1. ST WILFRID’S RC COLLEGE
Year 9/10 History Residential Visit to Ypres, Belgium and The Somme, France Saturday July 13th. – Wednesday 17th.2019

2. Saturday, July 13th. 2019
13:15 Departure from school by coach for journey to
Hull Docks
Hull – Zeebrugge
P&O Ferries Overnight Sailing
Departure time: 19:30
Arrival time: 09:30
Evening buffet meal & breakfast included
Coach journey to Ypres

3. Sunday, July 14th. 2019 Guided tour of the Ypres Salient;
The Menin Gate
Essex Farm
Bayernwald German Trenches
Langermark German Cemetery
Tyne Cott Cemetery
Evening meal at Best Western Flanders Lodge Hotel

4. The Hotel Best Western Flanders Lodge Hotel

5. Monday July 15th. 2019 07:30 Breakfast in hotel
08:30 Guided tour of The Somme, France;
Newfoundland Cemetery
Thiepval Cemetery
Lochnagar Crater
20:00 The Menin Gate Ceremony (incl. laying a wreath)
20:30 Dinner at local pizzeria

6. Tuesday July 16th. 2019 08:00 Breakfast in hotel
10.00 Visit to Flanders Museum, Ypres
12:00 Drive to Bruges:
Canal boat ride
Gift shopping
15:30 Drive to Zeebrugge
19:00 Overnight ferry to Hull
Evening buffet meal/breakfast included

7. Wednesday July 17th. 2019
09:30 Arrival into Hull Journey home with regular stops en route
13:00 Anticipated arrival time back at school

8. Which teachers are coming? Which staff from Explore4all?
Miss Goodall
Miss Pemberton
Dr Henderson
How many students?
23 students
Which staff from Explore4all?
Kev Foster
Michael Hunter

9. How much money should I take?
You will need extra money for:
Snacks on ferry/ coach stops (approx. £5-10)
Extra drinks/snacks/lunch each day (10-20 € per day)
Souvenirs

10. What do I need to remember to bring?

11. Only 1 medium suitcase – 15kgs. max. & 1 day bag (rucksack)
What must I not bring?
Too much luggage!
PLEASE!
Only 1 medium suitcase – 15kgs. max. & 1 day bag (rucksack)

12. What to wear?

13. General Expectations of Students Ambassadors of St Wilfrid’s School No alcohol, cigarettes or illegal substances Follow instructions and be polite at all times to staff and other students Sensible behaviour at all times Sanctions will be enforced Students could be sent home at a cost to parents

14. In The Hotel Students are not allowed on their own in their rooms at all times for security purposes, even when of same gender. Boys must not go into girls rooms Girls must not go into boys rooms Lock doors of bedrooms Any valuables can be kept for safe keeping by designated staff member. Socialising will take place in the allocated places only. Dangers of balconies and windows. Behaviour around the corridors and hotel must be exemplary.

15. Coach & Ferry Transportation Students will be in head count groups Do not leave baggage and valuables unattended No purchases from Duty Free* Stay alert and keep their eyes on the staff member to whose sub-group they belong at all times All pupils will be issued with emergency contact numbers for Kev and the School Group Leader Exemplary behaviour around members of the public

16. Students MUST NOT access the internet or social media Students will have an emergency contact card with the hotel contact details in French if separated from the group. Parents have the school mobile number and hotel number in case of an emergency School Mobile Number:

17. Medication You will have already given the school a medical form
Medication You will have already given the school a medical form. I will use this a summary for pupil medical information. Information needs to be as detailed and up to date as possible. Please inform me of any changes prior to visit European Health Insurance Card All medication should be labelled with dosage and your child's name and given to a member of staff by the parent before they get on the coach. Medication can not be given out if this is not completed. No student should be self-medicating, unless this is agreed on the medical forms.

18. Thank You! Final checklist PASSPORT & EHIC MEDICAL CARDS!!
Medical consent form/ food allergies form handed-in
Hand in Passport and EHIC to main reception
Tell Miss Goodall one person you would like to room with
Any Questions?
Thank You!