SJL History

Arrival at school should be approx. 8.30. Please leave the bus lanes on Sauncey Avenue clear as well as the gates to the school car park.

Just boarded the ferry. We will update you on the ETA once we have disembarked.

A quick relax after a busy day, the trip has flown by! Students have really enjoyed themselves 🇫🇷🌊

A fantastic final stop visiting Mulberry Harbour and exploring Arromanches-les-Bains in the sunshine 🌊☀️

A great morning learning all about Paratroopers, both at the Merville Gun Battery and at Pegasus Bridge

Paying our respects to fallen soldiers at Ranville British Cemetery today #lestweforget #Remembranceday

Having a great day so far exploring the beaches and the Atlantic wall

Today we’re off to the beaches! First stop, Juno! 🇨🇦🍁

Arrived safely in Normandy, heading to our first stop the Caen Memorial Museum!

History Club is off to a fantastic start with some new Sixth form students running it and some new year 7 members as well as our returning regulars. Today we did Historical Guess who and debated which figures would win in a war!

Year 13s revision games for their last lesson, they’ve proven their knowledge is ready for their exams!

Just a reminder that the coaches will be parking on Sauncey Avenue, so please do not park here. Estimated arrival time is 4.30.

Lots of fun had at Warwick Castle today with Year 7 consolidating our castle knowledge! And perfect weather for it too 🏰👑

Just a reminder ahead of the Yr7 Warwick castle trip tomorrow - please wear your own clothes (appropriate for cold weather and possible rain!), bring a pen, a packed lunch and water and remember the site is cashless! We’re looking forward to a great day! 🏰

Normandy 2024 done! A huge thank you to Mrs Wright and Mr Allen for all of their knowledge and support they’ve given to the students over the last few days and well done to the students for being so inquisitive, passionate and enthusiastic! ✅🇫🇷🌊

Yr 9 ETA is now 7pm

Based on current traffic estimates we should be arriving at school at 7.15. Please do not park on Sauncey Avenue as the bus will need to park here. See you shortly!

We’re on the ferry now, further updates and arrival times to follow!

One final breakfast before we head off to Honfleur and Calais 🥐