From 5 to 10 March, Year 9 students studying German travelled to Munich, Bavaria, for a school trip designed to deepen their understanding of German language and culture.
The programme included a wide range of cultural and educational visits. Highlights included discovering the impressive BMW Welt and BMW Museum, as well as exploring the famous Olympic Park, known for its striking architecture.
Students also explored Munich’s historic centre through a walking tour featuring landmarks such as Marienplatz, the Viktualienmarkt, and the iconic Frauenkirche. They further developed their historical understanding during a guided visit to the NS Documentation Centre, which examines the history and consequences of the Nazi regime.
The trip also included an artistic dimension with a visit to the Lenbachhaus, an art gallery renowned for its collection of German Expressionist works.
One of the highlights of the trip was a day excursion to Salzburg in Austria. Students explored the historic Old Town, visited the Hohensalzburg Fortress, which offers spectacular views over the city and surrounding mountains, and discovered the impressive Salzburg Cathedral.
Back in Munich, the programme continued with a guided tour of the Allianz Arena, home stadium of Bayern Munich, and a visit to Nymphenburg Palace, the former summer residence of the Bavarian monarchs. Students also explored the Deutsches Museum, one of the world’s largest science and technology museums, before walking through the English Garden and visiting Munich Zoo.
Students also had the opportunity to meet and spend time with Year 9 students from the Lycée International Winston Churchill, who were also taking part in the trip with their German teacher.
This trip offered students a valuable opportunity to practise their German while discovering the history, culture and heritage of the German-speaking world.
We would like to warmly thank the teachers and staff who organised the trip and helped make this enriching experience possible.