Quebec Trip 2018 May 23-May 26
Agenda Introduction of chaperones Highlights of the Itinerary Rooming/Bussing Remind App Forms and deadlines Payments Options Removal from Trip Next Meeting Questions?
Miss Fader Miss Lirette Miss Crosby Miss Way Mr. Perry Mr. Eliott Mr. Dominie Chaperons
Highlights of the Itinerary Le Musée du Fort Le Musée du Fort presents a diorama of the perfect introduction to the City of Québec and its history. Come and relive, in sound and light, the six military sieges of Québec, including the famous battle of the Plains of Abraham and Benedict Arnold s march to Québec. This exciting historical period is brought to life with a 400 sq. ft. scale model of the 1759 city and re-enactment of the events leading to the end of the French colonial rule. An educational and entertaining visit!
Highlights of the Itinerary Treasure Hunt in Old Quebec Students will form groups. Each group will have a questionnaire and try to find the historical answers in Old Québec City. Great fun learning about the different historical sites in the Old City.
Highlights of the Itinerary Ghost Tour of Quebec As skies begin to darken over Québec City, the costumed tour guide of Ghost Tours of Québec, strikes a match and lights his lantern. The anxious students and teachers wait in anticipation, for they know, they will be walking through Old Québec City to hear over 300 years of murders, executions, mysterious ghost sightings, tragedies and hauntings. A 90 minute ghostly experience.
Highlights of the Itinerary Traditionnal Huran-Wendat Village This Tradition Huron Wendat Village is situated in a natural environment. The village will allow you to familiarize yourself with the nation s traditions, past and present. A 1½ hour presentation with a guided tour, legend story, fur story and samples, games and making of an Indian necklace. Visitors enter into the heart of Native American roots by learning how to create and make a necklace out of traditional pearls.
Highlights of the Itinerary ISaute Interconnected floor level padded trampoline, a large open jump area with jump boxes, a trampoline dodgeball court with angled trampolines and a basketball dunk centers! Olympic foam pits for aerial jumping and innovative slack line.
Highlights of the Itinerary Quebec Aquarium From the Boreal to the Artic Regions you can follow a series of paths outdoors, leading to various exhibits where you ll see several species of mammals and make many new discoveries. Through a rocky valley, you ll learn about the St. Lawrence River, its water basins, tides, lakes and fresh water plants. You ll also see seals that inhabit this river in a natural setting. You ll then continue your visit through the magnificent Arctic sector, where you ll observe such species as the polar bear and the Greenland seal. You will be able to visit the main pavilion, which is home to over 3500 fish specimens. An acrylic tunnel will take you to the heart of the attraction where you ll be surrounded by 350,000 litres of water and have an exciting close-up view of more than 650 specimens.
Highlights of the Itinerary Disco Cruise Like a very cool school dance on a moving boat!
Highlight of the itinerary Cayon Chute Saint-Anne Visit the Canyon des Chutes Sainte-Anne. Through footpaths running alongside high ledges and bridges hanging onto sheer cliffs, the visitor is thrown into fascinating landscapes where chasms and streams take turns displaying them. This site, preserved in its wildness, offers an unforgettable natural sight: a 74 meter-high waterfall (243 feet), the spectacular McNicoll bridge (55 meters or 180 feet above the canyon), a 15 meter-wide giant pothole (50 feet ) and lots more.
Highlight of the itinerary Chez Marie Bakery Located in Château-Richer on the old Côte-de-Beaupré, the family business Chez Marie cooks his own household white bread, whole wheat and even grapes. In summer, a batch of fresh bread is baked every day. Bearing the same name as her grandmother, the owner of today, Marie Mercier, continues the family heritage of over 90 years. During the warm season, baked goods (donuts, buns and turnovers) with regional flavors are found on the shelves of Chez Marie to be enjoyed on site or brought. One can also find sweet spreads, jams and various maple products. Renowned for its slice of homemade bread with maple butter, the house welcomes curious gourmands to taste this simple delight.
Highlights of the Itinerary Chez Marie Bakery Located in Château-Richer on the old Côte-de-Beaupré, the family business Chez Marie cooks his own household white bread, whole wheat and even grapes. In summer, a batch of fresh bread is baked every day. Bearing the same name as her grandmother, the owner of today, Marie Mercier, continues the family heritage of over 90 years. During the warm season, baked goods (donuts, buns and turnovers) with regional flavors are found on the shelves of Chez Marie to be enjoyed on site or brought. One can also find sweet spreads, jams and various maple products. Renowned for its slice of homemade bread with maple butter, the house welcomes curious gourmands to taste this simple delight.
Highlights of the Itinerary Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum Audacious prospectors come and discover the mysterious atmosphere of a copper mine. Follow the Gilles family and be seduced by the art of repoussé, masterfully interpreted by the craftsman Albert Gilles whose talent served prestigious people like Pope Pius XII, Walt Disney. Also admire the Life of Christ in 50 hand wrought silver panels (15 years of labour).
Highlights of the Itinerary Shopping Place Laurier 265 stores showcasing the latest fashion, tech and lifestyle trends, 35 assorted restaurants and many special events; all under one roof, proposing an unforgettable experience.
Highlights of the Itinerary Valcartier Aquatic Indoor Park THE BORA PARK : A 102 000 SQUARE FOOT INDOOR WATER PARK A 4 000 sq ft wave pool More than 14 slides, of which 5 are 50 ft tall; A family pool with water games; A river full of activities; A double surf wave; A restaurant
Rooming/Bussing Separate floors for boys and girls Security agents on each floor 4 students per room 2 chartered busses with Wifi
Remind App For Communication Parents: Enter this number: 226-271-1243 Text this message: @parentsq Text: *asking full name* : Put your full name and in bracket the full name of your child Text: *S, P, T
Forms and Deadlines TO KEEP Itinerary Detailed schedule - p1-2 Important information ** Bottom of page 2 Insurance coverage option p3 School Cash online p. 4 TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO SCHOOL by Friday Oct 20th to Room 1017 Parental acceptance form Medical and health form Rules of conduct Consent and waiver of liability form Blue Cross insurance form
Cost of the Trip $ 650 Payment Plan Options Full payment by October 22nd, 2017 or 1st payment by October 22nd: $250 2nd payment by January 29th $200 3rd payment by April 2nd $200
Removal from Trip Behavior problems Suspended TSPC Serious illness (Hence the importance of insurance!)
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