2011 Europe Trip

 Fantastic! Bombastic Europe Trip!

By: Mme Hanna

Department Head of French & International Languages

On an educational tour to three magical capitals in Europe: London, Paris and Rome, 20 St. Edmund Campion students accompanied by four staff members: Ms. Faraone, Mr. DeSousa, Mr. Hadley and myself. The Europe trip took place during March Break 2011, to learn about history, culture, language and saw world famous sights. There were a number of fun and cultural activities that the students enjoyed which made our school trip very special.

The best of the best, this trip captures the highlights of these three fabulous cities. We landed in London; we visited the British museum, the Tower of London, , the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and the High Park, walked Thames River, Trafalgar Square and shopped and had fun at Piccadilly Circus. Traveled on the Eurotunnel to Paris where we experienced all the sights, climbed the Eiffel Tower. visited the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, and St. Madeleine Church, walked  the Champs-Elysées to the Arc of  Triumph, and strolled through Montmartre, where the students enjoyed the crepes, the French cuisine, and esteemed the paintings, to the Sacré Cœur Basilica for praying.

After having a lot of fun in Paris, admired all the sights and shopping, the student had an opportunity to experience overnight train. A train trip from Paris to Rome, it wasn't a short trip, but it definitely gave the students an opportunity to check out the countryside, it really added to our European adventure. 

In Rome, the students were overwhelmed by the splendor and the beauty of the Eternal City. We visited the Colosseum, threw a coin in the Trevi Fountain and made three wishes! Took a guided walking tour of the city and marvel at the history, visited and prayed at St. Peters Basilica and climbed the Spanish Steps at Piaza di Spagna. The student will always remember the Vatican, where they visited and attended a Sunday mass led by the Pope Benedict XVI. After the mass, the Pope addressed the assembly and blessed everyone in seven different languages.

We completed the trip with an overnight stay in London. After 10 wonderful and unforgettable days the Campion students left a sunny London to return to a snowy Brampton to resume their study.

This educational tour really was packed full of learning, enjoyment and blessing; students and teachers had a great time.

Stay tune for the next Europe trip in 2013!