1. History Department Berlin 2013

2. Student Code of Conduct Health and Safety Students to go round in groups of 3 or more Seat belts on coach/plane Fire talk by hotel on arrival Lock hotel rooms and no room swapping Listen carefully to instructions e.g. meeting time Emergency cards to be carried.

3. Student Code of Conduct For a Smooth trip No alcohol, cigarettes or illegal substances. Damages to hotel rooms will be at parental cost- please tell staff on arrival of breakages. Follow teachers’ and Guide’s instructions. Be mindful of other visitors who may be wishing for a restful quiet stay in Berlin! Hotel has a quiet policy after 10-00 p.m.

4. Passport and EHIC cards Please post passport and ehic card into red secure post-box on G floor week of 25 th to 29th November. (Will be kept in school safe) Internet search for free ehic online application: www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/healthcareabroad Need a copy of passport by Thursday 14 th Nov. Also require if not handed in already… Signed slip giving permission for paracetamol to be administered if required. code of conduct and Parent consent form

5. Packing List 1 Hand Luggage Bag max 50 x40 x20 cm Medication/Inhaler ( please include prescription form or recent doctor letter & package so looks above board) No sharp objects such as tweezers, nail scissors. Liquid less than 100ml in clear plastic bag. 1 Main bag/case Up to max. of 20k Do not put anything in your case that you will need for the journey e.g. money, medication, inhaler

6. Packing List Do bring Warm clothing Waterproof jacket Comfortable shoes Toiletries European adaptor Packed lunch/snacks Inexpensive camera Don’t bring Valuable items Alcohol Cigarettes Knives Travel iron

7. First Aid Staff are First Aid trained Basic kit supplied with plasters, bandages Headache pills/ sore throat lozenges Written parental permission required to administer paracetamol or prescription medicines. EHIC card for visits to doctor or hospital First aiders will look after spare labelled inhalers/prescriptions.

8. Free time Must go around in groups of at least 3 Look for traffic left, right, left. Emergency contact card Opportunities at Christmas Market and lunch stops

9. Insurance Policy Personal item max. value of £250 BUT no pay out if no receipt proof of purchase and loss not reported to Police within 24 hours Does not cover accidental damage or item left in an area unattended or unlocked room. Does not cover replacement of mobile phones

10. Spending Money Approx 60 to 100 Euro max. Pocket Money bank will operate each day Money to be banked en route to airport Pocket bank funds will be kept in hotel safe along with passports Hotel will not keep individual money Money to cover snacks and 2 lunches. Souvenirs/ gifts at Christmas Market Soft drinks for some of the restaurants.

11. 2 groups –text will be sent home on our arrival in Berlin and UK. Year 10 Leave Tuesday 10 th Dec Arrive back Fri 13 th Dec Staff= Miss Garvie Mrs O’Grady Mr Swain Ms Shah ( Fri) Guide= Chris Warrington Year 11 Leave Wed 11 th Dec Arrive back Sat 14 th Dec Staff= Ms Shah Mr Rogers Mrs Mawson Mrs Short Miss Garvie (Fri &Sat) Guide= Keith Mallinson

12. Year 10 Tuesday 10 th Dec Meet on playground at 8-15 a.m. Liverpool Easyjet flight approx 2 hours Arrive at hotel- Meininger at 17-30 3 to 6 bedded rooms with en suite facilities Evening meal at Hard Rock Cafe, then Christmas market at Alexanderplatz

13. Meininger Hotel

14. Food! Buffet breakfast is continental style, so expect choice of cereal, yoghurts, breads and jam with hot drinks, fruit juice and maybe some fruit. Main meals Sometimes a 2 or 3 course. Some of the restaurants will include a soft drink. Please let me know in advance on the Parent Consent form of any dietary requirements/ allergies.

15. Year 10- Wed 11 th Dec Buffet breakfast Tram to Stasi prison, Tram back to centre for lunch Tour of Holocaust memorial, site of Hitler’s bunker, Reich Air Ministry, Topography of Terror, Bebel Platz. Eve meal at Der Alte Fritz restaurant. Visit to Checkpoint Charlie Museum

16. Year 10- Thurs 12 December Buffet breakfast Coach to depart for visit to Sachsenhausen concentration camp Hot Lunch ( already paid for ) at Remus cafe Return to Berlin- Olympic Stadium East Side Gallery Berlin Wall Evening Meal at Sixties Diner Visit to Reichstag Dome for night skyline view.

17. Year 10- Friday 13 th December Buffet Breakfast at hotel Visit to DDR museum Lunch Coach depart for airport 16-20 flight to Liverpool 20-45 estimated time of arrival back at Benton Please park cars in sports hall car park and not on verges/ playground.

18. Year 11- Wed 11th December 03-15 a.m. Arrive at school- bring packed breakfast. 12-00 midday Arrive for hotel check-in. Lunch at Potsdamer Platz. S bahn to see Bebel Platz, Topography of Terror, Reich Air Ministry building, site of Hitler’s bunker, Holocaust memorial Eve meal at Hard Rock Café Christmas market at Alexanderplatz.

19. Year 11- Thurs 12 th December Buffet breakfast Coach to East Side Gallery Berlin Wall Olympic Stadium and Bell Tower Hot lunch at Remus Café ( already paid for ) Sachsenhausen concentration camp Evening Meal at Sixties Diner Visit Checkpoint Charlie Museum

20. Year 11-Friday 13 th December Breakfast at hotel Tram to Stasi prison Tram back to centre for lunch Visit to DDR museum Evening meal at Marengo restaurant Visit to Reichstag Dome

21. Year 11- Saturday 14th December Buffet Breakfast 10-45 a.m. flight Coach to airport Lunch at airport/ or motorway services. Arrive back at school at approx. 14-15

22. Thankyou ! Please ask if you have any questions. Please make sure you have completed… 1.The Code of Conduct and keep a copy. 2.Sign and return the Medication permission slip and Parent Consent Form. 3.Send in a copy of the passport asap. There will be further information sent home with last minute updates and contact mobile number.