Welcome to the Parents’ meeting for the Yr 7 Educational Visit to : Le Touquet Fri 27th – Sun 29th June 2014

This trip is organised through: Travelstar Coach Company Drivers are well known to the school

ACCOMPANYING STAFF: Mrs M. Esposito Mrs M. Prowse Mrs K. Jones Mrs R. Kearney

DEPARTURE: Friday 27th June 2014 Meet in the New Hall at 8.35am Loading coach 8.50am in Boundary Road Parents must not park in Boundary Road Departure 9.00 am at the latest! Immediate family only please! (No pets!!!)

LUGGAGE: One small/medium size case each Bring backpack or easily carried bag to use during the outings and on the coach Make sure you have a SAFE way of carrying your purse and valuables.

TRAVEL: A coach is provided for our use throughout the stay Ferry crossing Friday 27 th at AM Check in at Hippotel in Le Touquet.

RETURN – Sunday 29th June Leaving French Hotel after breakfast. Estimated time of arrival (Boundary Rd) at hrs. Please collect your daughter promptly as we ALL need to get home for a good rest! Girls & Staff are expected to ATTEND SCHOOL on Monday 30th June!!!

HOTEL We are staying in France at: Hippotel, Avenue de la Dune aux Loups, Le Touquet, Tel:

All Rooms with En-Suite 2 triple rooms 15 quadruples

Year 7 Educational visit to: Le Touquet /France Itinerary 2014 Friday 27th: 8.35 am in the New Hall 9.00 am. Ferry crossing Saturday 22nd: Day in “ Bagatelle” Theme Park PM: Dinner and Bowling Sunday 23rd: Leave Hippotel after breakfast AM: Mass in Le Touquet PM: Visit Boulogne Old Town Back to 21.00hrs approx

SAFETY & SECURITY: On the coach – seat belts on at all times. Be considerate of the drivers, don’t make unnecessary noise and keep the coach clean. At hotel – keep rooms TIDY. Be considerate of other guests. Personal – follow the same personal safety rules as you would in England. DO NOT GIVE TELEPHONE NUMBERS or the name of our hotel to anyone you meet. Possessions : Don’t bring expensive jewellery or other valuable items YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!

MONEY: What’s included FULL BOARD How much to bring? Up to you – allow enough for extra drinks, ice-creams and souvenirs. No food for outgoing journey. Allow money to buy food for return journey. Get your Euros in advance. LOOK AFTER IT!! Ideally have it in waistband – not in obvious purse in your little handbags. €50 note for hotel damage!

INSURANCE / PASSPORT School insurance European Health Card for EU medical insurance Hand in your passport to your group leader!!!

BEHAVIOUR: High standards are expected as usual At hotel and during all visits/outings Usual school sanctions will apply Meanwhile any miscreant will stay with a member of staff Parents and Mrs O’Neill will be informed immediately But it won’t happen, will it?

Reply slips must be returned signed by parents to: Mrs Prowse/Mrs Esposito a.s.a.p Home and emergency telephone numbers and medical information (allergies/ current medication, etc)to be handed to Mrs Prowse/Mrs Esposito a.s.a.p (Please state if vegetarian) Immediate family only at school drop-off/ pick up Give your passport and health card to your group leaders at the meeting. Keep driver happy and treat coach with respect ( no food, chewing gum, mess, screaming allowed on board) Money (Euros) – to be kept in waistband, not purse or handbag, no recommendation on amount to take. Be vigilant and always check your change! Bring costume jewellery – not gold/ valuable items Bring small/medium size suitcases – it is imperative!

Items to bring: mixture of clothes for all weathers – not just shorts! cardigan/ jumper for evening sensible shoes/ trainers Waterproof jacket/ Coat smart trousers and blouse for church (Sunday) towels ( as they are not provided by French hotel) sun cream/ sunglasses (in case we have hot weather) Hat or cap travel cushion camera basic first aid kit, including plasters travel sickness tablets tissues Watch

You are responsible for your own valuables Take any worries or concerns about any aspect of the trip to your group leader or to Mrs Esposito. Be prompt for meetings&particularly coach departure times. Timekeeping – listen to instructions, be punctual at all times and keep to bed times…OR ELSE! Accommodation –report any damage as soon as practical. Be considerate of other guests (no shouting, screaming, running, banging etc.) Keep rooms tidy (store suitcases away, do not leave towels on the floor. Do not give personal details or name of hotel to anyone you meet Teachers are ‘in loco parentis’ so school rules apply. Mrs O’Neill and parents will be informed immediately of any inappropriate behaviour. Finally, make the most of this wonderful opportunity and have fun!

EMERGENCIES!! We will have the school mobile with us at all times, providing emergency contact for parents This number is: If necessary you may also contact Mr Beck in England: We will have all your phone numbers We also have emergency contact via the travel company SO DON’T WORRY!

50 note Year 7 Educational Visit to: Le Touquet 27th – 29th June 2014 All pupils MUST hand in their passport and health card to their group leaders at the meeting. €50 note hotel damage deposit must be handed in to Mrs Esposito/Mrs Prowse ASAP The groups are for register purposes only. Your group leader is who you must report to any time you need to check in during the trip.

COACH Leaders: Mrs Esposito & Mrs Jones Accompanying staff: Mrs M. Prowse Mrs R. Kearney

GROUP 1: Mrs Jones 1. Holly Dillon 12. Amy Evans 2. Marie Schiff 13. Rhiannon Low 3. Caitlyn Abrahams 14. Grace Lane 4. Beth Mossman 15. Jade Darby 5. Ella Greenwood 16. Chanelle Akinbami 6. Katie Power 17. Isabella Corrigan 7. Alexandra Heazel 18. Jessie Casey 8. Daisy Ryan 19. Erin Hancock 9. Rosanna Baker 20. Ella Betts 10. Martha Merritt 21. Grace Bradshaw 11. Lucilla Harris 22. Precious Olu Albert

GROUP 2: Mrs Kearney 1. Lareina Jude M. 11. Niamh Moloney 2. Ciara Fahy 12. Alexandra Bennett 3. Clara Morrison 13. Florence Henney 4. Anuoluwapo Agbebi 14. Ariana Piras 5. Natasha Fedorow 15. Marni Watkinson 6. Enya Hayes 16. Lauren Bridge 7. Aimee Franklin 17. Mya Boulton 8. Ibilola Sode 18. Rachel Harman 9. Jessica Hardy 19. Megan Redknap 10. Alice Seager 20. Emily Thompson 11. Elizabeth Ngobele 22. Harriet Statford

GROUP 3: Mrs Prowse 1. Ella Cutts 12. Louise Haastrup 2. Abby Dunn 13. Ciara O’Sullivan 3. Annalise Murphy 14. Rebecca Hurst 4. Rachelle Amo Darko 15. Hannah Parker 5. Emily Watts 16. Lauren Tangye 6. Shanice Brooks 17. Olu Olatunji-Oyelaja 7. Gabrielle Rayner 18. Sadie Ohene Djan 8. Osasenaga Egharevba 19. Connie Shanahan 9. Millie Connelly 20. Edeki Efelomo 10. Demi Mahoney 21. Daniella Macaulay 11. Hannah Kurien 22. Haja Sheriff Jalloh

Bon Voyage et amusez-vous bien ANY QUESTIONS??