WELCOME TO THE PARENTS’ MEETING FOR THEYR 9 PARIS/EURODISNEY Educational Visit 2016 Thu 28 th April – Monday 2 nd May

ACCOMPANYING STAFF: Mrs M. Esposito Miss I. Vallano Miss C. Amato

DEPARTURE: Thursday 28 th April Meet at Boundary Road at Loading coach at Departure hrs promptly! Immediate family only please! (no pets)

LUGGAGE: One medium size case / combination lock Bring backpack or easily carried bag to use during outings and on the coach Make sure you have a SAFE way of carrying your purse and valuables. Teachers are not responsible for loss of valuables and money.

Outgoing travel: Channel crossing: Dover /Calais lunch on ferry Check in at the “Dream Castle Hotel” Eurodisney

RETURN: Monday 2nd May Leaving the Eurodisney hotel at 9.00 am. Estimated time of arrival (Boundary Road) at hrs. Please collect your daughter promptly we ALL need to get home for a rest! Girls and staff are expected to ATTEND SCHOOL on Tuesday 3rd May.

Dream Castle Hotel We are staying in Eurodisney at the Dream Castle Hotel Magny-le-Hongre France

Number of Participants: triple rooms and all have en-suite bathrooms

Dream Castle Hotel Check in Thursday 28 th April 2016.

Friday 29th April 2016 At the hotel you’ll receive a pack containing passes for the Disneyland Park.

Saturday 30th April 2016

Sunday 1st May 2016

Visit Paris.

Sunday 1st May 2016 Breakfast in the 8.00 am. Leave the 9.00 am Mass: “Notre Dame de 10.00am Mini cruise & Lunch on the river 12:45 PM: Visit Montmartre (Sacre Coeur/Artists’ Square) Dinner in Paris

Monday 2nd May 2016 Breakfast in the 8.00 am Following breakfast please check out of your rooms and load your bags onto the coach ready for your journey home. Leave the 9.00 am Visit: “Le 11.00am Shopping at Galeries Lafayette Leave 15:00hrs Back to hrs approx

SAFETY & SECURITY On the coach: It is imperative to have seat belts on at all times. Do not put the lives of accompanying staff at risk! Be considerate of the driver, don’t make unnecessary noise and keep the coach clean. When reminded to be quiet stop! At hotel – keep rooms TIDY. Be considerate of other guests. Personal – follow the same personal safety rules as you would in England. DO NOT GIVE TELEPHONE NUMBERS or the name of our hotel to anyone you meet. Possessions –Don’t bring expensive jewellery or other valuable items – YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!

MONEY What’s included – FULL BOARD How much to bring? Up to you – allow enough for extra drinks and ice-creams. You are responsible for your money! Need to bring enough money to buy food on outgoing & return journey. Get your Euros in advance - no commission at Tesco Bank. LOOK AFTER IT!! Ideally have it in waistband €50 note for hotel damage deposit to: Mrs. Esposito in person.

INSURANCE / PASSPORT School insurance, as for all trips! European Health Card for EU medical insurance! Do not forget to hand in your passport at the Parents’ meeting!!!!

BEHAVIOUR: Very high standards are expected as usual At hotel and during all visits/outings Strictly no smoking, alcohol, drugs Usual school sanctions will apply Any miscreant will fly home at Parents’ expense Parents and Mrs O’Neill will be informed immediately!!! But it won’t happen, will it?

Reply slips must be returned signed by parents to Mrs Esposito a.s.a.p please !!!! Home and emergency telephone numbers and medical information (allergies/ current medication, etc )to be handed to Mrs Esposito at the Parents’meeting (Please state if vegetarian!) Immediate family only at school drop-off/ pick up Give your passport and health card to: Mrs Esposito in person. Keep driver happy and treat coach with respect No food/sweets, drinks (except water) chewing gum, mess, screaming allowed on board) Money (Euros) – to be kept in waistband, not purse or handbag, no recommendation on amount to take. Be vigilant and check your change. You are responsible! Bring costume jewellery – not gold/ valuable items Bring medium size suitcases with combination locks!

Items to bring: mixture of clothes for all weathers – not just shorts! cardigan / jumper for evening / scarf/ gloves/ waterproof jacket sensible shoes/ trainers watch/camera/i-pod / MP3 players/DVDs (no higher than 12 rating) sun cream/ sunglasses / cap travel cushion/tissues basic first aid kit, including plasters/ travel sickness tablets/lozengers something suitable for church ( Notre Dame / Sacre Coeur) No: shorts/miniskirts/leggings/sleeveless or see-through tops No: sandals for travelling No: spray deodorants/ roll-on please No: pijamas/leggings for travelling/wear track suits please

You are responsible for your own valuables and money! Take any worries or concerns about any aspect of the trip to your group leader or to Mrs Esposito. Be prompt for all meetings and particularly coach departure times. Timekeeping – listen to instructions, be punctual at all times and keep to bed times…OR ELSE! Accommodation – Report any damage as soon as practical. Be considerate of other guests (no shouting, screaming, running, banging etc.) Keep rooms tidy (store suitcases away, do not leave towels on the floor, no food/sweets, etc.) Do not use towels to remove make-up or you’ll have to pay to replace them. Do not give telephone numbers or name of hotel to anyone you meet We are ‘in loco parentis’ so strictly no alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, and inappropriate behaviour with boys – school rules apply. Mrs O’Neill and parents will be informed immediately. Finally, make the most of this wonderful opportunity and have fun!

EMERGENCIES!! We will have the school mobile with us at all times, providing emergency contact for the girls or yourselves School mobile: If necessary you may also contact the School I will have all your phone numbers We also have emergency contact via the travel company SO DON’T WORRY!

Year 9 Educational Visit to Paris / Eurodisney 2016 All pupils MUST hand in their passport and health card at the Parents’ meeting. €50 note hotel damage deposit must be handed in to Mrs Esposito in person ASAP The groups are for register purposes only. Your group leader is who you must report to any time you need to check in during the trip.

Register Group: Mrs Esposito Mrs Esposito 1. CRISTIANA DARIE 2. MARTHA MERRITT 3. HANNAH KURIEN 4. ANUOLUWAPO AGBEBI 5. RACHEL HARMAN 6. KIRRA COOK 7. NIAMH MOLONEY 8. MOLLY BATH 9. LUCY HARRIS 10. REBECCA HURST

Register Group: Miss Vallano Miss Vallano 1. KATIE POWER 2. CLARA MORRISON 3. FLORENCE HENNEY 4. KATRINA FINAN 5. EMILY MILTON 6. CIARA O’SULLIVAN 7. DEMI MAHONEY 8. RACHEL ROGERSON 9. JADE DARBY 10. KATIE RAFFERTY

Register Group: Miss Amato MISS AMATO2. 1. ISABELLA CORRIGAN 2. RHIANNON LOW 3. ANNALISE MURPHY 4. GRACE BRADSHAW 5. ELLA BETTS 6. CEIRE MARTIN 7. ELEANOR TYLER 8. ALEX HEAZEL 9. EMILY THOMPSON 10. ALEERA EWAN

Enjoy the trip and BON VOYAGE a tous!!! ANY QUESTIONS??