Aston Fields MS

France trip 2026- We are settled in at the chateau and have enjoyed an evening meal and some team activities. Some tired eyes are appearing. We will get some well needed rest and head out to the St Omer market in the morning.

The children loved the scenic drive through the beautiful countryside of Northern France on their way to Chocolaterie de Beussent! 🇫🇷🍫 They learned all about the chocolate making process from tree to mouth and even had the chance to try some of the finished items.

France trip 2026- We successfully passed through border control and boarded an earlier train. We are now on French soil! 🇫🇷

France trip 2026- We have departed school and are on our way down to Folkestone! This is where you will find updates of your child's adventures over the next few days. 🇫🇷

🇫🇷 2025: Estimated time of arrival back at school is 8:00 PM. Thank you for your patience! A polite reminder to please avoid parking in the bus bay so our coaches can pull in safely.

🇫🇷 2025: Last night was full of laughs as the pupils took on relay games and the chaotic fun of 'egg splat'! They also had the chance to try snails , a few turned them down, but they were surprisingly popular with some brave taste testers!

🇫🇷 2025: Our pupils had an unforgettable adventure at Nausicaá – the largest sea life centre in Europe! From manta rays to sea lions, it was a day full of discovery, wonder, and learning about marine life.

🇫🇷 2025: This afternoon our pupils paid their respects at Tyne Cot, the world’s largest Commonwealth war cemetery. An emotional and humbling experience. We then visited the Menin Gate and explored the historic town of Ypres, deepening our understanding of WWI and its legacy.

🇫🇷2025: Our pupils had an eye-opening visit to the Passchendaele Museum today. They explored life in the trenches, learned about WWI battles, and gained a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made during the Great War. A powerful lesson in history they won't forget.

🇫🇷2025: Lovely stop in Le Touquet this afternoon where the pupils got to explore the town and were treated to an airshow on the beach!

🇫🇷 2025: This morning we visited a local boulangerie—watched how they bake fresh bread for the community every day and even got to roll some croissants ourselves!

🇫🇷 2025: Our coach is on time for the 7:24am shuttle to France! Some tired eyes this morning, but all the children are full of excitement for the day ahead!

French trip update: Estimated time of arrival back at AFMS is 7pm. Please keep the bus bay clear.

We left the chateau this morning and after a stop at the hypermarche, we had a smooth crossing and now on British soil! ETA at AFMS to be announced shortly.

After a day in Boulogne at the Nausicaa Sea Life Centre and beach, an after dinner treat of escargot was on the menu! Mixed reactions on the taste and texture

After a day in Belgium at the Memorial Museum Passchendaele and Tyne Cot British cemetery, the children are enjoying an evening of traditional French games, Jeux Flamands, like Pétanque.

Busy day today with a visit to Saint Omer market, followed by the @MMP1917. The trenches and memorials are huge reminders of the sacrifice and resilience of those who fought. Our respects continued at Tyne Cot (the largest British cemetery in the world).

Nous sommes arrives! We had a lovely time at the boulengerie this morning. Croissants were made, croissants were consumed 🥐 🇫🇷

Thank you to all the pupils for making this trip so enjoyable. They’ve been a credit to the school and hopefully will cherish the memories made for many years to come. 🇫🇷

@becksta100 10.40pm 👍

@AFMS Any idea on an arrival time yet?

French trip update 🇫🇷- We have landed safely in the UK 🇬🇧. Will be able to give a more accurate ETA soon.