Austrian ski group is back on British soil

Just got back to England, still a 6 hour journey to go to get back to school. It's been an excellent trip with lots of skiing, laughs, challenges and birthday celebrations. The students have been amazing and have represented the school well.

The End

It's the end of what's been a magnificent visit to Berlin. All students are now safely back in the UK are reflecting on what has been a hugely positive experience.

All students and staff have been a credit to the school.

This is the Berlin Bloggers signing off for the last time. So long!

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East Side Gallery

Horbury Bear Visits the Berlin Wall

Students Enjoy a Morning of History

Operation Successful

The Final Day

Students are now preparing for their final day in Berlin.

Today begins with 'The Story of Berlin' which includes a visit to a nuclear bunker. This will be followed by two optional events where students chose to either go shopping or on 'Mr Care's Mystery History Tour'.

Mystery photos and details to follow.....

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Aliens are taking over

Aliens have captured a member of staff in Berlin. Overnight they've gradually transformed him into one of them! Can you identify the staff member? 25 house points are available for the first person to email the correct answer to jharrison@horbury.wakefield.sch.uk

Historical Evidence

This picture was uncovered during our visit to the Olympic Stadium today. It shows Horbury Bear's Great Grandfather on a visit to the 1936 Olympic Games.

Group photo at the Olympic stadium

Tour at the Olympic Stadium

Students with tour guide Florian.

Breaking News - Care Saves Bear

When a rogue German Gorilla tried to snatch Horbury Bear Mr Care's quick thinking saved the day.

Thomas Strikes the Big Time

Thomas Kent hits four strikes in a row during last nights bowling trip.

From Brandenburg Gate to the Donut Plate

It's been another busy day for Team Horbury in Berlin.

In the morning the group went on a political assignment to the German Parliamentary building the Reichstag. This was followed by lunch at the Brandenburg Gate. Horbury Bear had a particularly good time!

In the afternoon the group visited the Olympic Stadium. This was a highly interesting and enjoyable experience for all students, especially the girls who took a liking to their tour guide!

Students are now preparing for tonight's cinema trip.

Photos to follow......

P.S. Financial tip. Parents looking to invest any cash would be well advised to consider share options in Dunkin' Donuts (Germany). We're almost certain share prices will increase after a strong surge in sales due to our visit!

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Team Horbury

The team at Check Point Charlie

Charlie's Check Point Checking In

We've had a jam packed action filled day. Up for breakfast at 7.45am and out by 9.00am. First stop Check Point Charlie the dividing line between east and west Berlin. Students divided their time between between shopping, sight seeing and photo opportunities. Many took the opportunity to buy Russian hats!

From there it was off to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. A sobering yet rewarding experience, witnessing the atrocities of the Nazi regime.

Now we're glamming up for bowling thus evening.

Your roving reporters signing off. More to follow.....

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Boarding!

In departures!

Mr Care's just been frisked going through passport control!

All students safely through and now shopping in the departure lounge. More to follow.....

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we're on our way

Just leaving cambridge service station, on our way to maidstone to change drivers then on to Euro tunnel. I just want to thank Andrew W for my daffodil. Thanks

1 day to go!

Hopefully everyone’s packed and got their sun cream, hats and gloves. I’ll be shopping tonight to find a forfeit for the skier of the day to wear (let’s hope I don’t get it too many times!) See you all in the morning for the journey ahead of us.

 

Miss Gibbs

Gerlitzen Slopes