Year 9 French Study Trip 11 th – 15 th July 2015

Year 9 French Study Year 9 French Study TripTrip

1111thth – 15 – 15thth July 2015 July 2015

StaffingStaffing

Mrs ColledgeMrs DixonMr Colledge – first aiderMr Povoas – bank [boys]Mr Harper – bank [girls]Miss A. Dixon

Travel InsuranceTravel Insurance

An EHIC card for each child is essential. Travel insurance has been arranged through Connect Studies, the travel company responsible for the trip.

Emergency NumbersEmergency Numbers

Please could you fill in emergency contact numbers on the form this evening.

To contact usDaytime846100Evening – Mrs Dunne07817354398

Travel SicknessTravel Sickness

If your child suffers from travel sickness please give him / her a supply of tablets for the outward and return journeys. There are also a few long journeys whilst in France

Pocket MoneyPocket Money We would recommend

about £60, as this should cover drink and other requirements.

We will operate a ‘bank’ where your child can withdraw money on a daily basis.

Any money for the Bank must be sealed in an envelope with your childs name on it.

Things to pack in suitcaseThings to pack in suitcaseWarm jumperWaterproof coatWalking shoesCasual day

clothingSwimming

costume (trunks!)TowelWatchToiletriesPurse / walletWriting materials

Things to pack in small bagThings to pack in small bag

A small bag should be taken for food and all items needed on the coach journey – pens, pencil, book, iPods etc. for the long journey. A pillow!!!

Mobile Phones / ValuablesMobile Phones / Valuables

Students bring mobile phones and other valuables entirely at their own risk.

DepartureDeparture

Arrive at School at 05:15hrs Saturday July 11th

Please be quiet when you arrivePacked lunch and drinks

Travel

Your coach will pick you up from the school for your ferry crossing from Dover to Calais.

Accommodation

Ferme du Loterot

Normandy

Itinerary – Day 1Itinerary – Day 1

Travel to Normandy via Honfleur.

Unpack, relax, gamesEvening meal (1st

meal included in tour price)

Itinerary – Day 2Itinerary – Day 2

Morning visit to Mont St. Michel

Afternoon visit to Swimming Complex or mini golf

Evening - make your own pizza and entertainment

Mont St Michel:

Itinerary – Day 3Itinerary – Day 3

Monsieur Martin’s Goats!

American War Cemetery and 360 Cinema

Evening entertainment and barbeque

American Cemetery:

Arromanches 360º Cinema The cinema is situated on the cliffs above the remains of Port Winston; an 18-minute film is projected onto 9 screens in a round hall, mixing archive and present day footage and giving a moving insight into the D-Day Landings.

Itinerary – Day 4Itinerary – Day 4

Early departure for Paris via Versailles

Journey up the Montparnasse

Trip along the River Seine on the Bateaux Mouches

Further sightseeingArrival Hotel

Comfort Inn

La tour MontparnasseLa tour Montparnasse

The alternative to the Eiffel Tower.

Itinerary – Day 5Itinerary – Day 5

PackShuttle bus to

Parc AstérixWhole day in

the park3.30pm – return

journey to Calais

Parc Astérix to RidgewayParc Astérix to RidgewayArrive Ridgeway:

00.00hrs 15th July. [midnight!]

Please leave space in car park for the coach.

Any significant change in arrival time will be communicated to you

And finally….And finally….

Photocopy of EHIC and Passport to Mrs Colledge ASAP,

Passport and EHIC handed in to Finance Office by Friday 26th June

Roomings: ferme du loterotRoomings: ferme du loterot

Girls Boys

French Trip 2007

Roomings: ParisRoomings: Paris

Girls Boys