1. London Visit - Grade 9 Parents Meeting March 2011 Parents Meeting March 2011

2. Itinerary

3. London’s Calling  7 nights accommodation in a centrally located tourist class hotel on a B&B basis with students in multi-bedded rooms and with facilities in the rooms. See itinerary on wiki  Breakfasts at the hotel, Lunch and Dinner out – money is required.  Public transport – Oyster cards used.  QF insurance document on wiki.  Notifications of special requirements – complete form today.  Contact details –London Trip wiki & ‘moodle’  7 nights accommodation in a centrally located tourist class hotel on a B&B basis with students in multi-bedded rooms and with facilities in the rooms. See itinerary on wiki  Breakfasts at the hotel, Lunch and Dinner out – money is required.  Public transport – Oyster cards used.  QF insurance document on wiki.  Notifications of special requirements – complete form today.  Contact details –London Trip wiki & ‘moodle’

4. Attitude to Learning  Expected to participate fully in all activities  Appropriate attitude and respect shown at all times  Expected to participate fully in all activities  Appropriate attitude and respect shown at all times

5. Behavioural Expectations  Behavioural policy's and procedure followed while away  Punctual for all set meeting times  Follow staff instructions at all times  Vigilance shown when using all modes of transport  Students will be part of a group (max 10) with a supervisor.  Behavioural policy's and procedure followed while away  Punctual for all set meeting times  Follow staff instructions at all times  Vigilance shown when using all modes of transport  Students will be part of a group (max 10) with a supervisor.

6. Consequences  Students could be escorted back to the hotel and miss out on planned events  Students could be returned to Doha on the next available flight  This will be at parent’s expense  Students may be restricted from taking part in other school trips  Students could be escorted back to the hotel and miss out on planned events  Students could be returned to Doha on the next available flight  This will be at parent’s expense  Students may be restricted from taking part in other school trips

7. Packing  Keep the suitcase small  Clothing should be warm  Must have a waterproof jacket (no umbrellas!)  Put liquids in a plastic bag in your checked baggage  Leave room for purchased souvenirs  Keep the suitcase small  Clothing should be warm  Must have a waterproof jacket (no umbrellas!)  Put liquids in a plastic bag in your checked baggage  Leave room for purchased souvenirs

8. Departure  Meet at 5.30am by Coffee Shop inside entrance to airport  Passport, Qatari exit letter, appropriate hand and hold luggage  Meet at 5.30am by Coffee Shop inside entrance to airport  Passport, Qatari exit letter, appropriate hand and hold luggage

9. Parent Action Points  Obtain Visa for those students who still need one  Complete the Qatari exit letter and keep with the child’s passport  Guide your child to pack appropriately – see packing list  Arrive with your child promptly at the airport 5.30am on Friday 6 th May  Obtain Visa for those students who still need one  Complete the Qatari exit letter and keep with the child’s passport  Guide your child to pack appropriately – see packing list  Arrive with your child promptly at the airport 5.30am on Friday 6 th May

10. Important Contact Information http://crimmer.qataracademy.wikispaces.net Grade 9 London Trip and http://qataracademy.org Logo on as Guest Select – After school Select – WWW Grade 9 London Trip Password –london or Contact numbers while in London will be posted online http://crimmer.qataracademy.wikispaces.net Grade 9 London Trip and http://qataracademy.org Logo on as Guest Select – After school Select – WWW Grade 9 London Trip Password –london or Contact numbers while in London will be posted online