Belgium Residential 2010

Hampton College Information Evening

Why are we going?

• • • • • To learn about World War I To experience being in a foreign country To learn how to get along To represent our school and our country To have fun!

The basics

• • • • • • • 6am Monday 19 th – Leave school July 6.30pm Thursday 16 th July – Arrive back at school 60 students 7 staff 1:9 ratio NST Risk Assessment and Previsit

Accommodation

• • • Auberge de Jeunesse Lille 3-6 per room Contacting home • • • • • • • AUBERGE DE JEUNESSE DE LILLE 12, RUE MALPART 59000 LILLE WW1 FRANCE TEL: 00 33 3 20 57 08 94 FAX: 00 33 3 20 63 98 93 • http://hebergement.lilletouris

m.com/list-youth-hostels lille.html

Food

• • • • • Bring packed lunch for Monday Monday and Wednesday night – meal at hotel Tuesday night – meal at Den Anker restaurant, Ypres (included in cost of trip) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday lunchtime – packed lunch provided by hotel Thursday lunchtime – bring euros if you wish to buy lunch at Cité Europe

Monday

• • • • • • • • • 6.00 Departure Depart Dover 10.45

Arrive Calais 12.15

Thiepval Memorial to the Missing on the Somme Newfoundland Park Lochnagar Crater McCrae Memorial Devonshire Cemetery at Mansell Copse Evening - Film

Tuesday

• • • • • • • • • • 07.30 Breakfast 08.30 Leave for Ypres 10.30 Tyne Cot British Cemetery 11.30 Langemark German Cemetery 12.15 Talbot House 13.15 Ypres – free time 14.30 In Flanders Field Museum 16.00 Ypres – free time 18.00 Den Anker Restaurant 20.00 Last Post Ceremony, Menin Gate

Wednesday

• • 7.30 Breakfast 8.30 Leave for Bellewaerde Theme Park • Evening: Bowling

Thursday

• • • • • • • 7:30 Breakfast and packing 8.30 Leave 10.00 Sanctuary Wood [Hill 62] trench site and Museum. 11.30 Depart Sanctuary Wood for Cite Europe.

Eurotunnel crossing 15.20 arrive Dover Arrive Hampton College 18.30

Kit List

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Wash kit Towel Night wear Changes of clothes (focus on comfortable, practical) Waterproof jacket Warm jumper and trousers Sunglasses, hat, suntan lotion Underwear, socks etc.

Comfortable shoes (change of shoes) Water bottle Watch Packed lunch for the first day Spending money (£100 max) - budgeting Pen, pencil Camera (optional) Any medicine you take on a regular basis – in an envelope, labelled with instructions, handed to Mrs Armour Electronic items such as phones and mp3 players may be taken if you wish, but this must be at your own risk.

Behaviour Expectations

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Students may not buy or bring:

• Alcohol, cigarettes, cigarette lighters Blades/Knives BB Guns, laser pens • • •

At all times:

• Anything which would embarrass the school, or which is illegal for children of their age to buy Be polite and respectful Do not run, shout or climb Obey the instructions of all adults connected to the trip • • • • • • • • Think about hotel behaviour and security Wear appropriate clothing No chewing gum Be punctual Pay attention to traffic • • Take good care of your valuables (the school is not responsible) Think about our healthy eating policy •

On the coach:

• If in doubt, ask one of the Hampton College teachers Wear your seatbelt • No flash photography Do not distract the driver Keep the fire exits and aisles clear Thank the driver

Key Points

• • • • • • • • • • Enjoyment Discipline Supervision Visitors Punctuality Personal Belongings Problems First Aid Damages Fantastic Experience

Things to organise

• • • • • • EHIC Cards Passports Roomings Dietary/medical Up-to-date phone numbers Budgeting

Questions?