Dear Parents and Students,Dear Parents and Students,

As a school we place strong emphasis on enriching the curriculum As a school we place strong emphasis on enriching the curriculum and offering a broader education with off-site and residential and offering a broader education with off-site and residential experiences, both within Hong Kong and overseas.experiences, both within Hong Kong and overseas.

These activities change young people. They change attitudes and These activities change young people. They change attitudes and motivation, relationships within school and provide powerful motivation, relationships within school and provide powerful learning opportunities. Ultimately, we want our students to make a learning opportunities. Ultimately, we want our students to make a difference to themselves and in the world.difference to themselves and in the world.

In order to reduce the disruptive impact that these trips can have In order to reduce the disruptive impact that these trips can have on the curriculum and on lessons throughout the year, we target on the curriculum and on lessons throughout the year, we target these activities as much as possible into one week – our ‘SIS goes these activities as much as possible into one week – our ‘SIS goes MaD’ Week.MaD’ Week.

The week provides opportunities to bring the school values The week provides opportunities to bring the school values to lifeto life•We work to nurture ourselves, our society and our planet and take We work to nurture ourselves, our society and our planet and take personal responsibility for a sustainable futurepersonal responsibility for a sustainable future•We approach and engage other people with respect and honestyWe approach and engage other people with respect and honesty•We manage ourselves and our learning by developing self We manage ourselves and our learning by developing self awareness, resilience and courage awareness, resilience and courage •We explore our world with open minds and compassionate We explore our world with open minds and compassionate perspectivesperspectives•We use our initiative and commit to making a difference by being We use our initiative and commit to making a difference by being creative, resourceful and reflective creative, resourceful and reflective

On the following pages, you will find a diverse programme of On the following pages, you will find a diverse programme of activities, each of which has highlighted the specific learning activities, each of which has highlighted the specific learning outcomes students will have the opportunity to achieve. Creativity, outcomes students will have the opportunity to achieve. Creativity, Action and Service are three of the heartbeats of an IB Diploma Action and Service are three of the heartbeats of an IB Diploma School and a community that sets its highest aspiration as “making School and a community that sets its highest aspiration as “making a difference”. These are some of the richest of life experiences a a difference”. These are some of the richest of life experiences a student can encounter in school – I encourage each and every student can encounter in school – I encourage each and every young person at South Island to seize the opportunity.young person at South Island to seize the opportunity.

Yours sincerely,Yours sincerely,

Graham SilverthorneGraham SilverthornePrincipalPrincipal

Please read the ‘General Guidelines’ and ‘Important Notes’ in this booklet carefully. Please read the ‘General Guidelines’ and ‘Important Notes’ in this booklet carefully. Submission without completed necessary forms, travel documents and required Submission without completed necessary forms, travel documents and required deposit will not be processed.deposit will not be processed.

Whereas every effort will be made to assign students to one of their three choices, Whereas every effort will be made to assign students to one of their three choices, this may not always be possible. Should this happen, the student(s) concerned will this may not always be possible. Should this happen, the student(s) concerned will be invited to make three additional selections. Also if, when all applications have be invited to make three additional selections. Also if, when all applications have been received, an activity is undersubscribed then it will be cancelled. Every effort been received, an activity is undersubscribed then it will be cancelled. Every effort will then be made to allocate the student to one of his/her other choices. Because will then be made to allocate the student to one of his/her other choices. Because some students may need to be asked to make three new choices, the names of those some students may need to be asked to make three new choices, the names of those allocated to each trip will not be announced immediately. Names of students allocated to each trip will not be announced immediately. Names of students allocated to each activity/trip will be posted on the notice boards in the School Foyer allocated to each activity/trip will be posted on the notice boards in the School Foyer by by June 22, 2012.June 22, 2012.

Parents need to review carefully all three choices, and to be sure that their children Parents need to review carefully all three choices, and to be sure that their children are capable of participating in each. For example, if they choose an activity that is are capable of participating in each. For example, if they choose an activity that is physically demanding – are they able to endure the rigour? PLEASE be careful in the physically demanding – are they able to endure the rigour? PLEASE be careful in the selection process. selection process.

Students who choose an activity that involves a high cost must ensure that their Students who choose an activity that involves a high cost must ensure that their parents are fully in agreement with this. All forms MUST BE signed by parents or parents are fully in agreement with this. All forms MUST BE signed by parents or guardian.guardian.

Activities listed on the SIS Website [Life at SIS -> ‘SIS goes MaD ’ -> Year 12 CAS ] Activities listed on the SIS Website [Life at SIS -> ‘SIS goes MaD ’ -> Year 12 CAS ] have been costed as well as possible, but costs may change in some cases because, have been costed as well as possible, but costs may change in some cases because, for example, airlines are unwilling to give firm prices well in advance. As sometimes for example, airlines are unwilling to give firm prices well in advance. As sometimes happens in Asia, natural or political difficulties can lead to a decision to reroute a happens in Asia, natural or political difficulties can lead to a decision to reroute a particular activity. It may be necessary to cancel an activity entirely, in which case particular activity. It may be necessary to cancel an activity entirely, in which case alternative arrangements will be made. Whilst the school will do all that is possible alternative arrangements will be made. Whilst the school will do all that is possible to prevent any losses, parents do have to assume the financial risk involved with the to prevent any losses, parents do have to assume the financial risk involved with the Week. Neither SIS nor its travel agents guarantee to underwrite costs of activities Week. Neither SIS nor its travel agents guarantee to underwrite costs of activities cancelled for safety or other reasons.cancelled for safety or other reasons.

If the demand for any activity is high, then parents may be invited to help. In this If the demand for any activity is high, then parents may be invited to help. In this case a charge of 50% of the cost of the activity will be required. Parents joining case a charge of 50% of the cost of the activity will be required. Parents joining activities will be required to help supervise students.activities will be required to help supervise students.

I hope that everyone will have a productive and enjoyable time.I hope that everyone will have a productive and enjoyable time.

Sue ThomasSue ThomasVice PrincipalVice Principal

1.1. All students are expected to participate in ‘SIS goes All students are expected to participate in ‘SIS goes MaD’ activities.MaD’ activities.

2.2. The Head of Family, Heads of House and teachers-in-The Head of Family, Heads of House and teachers-in-charge of each activity, will approve the final group lists. charge of each activity, will approve the final group lists. Any student who has a record of poor behaviour may be Any student who has a record of poor behaviour may be excluded from certain trips.excluded from certain trips.

3.3. The teachers-in-charge of activities will not allow the The teachers-in-charge of activities will not allow the students to engage in any activity that is not covered students to engage in any activity that is not covered under the parameters of the description written on the under the parameters of the description written on the website without consultation with the school or website without consultation with the school or supporting external organisation.supporting external organisation.

4.4. All groups will be under the supervision and direction of All groups will be under the supervision and direction of at least one SIS teacher.at least one SIS teacher.

5.5. All school conduct and discipline codes will be adhered All school conduct and discipline codes will be adhered to throughout the activity. In addition, if travelling to throughout the activity. In addition, if travelling abroad we expect students to obey the laws of the host abroad we expect students to obey the laws of the host country and to be sensitive to the culture of the people. country and to be sensitive to the culture of the people. We expect all students to refrain from any involvement We expect all students to refrain from any involvement with alcohol or drugs. In some countries, indulging in with alcohol or drugs. In some countries, indulging in such activities carries very severe penalties.such activities carries very severe penalties.

6.6. Violations of school rules will be reported to the Head of Violations of school rules will be reported to the Head of House for follow-up. Consequences of breaking rules are House for follow-up. Consequences of breaking rules are similar to in-school violations of those rules.similar to in-school violations of those rules.

7.7. The cost of medical insurance is included in the prices The cost of medical insurance is included in the prices quoted in the information for all off-site trips.quoted in the information for all off-site trips.

8.8. For overseas activities, For overseas activities, • The cost includes airfare, transportation, The cost includes airfare, transportation,

accommodation, meals, airport taxes, and insurance. accommodation, meals, airport taxes, and insurance. Costs do not include inoculation fees, physician Costs do not include inoculation fees, physician consultation fees or visa fees. consultation fees or visa fees. There will be no There will be no refunds for overseas trips once bookings have been refunds for overseas trips once bookings have been made.made.

• Students are to ensure that their passport has at least Students are to ensure that their passport has at least 6-month validity and they have valid visa/entry permit 6-month validity and they have valid visa/entry permit to the countries they are travelling to.to the countries they are travelling to.

• A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of HKD2,000 A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of HKD2,000 is required.is required.

9.9. Although we are committed to an equal opportunity Although we are committed to an equal opportunity policy, some of the activities are very physically policy, some of the activities are very physically demanding which may mean that some students will demanding which may mean that some students will need one-to-one support for them to be able to need one-to-one support for them to be able to participate. Parents should be aware that this can be participate. Parents should be aware that this can be provided, but only at additional cost. They may also provided, but only at additional cost. They may also want to consult with activity leaders about the demand want to consult with activity leaders about the demand involved.involved.

ObjectivesObjectives

•To engage in Service, Creativity and Action in an unfamiliar To engage in Service, Creativity and Action in an unfamiliar setting.setting.•To gain an understanding of different cultures and life stylesTo gain an understanding of different cultures and life styles•To build relationships with each other and with communities in To build relationships with each other and with communities in the places they visit.the places they visit.•To be able to make a positive difference and impact to the To be able to make a positive difference and impact to the people they meet.people they meet.•To have a full understanding of the issues facing the populations To have a full understanding of the issues facing the populations who they visit.who they visit.•To understand the philosophy and personal growth that can be To understand the philosophy and personal growth that can be gained through CASgained through CAS

ActivitiesActivitiesWe are offering a range of trips exclusively to Year 12 Students.  We are offering a range of trips exclusively to Year 12 Students.  Many of these trips will be in China as it is our closest neighbour Many of these trips will be in China as it is our closest neighbour and provides a very suitable and stimulating environment to carry and provides a very suitable and stimulating environment to carry out our activities. We have enough students who speak Chinese out our activities. We have enough students who speak Chinese to ensure that language is not a barrier.  Students should not to ensure that language is not a barrier.  Students should not expect luxurious accommodation and in many of the options the expect luxurious accommodation and in many of the options the food and accommodation may be very simple.  A large element of food and accommodation may be very simple.  A large element of the week will be spent doing service activities which may include the week will be spent doing service activities which may include teaching or even simple construction tasks, but there will also be teaching or even simple construction tasks, but there will also be elements of Action and Creativity too.  In addition to options to elements of Action and Creativity too.  In addition to options to China and Taiwan, there is a trip to Kenya where students will China and Taiwan, there is a trip to Kenya where students will continue the links South Island School has already with Africa.  It continue the links South Island School has already with Africa.  It is expected whichever trip is chosen that there will be a number is expected whichever trip is chosen that there will be a number of preparation sessions that will include fundraising, sharing trip of preparation sessions that will include fundraising, sharing trip objectives with the entire school and planning some activities objectives with the entire school and planning some activities such as a cultural exchange.  The trips will be memorable such as a cultural exchange.  The trips will be memorable experiences which will give all students ample opportunity for experiences which will give all students ample opportunity for reflection.reflection.

How to enrol for ‘SIS goes MaD 2012’How to enrol for ‘SIS goes MaD 2012’

1.1.After viewing the activity details in this booklet, students After viewing the activity details in this booklet, students must choose three activities, nominating their first, second must choose three activities, nominating their first, second and third choices in order of preference.and third choices in order of preference.

2.2.Students are to enrol their choices through their Gateway Students are to enrol their choices through their Gateway account, using the ‘Activities’ module and choosing the ‘SIS account, using the ‘Activities’ module and choosing the ‘SIS goes MaD’ tab goes MaD’ tab between May 23, 6.00pm and June 4, between May 23, 6.00pm and June 4, 8.00pm.8.00pm.

Follow the same procedures as enrolling for other Follow the same procedures as enrolling for other school activities.school activities.

1.1. Once an enrolment is submitted in the system, students Once an enrolment is submitted in the system, students can only make changes with special permission from the can only make changes with special permission from the Vice Principal in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD’.Vice Principal in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD’.

2.2. Parents are to complete and sign the ‘Parent Consent Parents are to complete and sign the ‘Parent Consent Form’ for ‘SIS goes MaD’. The form can be downloaded Form’ for ‘SIS goes MaD’. The form can be downloaded from the SIS web site or collected at the school main from the SIS web site or collected at the school main reception. Completed forms MUST be returned by reception. Completed forms MUST be returned by June June 55..

3.3. Deposits are needed for some trips to secure places. This Deposits are needed for some trips to secure places. This is stated on each activity in this booklet. Deposit is stated on each activity in this booklet. Deposit cheques, made payable to cheques, made payable to ‘South Island School‘South Island School’’, , should be submitted to the school main reception by should be submitted to the school main reception by June June 55. Deposits are non-refundable/non-transferable once . Deposits are non-refundable/non-transferable once bookings are made.bookings are made.

4.4. Outstanding Outstanding ‘Parent Consent Form’‘Parent Consent Form’ or or required required depositdeposit will result in incomplete submission. Student’s will result in incomplete submission. Student’s choices are not processed in this respect.choices are not processed in this respect.

5.5. Students should realise that if they wish to be allocated Students should realise that if they wish to be allocated one of their choices, enrolling late or submitting after June one of their choices, enrolling late or submitting after June 4 may affect the chance of getting those choices. 4 may affect the chance of getting those choices.

6.6. Once students are assigned to an activity, payment must Once students are assigned to an activity, payment must be received. Final payment is required by be received. Final payment is required by September September 14, 201214, 2012. Failure to make full payment could result in . Failure to make full payment could result in student not being allowed on their choice.student not being allowed on their choice.

7.7. Students MUST submit a copy of their current passport Students MUST submit a copy of their current passport for name and validity checks. Changes to personal for name and validity checks. Changes to personal information on air tickets will involve extra costs to information on air tickets will involve extra costs to students and parents.students and parents.

8.8. Holders of ‘China Home Return Permit Card (Holders of ‘China Home Return Permit Card ( 回鄉卡 ) choosing a China-based activity, MUST use their Card to enter China. A copy of the Card should be submitted by June 5.

9.9. Holders of multiple passports MUST submit a copy of the Holders of multiple passports MUST submit a copy of the passport to be used for the trip.passport to be used for the trip.

10.10.Parents/Students are responsible for arranging their own Parents/Students are responsible for arranging their own visas, if travel visas are required. SIS can provide visas, if travel visas are required. SIS can provide necessary supporting documents such as school letter, necessary supporting documents such as school letter, travel itinerary and travel insurance for visa travel itinerary and travel insurance for visa applications. As visa applications take time, parents and applications. As visa applications take time, parents and students are recommended to arrange for visa once the students are recommended to arrange for visa once the activity allocation is announced.activity allocation is announced.Important DatesImportant Dates

•Enrolment starts, Enrolment starts, via the Gatewayvia the Gateway: : May 23, 2012, May 23, 2012, 6.00pm6.00pm•Enrolment closes, Enrolment closes, via the Gatewayvia the Gateway: : June 4, 2012, June 4, 2012, 8.00pm8.00pm•Deadline for submitting Parent Consent Form, copy of Deadline for submitting Parent Consent Form, copy of current passport, copy of of ‘China Home Return Permit current passport, copy of of ‘China Home Return Permit Card (Card ( 回回鄉鄉卡卡 ), ), to School Main Reception on LG/Fto School Main Reception on LG/F: : June 5, June 5, 20122012•Balance payment submitted by:Balance payment submitted by: September 14, 2012 September 14, 2012•Student medical information updated, Student medical information updated, via the Gatewayvia the Gateway: : October 12, 2012October 12, 2012

For Year 12 Students For Year 12 Students OnlyOnly

CAS01 – KenyaCAS01 – Kenya

CAS02 – Dongguan, CAS02 – Dongguan, ChinaChina

CAS03 – Yangshuo, CAS03 – Yangshuo, ChinaChina

CAS04 – Yunnan, ChinaCAS04 – Yunnan, China

CAS05 – Xi’an, ChinaCAS05 – Xi’an, China

CAS06 – Xiamen, ChinaCAS06 – Xiamen, China

CAS07 – TaiwanCAS07 – Taiwan

Trip Outline:Trip Outline:There will be a major service element lasting 8 There will be a major service element lasting 8 days in Limuru. This will include undertaking a days in Limuru. This will include undertaking a major project such as providing the finishing major project such as providing the finishing touches to a boarding house so that more touches to a boarding house so that more children can attend school. There will be plenty children can attend school. There will be plenty of opportunities to interact with and teach of opportunities to interact with and teach students from the local community. One day students from the local community. One day will be spent on safari at Ol Pejeta Conservancy will be spent on safari at Ol Pejeta Conservancy including one night at Sweetwaters Tented including one night at Sweetwaters Tented Camp. This trip will provide opportunities on Camp. This trip will provide opportunities on the creative side allowing students to practice the creative side allowing students to practice wildlife photography. Students should be wildlife photography. Students should be prepared to face new adventures and to be prepared to face new adventures and to be challenged daily on this life changing trip.challenged daily on this life changing trip.

More details will be provided closer to the trips More details will be provided closer to the trips departure.departure.

Requirements:Requirements:For most students, the whole African For most students, the whole African experience can be life-changing. The schools experience can be life-changing. The schools have very little but what the children and have very little but what the children and teachers lack in resources, they more than teachers lack in resources, they more than make up for in terms of enthusiasm, openness make up for in terms of enthusiasm, openness and a joy to life. Your time in a Kenyan school and a joy to life. Your time in a Kenyan school will be truly unforgettable. Some planning and will be truly unforgettable. Some planning and ideas of exactly what to teach with the students ideas of exactly what to teach with the students and a possible gift collection and cultural and a possible gift collection and cultural exchange may be required.exchange may be required.

Special notes:Special notes:The school and trip leaders reserve the The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to include any student on a right to refuse to include any student on a trip who they consider would be trip who they consider would be detrimental to the overall success of the detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the case of medical/health trip or in the case of medical/health concerns.concerns.

Concern regarding travel in Kenya:Concern regarding travel in Kenya:If students and parents have concerns If students and parents have concerns about travelling to Kenya, please consult:about travelling to Kenya, please consult:http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel‐and‐living‐http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel‐and‐living‐abroad/traveladvice‐by‐country/sub‐abroad/traveladvice‐by‐country/sub‐saharan‐africa/kenyasaharan‐africa/kenya

For queries about how this travel advice For queries about how this travel advice relates to the trip, please consult the trip relates to the trip, please consult the trip leader and your own embassy.leader and your own embassy.

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS01 CAS01Trip Leader:Trip Leader: Mr. C. Spielmann Mr. C. SpielmannGroup size:Group size: Max – 20 Max – 20Duration:Duration: 10D/9N 10D/9NProvisional Dates: Nov 8 (night) to Nov 17 Provisional Dates: Nov 8 (night) to Nov 17 (late pm)(late pm). Students should keep the weekend . Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Direct flights between Hong Direct flights between Hong Kong and Nairobi. Students to make own way Kong and Nairobi. Students to make own way to HK Int’l Airport on day of travel.to HK Int’l Airport on day of travel.Physical / Skill Requirement:Physical / Skill Requirement: This activity is This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.activities.Special Equipment:Special Equipment: To be advised at a later To be advised at a later stage, if applicable.stage, if applicable.Meals:Meals: Included for Kenya Included for KenyaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.visa, if applicable.Immunisation: Immunisation: Students to arrange own Students to arrange own immunisationimmunisationEstimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$18,500 HK$18,500 (may vary due to (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non- HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)transferrable)  * Cost has included 2% administration fees. Final cost is subject to the * Cost has included 2% administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.increased.

Trip Outline:Trip Outline: This trip involves working closely with a local This trip involves working closely with a local primary school. Students would plan to teach primary school. Students would plan to teach lessons in a range of curriculum areas (e.g.: lessons in a range of curriculum areas (e.g.: English, PE, Drama, etc...). There would be an English, PE, Drama, etc...). There would be an opportunity for cultural exchange and sports. opportunity for cultural exchange and sports. We will also explore the possibility of a small We will also explore the possibility of a small project that could improve the school project that could improve the school environment. There might be opportunity for a environment. There might be opportunity for a joint outing with students from the school.joint outing with students from the school.

More details will be provided closer to the trips More details will be provided closer to the trips departure.departure.

Requirements:Requirements:Students should have the willingness to get Students should have the willingness to get involved and plan some creative lessons. involved and plan some creative lessons. Cantonese/Mandarin is not essential as Cantonese/Mandarin is not essential as students will be grouped with mandarin students will be grouped with mandarin speakers. This will largely be a team-based speakers. This will largely be a team-based project which will require some planning project which will require some planning meetings next term. Depending on the meetings next term. Depending on the requirements of the school we may organise a requirements of the school we may organise a collection of useful resources to take with us.collection of useful resources to take with us.

Special notes:Special notes: The school and trip leaders reserve the right to The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to include any student on a trip who refuse to include any student on a trip who they consider would be detrimental to the they consider would be detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the case of overall success of the trip or in the case of medical/health concerns.medical/health concerns.

Further information if appropriate:Further information if appropriate:http://english.dg.gov.cn/TOURISM.htmhttp://english.dg.gov.cn/TOURISM.htm

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS02 CAS02Trip Leader: Mr. R. BestTrip Leader: Mr. R. BestGroup size:Group size: Max – 40 Max – 40Duration:Duration: 5D/4N 5D/4NProvisional Dates: Nov 12 to Nov 16.Provisional Dates: Nov 12 to Nov 16. Students should keep the weekend either side Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.changes.Transportation: Transportation: Coach bus direct from Hong Coach bus direct from Hong Kong to Dongguan, ChinaKong to Dongguan, ChinaPhysical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity is This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of walking.some days, there will be quite a lot of walking.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$3,500 HK$3,500 (may vary due (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates and group to factors such as exchange rates and group size.)size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non- HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)transferrable)  * Cost has included 4% administration fees. Final cost is subject to the * Cost has included 4% administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.increased.

Trip Outline:Trip Outline: We will stay in beautiful Yangshou, about We will stay in beautiful Yangshou, about two hours drive away from Guillin. This is a two hours drive away from Guillin. This is a spectacular part of China with stunning spectacular part of China with stunning karst scenery and the famous Li river. This karst scenery and the famous Li river. This trip combines Creativity, Action and trip combines Creativity, Action and Service. Service.

CreativityCreativity can be trying your hand at fan- can be trying your hand at fan-making, attending a cooking school and making, attending a cooking school and keeping a photographic or video journal of keeping a photographic or video journal of your trip. your trip. ActionAction activities include cycling, activities include cycling, kayaking, rock climbing, caving and hiking kayaking, rock climbing, caving and hiking with an overnight camp. with an overnight camp. ServiceService is is working with a local primary school, working with a local primary school, planning lessons, creating resources to planning lessons, creating resources to interact with and teaching the children. You interact with and teaching the children. You will also raise money to donate to the will also raise money to donate to the school and take gifts and resources from school and take gifts and resources from Hong Kong.Hong Kong.

All activities are led and managed by All activities are led and managed by Dragonfly’s professionally trained Dragonfly’s professionally trained instructors , and are made as safe as instructors , and are made as safe as possible with full support throughout.possible with full support throughout.

More details will be provided closer to the More details will be provided closer to the trips departure.trips departure.

Requirements:Requirements:Clearly an interest in outdoor activities is a Clearly an interest in outdoor activities is a help but an open mind and a willingness to help but an open mind and a willingness to “have a go” is most important. Some “have a go” is most important. Some people worry about the train trip but this is people worry about the train trip but this is a most unusual and enjoyable way to get to a most unusual and enjoyable way to get to our destination which enables you to wake our destination which enables you to wake up to a wonderful Chinese landscape.up to a wonderful Chinese landscape.

Special notes:Special notes: The school and trip leaders reserve the The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to include any student on a right to refuse to include any student on a trip who they consider would be trip who they consider would be detrimental to the overall success of the detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the case of medical/health trip or in the case of medical/health concerns.concerns.

Further information if appropriate:Further information if appropriate:http://www.dragonfly.com.hkhttp://www.dragonfly.com.hk

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS03 CAS03Trip Leader: Mr. A. LlewellynTrip Leader: Mr. A. LlewellynGroup size:Group size: Max – 60 Max – 60Duration:Duration: 7D/6N 7D/6NProvisional Dates: Nov 11 to Nov 17.Provisional Dates: Nov 11 to Nov 17. Students should keep the weekend either side of Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.changes.Transportation: Transportation: Students will meet at Hung Students will meet at Hung Hom Station for train from Hong Kong to Hom Station for train from Hong Kong to Shenzhen, where they will take an overnight Shenzhen, where they will take an overnight sleeper train to Guilin, followed by bus to sleeper train to Guilin, followed by bus to Yangshuo. Student will be transferred by bus Yangshuo. Student will be transferred by bus direct to SIS, upon arrival at Shenzhen at the direct to SIS, upon arrival at Shenzhen at the end of the trip.end of the trip.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity is This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.activities.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$7,600 HK$7,600 (may vary due to (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates and group size.)factors such as exchange rates and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non- HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)transferrable)  * Cost has included 4% administration fees. Final cost is subject to the * Cost has included 4% administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.

Trip Outline:Trip Outline: We will be exploring Yunnan, a magnificent We will be exploring Yunnan, a magnificent province of China. The entire area is rich in province of China. The entire area is rich in diverse natural beauty and is famous for its diverse natural beauty and is famous for its spectacular views. Yunnan has year-round snow-spectacular views. Yunnan has year-round snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, hot springs, capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, hot springs, highland landscapes, primitive forests & tropical highland landscapes, primitive forests & tropical rain forests. We will visit local villages, rain forests. We will visit local villages, experiencing the cultures of some of the many experiencing the cultures of some of the many minority groups in the area, impressive minority groups in the area, impressive monasteries & take a dip in the hot springs.monasteries & take a dip in the hot springs.

Arriving in Lijiang, we will embark on an Arriving in Lijiang, we will embark on an adventurous & demanding 2 day trek through the adventurous & demanding 2 day trek through the world famous Tiger Leaping Gorge.world famous Tiger Leaping Gorge. Service will be conducted in 2 different rural Service will be conducted in 2 different rural schools where we will play games with the local schools where we will play games with the local students & also take part in some physical students & also take part in some physical service work such as re-painting the buildings, service work such as re-painting the buildings, planting trees or other repair/maintenance work. planting trees or other repair/maintenance work. For creativity we will be experiencing local foods, For creativity we will be experiencing local foods, preparing & cooking some of our meals. We will preparing & cooking some of our meals. We will also be devising games for our students to play & also be devising games for our students to play & producing a talent show.producing a talent show.

Further activities include cycling & a cooking Further activities include cycling & a cooking course, camping & campfires.course, camping & campfires.

Ending in Shangri-La, we will take part in our Ending in Shangri-La, we will take part in our second school service at a Tibetan school.second school service at a Tibetan school.

Planning for the trip will take place next term Planning for the trip will take place next term where we will amongst other things, take where we will amongst other things, take opportunities to train for the hike, plan some opportunities to train for the hike, plan some games and depending on the requirements of games and depending on the requirements of the school, we may organise a collection of the school, we may organise a collection of useful resources to take with us.useful resources to take with us.

More details will be provided closer to the trips More details will be provided closer to the trips departure.departure.

Requirements:Requirements:A willingness to take part in challenging A willingness to take part in challenging physical activities is required. Students should physical activities is required. Students should have the willingness to get involved and plan have the willingness to get involved and plan some creative games for the local students.some creative games for the local students.

Special notes:Special notes: The school and trip leaders reserve the right to The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to include any student on a trip who they refuse to include any student on a trip who they consider would be detrimental to the overall consider would be detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the case of success of the trip or in the case of medical/health concerns. medical/health concerns.

Further information if appropriate:Further information if appropriate:www.terratribes.comwww.terratribes.com

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS04 CAS04Trip Leader: Trip Leader: (to be confirmed)(to be confirmed)Group size:Group size: Max – 20 Max – 20Duration:Duration: 8D/7N 8D/7NProvisional Dates: Nov 10 to Nov 17.Provisional Dates: Nov 10 to Nov 17. Students should keep the weekend either side Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.changes.Transportation: Transportation: Students will take coach bus Students will take coach bus from Hong Kong to Shenzhen International from Hong Kong to Shenzhen International Airport for flight to Lijiang. Upon return, Airport for flight to Lijiang. Upon return, student will be transferred from Shenzhen to student will be transferred from Shenzhen to downtown Hong Kong.downtown Hong Kong.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity is This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.activities.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$11,850 HK$11,850 (may vary due (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non- HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)transferrable)  * Cost has included 2% administration fees. Final cost is subject to the * Cost has included 2% administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.increased.

Why Xi’an?Why Xi’an?You think you know China? Think again. You think you know China? Think again. Xi’an is not only home to the Terracotta Warriors Xi’an is not only home to the Terracotta Warriors but is also the cradle of Chinese civilisation. As but is also the cradle of Chinese civilisation. As the capital of ancient China, Xi’an preserves the capital of ancient China, Xi’an preserves some of China’s most significant cultural relics some of China’s most significant cultural relics and stunning scenery. In this trip, you will hike and stunning scenery. In this trip, you will hike one of China’s Five Great Mountains (one of China’s Five Great Mountains (五嶽五嶽 ) and ) and experience Xi’an rich heritage through various experience Xi’an rich heritage through various cultural exchange activities. We promise you cultural exchange activities. We promise you that after this trip to Xi’an, you will get to know that after this trip to Xi’an, you will get to know China in a brand new way! China in a brand new way!

For more info: For more info: http://www.globaledutour.org/english/http://www.globaledutour.org/english/  What Others Have Said About This TripWhat Others Have Said About This Trip““I found the Xi’an trip very stimulating I found the Xi’an trip very stimulating personally and I know the kids found it very personally and I know the kids found it very rewarding in terms of the opportunity to form rewarding in terms of the opportunity to form relationships with the local students. The kids relationships with the local students. The kids had a smile on their face throughout and that had a smile on their face throughout and that was an invaluable thing.” – S.Kripalani, was an invaluable thing.” – S.Kripalani, Humanity Teacher, South Island SchoolHumanity Teacher, South Island School

““The tour was an amazing trip, especially the The tour was an amazing trip, especially the hike to Huashan. The scenery was one of the hike to Huashan. The scenery was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen before. most amazing things I have ever seen before. Also the cultural exchange programme with the Also the cultural exchange programme with the local students gave me some new insights into local students gave me some new insights into their culture and people. The food in the Muslim their culture and people. The food in the Muslim Quarter was also pretty amazing.” – Alfred, Quarter was also pretty amazing.” – Alfred, Student, Age 16Student, Age 16

A trip packed with service, action and A trip packed with service, action and creativity activities: creativity activities: •Teach English at a local vocational tourism Teach English at a local vocational tourism school to improve students’ English school to improve students’ English communication skills in preparation for their communication skills in preparation for their oversea internship. This service activity will oversea internship. This service activity will give you the freedom to design and execute give you the freedom to design and execute your own lesson plan, participate in some fun your own lesson plan, participate in some fun and unique cultural exchange activities (i.e. and unique cultural exchange activities (i.e. dumpling making) and make some new dumpling making) and make some new friends in this part of the world!friends in this part of the world!•Hike one of China’s Five Great Mountains Hike one of China’s Five Great Mountains (( 五嶽五嶽 ) – Huashan () – Huashan (華山華山 ), which is renowned ), which is renowned for its steep paths (2,154m high at the for its steep paths (2,154m high at the highest peak) and breathtaking scenery highest peak) and breathtaking scenery •Bike along the gangway of a over 600 year-Bike along the gangway of a over 600 year-old ancient city wall (14km)old ancient city wall (14km)•Make your own pocket sized Terracotta Make your own pocket sized Terracotta WarriorsWarriors•See the world famous Terracotta Warriors See the world famous Terracotta Warriors and find out why and how they got thereand find out why and how they got there•Visit the Han emperor tomb and observe Visit the Han emperor tomb and observe how China uses new technology to preserve how China uses new technology to preserve historical siteshistorical sites•Stroll along Muslim Quarter to discover the Stroll along Muslim Quarter to discover the Chinese Muslim food and culture Chinese Muslim food and culture •Visit Shaanxi History Museum to see some Visit Shaanxi History Museum to see some of China’s exquisite pieces of art and of China’s exquisite pieces of art and treasures.treasures.

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS05 CAS05Trip Leader: Ms. S. KripalaniTrip Leader: Ms. S. KripalaniGroup size:Group size: Max – 40 Max – 40Duration:Duration: 6D/5N 6D/5NProvisional Dates: Nov 10 to Nov 16.Provisional Dates: Nov 10 to Nov 16. Students should keep the weekend either Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Direct flights between Direct flights between Hong Kong and Xi’an. Coach bus while in Hong Kong and Xi’an. Coach bus while in the city.the city.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.physical activities.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$10,700 HK$10,700 (may vary (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non- HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)transferrable)  * Cost has included 2% administration fees. Final cost is subject to * Cost has included 2% administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.be increased.

Why Xiamen?Why Xiamen?In the remote mountains deep behind the In the remote mountains deep behind the largest world sea port in the 12th century largest world sea port in the 12th century live the Hakka or “guest” people (live the Hakka or “guest” people (客家客家 ), who ), who fled from China’s heart land and have been fled from China’s heart land and have been striving to preserve their cultural heritage. striving to preserve their cultural heritage.

In this trip, students will have a rare In this trip, students will have a rare opportunity to stay in a hotel converted from opportunity to stay in a hotel converted from a genuine Hakka Fortress, or “tu lou” (a genuine Hakka Fortress, or “tu lou” (土樓土樓 ) ) amid an UNESCO World Heritage site. The amid an UNESCO World Heritage site. The group will be doing English teaching in a group will be doing English teaching in a local primary school, where children are local primary school, where children are always eager to take part in every always eager to take part in every opportunity to learn and interact with opportunity to learn and interact with outsiders, and so prone to eyeful of tears outsiders, and so prone to eyeful of tears when it is time to say goodbye. By being part when it is time to say goodbye. By being part of the village’s everyday life, students will of the village’s everyday life, students will get a taste of the unique communal life that get a taste of the unique communal life that the Hakka people have preserved over the the Hakka people have preserved over the last few centuries, in a reflective contrast last few centuries, in a reflective contrast with that in modern urban city like Hong with that in modern urban city like Hong Kong. The kind hospitality of the Hakka Kong. The kind hospitality of the Hakka people will make you feel like you are home people will make you feel like you are home away from home!away from home!

For more info: For more info: http://www.globaledutour.org/english/http://www.globaledutour.org/english/

Planned activities:Planned activities:•Biking along the Hakka Village countryside and Biking along the Hakka Village countryside and within the villagewithin the village•DIY traditional peasant’s art: bamboo straw DIY traditional peasant’s art: bamboo straw weaving and string puppet showweaving and string puppet show•Tea leaves plucking, Oolong tea processing Tea leaves plucking, Oolong tea processing and tea ceremonyand tea ceremony•Teach basic conversational English and English Teach basic conversational English and English songs to upper primary students in village songs to upper primary students in village schoolschool•First hand interaction with the local First hand interaction with the local communitycommunity•Experience Chinese heritage deep in the Experience Chinese heritage deep in the remote mountainsremote mountains•Observe the impact of UNESCO status on the Observe the impact of UNESCO status on the development of the Hakka Villagedevelopment of the Hakka Village•Experience traditional Hakka cuisineExperience traditional Hakka cuisine

What Others Have Said About This TripWhat Others Have Said About This Trip• ““This trip not only broadened my experiences This trip not only broadened my experiences and view, but also changed the way I looked at and view, but also changed the way I looked at other cultures. Before I went to Xiamen, I other cultures. Before I went to Xiamen, I hadn’t realised how lucky we were to have such hadn’t realised how lucky we were to have such a good education for granted – I now know that a good education for granted – I now know that people in other places don’t have access to people in other places don’t have access to good schooling, and feel really happy I could good schooling, and feel really happy I could help them with their English. Experiencing the help them with their English. Experiencing the village life first hand was an unforgettable village life first hand was an unforgettable cultural experience too and I’d love to go on cultural experience too and I’d love to go on another trip like this.” – Alvina, Student, Age 16 another trip like this.” – Alvina, Student, Age 16

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS06 CAS06Trip Leader: Mr. D. KaneTrip Leader: Mr. D. KaneGroup size:Group size: Max – 40 Max – 40Duration:Duration: 6D/5N 6D/5NProvisional Dates: Nov 10 to Nov 16.Provisional Dates: Nov 10 to Nov 16. Students should keep the weekend either Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Direct flights between Direct flights between Hong Kong and Xiamen.Hong Kong and Xiamen.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: Students Students should be reasonably competent cyclist to should be reasonably competent cyclist to join this tour as it includes some cycling on join this tour as it includes some cycling on slightly sloped tarmac paths and a full day slightly sloped tarmac paths and a full day scenic tour of 50km.scenic tour of 50km.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$8,450 HK$8,450 (may vary due (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non- HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)transferrable)  * Cost has included 4% administration fees. Final cost is subject to * Cost has included 4% administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.be increased.

Trip Outline:Trip Outline: Taiwan is a very varied country just over 1 Taiwan is a very varied country just over 1 hour’s flight away from HK. It if renowned for hour’s flight away from HK. It if renowned for the friendliness of its people. In this trip we will the friendliness of its people. In this trip we will be based in Hua Lien (be based in Hua Lien (花蓮花蓮 ) on the East Coast. ) on the East Coast. The main focus for our CAS week is school The main focus for our CAS week is school service in a school for the minority groups of service in a school for the minority groups of Taiwan. However there is an exciting days of Taiwan. However there is an exciting days of white water rafting on the Xiu Gu River as well white water rafting on the Xiu Gu River as well as an opportunity to hike in the spectacular as an opportunity to hike in the spectacular Taroko Gorge.Taroko Gorge.

More details will be provided closer to the trips More details will be provided closer to the trips departure.departure.

Requirements:Requirements:An open mind a willingness to spend time An open mind a willingness to spend time planning lessons and preparing resources as planning lessons and preparing resources as well as a willingness to get involved.well as a willingness to get involved.

For Rafting you will need to be a competent For Rafting you will need to be a competent swimmer.swimmer.

Do not worry about speaking Mandarin as you Do not worry about speaking Mandarin as you will be put into groups with a mandarin will be put into groups with a mandarin speaker. speaker.

Special notes:Special notes: The school and trip leaders reserve the right to The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to include any student on a trip who refuse to include any student on a trip who they consider would be detrimental to the they consider would be detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the case of overall success of the trip or in the case of medical/health concerns.medical/health concerns.

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS07 CAS07Trip Leader: Mrs. J. ThorntonTrip Leader: Mrs. J. ThorntonGroup size:Group size: Max – 30 Max – 30Duration:Duration: 7D/6N 7D/6NProvisional Dates: Nov 11 to Nov 17.Provisional Dates: Nov 11 to Nov 17. Students should keep the weekend either Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Direct flights between Direct flights between Hong Kong and Taipei. Coach bus to Hong Kong and Taipei. Coach bus to Hualien upon arrival. Students to make Hualien upon arrival. Students to make own way to HK Int’l Airport on day of travel.own way to HK Int’l Airport on day of travel.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.physical activities.Meals:Meals: Included for Taiwan Included for TaiwanPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.travel visa, if applicable.Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$8,800 HK$8,800 (may vary due (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates and to factors such as exchange rates and group size.)group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non- HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)transferrable)  * Cost has included 4% administration fees. Final cost is subject to * Cost has included 4% administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.be increased.