Cantabria 2011

Year 8Year 8

Sunday 6Sunday 6thth March Marchto to

Saturday 12Saturday 12thth march march

Cantabria 2011

Year 9Year 9

Sunday 13Sunday 13thth March Marchto to

Saturday 19Saturday 19thth march march

Journey Details Year 8• Sunday 6th of march • 12.00 arrive at school• 13.30 depart from school• 16.20 check in at Dover• 17.20 ferry departs• 19:50 arrive at Calais

Your child does NOT need to wear her school uniform!

Journey Details Year 9• Sunday 13th of march • 12.00 arrive at school• 13.30 depart from school• 16.20 check in at Dover• 17.20 ferry departs• 19:50 arrive at Calais

Your child does NOT need to wear her school uniform!

Cantabria

We will be based in: Santillana del Mar

Journey Details Year 8• Sunday 6th of march • 12.00 arrive at school• 13.30 depart from school• 16.20 check in at Dover• 17.20 ferry departs• 19:50 arrive at Calais

Your child does NOT need to wear her school uniform!

Monday Monday • 16:00 arrive at Hotel in Santillana del Mar• Rest of the day to settle in and relax after

long journey.

Tuesday Tuesday Full day Cable car excursion (Fuente Dé .

Picos de Europa) with tour guide

• Breakfast and packed lunch included

Wednesday Wednesday

• Altamira caves +workshopAltamira caves +workshop

• Breakfast and packed lunch included• Coach leaves hotel at 10.00

• 2nd half of the day: trip to typical Spanish town Comillas

Thursday Thursday Am: Safari at the Cabarceno Nature Park• The cost is £6.20 per person

Pm: City trail in Santander

Friday:

• Breakfast and packed lunch included

• Day of relax in the hotel

• 18.00 departure

Saturday:

• 15:00 check in at Calais• 16:00 Crossing• 16:30 arrival at Dover• 18:30 arrive at school

• Rooms for students are 2-4 bedded, some using bunks. Rooms for students are 2-4 bedded, some using bunks.

• All rooms have private facilities, heating…All rooms have private facilities, heating…• Direct dial telephone. Direct dial telephone.

Accommodation – Accommodation –

Health and Safety

““A safe child is a happy child.A safe child is a happy child.”

The Health & Safety standards in the hotel are entirely in line with European/British/DCSF guidelines.

Everything has been prepared so that your child has a safe & happy experience.

FoodFood”A menu is provided which suits children’s

needs but also encourages them to try new things, developing their taste buds.”

Breakfast and packed lunch will be included

Evening meals are included

FoodFood

Please Note:The first meal of the trip will be dinner on Monday evening.

Please make sure that pupils have a packed lunch for the outward journey on Monday or money to buy lunch in Santillana del Mar.

What to BringWhat to Bring - EssentialEssential

Clothing for 5 days (and prepared for all weathers!):• t-shirts• shirts• jumper/sweatshirt• jeans, trousers/skirts• shorts• underwear and socks• comfortable shoes/trainers

(N.B. flip-flops are NOT suitable for sight-seeing)

• a light jacket

Other• beach towel • pen• any medication• sunglassesToiletries towel shower gel/soap/shampoo deodorant toothbrush and toothpaste other items as required (eg

contact lenses, tampons) sun-cream plastic bag for dirty washing

One suitcase/bag labelled with child’s name and address.One secure small rucksack for use during the day

• camera*• mobile phone + charger*• personal stereos*• reading books/magazines/playing cards• watch*• adaptor (European 2-pin plug)

* All items brought at pupils’ own risk. The school will not be held responsible for loss/theft of any personal items.

NOT PERMITTEDNOT PERMITTED• hand-held computer games (eg PSPs)• No laptops

What to BringWhat to Bring - OptionalOptional

Mobile PhonesMobile Phones• If your child wishes to bring their mobile

phone, please make sure that it can be used when abroad (some pay-as-you-go tariffs do not allow this) and that there is enough credit.

• They will also need their charger and adaptor.

• Remember, calls and texts to and from Europe can be very expensive!

Medication and Sun CreamMedication and Sun Cream• Staff will have the list of all medical and dietary requirements as

completed by parents/carers with them. • Teachers will keep any medicines brought on the trip by pupils. All

medicines should be clearly labelled with the child’s name and dosage and times medication should be taken.

• Teachers are not permitted to dispense any medication so all children should be made aware of how and when to take their medication by their parent/carer, before the trip.

• They must also be advised regarding the application of sun cream as again teachers are not permitted to do this.

• Please make sure that your child has an adequate amount of any medication needed, with extra if possible. If your child needs an inhaler, please give them one to carry with them and a spare for the group leader to carry.

• If travel sickness tablets are needed, please take them in good time!

Spending MoneySpending Money• We recommend 40 euros 40 euros in total • Money should be changed into euros before

we leave and given to the relevant group leader to look after.

• Please divide the total into 4, and put into separate envelopes (one per day: Tues - Fri) clearly labelled with your child’s name (e.g. €10 per day in one envelope).

• There will be no facility to change money from pounds to euros during the trip.

WorkbooksWorkbooks• Pupils will each be provided with the

Spanish Language Detective Workbook 2• These workbooks are set to National

curriculum levels 3-6• Pupils will be expected to complete a diary

of what they have seen and done each day.

Safety and BehaviourSafety and BehaviourPickpockets• When out during the day, pupils need to be

aware that pickpockets operate, particularly in the main tourist areas.

• Wallets and purses should be kept in inside pockets and other valuable items should only be taken out if necessary.

• Bags should be kept hold of and kept closed at all times.

During the dayEach pupil must ...• listen quietly to instructions• behave appropriately• remain in their groups• never be in a group of less than 3

During the dayDuring the dayIn their backpack they MUST have• a bottle of water• Emergency info card• daily amount of money• sun cream• diary• pen

During the eveningEach pupil must ...• write up his/her diary• be ready for lights out by 10.00pm• respect the privacy and needs of other guests• allow teachers some quiet time every evening!

Please noteMovement between rooms is not allowed: this is to protect the personal safety of pupils and that of their belongings.

In the HotelIn the HotelRoom CaptainRoom Captain:must do Room check each morning• all beds are made• all clothes put away• towels hung up• any rubbish in bins

Serious offencesIt is NOT acceptable to bring or purchase:•cigarettes•alcohol/illegal substances•dangerous items (e.g. Swiss army knives / scissors / laser pens / fireworks)•Any damages to the hotel property will result in a fine of € 300.

Breaches of the rules will result in parents/carers having to collect pupils and escort them back to UK

Return to School – Return to School – Saturday 19Saturday 19thth March March

• We arrive back at school at 18:30pm Saturday

• Please ensure your child knows who will be collecting them and that they also have the contact number for that person.

Emergency ContactEmergency Contact• In the first instance, any contact should be made

via school. • The Leadership Team will have contact numbers

for the group in Cantabria and the travel company in the UK.

• During out-of-school hours, parents/carers should call the

• Please note that this number should only be used in an emergency.

Passports• Students MUST bring their passports.• Please note that children will not be allowed to travel

without their passport.• Passports will be returned to pupils either on the return

journey or early the following week at school.