Oakham History Department

The History Department arranges visits to historical sites, workshops at leading museums, takes groups to lectures by important historians and has organised successful tours abroad. This blog gives news of any current excursions from Oakham...

You can find out more about History at Oakham by visiting the Department website.



Thursday, February 2, 2012

Third Form begin trip to First World War battlefields in Northern France

The Third Form get ready to take off for their exploration of some of the main First World War battle sites of Northern France.
The first group leave from Schanschieffs at 0540 on Sunday, the second group at 0540 on Tuesday.

Further details in the letter sent to parents:
http://satellite.oakham.rutland.sch.uk/Parents/trips/Battlefields_Trip2012.pdf

The weather will be cold - students have been warned to be prepared!
Especially essential:
  • Boots/wellingtons with sufficient room to wear two pairs of thick socks … and a plastic bag to put the boots in when on the coach
  • Layered clothing – a base-layer plus rugby-style jersey plus a sweater, Fleece/Padded coat plus waterproof.
  • A hat that should cover your ears.
  • Gloves

Ugg-boots, Gilets, Trainers … are NOT adequate!
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