--- title: "A cultural fishing trip for students" url: "https://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/news/2016-07-11-a-cultural-fishing-trip-for-students" school: "The Birkenhead Park School" --- # A cultural fishing trip for students ![Image of A cultural fishing trip for students](https://files.schudio.com/uabirkenhead/images/news/La_Saule_Paquol.jpg) 11 July 2016 Eight students have been given the opportunity to be part of the week-long visit to The La Saule Paquol, Hellz L ‘ eveque, Vitry-Le, Francois, where they will have use of a private lake and facilities to guarantee them one of the best fishing experiences there is. Assistant Head of Year 9 Mrs Diable has taken students on the trip for the last 8 years, she said: “The trip has always been a great success and has lots of educational value for the students who are always really engaged. The experience results in visible personal development for many of the students who gain valuable life skills such as teamwork, communication and doing things for themselves. It also teaches them about the environment and gives them the chance to experience a different culture.” The group will also have some cultural visits to war memorials, local churches and museums, not to mention experiencing the local cuisine in the village of Vitryle. One of the students Owen from Year 9 said: “I am really looking forward to the trip and catching a lot of big fish. I think it is great we have private use of the lake and can’t wait to see what we get. I am also looking forward to seeing the area.” The group leave school on Friday 8 July and return on Saturday 16th July. [Trip](https://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/news/tag/trip) [ Internet safety sessions for students](https://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/news/2016-07-06-internet-safety-sessions-for-students) [Students invited to special primary assembly ](https://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/news/2016-07-13-students-invited-to-special-primary-assembly) ![The Birkenhead Park School](https://files.schudio.com/uabirkenhead/images/logo/Untitled_design_(6).png) #### The Birkenhead Park School Park Road South Birkenhead Wirral, Merseyside CH43 4UY 0151 652 1574 #### Useful Links - [Vacancies](https://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/job-vacancies) - [Parent View](https://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/parents/parent-view) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thebirkenheadparkschool/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bpswirral/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bpswirral) © Copyright 2015–2026 The Birkenhead Park School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)