Standing at the Brandenburg Gate with our students right now — learning how it once stood between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. Powerful moment seeing history come to life! #Berlin #ColdWar #LivingHistory
Just toured the Reichstag . Walked through history and up Norman Foster’s iconic glass dome; breathtaking views and powerful symbolism of democracy. #Berlin #Reichstag #StudentTrip #HistoryAlive
Stepping back in time at Checkpoint Charlie. From Cold War escapes to spy gadgets, history feels real here in Berlin. #CheckpointCharlie #BerlinTrip #StudentAdventures
On 26/05/1989, two East German families escaped to freedom in the West, flying a homemade microlight disguised as a Soviet training aircraft. A daring flight over barbed wire and borders, straight into history. #ColdWar #OnThisDay #FreedomFlight
Students are exploring the Topography of Terror in Berlin - on the site where the Gestapo and SS once operated - deepening their understanding of how history and memory shape the present. #Berlin #History #TopographyOfTerror #StudyAbroad
Standing in the Death Strip at the Berlin Wall Memorial; chilling to be where history happened.
About to start our guided tour and dive into stories of division, escape, and resilience. #BerlinWall #LivingHistory #StudentTravel
Our students are on a guided tour of the Berlin Wall Memorial; learning about the Cold War divide between East and West Berlin and honouring those who lost their lives trying to cross it. A powerful lesson in history and humanity. #BerlinWall #StudentTour
Remembering Jörg Hartmann; the youngest known victim of the Berlin Wall. Just 10 years old, he was shot trying to cross into West Berlin in 1966. Our students learned about his tragic story today during their guided tour of the Berlin Wall Memorial
Students are diving into German culture one bite at a time. From schnitzel to sauerkraut, the taste of tradition is real, and some students think delicious. #CulturalExchange #StudentLife #GermanFood
Bowling at Bowlingcenter am Roten Rathaus
🎳To end the night, we hit the lanes at Bowlingcenter am Roten Rathaus! Laughter, strikes, and friendly competition all around; what a fun way to wrap up the day! #BerlinTrip #StudentFun
Students walk to the DDR Museum as the bells of the Berlin Cathedral echo through the city; history in their steps, and in the air. 🕍🔔 #Berlin #DDRmuseum #StudentTravel
Students explore the DDR Museum, diving into daily life behind the Iron Curtain; from Trabants to surveillance. A powerful glimpse into East Germany’s past. #DDRmuseum #Berlin #HistoryAlive
Students are receiving awards for their outstanding contributions during the Berlin trip; a proud moment as their peers cheer and applaud behind them! 🎉👏 #StudentSuccess #BerlinTrip #ProudMoment
Huge thanks to my amazing history team for all their hard work on the Berlin trip and for giving up time away from their families. You made it unforgettable for the students. Until our next history adventure!
– Mr Oram