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Educational trip – to experience a foreign country/culture… and to try to speak some French!

Paris 2013. Educational trip – to experience a foreign country/culture… and to try to speak some French! Have fun!. Who is going?. 44 pupils – 27 girls, 17 boys 5 staff – Mr Ross, Mr Lund, Mr Perez, Mrs Long, Miss Cheese. Where are we staying?. Le Bois du Lys About 45 mins outside of Paris

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Educational trip – to experience a foreign country/culture… and to try to speak some French!

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  1. Paris 2013 • Educational trip – to experience a foreign country/culture… and to try to speak some French! • Have fun!

  2. Who is going? • 44 pupils – 27 girls, 17 boys • 5 staff – Mr Ross, Mr Lund, Mr Perez, Mrs Long, Miss Cheese

  3. Where are we staying? • Le Bois du Lys • About 45 mins outside of Paris • Specialist residential centre • Facilities • Mixed residence

  4. The Itinerary • FRIDAY 14TH JUNE • 06.20 – meet at school • 06.50 – Depart! • 11.20 – Folkestone-Calais Eurotunnel • 12.50 – arrrive Calais • PM – visit to a boulangerie, then onward travel to Paris. • Evening meal in restaurant

  5. Brief Itinerary • SATURDAY – 8.15 – leave hotel – Guided tour of Paris, Flunch lunch, Pompidou centre, restaurant dinner • SUNDAY – 9.30 – leave hotel – Stade de France, Flunch lunch, Boat trip, Montparnasse tower, evening meal at hotel • MONDAY – 8.00 – leave hotel – Parc Asterix, evening meal at hotel

  6. Return details • 09.00 – Depart hotel • 10.30 – visit Sacre-Coeur and Montmartre (packed lunch) • 13.00 – Leave Paris • 19.20 – Eurotunnel from Calais • 18.55 – Arrive Folkestone • 22.30 – estimated arrival at school

  7. FOOD: • The first meal provided is the evening meal – students will need to either bring a packed breakfast/lunch, or money (£/€) • Breakfast – in accommodation • Lunches – vouchers provided (up to 11€) or packed lunches • Evening – in restaurants/at accommodation • No evening meal on Tuesday • Fussiness! You are going to a different country – and so the food may be different. A willingness to try other things is essential!

  8. Behaviour in hotel • Represent Devizes school • Mealtimes – compulsory – breakfast/dinner • Bedtimes –will vary depending on next day’s departure time • Behaviour on corridors – respect others • No boys in girls’ bedrooms and vice versa • Safety at all times

  9. Behaviour on excursions • Representing Devizes School – school trip, not a holiday. • Politeness – behaviour in and around towns • Minimum groups of 3. Looking out for eachother. • Misbehaviour – “babysitting” by teacher • Ultimate penalty – sent home at parents’ expense

  10. Behaviour in Paris/Parc Asterix • School groups – natural “target” for pickpockets etc. • Know where staff will be – listen! • Registers/meeting points • It is busy! If you do get lost, stay still – you’ll be a lot easier to locate! • All pupils will have an emergency contact number for staff • Behaviour contract • Consequences of poor/dangerous behaviour

  11. Kit List • SMALL case/bag + day bag • Towel + toiletries – hair dryer share! • Comfortable shoes – lots of walking! • Light coat/waterproofs • Clothes – no offensive motifs, representing school • Camera, Spare batteries • A watch! • Sun cream, sunglasses, Tissues, hat • Dictionary, pens/pencils, book to read? • Food – snacks for bus – no fizzy drinks, not too many sweets • No chewing gum! • Sports stuff?

  12. Money, valuables • OPTIONAL – hand money in to Mr Lund on coach - Mr Lund to control “bank” • Mobiles – very expensive to use! • Cameras (batteries, films) • iPods/mp3s etc. – your responsibility – but must NOT be worn on excursions! • Spending money (50€?) • Pounds/Euros

  13. The coach • Toilet – emergency use only! • Keep to drivers’ rules • SEATBELTS - €135 fine on the spot! • Children may not sit directly next to emergency escape. • Traffic – opposite side - Care when getting off! • Litter!

  14. Safety, medical, security • Always in groups of at least three, NEVER alone • Belongings – bag/pockets – common sense • Medication handed in? • Travel sickness • Staff to carry basic first aid, but no drugs • Photos

  15. The Accommodation - BOYS • 2 rooms of 4 boys • 1 room of 3 boys • 3 rooms of 2 boys

  16. The Accommodation - GIRLS • 5 rooms of 4 girls • 1 room of 3 girls • 2 rooms of 2 girls

  17. Emergency contact details • Emergency contact/phone tree (volunteers) • School mobiles: • 07531 139069 • 07531 136543 • Emergency details etc. will be confirmed in letter.

  18. And finally… • The idea is to enjoy yourselves, and to make the most of any opportunities to speak French and experience French culture. • Follow rules, stay safe, and it will be a fantastic trip!!! • Any questions?

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