A short report

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On Friday, September 13, we took part in the “80 Years of Liberation” Adventure Walk in Valkenburg with groups 5 to 8.

We were picked up by City Tour and taken to the Sint Nikolaaskirche..
(See Sibbe-Valkenburg and back thanks to the great cooperation of Hans Otermans)
There the children heard stories from Valkenburg residents and US veterans about their experiences during the war.

In addition, the book 80 Years Liberated was presented, for which some pupils and former pupils made drawings. They received the book at that occasion.

Finally, the children walked past 16 historical sites in Valkenburg, where they learned what it was like in September 1944.

The children learned that war is not a game and that peace cannot be taken for granted.

Some reactions from our children:

• Great that we could sit in a real old army jeep and ask questions about what it was like 80 years ago.
• We heard impressive stories about people who lived during the war. Hopefully something like that will never happen here again.

Some reactions from parents:

• Nicely planned, this experience tour. Very informative! Not just for the children.
• It was great that the children learned what it was like 80 years ago and that freedom cannot be taken for granted.
• It’s good that attention is paid to this and that the school took part.

Sincerely, Tanja.

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