Aston Fields Middle School (AFMS) is a co-educational non-denominational middle school in south-east Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Joined February 2009
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France trip 2026. We have had our last stop at the services at Beaconsfield. ETA at AFMS is currently 21.40pm traffic dependent.
France 2026 update: Unfortunately there are currently delays in Calais affecting our tunnel crossing, so our return journey will be later than planned. We will provide a further update once we have an ETA for arriving back on British soil!
Our final visit of the trip was to the snail farm, where we learned all about how snails are grown and the important role they play in French culture and cuisine 🇫🇷🐌 A fascinating experience and a brilliant way to finish our adventure!
Another brilliant day yesterday on our France trip! 🇫🇷 We spent the day at , the biggest Sealife centre in Europe, before heading to for some seaside fun. It was just about warm enough for a game on the beach! 🌊🏖️
Our day has been full of learning, unforgettable experiences and solemn respect as we visited the Passchendaele Museum, Tyne Cot Cemetery and the Menin Gate. A particularly moving moment came when two of our pupils found the names of distant relatives who lost their lives in WWI.
France trip 2026- We are settled in at the chateau and have enjoyed an evening meal and some team activities. Some tired eyes are appearing. We will get some well needed rest and head out to the St Omer market in the morning.
The children loved the scenic drive through the beautiful countryside of Northern France on their way to Chocolaterie de Beussent! 🇫🇷🍫
They learned all about the chocolate making process from tree to mouth and even had the chance to try some of the finished items.
France trip 2026- We successfully passed through border control and boarded an earlier train. We are now on French soil! 🇫🇷
France trip 2026- We have departed school and are on our way down to Folkestone! This is where you will find updates of your child's adventures over the next few days. 🇫🇷
🇫🇷 2025: Estimated time of arrival back at school is 8:00 PM. Thank you for your patience! A polite reminder to please avoid parking in the bus bay so our coaches can pull in safely.
🇫🇷 2025: Last night was full of laughs as the pupils took on relay games and the chaotic fun of 'egg splat'! They also had the chance to try snails , a few turned them down, but they were surprisingly popular with some brave taste testers!
🇫🇷 2025: Our pupils had an unforgettable adventure at Nausicaá – the largest sea life centre in Europe! From manta rays to sea lions, it was a day full of discovery, wonder, and learning about marine life.
🇫🇷 2025: This afternoon our pupils paid their respects at Tyne Cot, the world’s largest Commonwealth war cemetery. An emotional and humbling experience. We then visited the Menin Gate and explored the historic town of Ypres, deepening our understanding of WWI and its legacy.
🇫🇷2025: Our pupils had an eye-opening visit to the Passchendaele Museum today. They explored life in the trenches, learned about WWI battles, and gained a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made during the Great War. A powerful lesson in history they won't forget.
🇫🇷2025: Lovely stop in Le Touquet this afternoon where the pupils got to explore the town and were treated to an airshow on the beach!
🇫🇷 2025: This morning we visited a local boulangerie—watched how they bake fresh bread for the community every day and even got to roll some croissants ourselves!
🇫🇷 2025: Our coach is on time for the 7:24am shuttle to France! Some tired eyes this morning, but all the children are full of excitement for the day ahead!
We left the chateau this morning and after a stop at the hypermarche, we had a smooth crossing and now on British soil! ETA at AFMS to be announced shortly.
