploring different historical sources, opening up discussions, comparing and contrasting life for the Viet Cong and civilians just trying to survive, and reflecting on a diverse culture undoubtedly place your students in a position that will shape their outlook on the importance of discovering and respecting cultures around the world. In addition to learning, students will develop a maturity and will naturally be drawn to be inquisitive in understanding nations, languages and identity.

When it comes to the benefits of Vietnam over other long-haul destinations, there is little comparison. Vietnam is in a league of its own. Learning goes hand in hand with development as students are presented with an experience unlike many others.

Expand CLASSICAL STUDIES through school trips

Covering languages, literature, culture, and the history of societies from the ancient world, Classics is one of the most diverse subjects available as part of the UK school curriculum.

Classical Studies also provides students with the opportunity to actually expand their studies by taking learning outside the classroom with a school trip to ancient sites. This means exploring the influence of Greece and Rome on later history and culture is made all the more relatable as students link sites to the modules they have covered.

Taking the OCR assessment journey as our basepoint, GCSE students will be completing one component from each of the two groups available. Under the thematic study, the components include myth and religion, and women in the ancient world. The literature and culture group sees schools choose between the Homeric world; Roman city life; or war and warfare. Within each of these groups are stories of how noteworthy locations across Italy and Greece played a significant role in shaping society at the time.

The birth of democracy; the role of religion; use of temples; the existence of typically modern-day institutions such as a treasury; and even stadia. Classics school trips not only support students in joining the dots but enable young learners to make connections between ancient civilisations and life

How will a classics school trip benefit my students?

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sites found across Greece and Italy need to be seen as more than the sum of a trip abroad. They provide students with holistic benefits such as improved self-confidence, a respect for cultures and differences with their own, plus an independence that stems from travelling with peers over family. Together, the benefits of subject-specific locations and the personal development outcomes possible mean a school trip will provide a priceless experience to your students.

What do you want to achieve? A dedicated school travel specialist will be able to work through your learning objectives and support in linking these to the locations that bare relevance. Depending on how long your school would like to travel for, a company like Travelbound will be able to balance the tour to ensure you are travelling to quality and valuable learning locations while maintaining the logistics of multiple centres. This means if you are wanting to explore the Italian capital and the Bay of Naples, your group will be able to experience the key locations of Rome and the surrounding areas, including Ostia Antica, before travelling to the Bay of Naples to visit such sites as Pompeii and famous Cuma Archaeological Park.

Any reputable school travel company like Travelbound will have a team of school travel specialists who will be able to advise Group Leaders on the excursions that will best benefit your students and sit within a comprehensive but manageable itinerary. As an educator, you may well already have a firm idea of what you want your students to see and where you wish to go. However, working with a trusted name in school travel will enable you to focus more on the learning and less on the logistics.

It is important to strike a balance between the locations that will stimulate questioning and those that will enable students to understand the destination’s culture as it stands today. With each school trip tailored to the needs of your school and students, classics trips can essentially include experiences that lean towards recreational and cross-curricular options.

Greece and the island of Crete provide their own unique options with the Greek capital a lively metropolitan hub and locations such as Olympia enabling students to dive into the story of the first Olympic Games held in the honour of Zeus. These experiences take the phrase ‘bringing learning to life’ from an idiom to a reality through active learning that inspire your classics students to experience, foster learning and ultimately achieve.

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For those travelling to the Bay of Naples, this may include a trip from Sorrento to Capri Island famed for its natural beauty and boutiques. In Rome, schools may decide to extend the story of the Colosseum with a trip to gladiator training school allowing students to take part in a sporty workshop that broadens their understanding of what it took to become a ‘Tiro’.

Finding balance in your school’s Classics trip

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