Year 9 Active Learning Week. Watersports Trip to Spain

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1 Year 9 Active Learning Week Watersports Trip to Spain

2 Who is going? 62 pupils 7 staff Trip is led by Miss Townshend

3 Staff Mr James Mrs Atkins Mr Swan Miss Westland Mrs Kerby Mr Carlson

4 Where are we going? East coast of Spain on the Mediterranean Biggest lagoon in Europe Mar Menor

5 Where are we going? Sea is usually calm as there is a natural barrier Province of Murcia in the town of Los Alcazares

6 How do we get there Outward Saturday 15 th July Meet at Rickmansworth 10am Coach to Luton Airport 10.15am Depart Luton - Monarch Airlines 1.40pm Arrive Alicante Airport approx. 5.25pm Transfer to C.A.R. Infanta Cristina (approx. 45 mins) Return Thursday 20 th July Depart C.A.R. Infanta Cristina 9am Coach transfer to Alicante Airport Depart Alicante Monarch Airlines 12.10pm Arrive Luton Airport approx. 1.55pm Coach transfer to Rickmansworth School Arrive Rickmansworth approx. 3pm/3.30pm

7 Baggage allowances One suitcase as hold baggage per student, allowance is 20kg Only a small hand held bag for cabin

8 Please check the date on your child s card as they do expire!!!

9 Where do we stay? C.A.R. Infanta Cristina Right on the beach Private jetty for boats Security entrance at front and back

10 Murcia s regional training centre for watersports British Olympic sailing team train there

11 Accommodation Rooms are usually for 6 but there maybe some smaller ones Some have bunk beds Shared toilets and showers (single sex) on each corridor

12 Lobby and reception Outside meeting area

13 Restaurant with buffet style service TV area and small bar for soft drinks

14 Food and meals Three meals a day which all students must attend Buffet style with at least 5 choices every meal suits everyone Please make sure we have details of any dietary requirements Shops for top-up snacks in local town

15 What activities are there? Canoeing/kayaking Paddleboarding

16 What activities are there? Sailing

17 What activities are there? Windsurfing Snorkelling

18 Evening activities These will be arranged by both the Rickmansworth staff and the resort coaches, they are likely to include: Beach games Walk to the local fishing village BBQ and party on the beach Quiz Disco

19 What to take On top of general holiday clothing the following items are essential: Watch/alarm clock Plastic bags for their wet clothing Old pair of trainers/sailing booties Old short sleeved T shirts Personal first aid kit Waterproof sun cream (likely to be 27 o C) After sun Thin waterproof jacket it can rain!!

20 Valuables, money and passports Please keep valuables to the minimum the children are responsible for their own belongings Money Used for drinks, snacks, souvenirs etc. Suggest 80 already changed into Euros Will be collected on coach in Spain so please place in a clearly named envelope Students to look after their own money and valuables Passports will not be collected prior to the trip. They will be checked as the students get on the coach as we depart. If anyone has forgotten theirs it will be your responsibility to get your child and their passport to Luton airport before we check in. We will collect them in and place them in a safe at the resort.

21 First aid and medication Spanish/English instructors are all First Aid qualified Students are allowed to take care of their own medication if that is your preference Medication can be administered by staff if you wish and should be handed to staff on arrival at the resort. It should be named and include clear instructions on dosage.

22 Safety Short swim test at the beginning of the week Life vests are mandatory for all water based activities Staffing each activity group will have at least one Spanish instructor and a member of Rickmansworth staff Students may not go into the sea/pool without a member of staff present Students will be permitted to walk to the local shops (approx. 200m from complex) in their free time accompanied by a staff member. Safety is paramount on the trip, so students must not put themselves or any other person in any unnecessary danger

23 Behaviour expectations The highest standards of behaviour are expected at all times Students will attend all meetings on time Instructors, resort staff and Rickmansworth School staff will be treated with respect at all times All instructions given by any member of staff must be followed at all times, both on and off the water Rule breaking will be taken very seriously and sanctions will be put in place should this happen. These will range from a loss of free time to being sent home.

24 Watersports trip Rules Please see the Code of Conduct and Alcohol Form. THIS IS A NEW SCHOOL FORM

25 Room lists and activity groups These will be organised with students shortly.

26 Mobile Phones Try and enjoy the week without a phone. If taken, I will accept no responsibility for loss, damage or cost. All emergency contact details are in your pupil handbook.

27 Any Questions: Please contact either: