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Briefing Session. KB Trip: Toronto Exchange. Participants Shatin Tsung Tsin School Pui Kiu College Victoria Shanghai Academy Leaders Patrick Lam (Shatin Tsing Tsin School) Rainbow Zhang (Pui Kiu College) Auntie Helen (self-funded assistant). Tomorrow's Innovators. 5 July 200 8.
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Briefing Session KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Participants Shatin Tsung Tsin School Pui Kiu College Victoria Shanghai Academy Leaders Patrick Lam (Shatin Tsing Tsin School) Rainbow Zhang (Pui Kiu College) Auntie Helen (self-funded assistant) Tomorrow's Innovators 5 July 2008 Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
O U R T R I P Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校 HK: 12 hours ahead
Departure from HKG on 2 August 2008 Arrival at Toronto on the same day afternoon 3-4 August: Excursion 5-8 August: Tomorrow’s Innovators 9 August: Excursion 10 August: Departure from Toronto 11 August: Arrival at HKG Tour: 2-11 August 2008 International knowledge building High-order thinking Cultural exchange Inspiring excursion Global perspectives m-learning Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Departure on 2 August 2008 Flight: CX 826 Gather at HKG Chap Lap Kok Int’l Airport (Zone C) Gathering time: 11:30 (HKG) Departure time: 14:50 (HKG) Be punctual for group check-in Preparation: Luggage <20kg, 1 hand luggage only (backpack is suggested), valid passport (and visa if needed), HK ID Card, proper amount of CA and HK currencies, photo-copy of all personal identity (passport, HKID, visa), e-ticket (Patrick and Rainbow also keep a copy), materials for personal hygiene, a watch, spare glasses (if applicable) Clothing: spring clothing 17-25oC + jacket (may also need long-sleeve sweater) Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Day 1 Arrival on 2 August 2008 Flight: CX 826 Arrival time: 17:45 (Toronto time) Accommodation: Victoria University in The University of Toronto 140 Charles Street WestToronto, ON M5S 1K924 hour reception number 1-416-585-4524 http://www.vicu.utoronto.ca/site4.aspx Expected arrival time: 19:30 Check-in and dinner Phone call A good rest Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Accommodation Victoria University in The University of Toronto 140 Charles Street WestToronto, ON M5S 1K924 hour reception number 1-416-585-4524 Twin bedrooms for students http://www.vicu.utoronto.ca/site4.aspx Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Days 2-3 3-4 August 2008 Whole-day excursion by Charming Holidays (Canada) 翠明假期 (加拿大) 7:30 Breakfast at Victoria University, UofT 9:00 Departure Return to Victoria University (UofT) after dinner 3 August: Niagara Fall Tour 4 August: Toronto city tour and cherry orchard Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Day 2 7:30 Breakfast at Victoria University, UofT 9:00 Departure for the whole-day tour 3 August 2008 Niagara Fall Tour Niagara Fall Greenhouse Butterfly Conservatory Botanical Garden Rainbow Bridge ………………. Maid of the Mist Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Day 3 7:30 Breakfast at Victoria University, UofT 9:00 Departure for the whole-day tour 4 August 2008 Toronto City Tour & Cherry Orchard CN Tower Toronto city tour Cherry picking Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Days 4-7 5-8 August 2008 7:30 Breakfast at Victoria University, UofT 8:30 – 5:00 OISE, UofT Tomorrow’s Innovators Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
Days 4-7 KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Tomorrow’s Innovators 5, 7 August morning Field work/ zoo visit at Toronto Ecological studies 5-8 August 2008 Knowledge Building with students from other countries on environmental issues + UofT tour + Museum visit Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Days 8 Hamilton African Lion Safari 9 August 2008 Whole-day tour Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Day 9 Departure from Toronto 10 August 2008 Flight: CX 827 Departure time: 11:00 (TO time) Leave Victoria University at 07:00 shortly after breakfast Expected arrival at HKG Date: 11 August 2008 Time: 14:15 (HKG) Parent’s pick up at HKG Airport Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Important Notice • Safety is our first priority • - insurance - CA phone cards • - emergency calls • Shatin Tsung Tsin School: 26918194 • Victoria U.: 1-416-585-4524 • - daily update at www.patricklamhc.com/torontotrip 2. Financial management accommodation: CA$(35+10%)x8 days CA$308 = ~HK$2400 excursion: CA$(579+5%+24 for tips) CA$632 = ~HK$4930 insurance: HK$75 For each Pui Kiu College and VSA student: HK$10,000 (cheque payable to Shatin Tsung Tsin School refund the outstanding balance after return) Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Important Notice 3. Emergency - any emergency will be reported to Shatin Tsin Tsung School General Office - report to the parent(s) and school(s) concerned by phone - a close link with UofT for crisis management and Charming Holidays (Canada) 4. Pocket money - variable but no more than CA$300 suggested for personal use - emergent money exchange is accessible 5. Manner - be polite at all time - be punctual - be open-minded - be patient - be mutually supportive - be positive Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Important Notice 6. Get lost (very low possibility due to at least 3 leaders for 11 students at any time) - keep calm and don’t rush without direction - make sure you are in a safe area - wait patiently and you will be found - make a phone call to Patrick if you have waited for 15 minutes (will give you before the excursion) 7. Loss of property (expensive item) - report to police - insurance claim (if needed) 8. Sickness - Patrick, Rainbow or Auntie Helen will stay at the Hall with you - simple medicine prepared by parents - taken to clinic/ hospital nearby without delay if necessary - report to parents immediately if necessary - Patrick will make the payment and then claim the insurance or arrange parents’ payment after return Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校
KB Trip: Toronto Exchange Important Notice 9. Self-help laundry machines (coins needed) are ready. Hand washing is another choice. 10. Important contact Cathay Pacific: 2747 1234 (flight schedule) 2747 8888 (general hotline) Patrick at HKG: 6200 7720 patrick@patricklamhc.com Victoria University in UofT 1-416-585-4524 accom.victoria@utoronto.ca 11. Abbreviations ON/ ONT: Ontario, a province of Canada TO: Toronto, capital of Ontario YYZ: Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto Shatin Tsung Tsin School 沙田崇真學校