IOE Confucius Institute for Schools 英国 IOE 孔子学院

1. IOE Confucius Institute for Schools英国IOE孔子学院 China Study Camps pre-departure briefing day 24th June 2014 IOE Confucius Institute for Schools (英国)IOE孔子学院

2. Agenda • Welcome • Update • Travel details and meeting times • Accommodation • Programme of Activities • Climate / Weather • What to bring • Gifts • Health issues • Keeping safe • Closing Ceremony • Behaviour expectations • Feedback meeting in September • Any questions

3. Paperwork to return • Please update medical details • - vaccinations received • - any medication including paracetamol, antihistamine, immodiumetc • - sign updates • Please read, sign and return code of conduct.

4. Welcome / Introductions / Overview • Who is taking part? • 385 participants nationally • Organised by Hanban and Institute of Education Confucius Institute

5. Update • Visas – expected to be returned 30th June • Flights – all booked and e-tickets received • Meeting • Final programme of activities to follow

6. The Chinese cities you will be visiting • Beijing (Capital city of People’s Republic of China) • Changzhou (Jiangsu province) • Harbin (capital city of Heilongjiang province) • Shenyang (capital city of Liaoning province) • Qingdao (Shandong province) • Xiamen (capital city of Fujian province)

7. Beijing 北京 • A few facts about the city • has a population of 21,150,000 • has been a capital city for China in the last 800 years • 2008 Olympics game host city • Famous sightseeing spots e.g. the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven • Headquarters of Confucius Institute/Hanban

9. The Bird’s nest & the Great Wall

10. The old and the new (Beijing)

11. Xiamen （厦门） • A coastal city in the southeast province of Fujian, with Taiwan on the opposite side of the Taiwan strait • Ranked as China’s most romantic leisure city • Has a population of 3,531,347 • Famous places of sightseeing include Gulangyu Island, Bailuzhou Park and Nanputuo Temple • About two and a half hours’ flight from Beijing (south to Beijing)

13. Xiamen 厦门

14. Travel details and meeting times - DHSG • Sunday 13th July – Monday 14th July 2014 • Meet at Bretonside – 11.30-11.40 • Dep. 1210 from Bretonside and arr. Heathrow at 1705 – National Express • Dep. London LHR at 22.15 (Flight no. EK6) • Arr. in Dubai, Dubai Intl Airport at 08.05 (duration of flight 6h50m) • Dep. Dubai at 11.00 (Flight no. EK308) • ArrBeijing, Beijing Capital Airport 22.20 (duration 7h20m)   

15. Travel details and meeting times - DHSG • Tuesday 29th July – Wednesday 30th June 2014 • Return Journey • Dep. Beijing – 07.25 (flight no.EK309) • Arr. Dubai, DubaiIntlAirport – 12.00 (duration 8h35m) • Dep. Dubai at 14.15 (Flight no, EK3) • ArrLondon Heathrow – 18.40 (duration 7h25m) • Dep. Heathrow at 2145  arr. Bretonside0205 30th June (National Express)

16. Journey notes • Wear comfortable clothes • Money for drinks / snacks at airports • Bring entertainment – book / ipodetc / travel game • Toiletries for freshening up, wet wipes (within limits) • Meals / entertainment on plane • Passports with teachers • Parents will be contacted on return journey to give ETA.

18. At the airport

19. On Arrival

20. Domestic Flights

21. Accommodation • On University campus in Beijing and in Provinces • Rooming in threes • Rooms with en-suite facilities • One key per room • Possibility of laundry facilities on campus • Sports facilities for evening use • ICT suites – for emailing home • Security Guards

28. Programme of Activites • Final programme to follow • Historical and Chinese cultural visits • 20 hours of language immersion lessons • YCT exam and certificate at the end of the trip • Chinese cultural acitivities • Sporting activities • Visits to host families to experience Chinese way of life • Opportunities to work and socialise with other schools and chinese students • Transport – coaches organised by Hanban • Students to produce a diary / scrapbook

29. A typical day • This is not guaranteed but this is what typically happens during • the day on the trip. • • Breakfast– 07:30 • • Language Class – 08:30 – 12:00 • • Lunch • • Cultural activity/project work 14:00 – 18:00 • • Dinner • • Evening – Tours / free time / practice rehearsals • •This may change depending on a number of factors such as Chinese • host visits, some trips and activities and on the wellbeing of the • group

30. Climate / Weather • Hot and humid – average temperatures in July – 26 – 33 C • Hence light comfortable clothes – shorts / t shirts etc • But beware of hot sun – sun cream, clothes to cover up for protection, mosquito repellent, hat, sunglasses etc • Could have thunderstorms • Maybe cooler by the coast?

31. What to bring • Passports • Money – amount? change in advance (Pounds, Dollars for airports?) • Money belt – secure purse + padlock for suitcase with key • Phone / iPad/ iPod / headphones / book / travel game / + rechargers • Light clothes – school mufti dress code applies + sports wear • Comfortable footwear • Wear comfortable clothes for flights + light pullover • Travel fan / batteries • School Chinese Exercise book and pencil case • Toiletries • Multivitamin tablets? Dioralyte ? Medicines and spare inhalers. • Sun cream + sunhat • Insect repellent (mosquito spray or wipes • Raincoat

32. What to bring • Cameras, memory cards, chargers • A towel as one will not be provided • A 2 pin Asian to English plug adapter to allow you to plug in • electrical items • All aspects of the trip are paid for • It is recommended that approximately £100 of spending money is • needed for gifts, snacks, souvenirs etc. (Pounds, Dollars for • airports?) • Some photos of family and friends to show hosts • Have this money in RMB before travelling.

33. Luggage Allowance • Hold luggage – no more than 20kg • (you must be able to carry it yourself up stairs) • Cabin bag – rucksack for use on daily basis • - 55 x 38 x 20cm (22 x 15 x 8 inches) • - no more than 7kg • Not too much luggage – share – you don’t need three hairdryers in your room!

34. Gifts • To give to host families / Chinese students • Something very British, small, eg fridge magnets, small ornaments, postcards or pictures of local area, book about local area, gifts from local tourist office such as pencils, tea towels. This need not be expensive. It is the gesture that is important • Must be light and not take up too much room in suitcase.

35. Health • Importance of adequate sleep - Jet lag may be an issue • Drink enough water to keep hydrated • Only drink bottled water – also for cleaning teeth. • Eat sensibly – not just chips and chocolate • Hygiene – wash hands before eating • Don’t touch any stray dogs • Cover up in the sun • Comfortable footwear • Don’t forget your inhalers if you need them. • Don’t be afraid to ask if you are worried about anything. • First aid kit will be taken but also access to medical help in China if need be.

36. Keeping Safe – basic rules • Listen to all instructions • Be on time – make sure your phone or watch has correct time • Never go anywhere by yourself – only in threes • Be alert – keep up with the group and watch out for head counts. • Look after your own belongings and check that you have everything on a regular basis • Medical Assistance will be provided on campus and several local hospitals are a few minutes away. • Teachers – first aiders available – plenty of English speaking staff

37. Keeping safe – further points to note • Very organised visit with Hanban representatives looking after groups at all times • Several school groups working together at all times – ie two teachers for each school group of 9 – 10 students • All activities are ‘close supervision’, few opportunities for remote supervision. (about 2 hours after dinner every evening) • Remote supervision in confined areas, ie airport departures lounge, Accommodation in University. Basic rules apply. • Secure campus with security guards. • All students to be given ID cards and emergency contact cards • Rooms with keys • Transport to all visits by organised, air conditioned coaches.

38. Closing Ceremony • Students to work in groups to prepare for closing ceremony on return to Beijing. • Rehearsals during free time in Provinces. • All props and costumes will be provided • Work collaboratively with other schools • Very important part of the study camp for Hanban • Dress – something a bit smarter than just shorts and t-shirts • Bring cameras

40. Behaviour • Same expectations as in school • Code of conduct to be signed • Respect for our hosts at all times • Remember manners • Students should also be prepared to be • - flexible • - patient • - resilient • - willing to participate • - go with the flow when plans change • - always have a go at new experiences and keep an open mind!

41. Communications • Make sure mobile phones have international roaming enabled • and work in China - • • remember that China is 8 hours ahead • • Internet access may be sporadic within the two university • campuses but will be available during certain times. Wi-Fi • may be available in certain places on campus.

42. September feedback meeting • To be confirmed in September – opportunity to find out more about the study camp and see all the photos

43. Any questions?

44. chinesenetworks@ioe.ac.uk Institute of Education University of London 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL Tel +44 (0)20 7612 6000 Fax +44 (0)20 7612 6126 Email info@ioe.ac.uk Web ioe.ac.uk

45. Food and Drink • Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be a variety of Chinese dishes and some western foods • Eat using chopsticks • Knives and forks will not be used as this is a cultural visit • Snacks are available at the local shops • It is not recommended to drink the tap water • Bottled water will be provided and water in jugs will come from bottled