Bienvenue en Suisse

Accommodation We will have the sole use of the hotel Victoria and Résidence du Soleil

Accommodation The hotel is only 10 minutes walk from the main chairlift from where it is possible to walk back to the hotel.

Hotel Rules No shoes indoors Keep them neat and tidy in the corridor You are not allowed in any other groups bedroom Tidy room competition (staff always win!) Civilised behaviour and conversation at meal times Strict ‘in room’ and ‘lights-out’ times Treat all the Skimorgins staff with respect

What To Pack? As the weather can be different each day, be prepared Ski jacket/fleeces/gloves Sweatshirts/T-shirts/Base layer ski trousers/salopettes Underwear/socks/ski socks Sun screen/glasses/goggles For the evening: Jeans and tee-shirts Don’t bring your best clothes in case they get damaged A pair of slippers or flip flops for inside the hotel General toiletries and a bath towel

Essentials Reliable watch English to French adaptor (3 pin to 2)

Skiing Do’s and Don’ts Never ski alone   Never ski alone Learn to stop, do not just sit down or ski into deep snow Do not stop and stand in the middle of the piste Avoid stopping where the piste is narrow or in a hollow Look in all directions before starting off Obey signs and instructions

Skiing Dos and Don’ts Slow skiers have the right of way. Always dress for poor weather conditions. Do not ski through other lessons. Do not get on or off ski lifts except at marked areas. Always ski under control and within your ability. Be on time for your ski lessons. Always meet your group leaders at the set time & place.

Skiing Dos and Don’ts ON THE LIFTS   Keep skis in ‘tram lines’ when on ski tows If you fall, move out of the way, AND WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS. Do not swing from side to side on a chair lift. On leaving a lift move away quickly to avoid congestion. If you lose your group go to the last lift you were at if at all possible. If not get to the nearest lift and inform the lift staff that you have lost your group OFF PISTE Carry skis correctly. Look after your ski equipment, it is very expensive. Do not ski on the road. Do not wear ski boots around the chalets. Know your boot and ski number and make sure you have yours

Behavioural Rules / Health and Safety Remember you are in Switzerland… Culture shock… Avoid being alone and don’t leave other students on their own. Listen to instructions carefully. Always meet at the set time and place.

Behavioural Rules / Health and Safety Be polite and sensible. Try to be adventurous with food which is offered to you. Remember that you are visitors in another country and that you are representing the school. Look after your belongings. School will not be responsible if you lose money or mobile phones etc…

Phoning Home You will be able to phone home. There are pay phones in the village. You can buy phone cards from the shop. We will organise trips into the village in groups. Do not disappear into the village without a member of staff. N.B. Letting those at home know you are having a great time is fine… but if you have a little problem (e.g. feel homesick, headache, etc… YOU MUST talk to your group leader first)

Mobile Phones You may bring a mobile phone with you. Don’t forget the charger and adaptor. Check beforehand that your phone will work in Switzerland. Reception can be poor. Have you got enough credit ? Whilst abroad, you have to pay for both incoming and outgoing calls and texts. We cannot be responsible for your phone. If you lose it, nothing can be done!

Our Planned Activities For The Week Friday 24th February - depart from school at 6.30 pm for registering with your group leader, loading the coach and an earlier departure if possible! Overnight ferry crossing to France at 22.05 with P&O. Night travel through France. You will need some pounds and euros for this part of the trip!

The journey The coach journey is long so you need to be prepared: Bring a pillow Bring entertainment/a book Something to eat (no chewing gum) and drink (not fizzy and no energy drinks) A sweatshirt or jumper as it gets cold on the coach at night DVD (of a suitable viewing age)

Coach Rules Don’t make a mess. Use the bin bags provided After ‘lights out’ you will need to get some sleep so no talking/eating/games or iPods No earphones/games when a member of staff is using the PA system Respect the drivers as you would teachers

Ferry Rules We will take you to a central meeting point You must stay in groups of 3 or 4 at all times (including toilets). Do not miss meeting times Do not go outside (unless with your group teacher) Do not buy inappropriate items. Drink/eat sensibly Do not disturb other passengers

Arrival in Morgins: Saturday 25th February Arrive in Morgins at approx 12.30 Lunch & welcome meeting Rooming allocation and unpacking Orientation walk and Ski-fit Sledging Dinner and a meeting

From Sunday 26th to Friday 03rd Breakfast and tidy rooms competition Ski lessons 9.00 to 12.00 (ish) Lunch (important to properly hydrate) French lessons 2.00 to 4.30 Wednesday ski 9.00 to 4.30 Dinner (can’t afford to be fussy) (Lunch and Dinner: in charge of helping) Evening activities (inside or outside)

Departure Day: Friday 03 Breakfast and tidy rooms competition Ski Lessons and ski hire return Lunch French 2.30 to 4.30 Presentations Pack and clean Dinner and depart at 6.15 for the UK Pupils will need euros for the return journey as we will stop in FRANCE

Saturday 4th March Arrive at Campion at approx 8.00 am We hope to phone to confirm when we leave Dover. Please pick up your son promptly! School as usual on Monday.

Money You will need euros on the way out (dinner on the ferry / breakfast in a shopping centre in France) Swiss Francs (occasional visits to shops and souvenirs) You will be given different envelopes in which to put the money (BANKNOTES only please)

Passports and documents Please hand these in (No covers please) Your European Health Card is also required. Money envelope to the Finance Office before the end of nextweek.

French lessons For his afternoon French lesson, your son will be in a set taught by a local teacher. They stay at the hotel during these sessions They will be going out with their local teacher and a CS member of staff when the local teacher wants to. They will need a clipboard, a thin notepad, pens and dictionary. They will be provided with a booklet to complete; activities include local knowledge of Swiss culture and geography and ski-related French lessons

Contact numbers School 01708 452332 School Mobile (on the trip) 07970773029 London Borough of Havering Emergency Centre 01708 433999

School Website We hope to provide daily updates and photographs on the school website through the week Other information should be available here too including this presentation and risk assessments.

Other activities!