CHATEAU DE GRANDE ROMAINE PARIS France 7th – 11th March 2014

Where are we going? School Mobile number in case of emergency – ……………………. Or Fakenham Junior School 01328 862188

Essential Travel Information The coach leaves school at 05:30 hours Friday 7th March. Please be at school by 05.00 hours at the latest. The ferry crossing is at 11.00 hours. We arrive at Le Chateau at 17.30 hours. The telephone ‘tree’ and a texting service will let you know that we have arrived safely.

Essential Travel Information From Friday to Sunday we will stay at the Chateau where activities include visiting Paris for the Eiffel Tower and a boat trip, and also a visit to a local town. On Monday 10th March, we go to Disneyland and then travel to Calais. The return ferry crossing is at 01:40 hours on the Tuesday morning 11th March.

Essential Travel Information We should arrive back at school at approximately 06:00am on Tuesday 11th March. We will use the telephone ‘tree’ and texting service to inform you when we are near to Fakenham. Please be here to meet your child promptly.

Things to Bring A pillow for the journey. (Neck support pillows are a good idea). Book or magazine to read. Travel Sickness tablets or Sea-Bands Water to drink. Teddy to talk to [maybe!] [please note, no food, sweets or drinks (apart from water) to be eaten on the coach – the coach company are very strict about this!] Mobile phones – if your child brings a ‘pay and go’ mobile phone it is may not work in France!

Friday Saturday Monday Tuesday Sunday Leave Fakenham Breakfast Arrive Fakenham Travel Activities at Centre Brie Comte Robert Town Visit & Town Activity Disney Lunch Paris Boat Trip & Explore Paris Coach Tour Paris Eiffel Tower Arrive / Dinner Dinner Welcome Tour and Evening Activity Evening Activity Travel Home Lights out Get Home

Luggage Bag for the journey. The children will be responsible for this at all times and have to carry it themselves! One suitcase with all their other things in it – please note that there are stairs to carry it up at the Chateau. At least 2 pairs of trainers – one pair may be old as the children may get their footwear very muddy during the night hike. Do not bring anything valuable as we will not be responsible for any losses or thefts! Please name EVERYTHING!

Activities River Seine Boat Trip Coach Tour of Paris Scavenger Hunt Mini Olympics Climbing Archery Team Challenge Low Ropes Zipwire River Seine Boat Trip Coach Tour of Paris Brie Comte Robert Market and Town Activity Eiffel Tower Disneyland

Before you leave today….. Telephone numbers. Please make certain that the Visit Leader, Ms. Cook, has a reliable contact number & up to date mobile number for texting service. Medical Information Please make certain that Mrs Griffiths has all details and that you have given her any medication along with a signed agreement to give the medication, including sea-sickness remedies.

Other Details We will contact you only in case of emergency. Only contact us in case of emergency. [Do remember that there is little we can do from a distance]. If you have any worries or concerns, please speak to Ms. Cook.

Some rather important points! At all times the children should try not to lose us, the adults. It is easier to locate one adult rather than many children. The adults going are giving up their free time to take this trip. We do expect good behaviour so that we all enjoy the trip.

Château de Grande Romaine Accommodation All en suite rooms sleep 4 – 6 with single and bunk beds The centre can accommodate 310 guests at a time in two separate purpose built accommodation blocks. Pupils are accommodated in 4-6 bedded rooms, all en suite with shower and toilet facilities Teachers are usually accommodated in twin rooms with en suite and hot drink facilities All rooms are lockable with card key (party leader given master key) All exterior doors and gates are locked at night A PGL staff member is available on duty throughout the night (contactable by phone)

It should be the best trip ever!