Dundalk students soak up the wonders and history of Holland
St. Vincent's sixth year students took a trip to Amsterdam where they visited the Anne Frank House
While the old song lyrics describe tulips in Spring in Amsterdam, a group of seventy-two 6th year St. Vincent's students enjoyed blue skies in Autumn recently when they visited the historic Dutch city.
The trip began with a haunting visit to the Anne Frank House where the group were able to see first-hand the secret annex where Anne and her family hid from the Nazis for two years during World War II.
As they moved through the various rooms and exhibition spaces, the students were able to learn the history of Anne and her family, as described in her world famous diary.
Day two was the much-anticipated outing to Efteling Theme Park where there were plenty of rollercoasters for the thrill-seekers in the group. The activities helped work up an appetite for the delicious Chinese Buffet that evening, with the chocolate fountain a definite hit.
The last day included a trip to the Zanseschaans Museum where the students discovered how clogs are made, sampled lots of different types of Edam cheese, shopped for souvenirs and explored the traditional Dutch way of life.
There was also a visit to the quaint fishing village of Volendam where the local fresh fish and chips were a must. A couple of hours in Westfield shopping centre topped the trip off before heading to Schipol airport.
Tour leader Jacinta Monaghan said: "We had a wonderful few days in Holland, helped by the fabulous weather. It's a great experience for 6th years in particular, to spend time with each other in their final year of school."