Tag: England
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Europe Bound – On our way to Vimy!
Read more: Europe Bound – On our way to Vimy!As some of you may know, this year is Canada’s 150th birthday. What some of you may not know, is that April, 2017 marked the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place during World War 1. To celebrate these two important anniversaries, my school organized a trip to England and France for almost 30…
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Global Fieldtrip Night – Uplifting United Kingdom!
Read more: Global Fieldtrip Night – Uplifting United Kingdom!How can you visit the UK in 3 hours or less? Almost 40 people found out by attending our first Global Fieldtrip Night, featuring photos and stories from our time in the UK. With this being our first such event, we really didn’t know what to expect. It was wonderful to have a variety of…
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Zoe’s Fabulous Harry Potter Tours
Read more: Zoe’s Fabulous Harry Potter ToursHello, and welcome to Zoe’s Fabulous Harry Potter Tours. My name is Zoe and I will be you tour guide today and tell you about movies, magic and more. Hover, or click on the dots on the lightning scar to learn more about Harry Potter in the UK. J.K. Rowling, the author of…
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King Arthur’s Marvellous Tour
Read more: King Arthur’s Marvellous TourAs a final project for the UK, Mikhaila and Zoe did some extra research on areas of interest. Mikhaila selected sites and information related to King Arthur – a favourite of hers. We hope you enjoy her tour! To learn more about places in the UK associated with King Arthur, hover your mouse over the…
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The Grand Old Town of York….
Read more: The Grand Old Town of York….The coolest things in York are in the Shambles…. What do I mean by this? If you would like to find out, you’re in the right place. There is a place in the city of York called the “Shambles“, after the butchers’ benches that were used to display meat. There was also a narrow channel…