1. The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Paris Trip 2017
MFL Department
Mr A Gitto
Mr M Lewis
Ms L Huckett
Ms V Leahy
Mr N Islam

2. Need to be at school by 6.30am Saturday 15th July
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Need to be at school by 6.30am Saturday 15th July
Students need to meet at the school at 6.30am (yes, really!) on Saturday 15th July.
Luggage should be limited to one small rucksack for day trips and one bag for the boot of the coach. Bags need to be an appropriate size (we are only going for four days) and students must be able to carry their own luggage from the coach to the accommodation.
You may want to bring a small travel pillow for the coach journey.

3. The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Saturday 15th July 2017
7:00am Depart from school
11:00am Arrival at Dover
1:30pm (approx) Arrive at Calais
6:30pm Arrival at accommodation
7:30pm 3 course evening meal at a local restaurant

4. The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Sunday 16th July 2017
A.M. Breakfast at the hotel
A.M. Visit Sacré Coeur and Notre-Dame
3:00pm Seine River Cruise
6:00pm 2 course evening meal at local restaurant

5. The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Monday 17th July 2017
Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Depart hotel for Disney
10:00am Arrival at Disney
Full day at Disney with meal voucher
6:30pm Dinner depart Disney
7:30pm Depart Disney

6. The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Tuesday 18th July 2017
Breakfast at the hotel
11:00am Check out of the hotel
12:00pm Visit the Tower Montparnasse
2:00pm Depart Paris
7.30pm (approx) Ferry Crossing
10:30 (approx) Arrive at school

7. The Thomas Alleyne Academy
What do I need?
Students need to bring a packed breakfast/lunch that will last them all day on Saturday.
We will not be eating until the evening meal and motorway services can be basic with very long queues.
No fizzy drinks on the coach please, but water and sweets are permitted as long as all rubbish goes back into student bags.

8. The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Essential:
Passport and EHIC
Clothes for 4 days
Sensible footwear e.g. trainers (walking is involved every day)
Waterproof coat and sun cream - we can’t book the weather!
Any medication needed, including hay fever and travel sickness
Spending money for souvenirs, lunch and snacks
Refillable water bottle
Towel (small and large)
Optional:
Mobile phone
Reading book (or similar for
the coach)
Travel pillow for the coach journey

9. The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Additional Costs
Spending money for lunch, gifts or souvenirs (maximum of 100 euros in an envelope)
Spending money and passports will be kept by staff for safekeeping. Group leaders will look after the money.

10. Students can take phones (but teachers are not responsible for them).
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Students can take phones (but teachers are not responsible for them).
If students are bringing any of the above they must remember their charger and European adaptor.
A reminder that calls, texts and data abroad can incur additional charges.

11. The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Travel Documents
Valid UK or EU passport is required (with at least 6 months left on it)
Any other passport will require a visa

12. The Thomas Alleyne Academy
EHIC card
Allows access to state-provided healthcare
Apply for a free card on the NHS website

13. The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Twitter updates
We will update the school Twitter account with images and important information regarding the journey (including delays on the return journey)

14. The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Collecting your child
Due to our late return, students will not be permitted to walk home. They need to be collected from the car park by an adult.
If your child is being collected by another parent, a proof text must be shown to a group leader before we can dismiss your child.

15. The Thomas Alleyne Academy
How to contact the teachers in an emergency whilst on the visit:
Address of the hotel:
Hotel IBIS Porte Montmartre
45 Rue du Dr Babinski, Paris, France
Phone:
Emergency Contact details in school
Mrs Cook
Assistant Headteacher
Mr Luchies
Assistant Headteacher
No news is good news

16. The Thomas Alleyne Academy Payments (via Wisepay)
£30 deposit has been paid
First instalment payment suggestion was 15th February of £100.
Second instalment payment suggestion was 31st March of £100
Final payment suggestion was Friday 12th May of £100
Deadline for all payments is Friday 12th May
This includes the coach, the evening meal and accommodation costs only

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Expectations
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