Briefing Session 5 July 2008 Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 Participants Shatin Tsung Tsin School Pui Kiu College Victoria Shanghai Academy Leaders Patrick Lam (Shatin Tsing Tsin School) Rainbow Zhang (Pui Kiu College) Auntie Helen (self-funded assistant)

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 OURTRIPOURTRIP HK: 12 hours ahead

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 Departure from HKG on 2 August 2008 Arrival at Toronto on the same day afternoon 3-4 August: Excursion 5-8 August: Tomorrow ’ s Innovators 9 August: Excursion 10 August: Departure from Toronto 11 August: Arrival at HKG Tour: 2-11 August 2008 International knowledge building High-order thinking Cultural exchange Inspiring excursion Global perspectives m-learning

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 Flight: CX 826 Gather at HKG Chap Lap Kok Int ’ l Airport (Zone C) Gathering time: 11:30 (HKG) Departure time: 14:50 (HKG) Be punctual for group check-in Preparation: Luggage <20kg, 1 hand luggage only (backpack is suggested), valid passport (and visa if needed), HK ID Card, proper amount of CA and HK currencies, photo-copy of all personal identity (passport, HKID, visa), e-ticket (Patrick and Rainbow also keep a copy), materials for personal hygiene, a watch, spare glasses (if applicable) Clothing: spring clothing o C + jacket (may also need long-sleeve sweater) Departure on 2 August 2008

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 Flight: CX 826 Arrival time: 17:45 (Toronto time) Accommodation: Victoria University in The University of Toronto 140 Charles Street West Toronto, ON M5S 1K9 24 hour reception number Expected arrival time: 19:30 Check-in and dinner Phone call A good rest Arrival on 2 August 2008

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 Accommodation Victoria University in The University of Toronto 140 Charles Street West Toronto, ON M5S 1K9 24 hour reception number Twin bedrooms for students

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 Whole-day excursion by Charming Holidays (Canada) 翠明假期 ( 加拿大 ) 3-4 August :30 Breakfast at Victoria University, UofT 9:00 Departure Return to Victoria University (UofT) after dinner 3 August: Niagara Fall Tour 4 August: Toronto city tour and cherry orchard

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 3 August :30 Breakfast at Victoria University, UofT 9:00 Departure for the whole-day tour Maid of the Mist Niagara Fall Greenhouse Butterfly Conservatory Botanical Garden Rainbow Bridge ……………….

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 4 August :30 Breakfast at Victoria University, UofT 9:00 Departure for the whole-day tour CN Tower Toronto city tour Cherry picking

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 5-8 August :30 Breakfast at Victoria University, UofT 8:30 – 5:00 OISE, UofT Tomorrow ’ s Innovators

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 5, 7 August morning Tomorrow ’ s Innovators Field work/ zoo visit at Toronto Ecological studies 5-8 August 2008 Knowledge Building with students from other countries on environmental issues + UofT tour + Museum visit

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 9 August 2008 Whole-day tour

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 Flight: CX 827 Departure time: 11:00 (TO time) Leave Victoria University at 07:00 shortly after breakfast Expected arrival at HKG Date: 11 August 2008 Time: 14:15 (HKG) Parent ’ s pick up at HKG Airport Departure from Toronto 10 August 2008

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 Important Notice 1.Safety is our first priority - insurance- CA phone cards - emergency calls Shatin Tsung Tsin School: Victoria U.: daily update at 2. Financial management accommodation: CA$(35+10%)x8 days CA$308 = ~HK$2400 excursion: CA$(579+5%+24 for tips) CA$632 = ~HK$4930 insurance: HK$75 For each Pui Kiu College and VSA student: HK$10,000 (cheque payable to Shatin Tsung Tsin School refund the outstanding balance after return)

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 Important Notice 4. Pocket money - variable but no more than CA$300 suggested for personal use - emergent money exchange is accessible 5. Manner - be polite at all time - be punctual - be open-minded - be patient - be mutually supportive - be positive 3. Emergency - any emergency will be reported to Shatin Tsin Tsung School General Office - report to the parent(s) and school(s) concerned by phone - a close link with UofT for crisis management and Charming Holidays (Canada)

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 Important Notice 7. Loss of property (expensive item) - report to police - insurance claim (if needed) 8. Sickness - Patrick, Rainbow or Auntie Helen will stay at the Hall with you - simple medicine prepared by parents - taken to clinic/ hospital nearby without delay if necessary - report to parents immediately if necessary - Patrick will make the payment and then claim the insurance or arrange parents ’ payment after return 6. Get lost (very low possibility due to at least 3 leaders for 11 students at any time) - keep calm and don ’ t rush without direction - make sure you are in a safe area - wait patiently and you will be found - make a phone call to Patrick if you have waited for 15 minutes (will give you before the excursion)

Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 Important Notice 11. Abbreviations ON/ ONT: Ontario, a province of Canada TO: Toronto, capital of Ontario YYZ: Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto 10. Important contact Cathay Pacific: (flight schedule) (general hotline) Patrick at HKG: Victoria University in UofT Self-help laundry machines (coins needed) are ready. Hand washing is another choice.