Languages are not just another subject in school. Languages are about relationships, understanding and communication. They're about discovering a world beyond your own. They're full-on experiences you wouldn't enjoy otherwise. Languages take every one of us to another level.

We are delighted to have been awarded Foundation level of the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of our work to bring the world into the classroom via our partnership with Collège Victor Hugo in Nantes supported by international links global Taith

Le marché de Noël d'Arras est officiellement ouvert depuis ce midi ! Les 150 chalets et les animations vous attendent jusqu'au 30 décembre.

On attend avec impatience d’être ici avec Willows History très bientôt! ☺️🇫🇷🎄

People sometimes ask why I bother with other languages when “everyone speaks English.” But the truth is, millions don’t. And even when they do, their hearts beat in their own words. Learn a language, and you’ll find doors opening to deeper interactions and real human connection.

Trip weather is looking a bit damp on Wednesday so make sure you have a waterproof coat. The ground will be wet and muddy when we are out in the Somme on Thursday so make sure you have appropriate footwear.

Arrived safely in France after a good journey to Dover and ferry crossing with time for a delicious breakfast. Now en route to Boulogne to take in the Market and Aquarium with Willows History 🐠🐟🇫🇷🇫🇷☺️

Fantastic start to our visit. Boulogne market and an amazing few hours at Nausicaa with Willows History. Now on our way to Arras for the Christmas Market 🎄🧑‍🎄🎄

Fantastic start to our visit. Boulogne market and an amazing few hours at Nausicaa with Willows History. Now on our way to Arras for the Christmas Market 🎄🧑‍🎄🎄

A festive end to the day at the beautiful Arras Christmas Market.

We paid our respects this afternoon at the Arras Memorial which commemorates 35000 soldiers killed between 1916-18 in the Arras sector and who have no known grave.

We started our visit to the Somme by laying a wreath to George Bowler at the Mametz Wood memorial. George lived in Splott and attended Moorland Road School. He was killed in Mametz Wood and is commemorated at Thiepval as he has no known grave.

At Thiepval we found we found George Bowler amongst the more than 72,000 names of men killed at the Somme and who have no known grave.

Beaumont Hamel is a moving memorial to the soldiers of the Newfoundland Regiment. On the 1st July 1916 in less than half an hour they were almost completely wiped out.

Finally we left tributes to the fallen created by pupils from our SRB. Thank you to them for allowing us to place these on their behalf.

A visit to the Musée 1916 in Albert. Many artefacts to improve our understanding of the events of the First World War.

Enjoying some downtime at our accommodation.

We are all shopped out and after a smooth crossing are now on our way back to Cardiff. We will update with an arrival time once we are able to be more accurate.

We expect to arrive at school at 10pm. Please park inside the school car park as we will need the space on Willows Avenue for the bus to park. We will inform you if there is any delay.  See you soon.

Some highlights from the last 3 days. It was an absolute privilege and real joy to accompany our fantastic pupils whose were all extremely polite, respectful and appreciative of the experience.