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• Passports/EHIC/medical form
• Accommodation
• Travel details and itinerary
• What to pack and spending money
• Technology
• Groups
• Code of Conduct

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• Passports and EHIC cards will need to be

brought into school on the week beginning 30th January 2017.

• They will be locked away ready for the trip.
• Green medical forms should already have

been returned to school.

• REMINDERS WILL BE SENT!

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Depart: Sunday 12th February 2017

• 05.30hrs

Please arrive at Manchester (Terminal 1) Airport.

• 07.05hrs

Baggage drop and check-in closes.

• 07.45hrs

Flight departs for Rekykjavik (Keflavik) (EZY1805)

• 10.35hrs

Arrival in Iceland, baggage collection and board coach

• PM

Reykjavik sightseeing tour

• PM

Group transfer to Hotel Örk

• PM

Evening Meal at the hotel

Travel Details

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Hotel Örk – Hveragerði

• Hotel Örk
• Breðamörk 1c, 810 Hveragerði
• Iceland
• Tel: 00 354 483 4700

hotelork.is/en

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Hotel Örk – Hveragerði

• Recreation area with pool table and table tennis
• Outdoor heated swimming pool
• Wi-Fi free of charge
• 3 to 4 bedded rooms for students
• All single beds
• All rooms have en-suite facilities – bath/shower, toilet and

washbasin

• All rooms have hairdryer and TV
• Towels provided
• Groups are usually accommodated in rooms on the ground floor

Monday 13th February 2017

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Monday 13th February

• 07.30hrs Breakfast at hotel (collect packed lunches)
• The Golden Circle Day
• 09.00hrs Coach departs for the Secret Lagoon
• Visit to Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall,

Geysir Center, Friðheimar greenhouses, Kerið crater and Hellisheidi Power Plant.

• 19.30hrs arrival at the hotel
• Evening meal
• 22.00hrs Planned Northern Lights tour
• 01.30 hrs Return to the hotel.

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Tuesday 14th February

• 08.00hrs Breakfast at hotel (collect packed lunches)
• South Shore Adventure Day
• 09.30hrs Coach departs to the South coast of Iceland
• Visit to Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Skógar Waterfall,

Sólheimajökull glacier, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, town of Vík, Eyjafallajökull Erupts Visitor centre.

• 19.30hrs arrival at the hotel
• Evening meal and remainder of evening at leisure in resort

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Wednesday 15th February

• 07.30hrs Breakfast at hotel (packed lunches) and depart the

hotel

• Wonders of Reykjanes Peninsular Day
• Visits to Geothermal Park, Quake 2008 exhibition, Eyrarbak,

Strandakirkja, Krýsuvík, Gunnunver and the bridge between the continents

• 18.45hrs Coach arrives in Reykjavik. Check in at Hlemmur

Square Hostel

• 19.00hrs Evening meal at the hostel
• 20.00hrs Remainder of evening at leisure

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HLEMMUR SQUARE LAUGAVEGUR 105 105 REYKJAVIK ICELAND 00354 415 1600 http://hlemmursquare.com/

Return: Thursday 16th February 2017

• 07.30hrs Breakfast at hotel
• Check-out of hotel – ROOMS WILL BE CHECKED
• 08.30hrs Load coach and collect packed lunches
• 09.15hrs Baggage drop for Easyjet flight (EZY1806)
• 11.15hrs Flight departs
• 14.00hrs UK time Arrival at Manchester Terminal 1

Baggage claim and immigration cleared. Pupils to be collected by parents or designated adult from the airport.

Travel Details

Temperature °C

Months Ave High Ave Low

January 1.9

• 3.1

February 2.6

• 2.4

March 3.1

• 2.1

April 5.5 0.3 May 9.3 3.6 June 11.7 6.4 July 13.6 8.5 August 13.1 8 September 10.3 5.2 October 6.8 2.1 November 3.6

• 1

December 2.4

• 2.6

The weather in Iceland is highly changeable and conditions can change in a short time. Groups should prepare for rain, wind and even snow.

• Each person can have 20kg of hold luggage.
• Each day you may be travelling into areas of differing

weather so it is essential that students prepare for all

• weathers. Much of the time, students will be in close

proximity to ice or water. Spare footwear and waterproof clothing is essential.

• Sturdy walking boots/trainers with firm grip –must be

water resistant. Essential

• More than one set of outdoor footwear (spare pair to

be left on coach each day)

• Warm waterproof/wind resistant jacket

• Trousers – not denim. More than one set to allow for

layering and drying of wet clothes

• Water and wind proof over-trousers (can use

salopettes)

• Thermal underwear (long legged and sleeved)
• Long sleeved tops – to allow for layering (the weather

can be extremely changeable)

• Thick, warm socks – ideally wool (spare pair to carry

in day pack)

• Warm gloves
• Scarf/turtle fur/snood
• Hat/balaclava

• Swimsuit for Secret Lagoon
• Large towel for Secret Lagoon
• Small rucksack
• Energy bars/snacks (Food is extremely expensive in

Iceland)

• Torch
• Sunglasses
• Sun protection
• Water bottle
• Plastic bags for wet items
• Socket chargers (2 rounded pins)

You may bring:-

• Books, card /travel games etc. for the journey.
• Food and drink (Money for drink etc. at the airports).

Please note there still remains a limit on the liquids that can be taken through security - containers must hold no more than 100ml with a total limit of 1 litre.

• containers must be in a single, transparent,

resealable plastic bag, which holds no more than a litre and measures approximately 20cm x 20cm

• If unsure please refer to https://www.gov.uk/hand-

luggage-restrictions/overview

Meals provided:-

• All breakfasts at hotel
• Packed lunches provided by the hotel
• All evening meals at hotel

DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED AT THE HOTEL (except fruit juice or hot drinks at breakfast) Soft drinks with evening meals will be charged. It is about 350 krona for ½ litre drink in cooler machine in reception and at evening dinners. Tap water is safe to drink in Iceland.

Meals to buy/bring:- SUNDAY

• Breakfast in the airport (pounds or euros)
• Lunch on the coach

THURSDAY

• Lunch at the airport (euros/kroner)

• Mobile phones and tablets will be allowed but they are

your responsibility.

• However we do not want you to be on your phone whilst

enjoying the sights and activities.

• Contact details will be provided for parents in case of

emergency.

• Mr Smith emergency contact for parents: 07732 178 834
• Mrs Rigby emergency contact for parents: 07594 651 305

• All activities are covered by original payment.
• 330 ml bottled water (200kr), 330 ml Coke (300kr)
• Souvenirs.
• Table tennis and pool tables in the hotel.
• Mr Boylan will be charge of the banking system to track pupil’s

spending money.

• The current exchange rate (as of 13/12/16) is £1 = 142 Krona

Parents may wish to put this in separate marked envelopes to be allocated each day.

PLEASE BRING INTO SCHOOL ON WEEK BEGINNING 6th FEBRUARY

GROUP A Ms Cree (First Aider) GROUP B Mrs Lucas GROUP C Mr Power GROUP D Mr Boylan Adam Beardsworth Brandon Lee James Quin Anna Bolton Harry Greeney Eddie Loy Nathan Trott Harry Bond Rhys Hilton Samuel Oliver Lorcan Hart Joseph Boyle Cerys Bruce Emily Eccles Jade-Fox Leleux Rose O’Hara Kai Bundy Miranda Entwistle Willow Leleux Lucy Parkinson Rosalyn Dolman Jamie Hutchinson Molly McManus Isobel Pearson Daniella Duxbury Jordan Pollitt Tess Riley James Rooney Abbie Moss Faye Withers Niamh Togher Joseph Rudd Samuel Tatlock Phoebe Vickery Callum Ralston

Group leaders will be responsible for registering pupils at meeting points.

• We need to have an agreed system in place to ensure all

members of the group are in the right place at the right time. THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS.

• Pupils will be expected to stay in groups of a minimum
• f 3 at all times.

• All pupils will be asked to read and sign a code of conduct.
• Always adhere to staff instructions at all times.
• Be sensible and quiet in the hotel and during visits. Be respectful to other

guests and visitors.

• Be in own rooms no later than 10pm. No silly behaviour after this time.
• Keep rooms tidy at all times and ensure they are spotless on leaving.
• No illegal substances including alcohol or cigarettes.
• No abusive or offensive language at any time.
• Show respect at all times to locals, their culture and their history.
• Remember that you are representing Holy Cross at all times and should behave

in a manner representative of the school standards.

Any questions?

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