When we first arrived in Brussels we visited the most significant landmark in Brussels, the beautiful Central Square.
After that Miss Maija told us the Legend behind another important tourist destination in Brussels - the Mannekin Pis! Parents, ask your children if they still remember the story about why, since 500 years, there is a little statue of a boy doing pipi!
All the students were very excited when they heard that Mannekin Pis had a friend! So we went off to look for Jannekin Pis!
After having our lunch in the lovely park surrounding the Art and History Museum, we were ready for the most important part of our visit...
to look at Ancient Greek vases!
Our guide told us all about the legends represented on the vases. After reading so many Greek Legends in class, it was great to hear some familiar stories and characters and to see some real vases.
We learnt about how the vases were made and how they got the images on the outside. We learnt about what they were used for and who used them. The most interesting part was definately the stories depicted on the vases and how there is an element of truth to the Legends, but also a lot of fantasy!
Parents, you can see more photos of our day in Brussels in the Photo gallery.
Now you can look forward to seeing our own vases, we have nearly finished them!