Welcome to the Parents’ meeting for the Yr 7 Educational Visit to : Le Touquet

1. Welcome to the Parents’ meeting for the Yr 7 Educational Visit to : Le Touquet Fri 29th April Mon 2nd May 2011

2. This trip is organised through: Travelstar Coach Company Drivers are well known to the school

3. Mrs M. Esposito Mrs L. Saunders Mrs M. Prowse Mrs K. Jones Mrs C. King Mrs R. Kearney ACCOMPANYING STAFF:

4. DEPARTURE: • Friday 29th April 2011 • Meet outside Windmill Hall at 12.45 • Loading coach 12.50 @ Windmill Hall • Parents must not park @ the Windmill • Departure 13.00 hrs at the latest! • Immediate family only please!

5. LUGGAGE: • One small case each! • Bring backpack or easily carried bag to use during the outings and on the coach • Make sure you have a SAFE way of carrying your purse and valuables.

6. TRAVEL: • A Double Decker coach is provided for our use throughout the stay • Shuttle crossing • Check in at Hippotel before dinner.

7. RETURN – Monday 2nd May • Leaving French Hotel after breakfast. • Estimated time of arrival (outside Windmill Hall) at 17.00 hrs. • Please collect your daughter promptly as we ALL need to get home for a good rest! • Girls are expected to ATTEND SCHOOL on Tuesday 3rd May!!!

8. HOTEL We are staying in France at: Hippotel, Avenue de la Dune aux Loups, 62520 Le Touquet, Tel: 0033321050711

10. All Rooms with En-SuiteSharing with 5 or 4pupils

11. Year 7 Educational visit to: Le Touquet /France Itinerary 2011 Friday 29th: Meet @ 12.45 outside the Windmill Hall Departure 13.00 hrs Upminster. Saturday 30th: Day in “ Bagatelle” Theme Park Sunday 1st: Mass in Le Touquet PM: Visit Boulogne Old Town/questionnaire PM: Bowling after dinner Monday 2nd: AM: Leave Hippotel after breakfast Cité Europe/shopping Back to Upminster @ 17.00hrs approx

12. SAFETY & SECURITY: • On the coach – seat belts on at all times. Be considerate of the drivers, don’t make unnecessary noise and keep the coach clean. • At hotel – keep rooms TIDY. Be considerate of other guests. • Personal – follow the same personal safety rules as you would in England. DO NOT GIVE TELEPHONE NUMBERS or the name of our hotel to anyone you meet. • Possessions : Don’t bring expensive jewellery or other valuable items YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!

13. MONEY: What’s included • FULL BOARD • How much to bring? Up to you – allow enough for extra drinks, ice-creams and souvenirs. • No food for outgoing journey. Allow money to buy food for return journey. • Get your Euros in advance - no commission at Post Office. Ferry won’t give a great rate and will use up your time. • LOOK AFTER IT!! Ideally have it in waistband – not in obvious purse in those little handbags you have • €50 note for hotel damage!

14. INSURANCE / PASSPORT • Schools into Europe insurance • European Health Card for EU medical insurance • Do not forget your passport!!!

15. BEHAVIOUR: • High standards are expected as usual • At hotel and during all visits/outings • Usual school sanctions will apply • Meanwhile any miscreant will stay with a member of staff • Parents and Mrs Williams will be informed immediately • But it won’t happen, will it?

16. Reply slips must be returned signed by parents to: Mrs Saunders/Mrs Esposito a.s.a.p • Home and emergency telephone numbers and medical information (allergies/ current medication, etc)to be handed to Mrs Saunders/Mrs Esposito a.s.a.p (Please state if vegetarian) • Immediate family only at school drop-off/ pick up • Give your passport and health card to your group leaders before you board the coach. • Keep drivers happy and treat coach with respect ( no food, chewing gum, mess, screaming allowed on board) • Money (Euros) – to be kept in waistband, not purse or handbag, no recommendation on amount to take. Be vigilant and always check your change! • Bring costume jewellery – not gold/ valuable items • Bring small suitcases – it is imperative!

17. Items to bring: mixture of clothes for all weathers – not just shorts! cardigan/ jumper for evening sensible shoes/ trainers Waterproof jacket/ Coat something suitable for church (Sunday) towels ( not provided by french hotel) sun cream/ sunglasses (in case we have hot weather) Hat or cap travel cushion camera basic first aid kit, including plasters travel sickness tablets tissues Pen ( to answer the questionnaire)

18. You are responsible for your own valuables • Take any worries or concerns about any aspect of the trip to your group leader. • Be prompt for all meetings and particularly coach departure times. • Timekeeping – listen to instructions, be punctual at all times and keep to bed times…OR ELSE! • Accommodation –report any damage as soon as practical. Be considerate of other guests (no shouting, screaming, running, banging etc.) Keep rooms tidy (store suitcases away, do not leave towels on the floor. • Do not give telephone numbers or name of hotel to anyone you meet • Teachers are ‘in loco parentis’ so school rules apply. Mrs Williams and parents will be informed immediately of any inappropriate behaviour. • Finally, make the most of this wonderful opportunity and have fun!

19. EMERGENCIES!! • We will have the school mobile with us at all times, providing emergency contact for parents • This number is: 0770 3308183 • If necessary you may also contact Mrs O’Neill in England: 07815627820 • We will have all your phone numbers • We also have emergency contact via the travel company SO DON’T WORRY!

20. Year 7 Educational Visit to: Le Touquet29th April- 2nd May 2011All pupils MUST hand in their passport and health card to their group leaders before departure. €50 note hotel damage deposit must be handed in to Mrs Esposito/Mrs Saunders ASAPThe groups are for register purposes only. Your group leader is who you must report to any time you need to check in during the trip.

21. COACH Leader:Mrs Esposito 2nd in command: Mrs SaundersAccompanying staff:Mrs K. Jones Mrs M. ProwseMrs C. KingMrs R. Kearney

26. Bon Voyage et amusez-vous bien ANY QUESTIONS??