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Perth Grammar School. Barcelona June 2012. Parent / Guardian meeting 7/2/12.
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Perth Grammar School Barcelona June 2012 Parent / Guardian meeting 7/2/12
1. PGS trip to Spain No. 2!2. Trip dates and travel arrangements 3. Hotel 4. Itinerary 5. Expectations of pupils 6. Code of conduct agreement 7. Passports8. Insurance 9. Baggage - recommended purchases 10. Final price and remaining payments 11. Spending money 12.The next few months …13. Questions / Next meeting Discussion points tonight:
Introductions Miss Donnelly French and Spanish Mrs DavidsonSenior Management Mr Reid Physics Mr Welsh Computing Mrs Inglis English Mrs Jamieson Support for Learning Six staff members going on trip…
1. Second PGS trip to Spain … • Spanish recently introduced at PGS. • Second most spoken language in the world. • Pupils can currently choose Spanish in S3 and / or S5/6. • PGS also linking with a school in Spain. • Barcelona trip an opportunity to pick up some conversational Spanish and also to experience the culture and attractions in a fantastic Spanish city.
2. Trip dates and travel arrangements… Depart on Sunday 17th June - Depart PGS at approx 12.00 noon. - Coach to Newcastle. - Flight at 18.00hrs to Barcelona. - Arrive in Barcelona at 21.35hrs.
2. Trip dates and travel arrangements… Return on Friday 22nd June - Flight at 13.50hrs to Newcastle. - Arrive in Newcastle at 15.35hrs. - Arrive back at PGS at approx 20.00hrs.
3. Hotel(see separate sheet for more information) Hotel Don Juan Tossa de mar 3 star hotel www.donjuanhotels.com
3. Hotel Hotel Don Juan Tossa de mar Tossa de mar Approx 1 hour 15 mins north of Barcelona. Barcelona
3. Hotel Hotel Don Juan Tossa de mar • Hotel facilities: • large reception area • large function room • table tennis, pool, air hockey • video games room • outdoor swimming pool • tennis court • television lounge • small shop
3. Hotel Hotel Don Juan Tossa de mar • Pupils will be sharing a room with one, two or three other pupils. • Rooms facilities: • -TV (Spanish only!) • desk • mirror • wardrobe space • air conditioning • safety deposit box
3. Hotel Hotel Don Juan Tossa de mar Breakfast and dinner will be served in the large dining room in the hotel. Both are a help yourself buffet. We will also be provided with a packed lunch from the hotel each day.
4. Itinerary (See booklet for more information) Many thanks to the following S2/S3 pupils for researching the different places we will be visiting and producing the information in your booklets. Annie Carruthers 2LD3 Morven Coull 3EN1 Kira Scott 3EN2 Natalie Baker-Hall 3LD2 Megan Rawcliffe 3AD2 Eilidh Rowan 3AD2 Dagmara Bieniek 3AD1 Pamela Milner 4AD1 Stewart Ingram 3LD2 Holly Stevenson 3AD2
5. Expectations of pupils • All pupils participating in this trip have been allocated a place on the basis of their previous good behaviour and attitude in school. • It is expected that this good behaviour will continue on the trip and that pupils will represent PGS well. • There is a Code of Conduct which outlines expected behaviour in relation to the journey, the hotel and on day trips. • Any problems of indiscipline or failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in pupils being removed from day trips. • Please read the Code of Conduct with your son/daughter and sign and return the Agreement attached by the end of this week.
6. Code of Conduct Agreement Please read the code of conduct agreement and discuss it with your son/daughter. Please sign the agreement and return to Miss Donnelly in room C18 by the end of this week.
7. Passports Each pupil requires their own passport for the trip. The Passport Office recommends that you allow six weeks for a passport to come through. I will require a copy of each pupil’s passport to pass to the travel company at the end of March.
8. Insurance Included in the cost of this trip is basic travel insurance, covering things such as hospital expenses, flight delays, lost luggage. This insurance does NOT cover the loss of personal items such as mobile phones, cameras, ipods during the trip. In past experience, such items can be lost relatively easily – please take out your own separate insurance to cover the loss of any such expensive personal belongings.
9. Baggage - recommended purchases • You will need: • One suitcase for the week to be checked in (weighing a max of 20kg) • One small piece of hand luggage • One secure rucksack / bag to take your things in on a daily basis • Wallet / purse to put your money in • A bum-bag/waist wallet It is very important that you have an appropriate/secure bag to take your things in on a daily basis.
10. Final price £600 The final price of trip is • This price includes: • All travel and airport fees • Travel Insurance as discussed • All accommodation • All excursions • All food – breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
11. Spending money You will need some spending money for: • Any snacks / drinks which you wish to buy over the five days • Any souvenirs / presents which you wish to buy • The tourist train in Tossa de mar if you wish to do it We recommend that you bring a maximum of spending money. £250 ** Staff will keep / look after your money - this will be discussed at the next meeting**
11. Next few months… * Starter Spanish lessons * Discussion of art/entertainments to expect in Barcelona * Making purchases and understanding the euro Spanish / Barcelona afternoon Friday 23rd March
12. Next few months… Me llamo … Soy escocés .. ¡Soy de PGS! • Topics to be covered: • Basic greetings • Introducing yourself • Foods and drinks • Numbers, understanding and asking for prices • Places around town, asking for directions Lunchtime Spanish lessons March – June
12. Next few months… Barcelona 2012 trip hoodies Mrs Jamieson has issued pupils with a letter about trip hoodies. The deadline for forms and payment for hoodies is 20th February.
12. Next few months… Barcelona 2012 group meal. Mrs Davidson will be in touch shortly with more information.
Questions If you think of anything you would like to ask please phone the school or email me: Tuesday 29th May JDonnelly@perthgrammar.pkc.sch.uk Theatre, 6pm Next meeting