Unique Iceland Student Tour Approved

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Alert MessageA June 22 – 27, 2019 student tour of Iceland has been approved by the MLWGS Regional School Board.

An informational meeting for the parents of interested students will be held at Maggie Walker on Thursday, January 18.  The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in room 153.

Settled by Vikings in the late 9th century, the land of “fire and ice” provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about and personally experience Icelandic history, culture, customs, geography, geology, geothermal power production, flora and fauna. 

Trip sponsors from the Maggie Walker faculty and a representative from the educational tour company Worldstrides will be present to provide information about the tour and answer questions. 

You can also learn more about the trip here – Iceland

For questions about the meeting, email Mr. Tom Boyle at [email protected], or David Barnes [email protected]

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