Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Bienvenue en Suisse

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland

Accommodation We will have the sole use of the hotel Victoria and Résidence du Soleil

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Accommodation The hotel is only 10 minutes walk from the main chairlift from where it is possible to walk back to the hotel. 93/Hotel-Victoria-und-Residence-du- Soleil-1875-Morgins-ski-hire- skirental 93/Hotel-Victoria-und-Residence-du- Soleil-1875-Morgins-ski-hire- skirental

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Hotel Rules No shoes indoors Keep them neat and tidy in the corridor You are not allowed in any other groups bedroom Tidy room competition (staff always win!) Civilised behaviour and conversation at meal times Strict ‘in room’ and ‘lights-out’ times Treat all the Skimorgins staff with respect

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland What To Pack? As the weather can be different each day, be prepared Ski jacket/fleeces/gloves Sweatshirts/T-shirts/Base layer ski trousers/salopettes Underwear/socks/ski socks Sun screen/glasses/goggles For the evening: Jeans and tee-shirts Don’t bring your best clothes in case they get damaged A pair of slippers or flip flops for inside the hotel General toiletries and a bath towel

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Essentials Reliable watch English to French adaptor (3 pin to 2)

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Skiing Do’s and Don’ts  Never ski alone  Learn to stop, do not just sit down or ski into deep snow  Do not stop and stand in the middle of the piste  Avoid stopping where the piste is narrow or in a hollow  Look in all directions before starting off  Obey signs and instructions

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Skiing Dos and Don’ts Slow skiers have the right of way.  Always dress for poor weather conditions.  Do not ski through other lessons.  Do not get on or off ski lifts except at marked areas.  Always ski under control and within your ability.  Be on time for your ski lessons.  Always meet your group leaders at the set time & place.

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Skiing Dos and Don’ts ON THE LIFTS  Keep skis in ‘tram lines’ when on ski tows  If you fall, move out of the way, AND WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS.  Do not swing from side to side on a chair lift.  On leaving a lift move away quickly to avoid congestion.  If you lose your group go to the last lift you were at if at all possible. If not get to the nearest lift and inform the lift staff that you have lost your group OFF PISTE  Carry skis correctly.  Look after your ski equipment, it is very expensive.  Do not ski on the road.  Do not wear ski boots around the chalets.  Know your boot and ski number and make sure you have yours

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Behavioural Rules / Health and Safety Remember you are in Switzerland… Culture shock… Avoid being alone and don’t leave other students on their own. Listen to instructions carefully. Always meet at the set time and place.

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Behavioural Rules / Health and Safety Be polite and sensible. Try to be adventurous with food which is offered to you. Remember that you are visitors in another country and that you are representing the school. Look after your belongings. School will not be responsible if you lose money or mobile phones etc…

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Phoning Home You will be able to phone home. There are pay phones in the village. You can buy phone cards from the shop. We will organise trips into the village in groups. Do not disappear into the village without a member of staff. N.B. Letting those at home know you are having a great time is fine… but if you have a little problem (e.g. feel homesick, headache, etc… YOU MUST talk to your group leader first)

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Mobile Phones You may bring a mobile phone with you. Don’t forget the charger and adaptor. Check beforehand that your phone will work in Switzerland. Reception can be poor. Have you got enough credit ? Whilst abroad, you have to pay for both incoming and outgoing calls and texts. We cannot be responsible for your phone. If you lose it, nothing can be done!

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Our Planned Activities For The Week Friday 26th February - depart from school at 6.30 pm latest. Be in playground at 6.00 pm for registering with your group leader, loading the coach and an earlier departure if possible! Overnight ferry crossing to France at with P&O. Night travel through France. You will need some pounds and euros for this part of the trip!

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland The journey The coach journey is long so you need to be prepared: Bring a pillow Bring entertainment/a book Something to eat (no chewing gum) and drink (not fizzy and no energy drinks) A sweatshirt or jumper as it gets cold on the coach at night DVD (of a suitable viewing age)

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Coach Rules Don’t make a mess. Use the bin bags provided After ‘lights out’ you will need to get some sleep so no talking/eating/games or iPods No earphones/games when a member of staff is using the PA system Respect the drivers as you would teachers

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Ferry Rules We will take you to a central meeting point You must stay in groups of 3 or 4 at all times (including toilets). Do not miss meeting times Do not go outside (unless with your group teacher) Do not buy inappropriate items. Drink/eat sensibly Do not disturb other passengers

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Arrive in Morgins at approx Lunch & welcome meeting Rooming allocation and unpacking Orientation walk and Ski-fit Sledging Dinner and a meeting Arrival in Morgins: Saturday 27 th February

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Breakfast and tidy rooms competition Ski lessons 9.00 to (ish) Lunch (important to properly hydrate) French lessons 2.00 to 4.30 Wednesday ski 9.00 to 4.30 Dinner (can’t afford to be fussy) (Lunch and Dinner: in charge of helping) Evening activities (inside or outside) From Sunday 28th to Friday 04th

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Breakfast and tidy rooms competition Ski Lessons and ski hire return Lunch French 2.30 to 4.30 Presentations Pack and clean Dinner and depart at 6.15 for the UK Pupils will need euros for the return journey as we will stop in FRANCE Departure Day: Friday 04

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Saturday 5 th March Arrive at Campion at approx 8.00 am We hope to phone to confirm when we leave Dover. Please pick up your son promptly! School as usual on Monday.

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Money You will need euros on the way out (dinner on the ferry / breakfast in a shopping centre in France) Swiss Francs (occasional visits to shops and souvenirs) You will be given different envelopes in which to put the money (BANKNOTES only please)

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Passports and documents Please hand these in (No covers please) Your European Health Card is also required. Money envelope to the Finance Office before the end of nextweek.

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland French lessons For his afternoon French lesson, your son will be in a set taught by a local teacher. They stay at the hotel during these sessions They will be going out with their local teacher and a CS member of staff when the local teacher wants to. They will need a clipboard, a thin notepad, pens and dictionary. They will be provided with a booklet to complete; activities include local knowledge of Swiss culture and geography and ski-related French lessons

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Contact numbers School School Mobile (on the trip) London Borough of Havering Emergency Centre

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland School Website We hope to provide daily updates and photographs on the school website through the week Other information should be available here too including this presentation and risk assessments.

Trip to Morgins, Switzerland

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Trip to Morgins, Switzerland