Post on 23-Dec-2015
• Educational trip – to experience a foreign country/culture… and to try to speak some French!
• Have fun!
Who is going?
• 44 pupils – 27 girls, 17 boys• 5 staff – Mr Ross, Mr Lund, Mr
Perez, Mrs Long, Miss Cheese
Where are we staying?
• Le Bois du Lys• About 45 mins outside of Paris• Specialist residential centre• Facilities• Mixed residence
The Itinerary• FRIDAY 14TH JUNE• 06.20 – meet at school• 06.50 – Depart! • 11.20 – Folkestone-Calais Eurotunnel• 12.50 – arrrive Calais• PM – visit to a boulangerie, then
onward travel to Paris.• Evening meal in restaurant
Brief Itinerary
• SATURDAY – 8.15 – leave hotel – Guided tour of Paris, Flunch lunch, Pompidou centre, restaurant dinner
• SUNDAY – 9.30 – leave hotel – Stade de France, Flunch lunch, Boat trip, Montparnasse tower, evening meal at hotel
• MONDAY – 8.00 – leave hotel – Parc Asterix, evening meal at hotel
Return details
• 09.00 – Depart hotel
• 10.30 – visit Sacre-Coeur and Montmartre (packed lunch)
• 13.00 – Leave Paris
• 19.20 – Eurotunnel from Calais
• 18.55 – Arrive Folkestone
• 22.30 – estimated arrival at school
FOOD:
• The first meal provided is the evening meal – students will need to either bring a packed breakfast/lunch, or money (£/€)
• Breakfast – in accommodation• Lunches – vouchers provided (up to 11€) or
packed lunches• Evening – in restaurants/at accommodation• No evening meal on Tuesday• Fussiness! You are going to a different country –
and so the food may be different. A willingness to try other things is essential!
Behaviour in hotel
• Represent Devizes school• Mealtimes – compulsory –
breakfast/dinner• Bedtimes –will vary depending on next
day’s departure time• Behaviour on corridors – respect others• No boys in girls’ bedrooms and vice versa• Safety at all times
Behaviour on excursions
• Representing Devizes School – school trip, not a holiday.
• Politeness – behaviour in and around towns
• Minimum groups of 3. Looking out for eachother.
• Misbehaviour – “babysitting” by teacher• Ultimate penalty – sent home at
parents’ expense
Behaviour in Paris/Parc Asterix
• School groups – natural “target” for pickpockets etc.
• Know where staff will be – listen!• Registers/meeting points• It is busy! If you do get lost, stay still – you’ll
be a lot easier to locate!• All pupils will have an emergency contact
number for staff• Behaviour contract• Consequences of poor/dangerous behaviour
Kit List• SMALL case/bag + day bag• Towel + toiletries – hair dryer share!• Comfortable shoes – lots of walking!• Light coat/waterproofs• Clothes – no offensive motifs, representing school • Camera, Spare batteries• A watch!• Sun cream, sunglasses, Tissues, hat• Dictionary, pens/pencils, book to read?• Food – snacks for bus – no fizzy drinks, not too
many sweets• No chewing gum!• Sports stuff?
Money, valuables
• OPTIONAL – hand money in to Mr Lund on coach - Mr Lund to control “bank”
• Mobiles – very expensive to use!• Cameras (batteries, films)• iPods/mp3s etc. – your responsibility –
but must NOT be worn on excursions!• Spending money (50€?)• Pounds/Euros
The coach
• Toilet – emergency use only!• Keep to drivers’ rules• SEATBELTS - €135 fine on the spot!• Children may not sit directly next to
emergency escape.• Traffic – opposite side - Care when
getting off!• Litter!
Safety, medical, security
• Always in groups of at least three, NEVER alone
• Belongings – bag/pockets – common sense
• Medication handed in?• Travel sickness• Staff to carry basic first aid, but no drugs• Photos
The Accommodation - BOYS
• 2 rooms of 4 boys
• 1 room of 3 boys
• 3 rooms of 2 boys
The Accommodation - GIRLS
• 5 rooms of 4 girls
• 1 room of 3 girls
• 2 rooms of 2 girls
Emergency contact details
• Emergency contact/phone tree (volunteers)
• School mobiles:• 07531 139069
• 07531 136543
• Emergency details etc. will be confirmed in letter.
And finally…
•The idea is to enjoy yourselves, and to make the most of any opportunities to speak French and experience French culture.
•Follow rules, stay safe, and it will be a fantastic trip!!!
•Any questions?