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Lago di Garda - Côte D’Azur

dal 21 maggio al 1 giugno 2014

This trip is organised through:

Travelstar Coach Company,

Based in Birmingham.

Drivers are well known to our school!

COACH 18R/8W

Mrs M. EspositoMrs M. Prowse

COACH 28L/8T

Mrs K. JonesMrs R. Kearney

Wednesday 21st May 2014Assemble outside School main entrance at

15.00Loading coach 15.05 @ Boundary RoadParents must not park in Boundary RoadDeparture 15.25 at the latest! Immediate family only please!

One medium size case each please!Bring backpack or easily carried bag

to use during the outings and on the coach

Make sure you have a SAFE way of carrying your purse and valuables.

Coaches are provided for our use throughout the stay

Channel crossing via P&O ferries over Dover.Arrival at Hotel Splendid Sole Thursday 22nd

May at lunchtime.

Leaving French Hotel after dinner.Estimated time of arrival (Boundary Road) at

15.00 hrsPlease collect your daughter promptly we

ALL need to get home for a good & well deserved rest!

Pupils and staff are expected to: ATTEND SCHOOL on Monday 2nd June!

We are staying in Italy at:HOTEL SPLENDID SOLE

(MANERBA DEL GARDA)

TEL. OO39 0365 551281

In France at:HOTEL CAVALIERE SUR PLAGE

(CAVALIERE LE LAVANDOU)

TEL. 0033 498 043 737

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Wednesday 21st : Departure by coach at 15.25 Boundary Road Thursday 22nd: Arrival at lunch –time in Lake Garda

PM: In resort at leisure by the pool Friday 23rd : AM:Shopping @ Manerba market

PM:Visit Verona (Juliet’s balcony) Saturday 24th: Day in Venice - Boat trip to Murano Glass Factory Sunday 25th : AM: Mass PM:in Milan. Visit:Castello Sforzesco /Duomo/ La Scala Monday 26th: Day in Gardaland Theme Park Tuesday 27th: AM:Shopping @ Desenzano market PM: Visit the charming town of Lazise Wednesday 28th In resort at leisure by the pool. Departure for the Cote d’Azur after dinner Thursday 29th: Visit: Monaco / Montecarlo /Eze Perfume factory

PM: at leisure in resort Friday 30th : : AM: St Tropez PM: Port Grimaud (Boat trip) Saturday 31st: In resort - by the pool/seaside

DEPARTURE FROM COTE D’AZUR AFTER DINNER Sunday 1st: Arrival at Upminster at approximately 15.00 hrs (Boundary Road)

On the coach: seat belts on at all times! Be considerate of the drivers, don’t make unnecessary noise and keep the coach clean.

At hotel – keep rooms TIDY. Be considerate of other guests.

Personal – follow the same personal safety rules as you would in England. DO NOT GIVE TELEPHONE NUMBERS or the name of our hotel to anyone you meet.

Possessions : Don’t bring expensive jewellery or other valuable items YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!

What’s included FULL BOARD How much to bring? Up to you – allow enough for extra drinks and

ice-creams. Need to bring packed dinner or money for outgoing journey on ferry.

Allow money to buy food for return journey. Get your Euros in advance - no commission at Post Office. Ferry

won’t give a great rate and will use up your time. LOOK AFTER IT!! Ideally have it in waistband – not in obvious

purse in those little handbags you have €50 notes for hotel damage!!!!!!!!

School insurance, as for all trips

European Health Card for EU medical insurance

Do not forget your passport!!!

Very high standards are expected as usual on the coach at the hotels and during all visits/outings!

Strictly no red bull, smoking, alcohol, drugs! Usual school sanctions will apply! Meanwhile any miscreant will stay with a member of staff. Parents and Mrs O’Neill will be informed immediately. But it won’t happen, will it?

Reply slips must be returned signed by parents to: Mrs Esposito Home and emergency telephone numbers and medical

information (allergies/ current medication, etc) to be handed to Mrs. Esposito (Please state if vegetarian)

Immediate family only at school drop-off/ pick up Give your passport and health card to your group leaders

@ the meeting. Keep drivers happy and treat coach with respect ( no

chewing gum, mess, screaming allowed on board) Money (Euros) – to be kept in waistband, not purse or

handbag, no recommendation on amount to take. Be vigilant and check your change

Bring costume jewellery – not gold/ valuable items Bring medium size suitcases – it is imperative!

Items to bring:mixture of clothes for all weathers – not just shorts!

water proof jacketcardigan/ jumper for eveningsensible shoes/ trainers going out clothessomething suitable for church (Sunday)towel for use by poolsun cream/ sunglassestravel cushioncamerai-pod / MP3 playersbasic first aid kit, including plasters/ travel sickness

tabletsfood (for outgoing journey only)

DVDs (no higher than 12 rating)

You are responsible for your own valuables Take any worries or concerns about any aspect of the trip to your group

leader. Be prompt for all meetings and particularly coach departure times. Timekeeping – listen to instructions, be punctual at all times and keep to bed

times…OR ELSE! Accommodation – 3* hotel in France and Italy. We are the only school

allowed here, so respect this and report any damage as soon as practical. Be considerate of other guests (no shouting, screaming, running, banging etc.) Keep rooms tidy (store suitcases away, do not leave towels on the floor, no food, etc.) Do not use towels to remove make-up or you’ll have to pay to replace them.

Only three people in the hotel lift at one time. Do not give telephone numbers or name of hotel(s) to anyone you meet We are ‘in loco parentis’ so no inappropriate behaviour! School rules apply.

Mrs O’Neill and parents will be informed immediately. Finally, make the most of this wonderful opportunity and have fun!

I will have my mobile with me at all times, providing emergency contact for the girls or yourselves

This number is: 0039 3408133044 (Italy) School mobile: 07725724167 (Mrs Jones) If necessary you may also contact the School I will have all your phone numbers We also have emergency contact via the travel

companySO DON’T WORRY!

Coach 1 Leader: Mrs Esposito8R and 8W Accompanying staff:

: Mrs M. Prowse

Coach 2 Leader: Mrs Jones8L and 8T Accompanying staff:

Mrs R. Kearney

Register Group:Yr 8L/R Mrs ProwseFallon Byrne Ndikponke Peter Keturah Christie Jessica KrishnanEve Cooper Niamh Belcher Simone Duffus Kealan GilmourNiamh Hayes Megan HornerKylie Kodada Theodora JosephHolly Mortimer Georgina KingRatidzo Mushambadope Amy AllenThandiekile Ogunde Rheanna MattisMegan Olley Kimberley Montague

Register Group: Yr 8R/T Mrs JonesMolly Roberts Jessica FayHannah Watts Emma GregoryMervina Nkongolo Rianna GreyCaitlin O’Driscoll Davina KwatengRachel Stein Emily-Rose MaloneTara Bellamy Gabriella NicotraCatherine Bennett Emilee RajkumarNiamh Curran Caoimhe RedmondLucy Day Gracie SinclairElla Donald Sheila Stein

Register Group:8T/W Mrs KearneyOrla Tanner Katie FalveyMillie Tovee Olivia GillRhianan Wilson Caitlin HouseagoJudy Zoradey Uke-Ada IdaguKitty Adams Sophie MonaghanCollette Browne Michelle OnyekweliMadeline Browse Elaine OwusuAlexandria Casemore Gabrielle ParhamSian Daly-East Eri-Eliana PaulKaia Deane Charlotte Salmon