Year 7 Trip to CologneDecember 2011

Pupil Aims of the Visit To recognise the cultural and social

aspects of Germany To use language skills in “real” situations To have fun! To sample some German food and drink To do some Christmas Shopping

Agenda Group composition Travel arrangements Accommodation Itinerary Remote supervision Code of conduct Insurance Clothing/Bags

Pocket money Medication Passports / EHIC Any Questions?

Group Composition 65 pupils 7 staff Staff/Pupil ratio of 1:9

Members of Staff Mr Dearden (Group Leader) Mrs Rahman Ms Hall Mr Jimenez Mrs Kitchener Mr Kaziro Mr Modi

Travel Arrangements

Friday 16th December – Outbound Journey Pupils arrive at school car park at 5.30am Coach leaves promptly at 5.45am Coach to Dover via motorway Channel crossing with P&O Ferries Coach to Cologne via motorway (stops throughout journey for refreshments) Arrival at hotel for evening meal

Travel Arrangements

Sat 17th December – Return Journey Coach to Calais via motorway Channel crossing via train Coach to Bingham via motorway (stops throughout journey for refreshments) Arrival at school car park at approx. 9am

Coach Company Holds correct licence to travel in Europe Holds suitable levels of insurance Has a suitable maintenance regime Coach has seatbelts fitted to each seat Driver has been police checked and holds

current and suitable driving licence Double Decker Executive Coach with DVD

player and reclining seats!!

Coach Company

Ferry Company P&O Ferries Subject to stringent safety regulations Group list handed to reception upon

boarding

Train Company Eurotunnel Subject to stringent safety regulations Shorter crossing overnight Chance for pupils to stretch legs, toilet

stop or keep up on sleeping!

Accommodation A & O Hotel, Neumarkt, Köln Rooms of 2-3 pupils with staff on same

floor Keys available to lock rooms at night 24 hour hotel staffed reception Bar area for buying soft drinks Restaurant

Accommodation

Fire-safety General security Safety of accommodation Suitable food preparation facilities Cleanliness and general appearance

ItineraryFriday 16th December Dinner at the Hotel Late evening visit to the first Christmas

Market

ItinerarySaturday 17th December Visit to Cologne Cathedral Kaufhof Shopping Challenge Chocolate Factory Tour Shopping Ice Skating Christmas Markets

Remote Supervision

Short periods of time when pupils will be given: Clear guidelines as to what activities are

permitted Information about how to contact members of

staff in the activity area who can reach the group promptly

Clear and understandable boundaries in regards to conduct and time deadlines

Instructions to remain in groups of four or more

Remote Supervision

Likely in the following areas: travelling on the ferry during free time in the hotel Kaufhof Shopping Ice-Skating

Code of Conduct Applies at all times during the trip For the enjoyment and safety of the

whole group Please read through carefully with your

son/daughter Sign to indicate you agree with code and

that your child will follow it

Luggage ONE rucksack/handbag for the day in Cologne

- packed lunch

ONE small bag for- change of clothes- toiletries

Clothing and Equipment School Uniform is not needed! Smart/Casual/Comfortable clothes and shoes Waterproof coat Hat/scarf/gloves Warm jumper/Sweatshirt/Fleece Overnight clothes for travel back to the UK All toiletries European Plug Adapters Sleeping bag/duvet/pillow

Pocket Money Recommended €20 For buying souvenirs, gifts, snacks etc. Pupils will be responsible for their own

money during the trip

Medication Please label clearly with child’s name,

dosage and when it should be taken Can be handed to group leader on

Friday morning for safe-keeping Please see or contact Mr Dearden if this

is the case

Passports

All pupil passports will be looked after by a member of staff during the trip

A photocopy of each passport will be made prior to the trip as a form of ID for pupils to carry at all times

They will be returned when we return to school on Sunday 18th December

EHIC Card The European Health Insurance Card

(EHIC) allows you to access state-provided healthcare at a reduced cost or sometimes free of charge

Would be treated on the same basis as a resident of Germany

They will be returned when we return to school on Sunday 18th December

Telephone Tree In case of early/late return or emergency

during the trip Will be sent home with pupils on

Wednesday 14th December Thank you to main contact volunteers

Any questions?