Year 6 Visit To France 23 – 26 May 2017 You should have collected a pack which includes: Information letter with key deadlines Medical & Images Consent form Itinerary Kit list

Bonsoir à tous! For the past 9 years, Velmead School has taken a group of Y6 children to France to experience French culture, learn about some French history, visit our twin school in Compiègne and, of course, put our French language skills to use. The trip is always a hugely enjoyable experience for both children and the adults involved.

Travel We will be using Reading and Wokingham Coaches to organise all our transport to France, and travel on an executive 53-seater coach. We will use the Channel Tunnel to reach France.

The Crossing

La boulangerie le Fournil

Accommodation We will be staying in the Hotel IBIS Budget in Senlis. Children will share ensuite rooms with one friend.

The hotel A typical room

The hotel

The Restaurant

Compiègne In 2009 we established a link with the Collège Sevigné, a secondary school in Compiègne and the children are all writing to their French penpals. The children get the chance to meet their penfriends. They will also be able to practise their new language skills on their French counterparts and in turn help them with their newly acquired English skills. We will also visit the Château de Compiègne & the Armistice Museum.

Château de Compiègne

La chambre à coucher de l’Empereur Napoléon

L’hôtel de ville

La place Jeanne d’Arc

Meeting French pen friends

Meeting French pen friends

Picnic in the park!

Armistice Memorial, Compiègne

Armistice Memorial, Compiègne

Parc Astérix

Thiepval Memorial to the Missing

Cité Europe This will be our final stop on the way back to England. The children will order their lunch in French and then visit the hypermarket. They will be invited to buy something to bring back for breakfast the following morning! They will also be able to buy any last minute gifts and souvenirs.

Cité Europe

Identity Cards Identity cards will be issued to all students. They will be in French and include essential contact numbers for Mrs Worth and Mr Collins. Pupils will carry these at ALL times.

Spending Money Please hand in 35 Euros in an envelope marked with your name and the words ‘Spending Money’. Please ensure that this money is made up of 5€ and 10€ notes ONLY.

Packing small labelled rucksack small or medium-sized suitcase … and don’t forget … waterproof coat sunscreen comfy practical shoes towel and toiletries packed lunch for the outward journey

Optional Pupils will be personally responsible for any of the above. MP3 players & iPods Disposable Cameras Adaptor plugs for chargers Absolutely no Mobile phones No Hair dryers Pupils will be personally responsible for any of the above.

Medication All medication must be clearly labelled with your name and dosage requirements. Mrs Holbrook will supervise medical needs during the trip, and group leaders will also be aware.

Passports & EHIC forms These need to be handed into school reception from Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th May No pupil will travel without these documents. Please check that they are date (and next of kin completed at the back).

Key dates Tues 28th March Forms & information sent home (medical, image consent, kit list & itinerary) Wed 26th April 1) Final payment (£95) due 2) Medical Form and photo consent due Mon 15th – Wed 17th May 3) Passports & EHIC due 4) Pocket money €35

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