Following a successful trip to Rome last week, pupils, teachers, and parents from Glenflesk National School and Raheen National School can confidently say they have conquered the Eternal City.

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A group of 93 people from both schools embarked on the trip as part of an Erasmus project.

"It was an action-packed week for the children as Rome has so much to offer," said a delighted Principal of Glenflesk National Scholl, Paul Favier.

The primary goal of the trip was to visit a partner school in Rome. The schools were fortunate to secure funding under the Erasmus Programme, allowing their pupils to travel for free.

Joan Mullane, Principal of Raheen NS, highlighted the fantastic day the children had at the Italian school.

The group also explored some of Rome's most famous landmarks, including the Vatican, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, and several basilicas.

One of the aims of Erasmus programmes is Life Learning and traveling to Rome provided an excellent opportunity to achieve this.

While the trip included educational and cultural activities, the children also had plenty of downtime in their campsite.

"After a busy day in the city, the children really enjoyed the swimming pools, slides, arcade, crazy golf, and other amenities," added Paul.

Foreign travel with peers is something the pupils in both schools are familiar with. They previously enjoyed a successful trip to Spain in May 2023, and there was strong interest in another similar trip.

of Rome's most famous landmarks, including the Vatican, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, and several basilicas.

One of the aims of Erasmus programmes is "Life Learning," and traveling to Rome provided an excellent opportunity to achieve this. While the trip included educational and cultural activities, the children also had plenty of downtime in their campsite. "After a busy day in the city, the children really enjoyed the swimming pools, slides, arcade, crazy golf, and other amenities," added Paul.

Foreign travel with peers is something the pupils in both schools are familiar with. They previously enjoyed a successful trip to Spain in May 2023, and there was strong interest in another similar trip. This time, the traveling party more than doubled in size, with 93 people participating.

"None of this would be possible without the support of our parents. Having them with us on the trip added to the experience for everyone involved," added Mr Favier.

Both schools hope to continue building on their existing partnership by applying for another Erasmus-funded project in the next 6-12 months.