PILA - ITALY 2013

SAINT KENTIGERN’S ACADEMY

SKI TRIP

ITINERARY – Saturday 2 March

8.45 (TBC)Pupils to arrive at school

Luggage loaded onto the bus (suitcase 30” x 15” x15” max)

9.00 Depart Saint Kentigern’s

Several comfort stops on way to Dover.

22.10 Depart Dover

23.30 Arrive Calais

SUNDAY 3 MARCH

Approximately a 12 hour journey to Pila in the Aosta valley in Italy.

7.30 am Breakfast stop in France (vouchers provided)

12.00 Approximate arrival time

For the journey• Dress comfortably – warm jacketA SMALL rucksack with:• A small cushion/pillow• Full packed lunch and dinner• Juice/water (No Fizzy Drinks please)• Overnight toiletries – toothbrush,toothpaste,

deodorant, face-cloth and small towel• Book/magazine/puzzle book etc• Dvds (clearly named) – 12 or pg only please!• Travel sickness medication if required• SKI SOCKS!!!

MOBILE PHONES / ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

• Pupils choosing to take mobile phones/DS/Ipod/MP3 players do so AT THEIR OWN RISK

• It is not advisable to take expensive electronic equipment / cameras (No safe in rooms)

• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD MOBILE PHONES BE TAKEN ON TO THE SKI SLOPES – THEY ARE LIKELY TO BE BROKEN AND/OR CAUSE INJURY.

PACKINGOne suitcase/bag maximum 30” x 15” x 15”SKI GEAR:Waterproof jacket and salopettesSki/Tube socks (3 pairs)Thermal top/vest and thermal leggings/long johnsMicrofleece x 2/3Cotton polo neck/ long sleeved t shirts x 2/3Goggles and sunglassesSki gloves and warm hatFleece neck warmer/scarfHigh factor (25+) suntan cream and lip balmHelmet Hire for all pupils will be paid for fromfundraising

Packing 2APRES-SKI:Warm casual clothes – (jeans/trousers/long sleeved tops)One disco outfitUnderwear and socksSturdy trainers or flat bootsSpare gloves/hat/scarfPyjamasSwimsuit / trunksSwimming hatOne small towel (for swimming)ToiletriesTravel Adaptor

Medication

If your child is currently taking any prescribed medicine or has any medical condition that you have not informed us about, please do so this evening.

Please see Mr Cordiner to clarify medication details and to complete self-medication form.

Spare inhalers, clearly labelled with pupil name should be handed in to Mr Cordiner by Thursday 21th February.

Behaviour – Code of Conduct

We expect good behaviour and common sense at all times during the trip.

Any serious indiscipline could lead to a pupil being sent home which would obviously result in a major cost to parents as it would entail a flight home for your child and a return flight for the accompanying member of staff.

All pupils and parents have signed code of conduct.

INSURANCE

• Interski Group Insurance – You have a copy of key facts from the last parent evening

• Medical excess – £35 per medical referral (payable from fundraising)

• Any other excesses payable by parents.

Spending money

• Maximum 140 euro – 10-15 euro a day quite adequate(envelope clearly labelled with pupil name and amount – 10/20 euro notes preferred)

• Pupils choosing to take additional cash will do so at their own risk

• Suggest £20.00 (£10.00 each way for journeys to and from Italy)

Final Fund-raising effort

• Football Cards

• Bag PackingSaturday 2 February – Armadale

11.00-1.30 or 1.30- 4.00

Friday 8 February – Livingston 1.30-3.30 or 3.30 – 5.30

MORE HELP REQUIRED PLEASE - Even an hour of your time would help!

RETURN ITINERARY SATURDAY 12 MARCH

18.30 TBC Depart hotel – overnight drive to Calais

SUNDAY 13 MARCH

07.00 Ferry crossing from Calais to Dover Breakfast on Ferry (included)

17.00 Approximate arrival time at Saint Kentigern’s (pupils will confirm 2 hours prior to arrival)

MONDAY 11 MARCH

8.45 am All pupils (and staff!) back at

school!

BEFORE YOU LEAVE TONIGHT:• See Mrs Cordiner if you have any further

medical details to tell us about, to tell us about your child’s Ski experience/ability and to hand in EHIC.

• See Mr Christie to fill out Parental EE2 (compulsory form for all school trips) and to collect a code of conduct copy

• See Mr Quinn for luggage labels, to hand in SNowCo forms and cheques and add your name to the Bag Packing Volunteer list if possible!