Welcome to the Y6 China Meeting

General Information:

•Hangzhou China – approximately 1 hour south of Shanghai

•Date: Monday 1 – Friday 5 November

•Why: educational, cultural and social benefits

•Dragon Air

Accommodation:

•4 nights in Huajiashan Resort Hotel

•Excellent location to access all excursions

•Rooms of 2 with ensuite bathrooms•Block allocated to DBIS staff and students

•Staff rooms located on each floor

Staffing

•10 staff (including the school nurse)

•Groups of 9-10

•3 buses with 3 groups on each

•Local guide on each bus plus 3 staff members

Costs•Total cost:

•This includes:-Coach travel to and from the airport-Economy class return air ticket-Accommodation in twin bedded room with bathroom-All meals for the 5 days (except Monday lunch time)-All travel around Hangzhou by private coach-Insurance-All entrance fees and guides-Two bottles of water per day

VisasThe cost of the visa is not included in the price as this is variable

•Your child will need a visa stamped into their passport. The only exceptions are:1. Your child is indigenous Chinese with a Chinese passport2. Your child hold a Hong Kong passport and a China travel

pass which is valid through November3. Your child holds a Japanese passport

**Make sure that your child’s passport is valid until May 2011. You may be refused a visa otherwise and will have to obtain a new passport.

Food

•Breakfast and dinner will be buffet style at the hotel

•Please provide a packed lunch and snacks for day 1

•Packed lunches and restaurants during the day

•Snack provided upon arrival in China

Itinerary

Packing•Plenty of warm clothes

•Sensible footwear for hiking, cycling etc

•Waterproof clothing

•Nightwear•Small games (no electronics)•Camera

•PLEASE – NO MOBILE PHONES!

Equipment Extras:•Cycling helmets are provided for the cycle ride

•Please let your child’s teacher know of any medical issues at the parent meetings next week •No valuables please

•Pocket money: $150 - $200 is more than adequate

•A detailed kit list will be sent nearer the time

Dates to remember:•As soon as possible: -Check your child’s passport is valid and in date-A photocopy of your child’s passport to their class teacher-Deposit to the school office-Organise your child’s visa

•Next week: let your child’s teacher know about any medical issues at your parent teacher conference

•Friday 8th October: Total money for the trip

Thank you for coming this evening

If you have any further questions the Y6 teachers will be available for the

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