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Valencia 2018

Parent Information Evening | Monday 11th June 2018

Parents’ Information Evening

Agenda – Monday 11th June 2018

• Welcome
• TG Staff on trip
• Accommodation
• Itinerary
• Passports and flight

information

• Student Money
• Medication
• Behaviour Expectations
• Groups
• Roomings
• Contact Information
• Parent Action Points
• Questions

Staff

Mrs F. Rushton Miss M. Camacho

• Mr. A. Wright

Mr G. Stingemore Mrs J. Fitzroy Mrs E. Stallard

Accommodation

• Expo Hotel Valencia
• Avenida Pio XII 4
• Valencia
• Spain
• 46009
• Tel: 0034 963 03 36 00
• Half Board

All students will receive a laminated emergency contact details card with emergency phone numbers of staff and the hotel address and phone number

Excursions & Events

Day 1: Saturday 14th July

12:45 hrs Students to meet their group leaders in Oak / Poplar playground with baggage, passports, EHIC and any medicine. I suggest that students have an early lunch / good brunch before departure as students arrive late evening at the hotel. 13:15 hrs Depart school 14:50 hrs Check-in at East Midlands Airport for RYNAIR flight number FR1756. Students will need to bring money to buy a meal at the airport or to buy food to take on the plane to eat as their dinner. 16:50 hrs Flight departs. No meals are served on this flight, but snacks and beverages can be purchased on board the aircraft. 20:20 hrs Anticipated arrival at the airport (Spanish time) for transfer to Expo Hotel Valencia where the group will spend the next 5 nights with half board accommodation. Students will be allocated their rooms and will have free time to unpack and settle in.

Day 2: Sunday 15th July

y 14th July

Morning: Visit to Las Fallas Muesum Afternoon: Visit to the Science Museum Evening: Organised activities and some free time.

Day 3: Monday 16th July

Morning: Walking Tour of the old town. Visit the Cathedral (shoulders and thighs to be covered!) Afternoon: Visit to the food market Evening:

Organised activities and some free time.

Day 4: Tuesday 17th July

Morning: Guided Tour of the Mestalla Stadium Afternoon: Hotel pool or beach Evening:

Organised activities and some free time.

Day 5: Wednesday 18th July

Morning: Shopping and optional tapas tasting experience. Afternoon: Hotel pool or beach Evening:

Some free time and packing for departure.

Day 6: Thursday 19th July

Passports

• Passport details should already have been provided to Mrs Rushton / Miss

Camacho

• Passports must be valid for the duration of the trip and handed to group

leaders on arrival at TGAS.

• If your child has a non-British passport, additional documentation may be
• required. See Miss Camacho or Mrs Rushton at the end if this applies to your

child.

Luggage Allowance

Ryanair Hand Luggage One small bag no bigger than 35 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm and One piece not exceeding 10 kg and no bigger than 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm including the handle, pockets and wheels Please note that your 10kg bag will be tagged at the boarding gate and placed in the hold of the aircraft at no additional charge. You will need to collect this bag from the luggage carousel at the arrival airport. Checked Luggage: One piece not exceeding 15 kg This information was correct at the time of printing; please check your airline’s website for any further information.

Students should bring one suitcase

• r holdall to put on

the coach and in the hold on the

• plane. They must

be able to carry their own bag. Additionally students will need a small day bag to take on the coach and plane with them and for the visits in Spain.

What to pack!

• A watch or phone with alarm

capability

• European plug adapter
• Phone charger
• High factor Sun cream & After sun

and hat to protect you from sunstroke

• Medication if needed (speak to group

leader)

• Small bag you may use for day times

and excursions (you may need to purchase your lunch in advance and take it with you on the excursion)

• Beach / Swim towel
• Camera / phone & charger

What general items do I need to bring?

• You will need to pack a sensible

amount of clothes for the evenings and days when you will be on excursions

• At least 1 pair of comfortable shoes

for excursions / walking tour

• T-shirts, shorts/ skirts – clothes to

keep you cool!

• Swimming costume / shorts / bikini

(please ensure that these are appropriate)

• Please bring something to cover

arms and thighs for the cathedral tour.

• pyjamas
• Waterproof?!

Electronics

• Students are able to bring mobile phones and tablets if you wish,

however, it will be students' responsibility to look after these. You will need to have relevant personal insurance.

• Some sites do not allow mobile phones/photographs.
• Students are responsible for any roaming charges that may be

incurred.

• This is a social trip as well as a language/cultural trip – therefore no

phones at meal times/during guided tours. We would also advise that students do not walk around with their phones clearly visible.

Hoodies

• All students are receiving hoodies for the Valencia Tour as part of

their trip costs.

• Students should wear these hoodies during travel to and from Spain

so we can easily identify the group.

• Students will be notified by their Spanish teacher when the hoodies

are ready for collection.

EHIC card and medication

• All eligible students need to have a valid EHIC. Your child should already

have handed in a photocopy of their EHIC to Mrs. Rushton/Miss Camacho.

• EHIC cards can be obtained, free of charge, at

http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/EHIC/Pages/about- the-ehic.aspx

• Students may carry their own medication at your discretion. If you are

taking it as hand luggage with you, please put it in a see through re- sealable plastic bag. If you would prefer their group leader to have their medication/spare medication please hand this in to your child’s group leader on arrival at TGAS on 14th July.

• Medication handed to group leaders needs to be in a see through re-

sealable bag with their name and instructions for use clearly identified

• n the front.
• Inhalers and Epi-pens - Please ensure that your son/daughter brings two
• n the trip. One will be given to their group leader, the other will need

to be kept on them at all times.

Student Money and Meals

• Students will be responsible for looking after and

budgeting for their spending.

• Breakfast and evening meals are included in the

price of the tour.

• Students will be required to purchase snacks,

drinks and lunch throughout the trip. Budget for 20 euros for lunch and drinks for each day.

• For departure day, have an early lunch before

you leave and budget for buying dinner at the airport.

• On your final return journey please budget to

buy lunch before we leave and to buy dinner at the airport.

• The hotel has been advised of all dietary

requirements

Behaviour Expectations

• Academy expectations apply as normal.
• Any issues that arise will be dealt with following the Academy policy and, if necessary, action taken on
• ur return to TGAS.
• Respect and cooperate with all requests and requirements made by teachers
• Behave at all times in a manner which bring credit to themselves, teachers and the school
• Avoid noise and other behaviour which might cause inconvenience to other students and members of

the public

• Participate fully in all activities and sessions during the visit
• Do not leave the accommodation at all unsupervised.
• Do not leave the group at any time without requesting permission from your group leader. Always

return to a meeting place at the agreed time.

• Follow the laws of the country and comply with any regulations.
• Do not consume or purchase alcohol, tobacco or any intoxicating substances
• Remain in your own room after lights out – again you must not leave your room or the hotel at all as

this is a great safety concern.

• Report any injuries/illnesses/concerns to a teacher immediately
• Be responsible for your possessions and take care of them at all times.

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Groups & Assigned Group Leader

Miss Camacho

Year Gender

Erin Friend 8 F Rachel Bennett 8 F Hamnah Manzoor 8 F John Nolan 9 M Jarren Gabbi 9 M Anikait Kandola 9 M Mrs Fitzroy

Year Gender

Alistair Kenny 8 M Kameron Gent 8 M Liberty O’Nyons 8 F Keira Delaney 8 F Alex Bailey 8 F Claudia Perryman 9 F Charlotte Rose 9 F Eleanor Garratt 9 F Thomas Halil 8 M Mr Wright

Year Gender

Ben Spencer 8 M Daniel Taws 8 M Aadam Dean 8 M Alex Mernagh 8 F Beatrice Greaves 8 F Olivia Mills 8 F Ella Butterfield 8 F Miranda Biddell 8 F Grace Cumella-Ackrill 8 F Mr Stingemore

Year Gender

Milly Russell 10 F Hayley Mallard 10 F Beth Lappin 10 F Arun Riat 8 M Balraj Sagoo 8 M Alessandra Scalzone 8 F Lucie Knight 8 F Mrs Rushton

Year Gender

Ellis Crook-Lennon 9 M Dan Bradbury 9 M Jamie Barry 10 M Gracie Wilson 9 F Amy Pendelton 9 F Jasmine Morton 9 F Mrs Stallard

Year Gender

Kirat Rehman 8 F Aleesha Sheikh 8 F Priya Khangura 8 F Samuel Leach 8 M Daniel Feasey 8 M Joseph Stevens 8 M Katie D 8 F Katie Howes 8 F Izzy Lloyd-Thurman 8 F

Updating Student Information

• Mrs Rushton and Miss Camacho have received all of the

students’ vital information in relation to emergency contacts, doctors surgery, food requirements

• At the end of today’s meeting please catch up with your

group leader to check all of these key details so we can ensure that there is nothing that has changed.

• Any updated information after the meeting, please

contact your group leader.

Emergency Contact Information

• The emergency phone numbers for you to contact while we’re on the trip

are:

• Mrs Rushton: 07885879850
• In case of any emergency we will contact the parents/guardians at the first
• pportunity.
• Daily updates and pictures will be provided via:

@TGAS_MFL

If you have any further questions after tonight's meeting, please email:

• ffice@solihull.tgacademy.org.uk

FAO: Mrs Rushton / Miss Camacho Valencia 2018 If you wish to speak to a member of staff at the end

• f the evening, we would be

happy to answer any questions

Valencia 2018

Parent Information Evening | Monday 11th June 2018