costa brava watersports 25th may – 3rd june 2012

Costa Brava Watersports

25th May – 3rd June 2012

Miss Alison Reid Miss Samia Anderson

Mr Darren Gibb

Mr Matt Grier Mr Paul Mathers

depart 11.00 pm Friday 25th May

from Banchory Academy bus bay

Please arrive at 10.30 pm to allow for loading luggage and handing over medication.

 OutwardDepart Banchory Academy Bus Bay Friday 25th May 11 pmPlease arrive there 30 minutes beforehand Arrive La FoscaSunday 27th May 9 am ReturnDepart La FoscaSat 2nd June p.m. Arrive Banchory Academy Bus Bay Sun 3rd June between 10pm and midnight

CoachWe are travelling by luxury coach

supplied by Earnside Coach Company

 The coach will be equipped with DVD and audio systems. We will

be on the coach for approximately 35 hours and we would advise

pupils to take books, puzzles etc. to help pass the time.

On the return journey we will post our estimated time of arrival on the Costa Brava 2012 blog –

bit.ly/costabrava2012

A pillow will be required and we advise that you take this on the coach for comfort. 

The coach must be kept clean and tidy at all times.

There will be a toilet on board for emergencies.

The coach will be fitted with seat belts.

Refreshments 

There will be frequent refreshment stops en route but please be aware that

motorway services can be expensive. 

We recommend pupils carry some snacks and drinks with them.  

They will need some sterling and euros for the outward journey through Britain.

Pocket money will be distributed when we reach La Fosca.

At service stations and on the ferry the pupils will be informed where to find staff but will generally be unsupervised.

Luggage

Luggage should be kept to a minimum.Please ensure that all luggage is clearly labelled. You should label

clothing as well.

Pupils should be able to lift their own luggage.  

One suitcase or holdall should be used for main luggage and a small rucksack for the journey and for use during the activities.

Please remember there will be no access to main luggage on the journey. Sleeping Bags should be placed in the luggage area of the coach and should not be taken inside. They should be clearly labelled.

• Sleeping Bag• Pillow • SmallRucksack • Waterproof jacket• Fleece/warm jumper

• Shorts • T-shirts• Socks • Underwear • Comfortable clothes for travel /evening• Sun hat

• Toiletries • High factor waterproof sunblock• Water shoes/old trainers • Flip flops/sandals• Practical shoes/sandals for walking

• Swimming Costumes • Bath Towels • Beach Towel • Sun Glasses• Water bottle

• Insect repellent • Suntan Lotion Factor 35 • Cameras• Black bags • String and pegs• Small torch

EquipmentAll specialist equipment will be provided.

 New and expensive clothing is not

recommended. 

Try to encourage your children to recognise their own belongings in case they become mixed with other pupils.

Pupils are advised not to take any items of value unless necessary.

Being outside for long periods can cause dehydration so, a water bottle of some description is useful.

While hot weather cannot be guaranteed it is anticipated. The use of high factor sun cream is essential. Pupils will be reminded to re-apply frequently. Sun cream is often expensive abroad.

Bank

Pocket money will be kept in the site safe. Staff will open bank normally once a day.

Daily Programme

0730 Wake up call 0815 – 0915 Breakfast and bank 0930 – 1230 Activity session 1230 – 1400 Lunch 1400 – 1700 Activity session

1700 – 1730 Free time 

1800 – 1900 Dinner 

1900 – 2000 Early Ents 

2000 – 2230 Late Ents 

2230 – 2300 Ready for bed 

2300 – 0700 Sleep

Activities•Catamaran•Topper Sailing•Kayak Canoeing•Canadian canoeing•Windsurfing•Ocean Rider•Snorkelling•Excursion to local town

• Quizzes

• Disco

• Talent Show

• Scavenger Hunt

• Camp Olympics

• Waterworld Spain

Prohibition

Mobile PhonesExternal Speakers

CigarettesAlcoholDrugsKnives

BangersLasers

Behaviour & Discipline

We expect the highest standard of behaviour from pupils at all times.

The trip will be much more enjoyable if pupils enter the spirit

of the trip from the start.

Bus Behaviour must be mature and respectful to all.

Party members should;

Act in a responsible manner and not behave in a way likely to cause offence to other people or damage to property.

Not smoke. It is a school trip and usual school rules apply.

Not consume alcohol.

Not use drugs

Not drop litter, spit, and use offensive or insulting language or threatening behaviour.

Theft or illegal activities will be reported to the authorities.

Not purchase cigarettes, lighters, knives for presents.

Sanctions will be imposed if rules are breached. These may include exclusion from daytime or evening activities. In extreme circumstances pupils will be sent home. The Rector will decide if sending home is required. A member of staff will accompany the pupil and both airfares will be borne by the parents. The member of staff would then fly back at the parents’ expense to rejoin the group.

Medication

 All medication should be handed to staff before departure on the coach. It should be clearly labelled with name, dosage, timing of dosage and time of last dose.

Include as much information as possible. (E.g. Penicillin – one tablet three times

daily before food) Please try to pack any medication as small as possible by decanting into small clearly

labelled plastic bags.

Staff will carry a stock of paracetamol and Ibuprofen. You are advised to consult your doctor before indicating which you will allow your child to be given.

 Asthmatics should carry their own inhaler. An additional one should be supplied for staff to carry. 

Any amendments to this information should be provided in writing at time of departure.

Please ensure pupils take travel sickness medication well before they travel.

We insist that staff dispense all medication being taken by your child during the trip. This applies to paracetamol for headaches, travel sickness pills or other medication.

Check ListPassport / EHICAdditional Medical InformationSterling and Euros for outward journeyDVDs