BSCS History

Students all safely on the coach. ETA 12.05. They have all been brilliant! But are absolutely shattered. See you soon.

We've landed at Heathrow. Just waiting to disembark and get baggage. Will send updates once we are on the motorway home.

The final leg of an amazing trip to Berlin. This group of students have been brilliant and a real pleasure to be around all weekend. Great organisation from Mrs Lockyer and a big thanks to Mrs Wilson for leading the trip too #bscs #historytrip @BSCSMFLTrips

Last minute sightseeing of the main landmarks of central Berlin. Reichstag, Memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe and the Brandenburg Gate. #bscs #historytrip

The spy museum was a big hit. Lots of interactive and fun activities to explore. The laser maze was a real highlight. #bscs #historytrip #spymuseum

The coolest staircase at the Spy Museum.

We've been given the all clear to go back in as it was a false alarm. We are SO proud of BSCS students. They were the first ones down the stairs on hearing the alarm and listened brilliantly to our instructions. Now settling back in after a long day of adventures!

Just arrived back at the hostel. We've had a fire alarm so the emergency evacuation has been done as a precaution. Just to reassure everyone, ALL students and staff are accounted for and are safe.

A fascinating visit to the Stasi prison this afternoon, where we had a tour around the site. We were shown the arrival bay, cells, interrogation room and the exercise yards and got a real sense of what it was like to be incarcerated here during the Cold War. #bscs #historytrip

A late morning visit to Checkpoint Charlie followed by a bit of lunch and explore around the area. Now back to Alexanderplatz to get a tram to the Stasi prison. Some tired legs but all still smiling and having a lovely time! #bscs #historytrip #checkpointcharlie

Final visit of the day was to the Palace of Tears, a former border crossing between East and West Berlin. Mr Morris remembered his time passing through here in the late 80s and was able to assist our tour guide in retelling stories from a divided Berlin.

Visit to the TV tower this afternoon. The fog cleared to give the students a nice view over Berlin. Had time for a bit of retail therapy too, so everyone is happy. #bscs #historytrip #tvtowerberlin

A reflective visit to the Berlin Wall Memorial at Bernaustrasse. Lots of amazing escape stories retold by Mrs Wilson. #bscs #historytrip #berlinwall

First tram to Nordbahnhof. Next stop Bernauerstrasse and the Berlin Wall Memorial.

Just finished breakfast and morning briefing for the day ahead. About to head out to see the Berlin Wall, TV tower and the Palace of Tears. Let's go... #bscs #historytrip #coldwarhistory

A long day of travel is almost over. One last journey on the S-Bahn left to go. The students are very excited to reach the hostel and settle in for their first night.

All checked in and awaiting departure at Heathrow. #bscs #historytrip #Berlin #heathrow

And we're off. Berlin here we come! #bscs #historytrip #Berlin

Imperial War Museum due back to BSCS approx 5pm!