Welcome. Please ensure that you do the following: * Please write down your child s hoodie size on the order form at the front

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1 Welcome Please ensure that you do the following: * Please write down your child s hoodie size on the order form at the front * Please read the risk assessments on the side, and sign a slip to say you have read them.

2 Iceland 2018: Information Evening Please take a seat and have a browse through the planned itinerary sheets! Apologies for the very late notice of the meeting- our text system did not work correctly.

3 Purpose of this Evening - Quick overview of the itinerary - Chance to answer any questions Miss O Connor Mr Nunn

4 So Why Iceland? xzmw

5 Check List What to bring? CLOTHING: Clothing needs to be considered under three headings: 1. Wet: you can expect rain at any time of the year and even if it does not rain your waterproof clothing is a good protection against wind chill. Note that the edges of glaciers can be exceptionally muddy no designer trainers. Sturdy shoes/ walking boots are ideal 2. Cold: at all times of the year you can expect chilly conditions and thus the principle of warm woolen clothing next to the skin topped by windproof over garments (e.g. anorak) is applicable. Winter conditions will be colder but more clothing does not necessarily mean greater warmth; it is the quality and the arrangement of the clothing that is important. 3. Indoors: the accommodation is warm and comfortable and so you will need light clothing and footwear (e.g. trainers) around the buildings.

6 Other items Baggage allowance 15Kg BUT. ANY toiletries that are packed in your hand-luggage must be appropriate for airport security for liquids/aerosols (50ml) in a clear plastic bag. Hand luggage (5kg) will need to be a rucksack as this will be needed to carry spare clothes and food during the days activities Swimwear/ small towel/flip flops: in HAND LUGGAGE Towels provided by the hotel but it is always recommended to bring your own. Alarm clock with alarm on it. Snacks for in the hotel or just in case you don t like the food. Something to entertain you for an hour or so in the evenings, cards etc DO NOT BRING ANYTHING YOU DON T WANT RETURNED LOST OR BROKEN accidents happen! Seem to happen more frequently to an Ipad!!

7 Risk Assessments Please sign the form at the front of the room to consent to have reading the risk assessments

8 Travel arrangements in this country. Please be at school for 1:00am, with the latest being 1:15am. Late arrival results in us leaving and parents having to take their child to Luton airport. 03:45 Check in at Luton Airport 06:15 Depart on EasyJet flight EZY :20 Arrive Keflavik International All students must have their luggage tag fully completed before we check in. MAKE SURE THEY HAVE PASSPORTS!! The flight is due to arrive back in Luton at 12:55 on Thursday 19 th July: We will be departing via coach and returning to school. 07:00 Check in at Keflavík Airport 09:00 Depart on EasyJet flight EZY :55 Arrive at Luton Airport ETA 17:00 at Barr Beacon School.

9 European Health Insurance Card In order to fulfil the travel insurance and health and safety checks in college, it is vital that your child has a European Health Insurance Card. They are free and really easy to apply for. If you use the web address given below it takes you directly to the site and there are simple links to the online application. Please hand this card to me at the end if you have them tonight or ask your child to bring them in.

10 In case of emergency. Halló, ég er nemandi frá Barr Beacon School í Englandi. Ég dvelur á eftirfarandi gistingu: Mánudagur 16. og þriðjudagur 17. júlí: Árhus Sveitasetur, 850 Hellu. Tel: Miðvikudagur 18. júlí: Hotel Cabin, Borgartún 32, Reykjavík Sími: Barr Beacon School, England: Emergency number: School office: +44(0) Each student will get a card with important details on. It will state their name, the party they are travelling with and the emergency phone contact. The final information will be the address of the Hotel were we are staying at. Emergency phone number: Please only call this number for absolute emergencies

11 Day One Soon after we land, we are heading to the Blue Lagoon. Please ensure appropriate swim wear, small towel and flip flops are in your hand luggage bag. We will also be visiting the Reykjanes Peninsula

12 Accommodation We are staying at Árhus Cottages for the first and second night. For the third night, we are staying at Hotel Cabin Reykjavik

13 Day Two - We will be visiting fire and ice: Seljalandsfoss waterfall Sólheimajökull glacier The Lava Centre Reynishverfi volcanic beach

14 Day Three Highlights of today include: Geysirs Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park The world famous Gullfoss waterfall

15 Day Four Travel home

16 Important Points to Consider - Discover the World Tour Company - Previous trip successful to Iceland and Norway - Tour guides throughout we are using a local experts on all activities - Trip price includes - Full board accommodation in hotels. - Inclusive of planned activities & all equipment hire - Inclusive of Travel Insurance - Inclusive of all transport - Flight locations and times - Specialist Equipment

17 KIT LIST - Please refer to your kit list in your itinerary packs - LUNCH BOX AND WATER BOTTLE for use during the day

18 Expectations Bedtime- we have a lot of early starts, so in room at 10pm and lights out will be at 10:30pm. Silly behaviour- pupils are fully aware of what is expected of them and on a trip is no different. NO MOBILES- phones will be immediately confiscated and leadership at school will be made aware. Airports- pupils are to follow all important notices to ensure they are safe and in the sight of staff. Timings- pupils must ensure they are up and ready for the day on time.

19 Anything I ve missed.. Money - Students will only need money for the odd souvenir etc. and any food they wish to purchase. Please bare in mind Iceland is very expensive. - They may want some money for in the airport as a meal is not provided on the plane although they can purchase food and drink. Icelandic króna Iceland is 1 hour GMT Flight time: approx. 3 hours

20 The Next Steps.. The powerpoint, itinerary and kit list will be uploaded onto the school website after this meeting. Are there any pupils who have difficulty swimming? Please come and tell one of the staff members. EHIC cards Any information you feel I need to be made aware of

21 We look forward to you hearing about our expedition to Iceland! Any questions?