1. France Trip 2016 Group Leader – Mrs F Bull Deputy Leader – Mr J Chillingworth Other Staff - Mr D Fuller - Miss F Waterhouse - Mr P Bryan

2. Itinerary Thursday 14th July– Depart school at 11:30pm Friday 15 th July - Arrive - France at 1:00pm by Ferry Arrive - Chateau at 3pm Evening activities at the Chateau Saturday 16th July– Melun Market Chateau Fontainebleau Evening activities at the Chateau Sunday 17 th July- Paris Sacre Coeur at Montmartre Cruise on River Seine Evening activities at the Chateau Monday 18 th July- Disneyland Paris / Depart at 8pm

3. Itinerary Monday 18 th July- Disneyland Paris / Depart at 8pm Tuesday 19 th July-Eurotunnel approx midnight Drive through the night Arrive School at approx 7.00am Wednesday 20 th July-Students return to school Text sent to parents on arrival at Chateau Friday evening. Text sent to parents at approximately 11pm on Monday night with ETA. Text sent to parents at 6am if arrival time different to ETA (within 30 minutes).

4. Accommodation Chateau de – Grande Romaine Château de Grande Romaine is set in 70 acres of grounds, with tennis courts, a basketball court and football pitch as well as an outdoor swimming pool.  Evening Meal and Breakfast  Packed lunch provided daily  BBQ evening/Activities  Disco Evening  Swimming

5. Rooms and behaviour Rooms will be allocated on arrival- friendship groups will be accommodated as best as possible – most rooms sleep 3/4. Boys on one corridor/ girls on another with male/female staff rooms on appropriate corridor.

6. Château de Fontainebleau

7. Paris

8. Disneyland All pupils have to report three times during the day to a member of staff at the meeting point. Lunch will be provided by the Chateau. Evening meal will need to be purchased/drinks.

9. Remember to bring…. Toothbrush/Toiletries/Wash Kit- no spray deodorants (they set the fire alarm off!!) Packed lunch for day 1 Some extra water/drinks/snacks Travel Sickness remedies Medication ( if required – given to Group leader) Suitable, comfortable clothing- eg track pants/sweatshirts etc, shorts, t-shirts swim wear, light waterproof jacket, disco gear! Euros, watch/alarm, euro adapter Sensible Footwear- there is a lot of walking!! Sunglasses, sun cream, sun hat, small backpack/bag. Nightwear/towel etc I-pod, MP3 players, DS games, books, magazines etc for the journey (pupils are responsible for these items). Pupils are responsible for their belongings.

10. Mobile Phones: Texting/phoning is very expensive abroad (up to 40p per text to send and receive) and worth avoiding. Contact service providers to unlock the SIM for use abroad. We do not encourage pupils to text/contact home. Pupils do have staff mobile numbers in case of emergency.

11. Spending money: Spends for souvenirs/ice cream/tuck shop Avoid spending in expensive motorway services etc on outbound journey. Money for food/drink on way home £60 recommended max (mainly Euros) bought beforehand. We won’t have time to visit banks, bureaux de change etc during the trip. A good place to get your Euros is the Post Office – they do not charge commission. Pupils are responsible for organising their spending money.

12. EHIC CARD The European Health Insurance Card. Allows access to state provided healthcare free of charge if you fall ill or have an accident. 0845 606 2030 or www.ehic.com to apply.www.ehic.com

13. Return Return Tuesday 19 th July Coach expected back at approx 7am Nell Lane. Students return to school Wednesday 20 th July.