Children from Frodsham Manor House Primary School have gone far afield for their school trip.

More than 50 youngsters from Years 5 and 6 went on a four-day residential visit to France and Belgium.

The trip included a day of remembrance visiting the trenches and dug outs at Passchaendale Museum, followed by a time of reflection at Tyne Cot Commonwealth and Langemark German Cemetries before laying a wreath at the Menin Gate in Ypres.

A French cultural day included a tour of a chocolate factory, eating snails at a farm, shopping in Bolougne sur la Mer and making crêpes.

The school values the importance of residential experiences and will continue its visits to Llandudno in Year 2, outdoor activities in Anglesey for Year 5 and a residential to London in Year 6.

Headteacher Ian Devereux-Roberts said: “We are looking forward to repeating our visit to France and Belgium in 2016 and in the meantime are busy preparing for our French café evening for parents where they will show a film and share memories of their visit. As always we are exceptionally proud of the behaviour and positive attitudes of all the children especially those who were anxious about leaving the UK for the first time.”

The visit was organised by Year 5 French and history co-ordinator Rebecca Smith who was presented with a large pottery snail to thank her for organising the trip.