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What was the best/worst/funniest bit of the trip? Add your comments below! :-)

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:51:59 -0700 At the service station http://battlefields.posterous.com/at-the-service-station http://battlefields.posterous.com/at-the-service-station The students bought the teachers some novelty gifts... ;-)

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:02:10 -0700 Back in England! http://battlefields.posterous.com/back-in-england http://battlefields.posterous.com/back-in-england We're off the ferry now and travelling back towards Doncaster. :-)

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:30:39 -0700 Miss Kildunne's group http://battlefields.posterous.com/miss-kildunnes-group http://battlefields.posterous.com/miss-kildunnes-group Unfortunately, Mrs Wooliscroft's group was so keen to get on the bus, they missed their photo opportunity!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:27:28 -0700 Mr Williams' group http://battlefields.posterous.com/mr-williams-group http://battlefields.posterous.com/mr-williams-group

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:26:01 -0700 Mr Lamb's group http://battlefields.posterous.com/mr-lambs-group http://battlefields.posterous.com/mr-lambs-group

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:23:37 -0700 Leaving Hotel Compact http://battlefields.posterous.com/leaving-hotel-compact http://battlefields.posterous.com/leaving-hotel-compact Mr Belshaw's group upon leaving our Belgian hotel:

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:59:00 -0700 Day Two: France http://battlefields.posterous.com/day-two-france http://battlefields.posterous.com/day-two-france Today we visited Thiepval Memorial, the Ulster Tower, memorials to some 'Pals Battalions' and the Newfoundland Memorial.

Near the Ulster towers are some trenches that have been excavated. Matthew Jones had the chance to dress as a First World War soldier to illustrate the tour as we looked round them.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:56:30 -0700 Menin Gate ceremony http://battlefields.posterous.com/menin-gate-ceremony http://battlefields.posterous.com/menin-gate-ceremony Ridgewood students were involved in the 'Last Post' ceremony this evening. Hannah Wright was selected to read a poem, but at the last moment a Corporal from the New Zealand army took her place as special guest! Neil Jones, Jordan Gillies, Chris Pownall, and Frances Oliver joined Hannah in laying a wreath.

Here they are with the special guest - more pictures to follow!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:47:40 -0700 Dinner - burger, chips & apple sauce! http://battlefields.posterous.com/dinner-burger-chips-and-apple http://battlefields.posterous.com/dinner-burger-chips-and-apple

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:51:19 -0700 We've arrived! http://battlefields.posterous.com/weve-arrived http://battlefields.posterous.com/weve-arrived We arrived just before 6pm local time -now for dinner!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:23:29 -0700 On the ferry http://battlefields.posterous.com/on-the-ferry-6001 http://battlefields.posterous.com/on-the-ferry-6001

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:06:00 -0700 Dover! http://battlefields.posterous.com/dover-6001 http://battlefields.posterous.com/dover-6001 We made good time on the way down and so are getting an earlier ferry (6.40am). Mr Lamb would like to reassure parents that everything is fine with the bus!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:21:45 -0700 4am services... http://battlefields.posterous.com/4am-services http://battlefields.posterous.com/4am-services

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:13:19 -0700 And we're off! http://battlefields.posterous.com/and-were-off-6001 http://battlefields.posterous.com/and-were-off-6001

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:51:00 -0700 Final instructions! http://battlefields.posterous.com/final-instructions http://battlefields.posterous.com/final-instructions

Please ensure you are at school by midnight tonight. You will return on Monday at around 10.30pm. :-)

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:48:00 -0700 Equipment http://battlefields.posterous.com/equipment http://battlefields.posterous.com/equipment

Please check your itinery for what you are expected to bring on the trip.

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MOST IMPORTANT

  • Something to eat on the first day (although we will be stopping at the services on the way down)
  • Wellies!
  • Money (in Euros)

 

 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:45:00 -0700 E111 and Passport http://battlefields.posterous.com/e111-and-passport http://battlefields.posterous.com/e111-and-passport

It is very important that you hand in your passport and E111 form to Mr Lamb in person by Friday 17 October 2008.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/16871/avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10BEUBDNS5X Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Ridgewood Staff Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:56:42 -0700 Welcome! http://battlefields.posterous.com/welcome-32 http://battlefields.posterous.com/welcome-32 This purpose of this blog is to serve as a means of communication for parents and guardians of students going on the 2008 Ridgewood History Department Battlefields trip.
 
Below are some pictures to give you a flavour of the trip. This blog will be updated with information about what the students need to take and then, when we are in Belgium, pictures and information from the trip itself!

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