1. CHATEAU DE GRANDE ROMAINE
PARIS
France
7th – 11th March 2014

2. Where are we going? School Mobile number in case of emergency –
……………………. Or
Fakenham Junior School

3. Essential Travel Information
The coach leaves school at 05:30 hours Friday 7th March. Please be at school by hours at the latest.
The ferry crossing is at hours.
We arrive at Le Chateau at hours.
The telephone ‘tree’ and a texting service will let you know that we have arrived safely.

4. Essential Travel Information
From Friday to Sunday we will stay at the Chateau where activities include visiting Paris for the Eiffel Tower and a boat trip, and also a visit to a local town.
On Monday 10th March, we go to Disneyland and then travel to Calais.
The return ferry crossing is at 01:40 hours on the Tuesday morning 11th March.

5. Essential Travel Information
We should arrive back at school at approximately 06:00am on Tuesday 11th March.
We will use the telephone ‘tree’ and texting service to inform you when we are near to Fakenham.
Please be here to meet your child promptly.

6. Things to Bring
A pillow for the journey. (Neck support pillows are a good idea).
Book or magazine to read.
Travel Sickness tablets or Sea-Bands
Water to drink.
Teddy to talk to [maybe!]
[please note, no food, sweets or drinks (apart from water) to be eaten on the coach – the coach company are very strict about this!]
Mobile phones – if your child brings a ‘pay and go’ mobile phone it is may not work in France!

7. Friday Saturday Monday Tuesday Sunday Leave Fakenham Breakfast
Arrive Fakenham
Travel
Activities at Centre
Brie Comte Robert Town Visit & Town Activity
Disney
Lunch
Paris Boat Trip
& Explore Paris Coach Tour
Paris Eiffel Tower
Arrive / Dinner
Dinner
Welcome Tour and Evening Activity
Evening Activity
Travel Home
Lights out
Get Home

8. Luggage
Bag for the journey. The children will be responsible for this at all times and have to carry it themselves!
One suitcase with all their other things in it – please note that there are stairs to carry it up at the Chateau.
At least 2 pairs of trainers – one pair may be old as the children may get their footwear very muddy during the night hike.
Do not bring anything valuable as we will not be responsible for any losses or thefts!
Please name EVERYTHING!

9. Activities River Seine Boat Trip Coach Tour of Paris
Scavenger Hunt
Mini Olympics
Climbing
Archery
Team Challenge
Low Ropes
Zipwire
River Seine Boat Trip
Coach Tour of Paris
Brie Comte Robert Market and Town Activity
Eiffel Tower
Disneyland

10. Before you leave today…..
Telephone numbers. Please make certain that the Visit Leader, Ms. Cook, has a reliable contact number & up to date mobile number for texting service.
Medical Information Please make certain that Mrs Griffiths has all details and that you have given her any medication along with a signed agreement to give the medication, including sea-sickness remedies.

11. Other Details We will contact you only in case of emergency.
Only contact us in case of emergency. [Do remember that there is little we can do from a distance].
If you have any worries or concerns, please speak to Ms. Cook.

12. Some rather important points!
At all times the children should try not to lose us, the
adults. It is easier to locate one adult rather than many
children.
The adults going are giving up their free time to take this trip.
We do expect good behaviour so that we all enjoy the trip.

13. Château de Grande Romaine Accommodation
All en suite rooms sleep
4 – 6 with single and bunk beds
The centre can accommodate 310 guests at a time in two separate purpose built accommodation blocks.
Pupils are accommodated in 4-6 bedded rooms, all en suite with shower and toilet facilities
Teachers are usually accommodated in twin rooms with en suite and hot drink facilities
All rooms are lockable with card key (party leader given master key)
All exterior doors and gates are locked at night
A PGL staff member is available on duty throughout the night (contactable by phone)

14. It should be the best trip ever!