Transcript Winnipeg Exchange 2010 - A.Y. Jackson Secondary School

Winnipeg Exchange 2010
A.Y. Jackson S.S. & Churchill H.S.
Welcome and Introductions
 Exchange Organisers and Chaperones
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Ms. Abra & Mr. Thickett
 Introducing SEVEC
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Society for Educational Visits & Exchanges in Canada
 Winnipeg & Churchill High School
Dates
 We go to Winnipeg
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Sunday May 2nd – Sunday May 9th
 We host
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Saturday May 15th – Saturday May 22nd
(this does run into the long weekend)
Costs
 SEVEC pays for all travel costs
 Air Fares, transfers, (travel insurance?)
 Organisation of travel & help with all other aspects of
the exchange
 You pay $300-400
 Cost depends upon number of students
 Covers supply costs, day excursions in Ottawa and
organisational costs
 Students will need a little spending money
Payments
 $100 deposit due upon acceptance
 Remainder due end of March
 A payment schedule will be worked out with the
participating parents
 Once a student’s name has been submitted
to SEVEC the $100 deposit is non-refundable
 Once the plane tickets are booked by
SEVEC, students are liable for the $800
(approximate) cost if they pull out
Pairings
 Students will be paired based on the
information provided on the application form
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Same sex pairings
Attention paid to allergies
Attention paid to smoking & pets
Similar likes and dislikes
 Students will make contact with their partner
via e-mail, etc. and get to know them before
the exchange starts
Billeting
 Hosts reference checked
 Billets need their own beds with some privacy
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Sharing a room is okay
Camp beds, etc. in the family room is not okay
 Billets are guests but should be treated as
part of the family
 Your house – you set the rules (reasonably)
 Problems rarely occur, but will be sorted out
immediately via an organisers visit
Supervision in Winnipeg
 Organisers will be with students at all times
during travel times
 Organisers will be with students during day
trips and scheduled trips
 Host parents will supervise students during
evenings & weekends
 Organisers will be on-call at all times in case
of emergencies – school cell phone
 Organisers will regularly check-in with
students and deal with problems as needed
Exchange in Winnipeg
 Documentation
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Travel insurance provided
Health cards needed
Type of Identification needed t.b.c.
 Travel organised and paid for by SEVEC
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Flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg + transfers
 Excursions in Winnipeg to be arranged and
paid for by Churchill H.S.
Exchange in Ottawa
 Students will be involved in planning the activities
 We organise and pay for all day activities in
Ottawa
 Parliament + meet our MP
 Museums
 Rideau hall + other sites
 Gatineau Park + other outdoor activities
 Additional activities can be arranged for evenings
and weekends
Educational Aspect – SEVEC Requirement
 Students involved in the organisation
 Students complete writing assignments
 Letters to partner, SEVEC, MP, etc.
 Newspaper/website article
 Portfolio Project: My Winnipeg experience
 Written journal/Photo journal
 Poster presentation
 Blog
 Mixed Portfolio
Next Steps
 Application Form
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4 pages – information sheet + written
responses
Due Friday, November 6th by 3pm
Hand to Ms. Abra, Mr. Thickett, Main Office
 Selection Process
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Teacher references
Balance with Churchill H.S.
Successful candidates notified within 10 days
 If Successful you need to complete and return
the next paperwork ASAP
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Confirmation of Participation
Cancellation policy
Code of conduct
Deposit ($100)
 Waiting list
Contact Details
 David Thickett
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E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (613) 836-2527 x.483
 Eleanor Abra
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E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (613) 836-2527 x.332