ItineraryThe following itinerary should give you a basic outline of the week. Some events may change due to unforeseen circumstances, but we expect to keep to this schedule.

Tuesday 14th October15:30 Meet at North Wing main entrance with all luggage16:00 Coach departs to Stanstead19:45 Air Berlin Flight No.AB8449 to Tegel Airport, Berlin23:55 ETA at City Light Hotel

Wednesday 15th OctoberBreakfast will be served daily from 07:30 - 08:30AM: Walking/Boat Tour of Mitte DistrictPM: (ART/PHO) Martin Gropius GalleryEVE: DVD 'The Lives of Others'

Thursday 16th OctoberAM: Hamburger Bahnhof Modern Art GalleryPM: (ART) Kathe Kollwitz (PHO) Helmet Newton FoundationEVE: Tutorials, Ping Pong

Friday 17th OctoberAM: Visit to local school, presentation & workshopPM: Berlinische GallerieEVE: Tutorials, IMAX Movie

Saturday 18th OctoberAM: Tacheles Art Studios and (ART) KW Gallery (PHO) Co-Berlin GalleryPM: Open afternoonEVE: Bowling

Sunday 19th OctoberAM: Jewish Memorial Gallery15:30 Coach departs City Light Hostel18:40 Air Berlin Flight No. AB8448 to London Stanstead22:00 ETA at Fortismere School

Fortismere School: Art & German

Berlin Trip 2008

IntroductionThis brochure gives details about the Art/Photography and German educational trip to Berlin. Please read through it careful and familiarize yourself with the itinerary.

TransportWe will be traveling by air with Air Berlin and you will be traveling around Berlin walking and using the tube and train network.

TeachersThere will be five teachers supervising the trip: Mr Hoeben (Trip Co-ordinator), Ms Powell, Ms Keay, Mr Woolley and Ms Merkel-Jordan.

MoneyIn Germany, the currency is the Euro and the current exchange rate is £1 to €1.27. You will need approximately £100 or €130 Euros for transport, lunch, snacks, entertainment and gallery entrances. All other costs are covered.

City Light HotelWe will be staying at the City Light Hotel in Mitte. You will be staying in dormitory-style accommodation in small groups. Please respect the hotel rules and avoid making noise at night and wandering around corridors.

Behaviour & ExpectationsIn the past, poor behaviour has not been a problem and we expect a mature attitude from sixth formers. The school policy for residential trips is that the school rules still apply and you are expected to behave responsibly. Please respect members of the public and be culturally sensitive. It is also very important that we remain together when walking through the city and do not separate from the group. In the event of a serious incident, please expect to have your parents contacted and a further punishment on return to school.

Flickr GroupWe encourage you to take photos whilst in Berlin and share them by sending them to our shared Flickr group, which can be accessed at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/fortismereberlintrip2006

Luggage Check ListAir Berlin only permit a maximum weight of 20 kg and one piece of hand luggage. Pack clothes for five days and pajamas. Berlin can be cold and wet, so bring appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes. The following list covers essentials:

All students• A day bag that fits sketchbooks/photo diaries and materials• Toiletries and medicine• Money• Mobile• Passport & EHIC card• Novel and/or phrase/guide book

Photography Students• SLR film camera (essential)• Digital camera, memory card, and batteries/charger• Image transfer lead• Photo Diary, including dissertation summary• Pencil case and pens

Art Students• Sketching pencils, charcoal, eraser and sharpener• Colouring pencils,, oil pastels• Sketchbook including dissertation summary

EHICIt is essential for our medical insurance that you have your European Health Identity Card (EHIC). Please make sure you give this to Mr Hoeben prior to departure as you will not be allowed to come if this is missing.

Emergency ContactsIn the case of an emergency or situation that demands immediate attention, please call:

Mr Hoeben on: +44 (0) 7952 199 724

British Embassy, BerlinTel +49 (0) 30 / 20457-0

German National Emergency Services:Police (Polizei) Tel: 110Fire Service (Feuerwehr) Tel: 112Ambulance (Rettungswagen) Tel: 112