YEAR 7 FRENCH VISIT 20

YEAR 7 FRENCH VISIT
20-24 JUNE 2016
MONDAY 20TH JUNE
ARRIVAL 8.00am FOR 8.30am
DEPARTURE
Remember
to bring a
packed
lunch for the
journey to
France – the
first meal
provided is
dinner on
the ferry
COACHES AT SILHILLIANS SPORTS CLUB
WARWICK ROAD, KNOWLE B93 9LW
COACH 4 - Gold Beach
All 7S / 7L Boys
COACH LEADER: MR EDGINGTON
MS CASSELLS
MR ANWAR
MS STEVENS
COACH 5 - Gold Beach
All 7C / 7L Girls
COACH LEADER: MR EADES
MS WARDLE
MS TITE
MR HOOK
COACH 6 – Les Tamaris
All 7O/7H
COACH LEADER: MRS PARKIN
MR KIMBER
MS PARKIN
MR RICHARDS
MS FEDESKI
MR FLETCHER
Portsmouth – Caen departure 14.45
6 hour crossing
Evening meal provided
Activities such as films, karaoké
Pupils report to Pocket Money Group Leader
every hour
Pupils not allowed on deck without a teacher
CROSS-CURRICULAR LEARNING:
KNOWLE TO ASNELLES SUR MER, NORMANDY FRANCE. 280 MILES.
ARRIVAL IN FRANCE
Arrival in Caen - 21.30 French time
Transfer to centre – approx 30 minutes
Welcome and to bedrooms
ACCOMODATION AT GOLD BEACH
HOTEL
(Evening Meals at Les Tourelles)
ACCOMMODATION AT LES TAMARIS
PICNIC LUNCHES
FRENCH HISTORY DAY
ARROMANCHES AND 360 CINEMA
VISIT TO THE AMERICAN CEMETERY
AND OMAHA BEACH
POINTE DU HOC
During World War II it was the highest point between Utah Beach to the west
andOmaha Beach to the east. The German army fortified the area with concrete
casements and gun pits. On D-Day (6 June 1944) the United States Army Ranger
Assault Group assaulted and captured Pointe du Hoc after scaling the cliffs.
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LINGUISTIC CHALLENGE DAY
MARKET MISSION
Je voudrais de la
salade pour mon
déjeuner, s’il vous
plaît.
C’est
combien s’il
vous plaît?
Je vous en
prie. Au
revoir.
Voici notre déjeuner. Il y a des baguettes
avec du fromage, des tomates et de la
salade naturellement. Cest délicieux!
FRENCH FOOD DAY
NORMANDIE CARAMELS
AFTERNOON VISIT TO A LOCAL
HYPERMARKET
EVENING ACTIVITIES WITH THE
FRENCH ANIMATEURS
BOWLING NIGHT
AWARDS NIGHT
LANGUAGE LESSONS
PRE-VISIT
• RESEARCH ON PLACES
TO BE VISITED
• EVERYDAY LANGUAGE
• LANGUAGE ROLE-PLAY
SHOPPING DIALOGUE
• SUPPORT BOOKLET
POST-VISIT
• STUDY VISIT PROJECT
• PRESENTATIONS WITH
PRIZES FOR WINNERS
ADVICE ON PACKING
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CLOTHES FOR ALL WEATHERS
COMFORTABLE SHOES
TOWEL AND TOILETRIES
PENS/NOTEBOOK
WATER BOTTLE
ADAPTOR FOR CONTINENTAL SOCKETS
DO NOT BRING ANY ITEMS OF VALUE
NO MOBILE PHONES OR I-PADS!
CODE OF CONDUCT
• Good behaviour is essential to the success of
the trip
• Normal school rules apply at all times
• It is expected that students will:
– Be punctual
– Be polite
– Be sensitive to the needs of others
– Co-operate with any request made by a
member of staff
– Take part in all organised activities
CODE OF CONDUCT
Poor behaviour will be reported to the Head
of Year on return to school.
The following rules must be strictly observed:
DO NOT purchase or consume alcohol
DO NOT purchase or smoke cigarettes
DO NOT purchase BB guns, flick knives etc
If you are unsure, check with staff.
DO NOT go around in groups of fewer than 4
DO NOT leave bedrooms after “lights out”
OUT AND ABOUT
Pupils must remain in groups of a minimum of 4.
Pupils will be made aware of where a responsible adult
can be found at all times in case of any problems.
Pupils will also be given a LOST CARD that advises the
Trip Leader’s mobile number for use in emergencies
only (in case of getting lost or accidents).
Our risk assessment means that NO PUPILS ARE
ALLOWED IN THE SEA AT ANY TIME.
CONTACTING US
• Mr. Edgington’s Emergency School Mobile
Number – 07969 200680
• Mrs Parkin’s Emergency School Mobile
Number - 07597 313804
• School Trip Phone Line 08447 707576 and
enter our School ID: 10259
• Gold Beach Visit is called ‘Year 7 ARDEN VISIT
TO FRANCE – COACHES 4,5’
• Les Tamaris Visit is called ‘Year 7 ARDEN VISIT
TO FRANCE – COACH 6’
FIRST AID/MEDICINES
• First Aid equipment will be carried on each coach. A supply of
paracetamol, anti-histamine and travel sickness tablets will
be taken. Your child may only be given this medication if have
ticked the appropriate sections of the ‘Final Consent &
Medical Information Form’.
• Staff will hold medicines for pupils if so desired, however
pupils are responsible for taking their own medication as
required.
• In case of illness, pupils will be accompanied to the doctor or
to the hospital if appropriate. Parents will be contacted if
necessary.
STAFF WILL BE AVAILABLE TO
ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS AT THE
END OF THE MEETING