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		<title><![CDATA[Greyfriars Catholic School Album Feed - Battlefields Belgium Trip: A Journey of Remembrance]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In February 2026 students took part in a powerful and memorable three&ndash;day Battlefields Trip to Belgium and Northern France, combining historical learning with reflection and prayer.

On Day 1, students travelled to the iconic Tyne Cot Cemetery, where they took part in an act of collective worship led by Mr Dunne and Mr Derrick. Through prayer and readings of In Flanders Fields and Dulce et Decorum Est, students reflected on the sacrifice of those who fought in the First World War. The day ended with the unforgettable Last Post Ceremony in Ypres, where the sound of the bugles and the solemn military parade created a moving moment of remembrance.

Day 2 began with a walk through the beautiful medieval town of Ypres before visiting Beaumont-Hamel, where students explored original battlefields and trenches. Mr Derrick led a reflective reading of the poem Mud, highlighting the harsh realities faced by soldiers. Later, students descended 20 metres underground to explore the Wellington Tunnels in Arras, learning about the resilience, camaraderie and faith of soldiers who once sheltered there. The day concluded at the Vimy Memorial, where Catholic Life Ambassadors laid the Greyfriars wreath and led a prayer as the sun set. It was a beautiful and thoughtful moment that captured the spirit of the trip: remembrance, gratitude and reflection

On Day 3, students visited the Hooge Crater Museum, exploring a replica trench and viewing artefacts from the First World War. This engaging experience brought their learning to life and provided a fitting end to an inspiring trip.

The visit gave students a meaningful opportunity to remember those who sacrificed so much, while reflecting on courage, service and the enduring strength of faith.
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