1. Exploring the Life and Works of William Shakespeare Residential trip: 11 – 16th June 2011 William Shakespeare added nearly 10,000 words to the English Language Widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist How many plays did Shakespeare write? Thirty seven plays and 154 sonnets. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakespeare%27s_influence

2. Travel Company 29 Years of Specialist Study Visits for Schools, Colleges & Universities European Study Tours was established in 1982 and since then have become one of the leading educational tour operators specialising in tailor-made school trips and subject specific conferences for school and college students. Group leaders return to travel with European Study Tours year after year because of the exceptional level of service we offer them and the educational value we bring to school trips. http://www.euro-study-tours.co.uk/pages/common/EuroStudyTours.aspx?pg=1843

3. Flights Easyjet Saturday 11th June Ref: EHTBMJM Flight 2206 From Madrid: 21:35 Arrive London Luton: 23:00 Thursday 16 th June Ref: EHTBXLD Flight 5481 19:20 Leave Gatwick 22:50 Arrive in Madrid Meet at 19:00 Barajas Airport Meet at 23:00 Barajas Airport To check flight status: http://www.europe-airports.com/spain/show- flightstats.php?code=MADhttp://www.europe-airports.com/spain/show- flightstats.php?code=MAD

4. Meeting Point: Saturday 11 June 2011Thursday 16 June 2011 19:00 – Metro23:00 Arrival Gate 19:00 – Check In Desk Barajas Airport Easy Jet http://www.easyjet.com/en/airport/Madrid

5. Hand Luggage maximum dimensions are 56 x 45 x 25cm The liquid is in a container with a maximum volume of 100ml All containers must comfortably fit into a transparent, re-sealable 1 litre plastic bag, measuring no more than 20 x 20cm This plastic bag must be shown to airport security http://www.easyjet.com/EN/Book/regulations.html#baggage

6. Accommodation: Hotel B&B STRATFORD UPON AVON: EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN WARWICK http://www.expresswarwick.co.uk/Holiday-Inn-Express-Warwick-Home/holiday-inn-express- warwick-m40-jct-15.html LONDON : EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN LONDON LIMEHOUSE http://www.exhi-limehouse.co.uk/ 15 girls 5 boys 8 x 2 1 x 3 1 x 1 On floor booking

7. Food Breakfast at the hotels Evening meal at local restaurant: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Early meal at local restaurant: Thursday Light lunch: picnic, in café etc… Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Restaurants: organised by travel agent in conjunction with hospitality company Already notified of dietary needs: 1 x coeliac, 1x allergic to shellfish, 1 x vegetarian

8. Activities: Stratford Upon Avon http://www.rsc.org.uk/ http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2011/may/0 8/playing-shylock-patrick-stewart-sher Workshops: sessions are designed to meet the development needs of students at every stage of their education: Workshops allow the student to actively explore the story, characters, language and action. Engaging with the stories using practical approaches appeals to their already strong sense of play and develops language and communication skills. http://www.rsc.org.uk/education/student-workshops-and-events/practical.aspx The Merchant of Venice

9. Activities: Stratford Upon Avon William Shakespeare Tour Take a guided walk through the town and hear the special stories about Stratford's most famous son, William Shakespeare and discover the places connected with his life and his family such as the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the Shakespeare Centre, Shakespeare’s birthplace, Nash’s House and Hall's Croft.

10. Activities: London http://www.shakespearesglobe.com As You Like It http://www.globe-education.org/learning/at-the- globe/key-stage-3

11. Finance Price of Package 250 euros deposit paid No more than 550 euros taken by 5th June Maximum of 800 euros Spending Money No more than 50 pounds for food (lunch) Suggested:no more than 150 pounds in total

12. Insurance Europea Seguros de Viaja Loss of baggage Accidents: death, disabled Personal Assistance: medical bills, transport to hospital etc… Prolonged stay at hotels

13. Ill Abroad Countries in the EEA (European Economic Area) If you have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) (TSE), you can get treatment at reduced cost, or sometimes free, when you're visiting countries in the EEA or Switzerland if you're on, for example, a holiday or a business trip. Your EHIC will allow you access to the same state- provided healthcare as a resident of the country you're visiting. However, many countries expect the patient to pay towards their treatment, so even with an EHIC, you will be expected to do the same. http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2283.aspx?CategoryID=68&SubCategoryID=159

14. Students Must Have: Appropriate Hand Luggage/toiletries Passport Insurance Card Spending money (no more than 150 pounds)

15. In future: Letter to include: telephone number of mobile I will have abroad reminder of practical requirements for the trip finalised itinerary request for contact numbers