Farringtons SchoolFarringtons SchoolWashington Trip 2014Washington Trip 2014

Mr CurranMrs Ody

What is the Educational Value of this What is the Educational Value of this trip?trip?

1.1. GCSE and IGCE History:GCSE and IGCE History:

- - - The Cold War (Year 10 and 11)- The Cold War (Year 10 and 11)

2.2. Development of Key Skills (critical thinking, interpretation of sources, Development of Key Skills (critical thinking, interpretation of sources, improved sense of chronology, and more)improved sense of chronology, and more)

3.3. Social awareness and intercultural developmentSocial awareness and intercultural development

4.4. Group bonding – amongst different Year groupsGroup bonding – amongst different Year groups

5.5. Fun!Fun!

What are the work expectations on the trip?What are the work expectations on the trip?

► Students will listen to guides and gather any information of both interest to Students will listen to guides and gather any information of both interest to their course and themselvestheir course and themselves

► Students will be expected to spend 45 minutes per day (before dinner) writing Students will be expected to spend 45 minutes per day (before dinner) writing a journal about the days sights and experiences.a journal about the days sights and experiences.

► Don’t forget that the students will have to catch-up with whatever work gets Don’t forget that the students will have to catch-up with whatever work gets missed from Thursday & Friday!missed from Thursday & Friday!

Transport & TravelTransport & TravelTravel times:Travel times:► Thursday 13Thursday 13thth February: EVERYONE meet at Farringtons at February: EVERYONE meet at Farringtons at

05:45am.05:45am.► Flight from Heathrow to Washington Dulles: 11:30am – 2:10pm Flight from Heathrow to Washington Dulles: 11:30am – 2:10pm

local time (8 hour flight) Flight Number: local time (8 hour flight) Flight Number: VS21 VS21 Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic ► Return Tuesday 18Return Tuesday 18thth: Dulles to Heathrow 6:30pm – 7:05am : Dulles to Heathrow 6:30pm – 7:05am VS22VS22► Please notify us NOW if you intend to meet your daughter at the Please notify us NOW if you intend to meet your daughter at the

Arrivals gate. We will not wait or leave individuals on their own.Arrivals gate. We will not wait or leave individuals on their own.► We estimate being back at Farringtons at 10:45amWe estimate being back at Farringtons at 10:45am► Washington is -Washington is -5 hours behind UK time5 hours behind UK time..

► Travel to the US has become a lot stricter Travel to the US has become a lot stricter ► Hand luggage might NOT be allowed. Check in the days before Hand luggage might NOT be allowed. Check in the days before

the trip.the trip.► If it is, please triple check the contents to make sure we are not If it is, please triple check the contents to make sure we are not

delayed at US customs or at security.delayed at US customs or at security.

How do I get my VISA?How do I get my VISA?

Visa-free travel is now available to British citizens Visa-free travel is now available to British citizens travelling to the USA, as long as: ($14 / £9)travelling to the USA, as long as: ($14 / £9)

► The passport is valid for at least 6 months from the The passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.date of entry.

► The passport is machine readable.The passport is machine readable.► Travel is for business, pleasure or transit.Travel is for business, pleasure or transit.► Rules are that Rules are that None of you have ever been arrested (even if it did not None of you have ever been arrested (even if it did not

lead to conviction)!lead to conviction)!► Traveller has not been refused entry or deported from Traveller has not been refused entry or deported from

the US before.the US before.Other nationalities should already have contacted their Other nationalities should already have contacted their

embassy and arranged a suitable visa. embassy and arranged a suitable visa.

Getting my VisaGetting my Visa► Each individual traveller must register online on the site: Each individual traveller must register online on the site:

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta► This link should take you directly to the official US government This link should take you directly to the official US government

site. site. ► There is a ($14) £9 charge for this service (subject to change).There is a ($14) £9 charge for this service (subject to change).► You will need to provide the required information and obtain You will need to provide the required information and obtain

authorisation.authorisation.► Authorisation is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires.Authorisation is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires.► Please complete this form when you go home tonight.Please complete this form when you go home tonight.► I would like you to print a copy, and make a note of the I would like you to print a copy, and make a note of the

application number. application number. ► Only some of the information can be amended at a later date Only some of the information can be amended at a later date

(such as hotel name and flight number)(such as hotel name and flight number)

► More information can be found at:More information can be found at:www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/faqs/faq_esta.html#niv132

Public transport & Coach Public transport & Coach transferstransfers

► We have a private coach which transfers us from We have a private coach which transfers us from the airport to the hotel.the airport to the hotel.

► Most of our travel around Washington itself will be Most of our travel around Washington itself will be by foot or Subway.by foot or Subway.

How much extra cash should the How much extra cash should the students take?students take?

► The bare minimum amount is The bare minimum amount is US$150 (£100).US$150 (£100).

► This basic amount will only This basic amount will only cover the 4 lunches (based on cover the 4 lunches (based on 10 dollars per lunch), tips, 10 dollars per lunch), tips, public transport, entrance to public transport, entrance to the Spy Museum and a little bit the Spy Museum and a little bit for snacks!for snacks!

► However, it does not include However, it does not include souvenirs or ‘shopping money’! souvenirs or ‘shopping money’!

► A realistic amount would be A realistic amount would be US$200US$200 (£150). (£150).

► The money can take the The money can take the form of Cash, or a pre-paid form of Cash, or a pre-paid credit cardcredit card

► I will take money off I will take money off students if they request for students if they request for safekeepingsafekeeping

► Please be aware that the Please be aware that the students will be responsible students will be responsible for the rest of their own for the rest of their own money. money.

► By KS4 our students should By KS4 our students should be capable of keeping their be capable of keeping their money safe and spending it money safe and spending it wisely.wisely.

Packing - essentials and Packing - essentials and suggestionssuggestions

► Passport & VisaPassport & Visa► Cash – roughly $200Cash – roughly $200►MedicationMedication►Day packDay pack►Mobile phone (& Mobile phone (&

charger)charger)

►WashbagWashbag►Warm ClothesWarm Clothes►Hat, gloves & scarfHat, gloves & scarf► Journal and penJournal and pen►Glasses/Contact Glasses/Contact

lenseslenses

MobileMobile

► Students will be Students will be allowed to keep allowed to keep mobilesmobiles

► However, the However, the expectation is that expectation is that on the walking tour, on the walking tour, at sites, or when at sites, or when they are being they are being spoken to by staff, spoken to by staff, the mobile will be the mobile will be away.away.

►Of course, they can Of course, they can be used for be used for photographs.photographs.

► BE CAREFUL with BE CAREFUL with who you text, call, who you text, call, or send pictures to.or send pictures to.

WARNINGWARNING

http://metro.co.uk/2013/07/11/done-roaming-girl-runs-up-3800-bill-using-facebook-on-holiday-3879684/

A dream trip to the Big Apple landed a 14-year-old girl in trouble after she racked up a £3,800 mobile phone bill – just by using Facebook.Casey Snook sent updates to her friends as she visited the Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park in New York City.But she was unaware her photo posts were running up data roaming charges until her father’s bank account – which is used to pay the bill – suddenly went overdrawn.Her angry mother, Kate, 43, has accused network provider Orange of ‘extortion’.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2360254/Schoolgirl-runs-3-800-phone-uploading-pictures-Facebook-holiday-U-S.html

You will need an AdaptorYou will need an Adaptor

Where will we stay?Where will we stay?► The Harrington HotelThe Harrington Hotel► 436 11th Street, N.W. (corner of 11th & E 436 11th Street, N.W. (corner of 11th & E

Streets, N.W.)   Washington, DC  20004-4389 Streets, N.W.)   Washington, DC  20004-4389 ► Tel: (202) 628-8140 Tel: (202) 628-8140

What’s the Harrington like?What’s the Harrington like?► The Hotel Harrington is located in the heart of The Hotel Harrington is located in the heart of

Washington D.C.'s world famous tourist district. It is just Washington D.C.'s world famous tourist district. It is just ½ block from Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Capitol ½ block from Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Capitol and the White House.and the White House.

► We will easily be able to walk to all the sights we want to We will easily be able to walk to all the sights we want to see. In addition, the subway system is just two blocks see. In addition, the subway system is just two blocks away.away.

► The hotel has 242 guest rooms, full service restaurant, The hotel has 242 guest rooms, full service restaurant, fast food restaurant, and a gift shop. fast food restaurant, and a gift shop.

► The well appointed guest rooms offer remote control The well appointed guest rooms offer remote control television with 78 channels of cable service and private television with 78 channels of cable service and private en-suite facilities.en-suite facilities.

► We do not know the room sizes until we get there; it We do not know the room sizes until we get there; it should be between 2-4 per room. Everyone should be on should be between 2-4 per room. Everyone should be on the same floor.the same floor.

► Harriett's: A family-friendly restaurant where will be Harriett's: A family-friendly restaurant where will be served breakfast and dinner (except on the last night).served breakfast and dinner (except on the last night).

Central Washington DCCentral Washington DC

What will we be doing in Washington?:Subject to AlterationWhat will we be doing in Washington?:Subject to Alteration

US Congress & Library US Congress & Library of Congressof Congress

Capital Hill is the American version of our Capital Hill is the American version of our Houses of Parliament; we will have a guided Houses of Parliament; we will have a guided tour o the building.tour o the building.

National Archives National Archives ExperienceExperience

The National Archives displays The The National Archives displays The Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence.Declaration of Independence.

Smithsonian Air & Smithsonian Air & Space MuseumSpace Museum

If there is one museum people have heard If there is one museum people have heard about and just one they want to see, it’s the about and just one they want to see, it’s the National Air and Space Museum. National Air and Space Museum.

National Museum of National Museum of American HistoryAmerican History

Goes some way to recounting the lives and Goes some way to recounting the lives and experience s of ordinary American’s by experience s of ordinary American’s by showing the very stuff of life from Juke boxes showing the very stuff of life from Juke boxes to train engines. to train engines.

Two walking tours: Two walking tours: (guided)(guided)

Covering the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Covering the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Capitol Hill, Arlington Cemetery, Memorial, Capitol Hill, Arlington Cemetery, and much more.and much more.

Reminders for Parents!Reminders for Parents!► Hand in the Contracts and Student information Hand in the Contracts and Student information

sheets.sheets.► Pay any remaining costs.Pay any remaining costs.► Check passports are still valid! (Complete Check passports are still valid! (Complete

‘ESTA’ tonight)‘ESTA’ tonight)► Ensure cash is exchanged in advance.Ensure cash is exchanged in advance.► Help your daughter pack and check her bags Help your daughter pack and check her bags

((weight limitweight limit is is 20kgs20kgs).).► Please refrain from contacting students during Please refrain from contacting students during

the day. Phone time is between 7-8am or 7:30-the day. Phone time is between 7-8am or 7:30-10pm.10pm.

► Enjoy yourselves for 5 days whilst you have a Enjoy yourselves for 5 days whilst you have a bit of peace and quiet!bit of peace and quiet!

In case of emergenciesIn case of emergencies► In the unlikely event of an In the unlikely event of an

emergency, the trip leaders emergency, the trip leaders will firstly seek whatever will firstly seek whatever medical treatment is medical treatment is necessary (hence the necessary (hence the importance of giving us importance of giving us authorisation to do so).authorisation to do so).

► The trip leader will then The trip leader will then phone the school, who will phone the school, who will notify you.notify you.

► The tour leader will have a The tour leader will have a mobile phone which you mobile phone which you should call for further should call for further information.information.

► NB: The group will always NB: The group will always have a basic First Aid kit with have a basic First Aid kit with them at all times.them at all times.

What if the parents have an What if the parents have an emergency?emergency?

► If the news will potentially If the news will potentially upset your daughter please upset your daughter please ensure the Trip Leader is ensure the Trip Leader is called (preferably in called (preferably in advance), as well as the advance), as well as the school.school.

► If your daughter needs to If your daughter needs to return early then it is the return early then it is the parents responsibility to parents responsibility to make arrangements.make arrangements.

Sights around Washington Sights around Washington D.C.D.C.