1. Benvenuti al Lago di Garda

2. IL Lago di Garda Lake Garda

3. Travel company Encounters Europe Bringing the Classroom to Life

4. About us Established nearly 30 years ago Established nearly 30 years ago Set up and owned by a former teacher Set up and owned by a former teacher We are a family owned & run business We are a family owned & run business

5. Safety We are a founder member of the School Travel Forum (STF) We are a founder member of the School Travel Forum (STF) We were one of the first school travel companies to be awarded the Quality Badge by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) We were one of the first school travel companies to be awarded the Quality Badge by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Our safety management system was developed with the help of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Our safety management system was developed with the help of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

6. Emergency contacts Only in case of emergency, please contact us on the following numbers: Only in case of emergency, please contact us on the following numbers: UK- 07970773029 UK- 07970773029 Italy - 07932085080 Italy - 07932085080 The Hotel Gardesano The Hotel Gardesano Tel. +39.045.715.6222 or 7157036 Tel. +39.045.715.6222 or 7157036 School office – 01708 452332 School office – 01708 452332 UK 01708 433999 (LBH emergency contact) UK 01708 433999 (LBH emergency contact)

7. COACH COMPANY Italy: Italy: Europlan Europlan UK: UK: Peter Godward Coaches Mill Court, Swinbourne Rd, Basildon SS13 1EH 01268 591833

8. Italian school OK LINGUE DI MIRANDOLA ANNA MARIA DI MIRANDOLA ANNA MARIA Via Guglielmo Marconi, 20 37012 BUSSOLENGO (VR)Italia Via Guglielmo Marconi, 20 37012 BUSSOLENGO (VR)Italia Tel.: 00390456702552 Tel.: 00390456702552

9. Accommodation L'HOTEL CENTRO TURISTICO GARDESANO 3* in Via Pastrengo 69 a BUSSOLENGO http://www.hotelgardesano.it Tel. +39.045.715.6222 or 715.7036 Students will share a room in groups of 3. The hotel has many sports facilities available for students to use under our supervision. Facilities: Two Restaurants, Pizzeria, Bar, Large Conference room, Gardens, Outside Terrace, Two Swimming pools, Volleyball Court and Basketball Court

10. ENTERTAINMENT! Tuesday: Talent competition “CAMPION HAS GOT TALENT”

11. Monday 15 th June Monday 15 th June Depart from school 14.00pm Depart from school 14.00pm Check in at Gatwick at 15.30pm Check in at Gatwick at 15.30pm Departure at 18.40pm (BA2598) Departure at 18.40pm (BA2598) Arrive at Verona’s airport at 21.35pm Arrive at Verona’s airport at 21.35pm Arrive at the hotel at 22.15pm Arrive at the hotel at 22.15pm Supper Supper Room allocation Room allocation Unpacking Unpacking Bed time! Bed time!

12. Tuesday 16 th June 8.00am Breakfast-Tidy rooms competition 8.00am Breakfast-Tidy rooms competition 9.00am – 11.30am Italian lessons 9.00am – 11.30am Italian lessons 12.00pm – Lunch in the hotel 12.00pm – Lunch in the hotel 13.00pm -Trip on the Lake (Boat to Sirmione from Garda) 13.00pm -Trip on the Lake (Boat to Sirmione from Garda) 19.30pm Dinner 19.30pm Dinner After dinner entertainment: After dinner entertainment: “Campion has got talent” competition!! “Campion has got talent” competition!!

13. Wednesday 17 th June 8.00am –Breakfast -Tidy rooms competition 8.00am –Breakfast -Tidy rooms competition 9.00am – 11.00am Italian lessons 9.00am – 11.00am Italian lessons 12.00pm – Lunch in the hotel 12.00pm – Lunch in the hotel 13.00pm - Depart for Venice 13.00pm - Depart for Venice 19.00pm - Dinner in Venice 19.00pm - Dinner in Venice 21.00pm - Depart from Venice. 21.00pm - Depart from Venice.

14. Thursday 18th June 8.00am – Breakfast, collect packed lunch and tidy rooms competition 8.00am – Breakfast, collect packed lunch and tidy rooms competition 9.00am – 11.00am Italian lessons 9.00am – 11.00am Italian lessons 11.10am Depart for Gardaland 11.10am Depart for Gardaland Spend rest of the day at the Theme Park Spend rest of the day at the Theme Park Depart at 17.00pm Depart at 17.00pm Dinner at 19.30 Dinner at 19.30 Pack, meeting and awards presentation Pack, meeting and awards presentation

15. Friday 19th June 8.00am Breakfast 8.00am Breakfast 9.00am -11.30am Italian lessons 9.00am -11.30am Italian lessons 11.30-12.30 Swmming 11.30-12.30 Swmming 13.00pm Lunch in the hotel 13.00pm Lunch in the hotel Depart for Verona at 14.30pm Depart for Verona at 14.30pm 15.00 in Verona to visit main sights and shopping 15.00 in Verona to visit main sights and shopping Leave Verona at 19.00pm Leave Verona at 19.00pm 19.30pm check in at Verona’s airport 19.30pm check in at Verona’s airport Depart 22.10 pm (BA2599) Depart 22.10 pm (BA2599) Arrive in the UK at 23.05pm Arrive in the UK at 23.05pm Travel back to school by coach Travel back to school by coach Arrive at Campion at 12.30am Arrive at Campion at 12.30am Students to be collected promptly please! Students to be collected promptly please!

16. TRIP ON LAKE GARDA After their Italian lesson and lunch they will have a trip on the lake. Students will have the opportunity to visit Garda and then go to Sirmione on the lake and taste the best ice- cream in Italy!!! After their Italian lesson and lunch they will have a trip on the lake. Students will have the opportunity to visit Garda and then go to Sirmione on the lake and taste the best ice- cream in Italy!!!

17. Our day in Venice After their Italian lesson and lunch students will travel to Venice by coach and boat. They will have a tour of the centre of Venice accompanied by their leaders. They will also have Pizza in Venice and will have the opportunity to see Venice at night. After their Italian lesson and lunch students will travel to Venice by coach and boat. They will have a tour of the centre of Venice accompanied by their leaders. They will also have Pizza in Venice and will have the opportunity to see Venice at night.

18. After their Italian lesson, they will spend the rest of the day in Gardaland. Students will be provided with a map and must stay at least in groups of four. There will be a pre- arranged meeting area with a teacher on duty at all times. After their Italian lesson, they will spend the rest of the day in Gardaland. Students will be provided with a map and must stay at least in groups of four. There will be a pre- arranged meeting area with a teacher on duty at all times.

19. Our day in Verona On our last day, after lunch, we will travel to Verona and spend the afternoon there. Students will have the opportunity to visit the Romeo & Juliet house, the famous Arena and time permitting, they can also do some shopping! We will then travel back to Verona’s airport for departure. On our last day, after lunch, we will travel to Verona and spend the afternoon there. Students will have the opportunity to visit the Romeo & Juliet house, the famous Arena and time permitting, they can also do some shopping! We will then travel back to Verona’s airport for departure.

20. The journey If you bring any entertainment for the journey or a mobile phone, it will be at your own risk! If you bring any entertainment for the journey or a mobile phone, it will be at your own risk! The flight is only approximately a couple of hours. The flight is only approximately a couple of hours. Bring something to eat but bring only one small drink for your journey to the airport as you will not be able to take liquids through controls Bring something to eat but bring only one small drink for your journey to the airport as you will not be able to take liquids through controls Only 23 kgs luggage allowance per student and one hand luggage. Any excess luggage will have to be paid for by the student. The school will take no responsibility for this. Please weigh your luggage!!! Only 23 kgs luggage allowance per student and one hand luggage. Any excess luggage will have to be paid for by the student. The school will take no responsibility for this. Please weigh your luggage!!!

21. What To Pack? The weather should be good! The weather should be good! So you must bring only very light clothing (shorts!) a hat and plenty of sun lotion (Packed in suitcase!!) So you must bring only very light clothing (shorts!) a hat and plenty of sun lotion (Packed in suitcase!!) But also a light rain jacket just in case!!! But also a light rain jacket just in case!!!

22. What To Pack? You need to bring sensible, comfortable clothing You need to bring sensible, comfortable clothing Don’t bring your best clothes in case they get damaged. Don’t bring your best clothes in case they get damaged. You need sensible walking shoes. Trainers and flip-flops would be ideal! You need sensible walking shoes. Trainers and flip-flops would be ideal!

23. What To Pack? Shorts, Shorts, T-shirts, T-shirts, Trainers Trainers Flip-Flops Flip-Flops Underwear, socks Underwear, socks General toiletries including 1 towel for swimming. General toiletries including 1 towel for swimming. One hand luggage (NO LIQUIDS!) One hand luggage (NO LIQUIDS!)

24. Essentials Sunglasses Sunglasses Hat Hat Sun cream Sun cream Rain jacket Rain jacket Cheap watch Cheap watch Swimming shorts Swimming shorts Swimming towel Swimming towel Electrical adaptors Electrical adaptors For the lessons: complete pencil case, dictionary, pad, clipboard (to be packed in the main suitcase) For the lessons: complete pencil case, dictionary, pad, clipboard (to be packed in the main suitcase)

25. Money / Pocket money Small amount of Pounds for UK airport only. Small amount of Pounds for UK airport only. Euros: sufficient for the duration of the week including enough money to buy something to eat at the airport in Verona. Euros: sufficient for the duration of the week including enough money to buy something to eat at the airport in Verona. One big envelope with 5 smaller ones inside for each day including Monday. The amount in Euros is left to parents’ discretion within reason! One big envelope with 5 smaller ones inside for each day including Monday. The amount in Euros is left to parents’ discretion within reason! Extra money is only for drinks, souvenirs etc. Between €15 and €20 spending money a day should be more than a sufficient amount. Extra money is only for drinks, souvenirs etc. Between €15 and €20 spending money a day should be more than a sufficient amount. Each small envelope must have day, amount and pupil’s name. Each small envelope must have day, amount and pupil’s name. A €10 damage deposit will be collected from each student. It will be refunded on the last day of our trip if no damage occurs in their room or in the hotel!! A €10 damage deposit will be collected from each student. It will be refunded on the last day of our trip if no damage occurs in their room or in the hotel!!

26. Phoning Home You will be able to phone home from the pay phones in the hotel. You can buy pre-paid phone cards in England. You will be able to phone home from the pay phones in the hotel. You can buy pre-paid phone cards in England. We will organise trips to the phone in groups. We will organise trips to the phone in groups. NEVER leave the hotel premises on your own! NEVER leave the hotel premises on your own!

27. Mobile Phones You may bring a mobile phone with you however be aware that: You may bring a mobile phone with you however be aware that: Whilst abroad you will pay for both incoming and outgoing calls and texts. Be aware, they will cost a lot more than normal charges. Whilst abroad you will pay for both incoming and outgoing calls and texts. Be aware, they will cost a lot more than normal charges. We cannot be responsible for your phone. If you lose it, nothing can be done! We cannot be responsible for your phone. If you lose it, nothing can be done!

28. Behavioural Rules/Health and Safety Never wander alone and don’t leave other students on their own. Never wander alone and don’t leave other students on their own. If you want to go into a shop and buy something you must ask permission first. Don’t just disappear! If you want to go into a shop and buy something you must ask permission first. Don’t just disappear! Listen to instructions carefully. Listen to instructions carefully. Always meet your group leader at the set time and place. Always meet your group leader at the set time and place. Please lock your bedrooms every time you leave the room. Please lock your bedrooms every time you leave the room.

29. Behavioural Rules/Health and Safety Be polite and sensible. Remember that you are visitors in another country and that you are representing the school. Be polite and sensible. Remember that you are visitors in another country and that you are representing the school. Look after your belongings. We will not be responsible if you lose money, personal property or mobile phones etc. Look after your belongings. We will not be responsible if you lose money, personal property or mobile phones etc. Chewing gum will not be allowed on the trip but you can bring any other type of sweets with you, including some for your “LOVELY” teachers!!! Chewing gum will not be allowed on the trip but you can bring any other type of sweets with you, including some for your “LOVELY” teachers!!!

30. Downloading this information. Please download this information from our school website. 1) Go to Departments 2) Click on Modern languages 3) Click on Lake Garda trip icon 4) Please print this and check details as needed!

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