1. Ski Trip 2018 Parent Information
S3 Ski Trip Pila, Italy 2018

2. Ski Trip 2018 Parent Information
Welcome
Thank you for supporting the ski trip and attending this meeting. There is a lot of information therefore presentation slides will be sent to your address and/or made available on the school website following this evening.
Please ensure that you have completed all forms and handed them to a member of staff upon arrival. Some spare copies are available if required.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions following the presentations.
If you need to speak with a member of staff confidentially then please wait behind at the end of the meeting. We aim to finish by 8pm.

3. Ski Trip 2018 Parent Information
Passport and EHIC
It is your responsibility to ensure that the passport and EHIC are valid.
Passport (6 months still in date)
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
Please enclose both passport and EHIC into the white envelope provided – hand in to Mr Murphy at lunchtime meeting on Thursday 7 December in Old Gym (PE Dept)*
*If passport is required over holiday period please see me for alternative arrangements

4. Ski Trip 2018 Parent Information
Valuables/Money
We encourage pupils not to bring expensive phones or any other items of value such as jewellery, watches and no ipads/tablets. Entertainment is scheduled for each evening.
Lost/stolen reports – time consuming process which will result in loss of enjoyment for all involved
Spending money will be the responsibility of pupils at all times during the trip – small amount required (sterling/euros)

5. Room/Group Allocation
Ski Trip 2018 Parent Information
Room/Group Allocation
Pupils have selected their own rooming arrangements – no changes at this point
Groups – pupils will be organised into smaller groups for the duration of the trip – meeting points at airports, morning registration etc. Staff will lead a group of approx 8-10 pupils
These groups may be different to the ones they are skiing with during the lessons

6. Ski Trip 2018 Parent Information
Medical Conditions
Consent forms should clearly state any/all medical conditions – please update school immediately if anything changes
Pupils will be responsible for any travel sickness medication
Pupils must carry any medication needed in hand luggage but please ensure this meets airline regulations – 100ml stored in sealable/clear bags. Check EasyJet website for further details.
Medication will then be handed to member of staff clearly stating name of pupil and dosages.

7. Ski Trip 2018 Parent Information
Emergencies
Snow Care Insurance with onsite medical expertise and East Renfrewshire Council Insurance as part of all risk assessment
Emergency contact details provided, however, strongly encourage pupils to approach staff for any pastoral issues – this allows any minor/major issues to be resolved in a timely fashion
Prevention – listening to and following instructions such as keeping to meeting points/times imperative

8. Ski Trip 2018 Parent Information
Other Information
Pupils have a ‘ski fit’ programme (booklet issued)to follow which will help them to enjoy the physical demands of skiing.
Final /correspondence will be sent in advance of departure
School Twitter will be updated as regularly as
Hoodies – please identify appropriate size with initial next to your child’s name(no additional cost). Hoodies to be worn travelling to/from Italy.

9. Ski Trip 2018 Parent Information
Questions
Please ensure that all completed paperwork is handed to a member of staff if you have not already done so. An exciting trip is planned and hopefully everyone is really excited about it! We are happy to answer any questions you may have in the meantime. If you want to speak to a staff member confidentially then please wait behind at the end. Thank you for your time