International Award Cyprus 24 th February 3 rd March 2017

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1 International Award Cyprus 24 th February 3 rd March 2017

2 Staff Students Mr Andrew Gross Mr. Nigel Fitzpatrick Ms Laura Cook Suad Aghil Zeina El Deeb Luis Carrizo Noah Habib Toon De Melker Rhys Kerhouant Adam Salem Sachit Mallya Fabienne Pyszka Soad Aghil Resal Ismail Sabrina Perrenoud Galal Abou El Dahab Stijn Hendrickx Mohamed Al Shershari Safia Shoaib Mariana Cormack Adil Latif

3 Travel details Outbound journey (Friday 24 th February) 13:00 Meet at International Departure entrance Terminal Check-in at airport Flight MS741 (Egypt Air) departs 1730 Arrive Larnaca, Cyrpus, transfer to base camp in Latchi 2030 Arrive at Latchi and settle in Inbound journey (Friday 3 rd March) 1330 (approx) Depart Latchi, stop off at ancient site of Kourion 1630 Check-in Larnaca Airport 1830 Flight MS742 (Egypt air) departs * 2000 Arrive in Cairo and clear immigration Parents to meet children at Egypt Air arrivals international arrivals hall. Pupils must inform their group leader, before leaving the airport. Please do not be late! * Once departure time is confirmed from Larnaca airport, we will text you. The Journey The journey to the resort will take approximately 3 hours. Please ensure that you have eaten breakfast before you leave for airport and you bring a packed lunch. If you wish to buy lunch or snacks at Cairo airport, please bring some money. You may also wish to bring a few snacks with you in your hand-luggage. Travel sickness If you know that you suffer from travel sickness then you should inform your group leader upon arrival at the airport. If travel sickness tablets need to be taken, please ensure that you check the instructions on the packet and take them at the appropriate time before travelling. Arrangements should also be made with your group leader to ensure that you are sat near the front of the coach. The road to the resort is twisty, as we head up the mountain pass.

4 Akamas Peninsular The Akamas peninsula is at the northwest extremity of Cyprus with an area of 230 square kilometres. Ptolemy described it as a thickly wooded headland, divided into two by summits rising towards the north. The peninsula is named after a son of Theseus, hero of the Trojan War and founder of the city-kingdom of Soli. Visitor attractions include a loggerhead turtle sanctuary and the Baths of Aphrodite where the goddess is said to have bathed, near Polis a town on the northeast side of the peninsula. Outline Itinerary Friday 24 th February Arrive at Base Camp and settle in Saturday 25 th February Practice day (skills review and practice hike) Sunday 26 th February Preparation day (route planning, emergency procedures and purchase of supplies) Monday 27 th February Expedition Day 1 Tuesday 28 th February Expedition Day 2 Wednesday 1 st March Expedition Day 3/Silver Award complete expeditions Thursday 2 nd March Presentations Friday 3 rd March Check out and return to Cairo

5 Use of mobile phones International Regulations Dale Esau [trip organizer] Andrew Gross[trip leader ] * andrew.gross@ncbis.co.uk Contact at NCBIS - Graham Hurrell

6 Behaviour and expectations Everyone hopes to have an enjoyable trip. Remember you're a guest in another country, and it will be different from being in Egypt. The teachers are fully responsible for you and your actions, so you are expected to behave impeccably at all times. Should you break the rules explained to you before the trip, then you will have to face the consequences. This may include, but is not limited to being removed from the expedition and failing to achieve the Award you are working towards. Whilst away you are constantly representing yourself, your school and your country. Remember what people see and hear will be their impression of you. Do not cause hurt or offence to anyone. We expect pupils to behave in a safe and responsible way, in line with school expectations, listening to the teachers and following instructions at all times. Poor behaviour of any kind will not be accepted. There will be zero tolerance of alcohol and cigarette consumption during the trip. In the Hotel Respect the hotel rules and be polite to everyone Do not run around the Hotel and respect lights out time The expedition will be physically demanding and so rest is important - be considerate and quiet in and around the Hotel for your own and others sake, particularly later in the evening Valuables Valuables can be brought along at your own risk. Laptops should NOT be brought along. Be considerate to others whilst you're sharing rooms. Keep your room tidy and respect others belongings

7 Suggested packing requirements Packing check-list Main Luggage - Rucksack Tick ( ) Here is a list of suggested items. Wear comfortable, warm clothes (layers) for travelling. Remember when dressing for trekking to dress in thin layers, rather than a single thick item. One large rucksack One small rucksack You must be able to carry your own case! Bags should be clearly labelled, inside and out. We will also provide you with luggage labels at the airport. Hand luggage Small soft bag Money (30 Euros plus) Packed lunch for travelling or Egyptian money to buy lunch at the airport Passport Books, magazines Sunglasses Electronic devices (bring at your own risk) Camera and charger Water bottle Medication * Tick ( ) Sleeping bag Raincoat Warm jacket/fleece Sunhat/cap Clothes suitable for trekking Walking boots/shoes Walking socks Plate, Mug, Cutlery First aid kit Head torch Water bottles Sunscreen & insect repellent Toiletries Notebook & pencils For the hotel: Change of clothes Nightwear Wash bag *Medication should be clearly marked with your name and instructions for usage. It should be handed to your group leader on arrival.