July 13th – 18th 2014 KS3 Visit to France Paris and environs
Departure Please be at B&Q carpark at 23:30 on Sunday 13 th July for a departure at midnight! We need to be at Dover by 7 am for the 7:30 am Dover-Calais ferry crossing.
Boarding Do not board the coach until given permission from staff. 1 piece of hand luggage 1 suitcase or travel bag to put on the coach. You are responsible for loading your suitcase into the boot of the coach. Keep money and medicines in your hand luggage.
Comfort! 14 hours travelling! Loose comfortable clothing. Pillow…zzz…
Getting bored? Entertainment – magazines, books, an MP3 player, travel games, puzzle books. Bring valuable gadgets at your own risk!
Food You will need food and drink for the journey too – packed breakfast and lunch. Drinks are best bought in either screw-top or ‘sports cap’ type lids. Fizzy, canned drinks are not recommended.
Weather The weather is similar to here – go prepared for anything! At this time of year it is usually quite hot, so bring sun cream and a sun hat. A waterproof coat and a warm jumper are also essential!
Getting about Appropriate footwear. High-heeled shoes are no good on cobbles; cobbled streets are common!
Road Safety Traffic on the right hand side of the road. Take care at zebra crossings. Always obey traffic lights.
Mobile phones Not forbidden! Responsibility Cost Homesickness
Accommodation PGL activity centre Regularly caters for school groups. Be considerate of other school groups.
Rooms Bring own towels & soap. Staff on same floor. Lights out 10 pm. Lock the door. Do not leave your room. You are responsible for the cleanliness of your room. External doors secured at 11pm. PGL staff on duty 24 hours. St
Rooms 2 rooms with 6 boys 1 room with 5 boys 2 rooms with 7 girls 2 rooms with 6 girls All rooms have bath/ shower and WC. Decide on who you would like to share your room with! Rooming will be decided on Friday, during the afternoon meeting in room 2!
Meals Buffet breakfast Packed lunch Two course evening meal.
Meals Plenty of choice Try what is on offer! Cultural experience. Be polite!
Pocket Money 1 Spending money - for snacks / drinks during the day and for presents. £50 in Euros (63 Euros), and £10 in Sterling should be plenty.
Pocket Money 2 Small notes please! Suggested daily amount. Kept by Mr Jenkins and issued daily at breakfast. Any coins from previous trips? 10/20 cents for toilet stops.
Illness Emergency First Aid kits. Other basic medication – Consent form essential. Personal medication clearly labelled with name and dosage, and handed in to Team Leader at departure. Asthma? bring an inhaler for yourself AND a spare, labelled inhaler for your leader.
Insurance Fogg Travel Insurance Services (PGL) Take a personal insurance for your own belongings (eg. Mobile phones)
Safety Travel Coach Ferry/ boat trip CODE OF CONDUCT Accommodation ROOMS / KEYS FIRE, STRANGERS Unsupervised time. Groups of 4 or more. Or risk having to stay with us all day!
Headcount Miss TisdallMiss Le Carboullec Mrs TurnerMr JenkinsMr Tett
Emergencies- Getting in touch Mr Birkett in school hours: out of hours: Hele’s school’s emergency mobile in France PGL: ask for
Return Please be at B&Q to collect your little angels at 10pm on Friday night We will phone from Taunton/Exeter if significantly different.
Monday Depart B&Q at Ferry leaves Dover at 7.30 am Arrival at Chateau at 3.30pm Unpacking activities Dinner Evening activities
Tuesday Market in Brie Comte Robert Château de Versailles
Wednesday Day sightseeing in Paris Montparnasse Tower Eiffel Tower Cruise on Les Bateaux Parisiens Notre Dame Champs Elysées
Thursday Disneyland
Friday Leave straight after breakfast Hypermarket visit on way to Calais Ferry departs at Arrival at Dover at Expected arrival at B&Q is 10 pm
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