Ysgol Bryn Elian Berlin 2016
Welcome! Herzlich Wilkommen! (40 students with 4 members of staff)
Staff Mrs A Winstanley (Teacher of Languages & qualified first aider) Ms A Waters (Head of Welsh & MFL) Ms A Foulkes (Teacher of Languages) Mr C Heard (Teacher of ICT)
Agenda/Information Booklet Welcome - Staff Aims of the Berlin Trip Travel Details Departure from Ysgol Bryn Elian Return Journey Itinerary Travel Documents Required Spending Money Mobile Phones, Devices, ipods and ID cards Luggage - The bag and what to pack Behavioural Expectations Covering school work Emergency contact number Accommodation Details Forms to fill in Final words and Checklist upon Departure
About NST Travel NST Travel are a well-established tour operator specialising in educational visits. Information about our tour operator can be found at: http://www.nstgroup.co.uk NST Travel has also provided us with their insurance details which can be downloaded from the NST website by clicking on the safety option of the menu on the home page.
To allow pupils to have a fun and memorable experience learning about Germany s culture and history. practise their emerging language skills. experience German culture and cuisine. incorporate cross-curricular activities including History and Geography
Travel Details (Where are we going?)
Travel Details Departure from Ysgol Bryn Elian On Saturday 16th July 2016 - Meet at school at 4:30 a.m. - The bus will depart school at 5:00 a.m. latest. - Travel by coach to Heathrow Airport - Check in around 11 a.m. - Depart at 1 p.m on flight BA984 Your child will need breakfast snacks and/or spending money to buy food on the journey and at the airport.
Return Journey Tuesday, 19 th July morning activities Departure from Hotel by coach at 13:45 hrs. Check-in at Berlin-Tegel Airport at 14:45 hrs Flight BA 985 departs at 16:45 hrs Coach transfer from Heathrow to Bryn Elian Estimated arrival at Bryn Elian 00:30 hrs Your child will need spending money to buy food & drinks during the return journey.
Itinerary A detailed Itinerary is in the information pack. Highlights include: Tour of central Berlin, to include: - German Parliament Building - The Brandenburg Gate - Checkpoint Charlie - WW2 memorials - Memorials to the division of Berlin into East & West Visit to the Sachsenhausen Memorial Site Visit to the Olympic Stadium Visit to the TV Tower
Travel Documents Required Passport & European Health Insurance Card Give to Miss L Foulkes by Friday 27 th May 2016 at the very latest.
Spending Money Fees for attractions Day to Day pocket money -How much? -Money management
Mobile Phones, Devices, ipods and ID cards Remember your adapter!
Luggage One piece of hand-luggage (also to be used for day-trips) One piece of check-in luggage.
The Weather Typically, warm and dry. Average temperatures between 18 24 degrees C. www.bbc.co.uk/weather
What to pack Clothes for 4 days and 3 nights travel Comfortable shoes for walking such as trainers with a firm grip. Shoes suitable for indoor use (e.g. around the hotel). Waterproof jacket (just in case!). Pencil case and notepad. Day pack/small rucksack. Travel sickness bands/tablets. Sunglasses. Sun protection lotion-all high SPF e.g. 30SPF+ Mobile phone and charger. Camera. Personal stereos /ipod/ reading books. European travel plug adaptor for electrical equipment. Toiletries. Casual clothing for the evenings and sensible shoes no heels! Any necessary medication (please inform staff of medication on EV5).
Berlin 2016 Hoodies YBE Berlin 2016 See Miss Foulkes for details
Behaviour Expectations Catching up with school work
Emergency contact number 07824 845378
Twitter Page @ybemfl
Accommodation Details Acama Hotel & Hostel Kreuzberg Tempelhofer Ufer 8-9 10963 Berlin http://www.acamaberlin.com
EV5 Consent and Pupil Medical Forms Up to date Care Plans Complete and return by Friday 27 th May latest.
Admin I need to see the parents of: Poppy Chester Toby Brittan Abiwyn Hughes Amy Kirkham Daniel Lloyd-Jones Tom Owens Elise Pool Before you leave, please collect your Information Booklet. Surname A-F see Miss Foulkes G-N see Miss Waters O-W see Mr Heard
Any Questions?