ST WILFRID’S RC COLLEGE Year 9/10 History Residential Visit to Ypres, Belgium and The Somme, France Saturday July 13th. – Wednesday 17th.2019

Saturday, July 13th. 2019 13:15 Departure from school by coach for journey to Hull Docks Hull – Zeebrugge P&O Ferries Overnight Sailing Departure time: 19:30 Arrival time: 09:30 Evening buffet meal & breakfast included Coach journey to Ypres

Sunday, July 14th. 2019 Guided tour of the Ypres Salient; The Menin Gate Essex Farm Bayernwald German Trenches Langermark German Cemetery Tyne Cott Cemetery Evening meal at Best Western Flanders Lodge Hotel

The Hotel Best Western Flanders Lodge Hotel

Monday July 15th. 2019 07:30 Breakfast in hotel 08:30 Guided tour of The Somme, France; Newfoundland Cemetery Thiepval Cemetery Lochnagar Crater 20:00 The Menin Gate Ceremony (incl. laying a wreath) 20:30 Dinner at local pizzeria

Tuesday July 16th. 2019 08:00 Breakfast in hotel 10.00 Visit to Flanders Museum, Ypres 12:00 Drive to Bruges: Canal boat ride Gift shopping 15:30 Drive to Zeebrugge 19:00 Overnight ferry to Hull Evening buffet meal/breakfast included

Wednesday July 17th. 2019 09:30 Arrival into Hull Journey home with regular stops en route 13:00 Anticipated arrival time back at school

Which teachers are coming? Which staff from Explore4all? Miss Goodall Miss Pemberton Dr Henderson How many students? 23 students Which staff from Explore4all? Kev Foster Michael Hunter

How much money should I take? You will need extra money for: Snacks on ferry/ coach stops (approx. £5-10) Extra drinks/snacks/lunch each day (10-20 € per day) Souvenirs

What do I need to remember to bring?

Only 1 medium suitcase – 15kgs. max. & 1 day bag (rucksack) What must I not bring? Too much luggage! PLEASE! Only 1 medium suitcase – 15kgs. max. & 1 day bag (rucksack)

What to wear?

General Expectations of Students Ambassadors of St Wilfrid’s School No alcohol, cigarettes or illegal substances Follow instructions and be polite at all times to staff and other students Sensible behaviour at all times Sanctions will be enforced Students could be sent home at a cost to parents

In The Hotel Students are not allowed on their own in their rooms at all times for security purposes, even when of same gender. Boys must not go into girls rooms Girls must not go into boys rooms Lock doors of bedrooms Any valuables can be kept for safe keeping by designated staff member. Socialising will take place in the allocated places only. Dangers of balconies and windows. Behaviour around the corridors and hotel must be exemplary.

Coach & Ferry Transportation Students will be in head count groups Do not leave baggage and valuables unattended No purchases from Duty Free* Stay alert and keep their eyes on the staff member to whose sub-group they belong at all times All pupils will be issued with emergency contact numbers for Kev and the School Group Leader Exemplary behaviour around members of the public

Students MUST NOT access the internet or social media Students will have an emergency contact card with the hotel contact details in French if separated from the group. Parents have the school mobile number and hotel number in case of an emergency School Mobile Number: 07423079253

Medication You will have already given the school a medical form Medication You will have already given the school a medical form. I will use this a summary for pupil medical information. Information needs to be as detailed and up to date as possible. Please inform me of any changes prior to visit European Health Insurance Card All medication should be labelled with dosage and your child's name and given to a member of staff by the parent before they get on the coach. Medication can not be given out if this is not completed. No student should be self-medicating, unless this is agreed on the medical forms.

Thank You! Final checklist PASSPORT & EHIC MEDICAL CARDS!! Medical consent form/ food allergies form handed-in Hand in Passport and EHIC to main reception Tell Miss Goodall one person you would like to room with Any Questions? Thank You!