Welcome to the Year 9 Trip Parents' Evening

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1 Welcome to the Year 9 Trip Parents' Evening

2 Agenda Staff Presentation Administration Luggage Travelling arrangements Pocket money Discipline Programme: Itinerary / Activities Contact Addresses Individual concerns

3 Staff Presentation Mrs M. Pierre (Year 9 Progress Leader) Mr R. Eaton (Pastoral Manager) Mr J. Lambdon (9Q Form Teacher) Mr G. Discenza (MFL H.O.D) Mrs L. Wootton (MFL Teacher) Mrs T. Diaz (Pastoral Assistant) Mr R. Dudley (Parent Assistant)

4 Tour Operator: NST NST are experts in providing expertly planned school trips which are tailor-made to support groups in getting the very most out of their time away. Safety, value and ease are at the heart of every NST educational school visit and study tour. They have been providing group leaders with tailor-made school trip itineraries suited to their groups exact needs since way back in 1967.

5 Why use a tour operator Using a tour operator such as NST you ll have the reassurance of our externally verified Safety Management System (SMS), which exactly matches the Department for Education and Scottish Executive s recommendations. You will also be in the safe knowledge that you ll be covered from the moment you book to your safe return. We are fully committed to providing the necessary financial protection through our ABTA and ATOL bonds.

6 Administration Payments - All completed : Collective Passport - All completed: Medical EHIC Cards missing! Contract of Acceptance missing! Medical Forms (2 sides filled in and signed) - missing! Swimming consent/photos permission/paracetamol - missing! Accommodation 6 or 7 bedded rooms - pupils have had the opportunity to choose their groups. Activities See itinerary

7 Weather Forecast SUN 7/8 24 /18 Sunny MON 7/9 25 /19 Sunny TUE 7/10 25 /19 Partial sunshine WED 7/11 25 /19 Mostly sunny THU 7/12 26 /19 Mostly sunny FRI 7/13 26 /19 Abundant sunshine SAT 7/14 26 /18 Mostly sunny Hist. Avg. 27 /20 Hist. Avg. 27 /20 Hist. Avg. 27 /20 Hist. Avg. 27 /20 Hist. Avg. 28 /20 Hist. Avg. 28 /20 Hist. Avg. 28 /20

8 Luggage Not too many sweets! - packed breakfast/ lunch for the journey (all other meals included) Washing kit / towels / Swimwear Labelled plastic bags / bin liners (for dirty items) An insulated flask or drinks container 4 changes of clothing: shorts, trousers, T-shirts, fleeces or sweatshirts, light waterproof jacket Baseball cap / hat / torch & batteries / small bag (rucksack) / high factor waterproof sun cream Soft shoes for indoor wear 2 pairs of trainers / shoes / sandals 1 or 2 sets of clothes for the evening Nightwear /underwear /socks / sunglasses

9 Hand Luggage: Hand luggage only: One piece not exceeding 10 kg and no bigger than 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm including the handle, pockets and wheels and one small item such as a handbag, rucksack or airport purchase, providing such item can be stored in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you. If you arrive at the check-in desk at the airport with too many pieces or oversized hand baggage, it will need to be checked into the hold and a hold baggage fee will apply.

10 Liquids Important: There are strict security regulations for carrying liquids in your hand baggage. There are limits to the amount of liquids you can carry on board in your hand baggage. Please expect the rules to be strictly enforced at the airport. Your liquids must be in separate containers with a maximum volume of 100ml each.

11 Liquids You must carry these containers in a single, transparent, re-sealable plastic bag (the size of a small toiletry bag) with a total capacity 1 litre (approximately 20cm x 20cm) The containers must fit comfortably in the bag and you must be able to seal it closed This bag must be presented separately for examination at the airport security checkpoint If any of your items do not meet the stated requirements you may be asked to dispose of them at security

12 Liquids Remember, liquids can include: All drinks, including water, soup, syrups Creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, mascara, lipstick, lip balm etc. Sprays and pressurised containers including shaving foam and spray deodorants Pastes, including toothpastes Gels, including hair and shower gel Any other solutions and items of similar consistency

13 Liquids Liquids can usually be purchased beyond the airport security search point in the departures area, as these liquids are subject to a separate screening process. Essential medicines Essential medicines for the period of the trip may be permitted in larger quantities above the 100ml limit, but will be subject to authentication. Passengers must have obtained the prior agreement from the airline and the departure airport. Passengers must also bring with them supporting documentation from a relevant qualified medical professional.

14 Travelling Arrangements Sunday 08 July am - Staff and pupils meet at front of school am - Depart to East-Midlands airport by coach am - Departure time with Jet2 Airlines Flight LS683 (snacks and beverages may be purchased on board) pm - Arrival at Reus Airport (local time) pm - Arrival at Barcelona Alberg Pere Tarres Hostel

15 Travelling Arrangements Thursday 12 July :30am Continental Breakfast at Hostel AM: Activity in Barcelona / Lunch - 02:30pm Depart to Reus airport by coach - 04:25pm Check-in at Reus Airport - 06:25pm Departure time with Jet2 Airlines Flight LS684 (snacks and beverages may be purchased on board) - 07:40pm Arrival at East-Midlands Airport (local time) pm Arrival at Henley School (at front of school)

16 Pocket Money Everything is included in the already paid Pupils might need money for buying soft drinks, snacks or souvenirs The equivalent of in Euros should be enough

17 Discipline Presentation from Mr Lambdon Year 9 Form Tutor

18 Discipline before we leave Behaviour what is expected in order for all pupils and staff to have a safe and enjoyable experience Valuables responsibility of the pupils Dress code casual but respectable (for example NO crop tops )

19 Discipline while we are there Behaviour what is expected in order for all pupils and staff to have a safe and enjoyable experience Group leader each pupil will have to report to a member of staff at certain times Mobile phones

20 Programme Itinerary Sunday 08 July - Travel to Barcelona - Guided tour of Barcelona - Evening meal served at the Hostel at 8:30pm - Free Time (unpacking etc.)

21 Monday 09 July - 08:15am Continental Breakfast - 09:15am Depart to the Stadium Programme - 10:00am Visit to the FC Barcelona Museum/Nou Camp stadium - Lunch - 02:00pm Visit to La Sagrada Familia (There is a strict dress code to enter the Cathedral, shoulders and thighs need to be covered) - 04:00pm Visit to Parc de la Ciutadella - 08:00pm Evening meal at the Hostel - Evening activity: Visit to Barceloneta Port Vell

22 Tuesday 10 July Programme - 08:30am Continental Breakfast at the Hostel - 11:30am Tour at the Oympic Stadium /Pueblo Espanol - Picnic lunch - 02:30pm Visit to Parc Guell - 04:45pm The Gaudi Experiencias - 07:30pm Evening meal at the Hostel - Evening Activity: Visit to the port and shopping centre Maremagnum

23 Programme Wednesday 11 July - 08:00am Continental Breakfast at the Hostel - 08:45am Depart to the Water Park - 10:00am Visit to Illa Fantasia Water Park - 04:30pm Return to the Hostel - Free Time: Packing - 06:45pm Evening Meal at the Hostel - Evening Activity: Magic Fountains (Performances with music and colour)

24 Programme Thursday 12 July See Travel Arrangements Pupils don t have to come to school on Friday 13 July

25 Contact Addresses Alberg Pere Tarres Carrer de Numancia Barcelona 8029 Tel: Mrs M. Pierre Tel: Mr G Discenza Tel:

26 Alberg Pere Tarrés Hostel Albergue Pere Tarrés is a 10-minute walk from Sants Train Station and a few minutes by metro to Barcelona s centre. The hostel has a kitchen, restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Rooms at Pere Tarrés Hostel are spacious and feature private bathroom, bed linen and lockers. Rooms are offered a towel hire service. Other facilities at Pere Tarrés include a buffet breakfast and bike hire. Albergue Pere Tarrés is a 5-minute walk from Maria Cristina Metro Station. The hostel is around 15 minutes from Camp Nou Football Stadium and L Illa Diagonal Shopping Centre is nearby.

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28 What to do in Barcelona

29 WATER PARK

30 Individual Concerns Any questions Individual discussion with staff