Tuesday 12th June – Friday 15th June 2018 Chateau du Molay 2018 Tuesday 12th June – Friday 15th June 2018

Rationale Independence and maturity. To have a significant cultural experience. To gain an insight and understanding of the places we will be visiting. Preparation for future visits at secondary school. To have fun!

Chateau De Molay

Accommodation

Itinerary Monday 11th June - In school preparation day AM History 2nd World War and Normandy Landings PM French Preparation for market activity

Tuesday 12th June – departure AM Depart school early Travel by coach to Folkestone and Eurotunnel Continue by coach to picnic area for packed lunch

Tuesday 12th June PM Arrive at Chateau Unpack Health and Safety Evening Activity

Wednesday 13th June- D-Day Landing Beaches AM Arromanches 360 Cinema Films of D-Day landings Visit D-Day beaches Picnic lunch PM American Cemetery Evening Activity

Thursday 14th June – Bayeux AM French Market Assignment and picnic lunch PM Bayeux Tapestry Evening Activity

Friday 15th June – depart chateau AM Pack Stop off for souvenir shopping at Honfleur and PM packed lunch Arrive at school at approximately 6.30pm

Insurance Travel Insurance (included in the cost) Zurich Full medical cover Repatriation and family expenditure 7 million pounds full liability Cancellation and disruption European Health Insurance Card (parents/ carers provide) Covers UK citizens for medical treatment (equivalent to national health service) in EEC countries Visit www.ehic.org.uk for your free card

Risk Assessment Pre-visit of locations by Mrs Alabaster and two group leaders; All staff and pupils involved in risk assessment process; Online risk assessment to be checked and evaluated by Essex Outdoor Services; Most important risk assessment is use of ‘common sense’.

Staffing Mrs Alabaster (Head of Academy) experienced visit leader Miss Parkes (Assistant Head of Academy) experienced visit leader Miss Wynne (Year 6 Leader) experienced visit leader Mr Nash (experienced educational visit group leader) Mrs Nash (experienced educational visit group leader) + other KHJS staff TBC

How much will it cost? There are 68 places available for this trip; these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. In order to secure a place for your child, we require a non-refundable amount of £329.00 as soon as possible but no later than the 9th February 2018. This can be paid in instalments from Friday 6th October and the first payment will secure a place for your child. In the event that the full amount of £329 is not received by 9th February 2018, this place will be offered to the next child on the waiting list.

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