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Grade 9 French Immersion Quebec Trip. 2011. Logistics. Dates May 6 th – May 10 th 2011 (Departure at 6 am on May 6 th , depart Quebec May 9 th 7 pm and return Colby Village May 10 between 6 and 7am.) Bonaventure tours ( http://www.aboutbonaventuretours.com )
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Logistics • Dates May 6th – May 10th 2011 (Departure at 6 am on May 6th, depart Quebec May 9th 7 pm and return Colby Village May 10 between 6 and 7am.) • Bonaventure tours (http://www.aboutbonaventuretours.com) • 2 x 56 passenger motor coaches ( 2 guides) • Staying at Hôtel Plaza Québec in Ste-Foy (www.hotelsjaro.com)
Finances • Cost of trip $ 668.79 per student • Price is based on 65 students, two buses, 2 drivers and 6 chaperones requiring 22 rooms and 5 days and 3 nights accommodations. Please note that the price is subject to change.
Outings/Meals • All outings are included in price • All meals included in price other than: • Sunday lunch (on the way to Quebec) • Monday lunch (student choice) • Tuesday supper (exploring in Old Quebec) • Wednesday lunch (at the mall)
3 Strike Rule… • 1st infraction ~ verbal reminder • 2nd infraction ~ removal of privileges • 3rd infraction ~ bonus time with your teachers!!!
French Only The Quebec trip meets many curricular outcomes, particularly those in French Language Arts • Full immersion in French Language and Culture is the reason we are permitted to take this trip!! • Students are to follow ADJH code of conduct with a few exceptions.
Cell Phones • Permitted for safety purposes • Use permitted during voyage to and from Quebec + during free time • Cellular devices not permitted during whole-class activities
Cell Phones • 1st infraction ~ verbal reminder • 2nd infraction ~ cell phone removed for the day • 3rd infraction ~ cell phone removed for duration of trip
Dress Code • ADJH policy in effect • Dress for the weather • “ugly shirts” • Hats ~ OK – removal expected
Bus Information • Depart Sunday May 6th ~ 6 a.m. • Plan arrival ~ 5:45 a.m. • Students will be permitted to choose their seat mate • Pack snacks!!
Bus Information • Students can bring backpack, pillow + small blanket on the bus • Electronics permitted!! • IPODs • MP3s • cell phones • portable DVD players (teachers will verify film choices)
Bus Information • Gravol????????????
Things to Bring • List will be sent home closer to departure • Follow Dress Code • Important Items to Bring: • Back pack - Socks • Good shoes - Jacket • Umbrella - ~ $80 pocket money
Evening Procedures • ~ 45 mins - 1 hour of “Free Time”/ night • Students can mingle in hallway or in rooms with doors open. • Teachers/chaperones will be present to supervise. • No visiting other schools, no other schools visiting our students ~ security issue • ~ 11:00 – in designated rooms for the evening
Night Procedures • Security guard for ADJH in halls all night • Students can come out and ask guard to get a teacher if there is a problem • Good behavior/low volume expected throughout the night
Tentative Itinerary ~ Sunday • Sunday morning • Departure: 6 a.m. • Driving ~ 11-12 hours – rest stops incl. (lunch ~ student expense) • Arrive at hotel • Check-in and organization • Supper – Le Grand Café • Guided walking Tour of Quebec • Home for the night
Tentative Itinerary ~ Monday • 7:00 a.m. – breakfast (buffet) at the hotel • Assemblé Nationale • Montmorency Falls park (cable car, suspension bridge) • Bee Museum • Lunch (student expense)
Tentative Itinerary ~ Monday • Ste. Anne de Beaupré ~ Basilica • Ste. Anne’s Canyon (waterfalls) • Hotel – quick change • Supper ~ Tomas Tam Restaurant (buffet) • M/V Louis Jolliet Boat Cruise and dance • Home for the night
Tentative Itinerary ~ Tuesday • 7:00 a.m. – breakfast (buffet) at the hotel • Sightseeing tour – Plains of Abraham, Chateau Frontenac, Place Royale etc. • Traditional Huron-Wendat Village • Lunch ~ L’Astral (183 meters)
Tentative Itinerary ~ Tuesday • Photo session – Chateau Frontenac • Civilisation Museum • Martello Tower • Supper/ Shopping ~ student expense • Groups of 3-4 minimum • Boundary – walls • 3D film ~ Quebec history • Home for the night
Tentative Itinerary ~ Wednesday • 7:00 a.m. – breakfast (buffet) at the hotel • Check out – luggage goes under the bus • Treasure Hunt ~ Old Quebec • Artillery Park
Tentative Itinerary ~ Wednesday • Galleries de la Capitale ~ mall • Lunch (student expense) • Rides (included in cost) • Shopping (student choice) • Cabane à Sucre • Guided tour • Process of making maple syrup (shop) • Supper and entertainment (included) • Time to change into comfy clothes
And now the trip home…. • ~ 13 hours (time difference) • Arrive approx 6 - 7 a.m. • Phone chain ~ announce arrival time • Student pick up • School????
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