Our ref: 0196B/DG/GJ. November Dear Parents/Carers. Ski Trip

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1 Our ref: 0196B/DG/GJ November 2018 Dear Parents/Carers Ski Trip Firstly, thank you very much for submitting your payments for the ski trip in such timely fashion. May I remind you that the deadline for the final payment is Friday 30 November. We now need to request some more information from you, and so we would be very grateful if you could complete and return the attached forms to reception by Friday 7 December to allow the collation of all information pertinent to health and safety. Throughout the preparation process for the trip there will be other deadlines. We regret that unless all deadlines are met your daughter s place on the trip may be withdrawn. May I also remind you of the date of the information evening for parents and students ahead of the trip taking place on Wednesday 30 January at 7.00pm in the Lecture Theatre. At the meeting we will give you information on things like travel times, itinerary, what to pack, etc. We will also be able to answer any questions you may have. In addition, students will have the opportunity to choose the colour and size of their souvenir hoodie for the trip. I am sure many of you will be thinking about the kit your daughters will need for the trip, and I have attached a kit list to this letter. I can also let you know about a special offer for discounted prices on Surfanic branded ski kit. A representative from Surfanic will attend the Information Evening on Wednesday 30 January, and this is what they say about their offering: Surfanic design and manufacture leading edge ski clothing and accessories. They offer excellent school discounts on outstanding products as well as expert advice and a reliable service. Their offers include: * A first time skier pack which provides all the essential items for a ski holiday in one simple transaction for just 99 * A waterproof/breathable jacket and pant set, packed with every possible technical feature for just to keep * A minimum of 15% discount off all other Surfanic ski wear and accessories Orders can be taken on the information evening, both cash and debit/credit cards will be accepted. Orders can If you also would be like placed this information over the in telephone: large print, Braille, on audio tape or or on in your the language, website: your exclusive please contact schools the website school office code and is we PARKSTONESKITRIP. will be happy to help.

2 Finally, your daughter will of course need a valid passport and EHIC card for the trip, but I would also like to make you aware of a recent statement from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office: The rules for travel to most countries in Europe will change if the UK leaves the European Union (EU) with no deal. After 29 March 2019: 1. You should have 6 months left on your passport from your date of arrival. This applies to adult and child passports. 2. If you renewed a 10 year adult passport before it expired, extra months may have been added to your passport s expiry date. These extra months will not count. Please don t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about this, or any other aspect of the trip. In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you at the Information Evening. Yours sincerely Mr Goldsmith Trip Leader

3 PARENTAL CONSENT FORM TRIP ABROAD VISIT TO: La Plagne, France 6 April to 13 April 2019 Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS PART 1 (Health) Student s Full Name: Tutor Group: Home Address: Date of Birth: A VALID PASSPORT AND EHIC CARD ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THIS TRIP PASSPORT Nationality: Passport No: Country issued: Issue Date: Expiry Date: EHIC CARD Personal ID No. : ID No. of Card : Expiry Date : The tour leader must be in possession of a copy of the student s passport and EHIC Card. Please attach copies to this form. (If you are unable to provide copies, please ask your daughter to bring her passport & EHIC Card to reception where they will be photocopied and returned to her whilst she waits) Copy Passport Attached : Yes/No Copy EHIC Card Attached : Yes/No MEDICAL/EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (24 hour availability necessary) First Contact Name: Relationship: Telephone No/s: Second Contact Name: Relationship: Telephone No/s : GP Contact Name: Surgery Name: Telephone No: Pre-existing medical conditions: Treatment or attention needed: Medication required: Dosage: Any known allergies (ie: Medicines, foods, plasters etc): Any medicine the student is allowed to take (e.g. Paracetamol, Penicillin etc): Special Dietary Requirements (e.g. Vegetarian, vegan, kosher, no milk, no red meat etc): Pre-existing mental health conditions: Details : Treatment or attention needed: Power to Act in an emergency for medical treatment: I agree to grant power to PGS staff to act in an emergency for medical treatment (including anaesthetic and blood transfusion) as considered necessary by medical authorities. I certify that at the time of completing this form my/our daughter is medically fit to take part in this trip and agree to inform the party leaders of any changes to this information up to and including the point of departure from Parkstone Grammar School. Signed: Parent/Carer Date: PART 2 (Activities) Please state any activities in which your daughter may not take part: I give my permission for my daughter to go shopping and sightseeing in a group of about 4 girls on the understanding that supervising staff are in the proximity at all times. Signed: Parent/Carer Date:

4 Passenger Details Student s Full Name: DIETARY REQUIREMENTS (Non Medical) please tick if applicable:- No Beef No Red Meat No Dairy Vegetarian No Fish Vegan No Pork DIETARY MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS please tick if applicable:- Diabetic Gluten Free Nut allergy Shell Fish Allergy Mobility/Disability Requirements:- NO Yes please give further details:-. Ski Details:- Own equipment:- NO Yes please state what you intend to bring Shoe Size (UK):. Height (cm):... Weight (kg):-.. Head Circumference (cm):-.. Previous Ski Experience:- A Beginner First time/experience on dry slope B Low intermediate - Limited experience on snow C High intermediate Significant experience on snow D Advanced - extensive experience on snow

5 PGS SKI TRIP 2019 KIT LIST For skiing each day, be prepared for a range of conditions, including freezing cold! The following are all essential: Waterproof ski jacket Waterproof ski trousers/salopettes Waterproof ski gloves 2 X thermal tops / thermal base layers 1 X thermal bottoms/base layer 2 X fleeces 2 X t-shirts 3 X ski socks Ski goggles Neck warmer Warm hat / beanie Pack plenty of layers thermals, t-shirts and hoodies. There s nothing worse than getting to the top of the mountain and being freezing cold, especially if the weather closes in. Alternatively, if it warms up being able to unzip layers allows you to literally let off some steam. Stay comfortable on the mountain by having a range of thermals and mid-layers. Pack a combination of long and short sleeve thermals and tops, this will give you the option of mixing and matching depending on the weather. You will also need : Normal winter clothes for evenings and travel days Ski sunglasses (not essential but useful on sunny days) Decent shoes/boots with grippy soles Sun screen SPF50 Lip balm Toiletries, including toothbrush and a towel Phone + charger European plug adaptor Medication Books, magazines, cards, games High energy snacks chocolate bars/energy bars Water bottle You can buy ski kit at many retailers. Stores which offer good value kit include Decathlon, Mountain Warehouse, TK Maxx, while Cotswold or Snowtrax sell more expensive, branded kit.