Ireland, the United Kingdom (Wales and England) and France


Official Name of Trip: Dublin, London and Paris
Tour Operator: EF Tours
Tour Number: 1552377HF
Approximate Trip Dates: (subject to change) March 12th - March 22nd, 2015
Approximate Cost: $3300
Trip Size: 12 students + 2 chaperons
Lead Teacher: Erin Jeppesen
Chaperone: Nathan Tidridge
Itinerary:

Day One: Fly overnight to Ireland
Day Two: Dublin
Day Three: Dublin
Day Four: Dublin to North Wales (via Holyhead)
Day Five: North Wales to London (via Stratford-Upon-Avon)
Day Six: London
Day Seven: London
Day Eight: London to Paris (via Chunnel)
Day Nine: Paris
Day Ten: Fly home

Our Hotels

Waterdown Students to meet Canadian Ambassador Kevin Vickers


Announced Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015:

On Friday, March 13th, WDHS students will be meeting with Canadian Ambassador Kevin Vickers. Appointed in January (2015), the Ambassador previously served as Sergeant-at-Arms in Canada's House of Commons (famously subduing Michael Zehaf-Bibeau during his attack on Parliament Hill last fall). 

During their meeting, students will be presenting the Ambassador with a Canadian Flag and Flamborough Flag. 
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Kevin Vickers, the Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, meets Irish President Higgins. January 21st, 2015.

Learn more:

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An excellent book that explores the preservation of literacy and Christianity after the collapse of the Roman Empire.
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This large village and community on the island of Anglesey in Wales has the longest name in Europe. We will be driving through here on our journey in Wales.
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In 2014 the Tower of London was the centrepiece of a dramatic monument to the Commonwealth soldiers that gave their lives during the First World War. Click image to learn more.