Winnipeg Exchange 2010 A.Y. Jackson S.S. & Churchill H.S.

Welcome and Introductions Exchange Organisers and Chaperones Ms. Abra & Mr. Thickett Introducing SEVEC Society for Educational Visits & Exchanges in Canada Winnipeg & Churchill High School

Dates We go to Winnipeg Sunday May 2 nd – Sunday May 9 th We host Saturday May 15 th – Saturday May 22 nd (this does run into the long weekend)

Costs SEVEC pays for all travel costs Air Fares, transfers, (travel insurance?) Organisation of travel & help with all other aspects of the exchange You pay $ Cost depends upon number of students Covers supply costs, day excursions in Ottawa and organisational costs Students will need a little spending money

Payments $100 deposit due upon acceptance Remainder due end of March A payment schedule will be worked out with the participating parents Once a student’s name has been submitted to SEVEC the $100 deposit is non-refundable Once the plane tickets are booked by SEVEC, students are liable for the $800 (approximate) cost if they pull out

Pairings Students will be paired based on the information provided on the application form Same sex pairings Attention paid to allergies Attention paid to smoking & pets Similar likes and dislikes Students will make contact with their partner via , etc. and get to know them before the exchange starts

Billeting Hosts reference checked Billets need their own beds with some privacy Sharing a room is okay Camp beds, etc. in the family room is not okay Billets are guests but should be treated as part of the family Your house – you set the rules (reasonably) Problems rarely occur, but will be sorted out immediately via an organisers visit

Supervision in Winnipeg Organisers will be with students at all times during travel times Organisers will be with students during day trips and scheduled trips Host parents will supervise students during evenings & weekends Organisers will be on-call at all times in case of emergencies – school cell phone Organisers will regularly check-in with students and deal with problems as needed

Exchange in Winnipeg Documentation Travel insurance provided Health cards needed Type of Identification needed t.b.c. Travel organised and paid for by SEVEC Flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg + transfers Excursions in Winnipeg to be arranged and paid for by Churchill H.S.

Exchange in Ottawa Students will be involved in planning the activities We organise and pay for all day activities in Ottawa Parliament + meet our MP Museums Rideau hall + other sites Gatineau Park + other outdoor activities Additional activities can be arranged for evenings and weekends

Educational Aspect – SEVEC Requirement Students involved in the organisation Students complete writing assignments Letters to partner, SEVEC, MP, etc. Newspaper/website article Portfolio Project: My Winnipeg experience Written journal/Photo journal Poster presentation Blog Mixed Portfolio

Next Steps Application Form 4 pages – information sheet + written responses Due Friday, November 6 th by 3pm Hand to Ms. Abra, Mr. Thickett, Main Office Selection Process Teacher references Balance with Churchill H.S. Successful candidates notified within 10 days

If Successful you need to complete and return the next paperwork ASAP Confirmation of Participation Cancellation policy Code of conduct Deposit ($100) Waiting list

Contact Details David Thickett Tel: (613) x.483 Eleanor Abra Tel: (613) x.332