BROOKSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Toronto – Niagara Falls Grade 9 Trip 2017 Toronto – Niagara Falls May 28 to May 31

OUR FIRST AND FOREMOST PRIORITY WILL BE THAT “THE GROUP ALWAYS COMES FIRST” AND INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS’ PERSONAL WISHES COME SECOND!!! SAFETY OF ALL THE STUDENTS IS OUR PRIORITY!

AT ALL TIMES STUDENTS MUST : LISTEN when the group leaders speak about times, reminders & other details. BE ON TIME – Nothing can upset the group more if we are kept waiting – this means that the planned events for the entire group may be jeopardized or cancelled. BE AWARE, STAY ALERT – Always know where you are and who you are with. Never be alone! Never leave the group!

ALL SCHOOL RULES APPLY NO MATTER IF YOU ARE ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS OR ON THE STREET IN TORONTO OR NIAGARA FALLS Use your judgment as you do each day at school. Make good decisions! There will be no tattooing, piercing, or dying hair while on the trip. REMEMBER – we are ambassadors of Brookside & Nova Scotia BE COURTEOUS – at all times use your manners, your consideration and your awareness of others

NOTE: WHILE ON THE BUS AND PLANE – be considerate of your fellow students, chaperones, and driver. The chaperones and bus drivers are very important in making our trip run smoothly. ** NUT FREE AND SCENT FREE POLICY**

Students must respect requests made by chaperones, tour guides and bus drivers (etc) at all times. WHILE ON THE TOURS – stay with the group. Each chaperone will be responsible for their own group of students. When a chaperone raises their hand, all members of that chaperone’s group must gather around them for an attendance check. This applies at all times. We will not move on until everyone is accounted for. Do not wander off on your own to explore, shop or even go to a washroom alone. Always let your chaperone know where you are! VISITATIONS – by family members/friends must be arranged in advance.

CONSEQUENCES FOR MISBEHAVIOR - You will be placed directly with a chaperone for the length of time determined by chaperones (based upon what the student did). - Consequences for the behaviors will be determined and implemented on the trip if possible. - Possibly an early return to Nova Scotia (at a cost to parents/guardians). - Loss of various privileges at school including the grade 9 closing dance & the closing ceremonies.

GRADE 9 TRIP – FINAL ITEMS LIST THINGS TO TAKE Personal clothing / Bathing suits / toiletries Spending money / Bank Card (meals, souvenirs, etc. Ask the bank about the limit of withdrawals a day and don’t wait until the last minute to get it – you may have to make an appt at the bank!) Nova Scotia Health Card (or copy) Cell phones are allowed IPod / MP3, deck of cards, travel games, munchies (please NO nuts – there are students with nut allergies), travel pillow, etc. Passport / Provincial I.D. Card

CLOTHING – Hopefully it will be warm, however, if it isn’t be prepared with various layers that you can put on or take off. SPENDING MONEY – During the trip, students are responsible for buying 4 lunches. It is recommended that students budget approximately $15 per meal (give or take – depending on your appetite). We recommend that all money be deposited into a bank account and a bank (debit) card should be used to make your purchases instead of carrying cash. MEDICATION – Prescribed Meds must be in carry-on baggage for flight and in its original, labelled container.

Luggage Carry-On Luggage – 1 Standard Article (Free) 1 Personal Article (Free) Standard Article – Max Size – 9 x 15.5 x 21.5 in. - Max Weight - 22 lbs Personal Article - Max Size – 6 x 13 x 17 in. - Max Weight – 22 lbs Checked Luggage – 1st Bag - $28.75 2nd Bag - $40.25 - Max Size – 62 in. max linear dimensions - Max Weight – 50 lbs

Trip Itinerary Sunday, May 28th 5:00 am: Meet at the airport (Domestic departures, Air Canada kiosks) 7:00 am: Flight leaves 8:25 am: Arrive in Toronto 10:00 am: Orientation walk of downtown Toronto 12:30 pm: Shopping at the Eaton Centre 4:00 pm: Check in to Hotel 6:15 pm: Supper at Shopsy’s 8:00 pm: CN Tower 9:00 pm: Ripley’s Aquarium 10:00 pm: Back to Hotel

Monday, May 29th 8:00 am: Breakfast 9:00 am: Leave for Niagara Falls 11:00 am: Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake 12:30 pm: Lunch and tour of Clifton Hill 2:30 pm: Niagara Skywheel 3:30 pm: Hornblower Boat tour 4:30 pm: Depart for Toronto 7:00 pm: Toronto Blue Jays Game (vs. Cincinnati Reds) 10:00pm: Depart for Hotel

Tuesday, May 30th 8:00 am: Breakfast 10:00 am: Toronto Zoo 2:00 pm: Tour of Yonge-Dundas Square 3:30 pm: Hockey Hall of Fame 7:00 pm: Medieval Times 9:30 pm: Depart for Hotel

Wednesday, May 31th 8:00 am: Breakfast 9:00 am: Depart Hotel 10:00 am: Canada’s Wonderland Amusement Park 4:00 pm: Depart for Toronto Airport 7:15 pm: Flight Leaves Toronto 10:15 pm: Arrival in Halifax

YOUR CHAPERONES ARE – Mr. Nelson, Mr. McNeil, Mr. Joudrey, Mrs YOUR CHAPERONES ARE – Mr. Nelson, Mr. McNeil, Mr. Joudrey, Mrs. Brennan, Mrs. Morash, and Mrs. Terauds. Number for hotel is on the itinerary Flight numbers are also on the itinerary In case of an emergency, contact the school to speak to Mrs. Kirkpatrick and we can relay messages on to the chaperones. OR call or text (902) 476-4361 (Mr. Nelson’s Cell)

Thank you! This trip could not have happened without the dedication and hard work of the parent volunteers. Your efforts are valued and very much appreciated by everyone.