YEAR 7 FRENCH VISIT 22-26 JUNE 2014 Why do we recommend the visit? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

YEAR 7 FRENCH VISIT 22-26 JUNE 2014

Why do we recommend the visit? • To experience French life and culture at first hand • To improve pupils’ confidence in speaking French • Team building with friends and teachers • Independence • Cross curricular links – French history, art, cuisine • Fun!

LANGUAGE LESSONS PRE-VISIT POST-VISIT • RESEARCH ON PLACES • STUDY VISIT PROJECT TO BE VISITED • PRESENTATIONS WITH • EVERYDAY LANGUAGE PRIZES FOR WINNERS • LANGUAGE ROLE-PLAY SHOPPING DIALOGUE

Travel Travelling by coach and ferry Monday 22nd June 6:00am Departure from school 11:30am Dover - Calais ferry Friday 26th June 1:00pm Calais – Dover ferry 6:00pm Arrival back at Arden (times approx and actual times to be confirmed nearer the time)

ARRIVAL IN FRANCE Afternoon at Nausicaa

ACCOMODATION IN BOULOGNE

BREAKFAST AND SOME EVENING MEALS AT THE HOSTEL

PICNIC LUNCH

FRENCH WORLD WAR ONE HISTORY DAY - ARRAS, VIMY RIDGE

LINGUISTIC CHALLENGE DAY MARKET MISSION

AFTERNOON VISIT TO GOAT CHEESE FARM

VISIT TO LE TOUQUET AND BEACH ACTIVITIES

CHOCOLATE MAKING

EVENING ACTIVITIES WITH THE FRENCH ANIMATEURS

BOWLING NIGHT

VISIT TO CITE EUROPE AND EVENING MEAL

Groups Pupils will be travelling on the coaches in forms groups. They will be assigned to a Pocket Money Leader – in these groups for excursions and usually allocated in groups from same form Dorms – these will be sorted with the pupils before we go. The pupils may choose who they share a dorm with, i.e. does not have to be someone in their form group

Costs ££££££££ £ 388.00 – travel, insurance, full board, excursions, based on numbers going (any difference to this amount will be advised and the final payment adjusted) First deposit of £75.00 by Friday 10 th October 2014 Further instalments: • Second deposit £100.00 - by 05 December 2014 • Third payment £100.00 - by 13 February 2015 • Final payment £113.00 - by 10 April 2015 Or pay monthly after first deposit – contact Mrs McCrone

Extras Pocket money – usually no more than € 60 to buy extra drinks/snacks/souvenirs Meals on journeys to/from France: • Outbound – pupils must take packed lunch • Inbound – pupils will have a packed lunch provided Pupils can buy extra snacks etc on ferry – so may wish to take some sterling £££

Passports & EHIC Every child must have their own valid passport and EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) Please check them and if necessary apply for new/renewals to avoid last minutes problems These will be collected in (with pocket money) before next meeting

Concerns? If your child has a special dietary requirement, medical need or something that you may be worried about whilst they are away, please speak to us.

What next? • Tomorrow the children will be given another letter confirming these details and an ‘Expression of Interest’ consent form. This form must be completed (inc passport/EHIC details), signed and returned to Form Tutor, along with deposit payment, via ParentPay, both by 10 th October 2014. • ParentPay/PayPoint only – no cash/cheques

Next Meeting? Early June 2015 to confirm exact times, drop-off and pick-up points (on the Friday may be an off- site pick-up location due Year 11 Prom) Letter and/or email will be sent out to advise

STAFF WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS AT THE END OF THE MEETING