PROPOSED EUROPE TRIP 2012

AGENDA

➬Welcome and Introductions

➬Proposed Itinerary

➬Timeframe and Parent Meetings

➬Calgary Board of Education Guidelines

➬Student Profile

➬Financial Assistance

➬Service provider ~ EF Tours

➬Conclusion

Welcome and Introductions

Trip StaffHarriet Siemens – Teacher in ChargeThe number of student travelers will determine the number of supervisors.

Educational Programming and Outcomes

Europe 2012➫ Day 1 – Travel to London➫ Day 2 – Walking tour of London➫ Day 3 – Guided Tour, Imperial War Museum, Churchill

Cabinet War Rooms➫ Day 4 – Canterbury, Travel to Normandy by Ferry➫ Day 5 – D-Day Beaches Tour, Juno Beach, Beny-sur-Mer

War Cemetery, Bayeux Tapestry➫ Day 6 – Vimy Ridge 95th Anniversary and trench tours.➫ Day 7 – Guided tour of Paris, École Militaire, Napoleon’s

Tomb➫ Day 8 – Walking tour of Paris, Louvre, Notre Dame

Cathedral➫ Day 9 – Travel to Calgary

Timelines and Parent Meetings October 6, 2011 - Registration of Travelers begins.

Initial NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $99, plus $89 insurance fee

November 8, 2011 - Payment of $700 due

January 12, 2012 – Parent Update Meeting

January 30, 2012 – Final Payment Due

February 1, 2012 – Mandatory Lessons for Students begin.

March 1, 2012 – Parent Meeting. Review of Parent Information Booklet. Mandatory Attendance for Parent/ Guardian of all Travelers

April 4, 2012 – Europe 2012 departure.

CBE Guidelines

1. This is a proposed trip. Final approval is to follow. The CBE has the right to cancel the trip up to the departure date and to recall a trip if necessary. The reasons could be political, economic or safety.

2. The CBE is not financially responsible for refunds.

3. All students travelling must be identified as fit to travel.

4. Financial accountability will be maintained and all trip fees will be collected through and disbursed from school accounts.

Profile of the Student Traveler➬ Must be eligible to graduate in June 2012

➬ Cannot be a smoker

➬ Physically able to handle large amounts of walking and climbing

➬ Demonstrates an understanding of the Four Pillars in daily behaviour and conduct

➬ Attendance cannot be a concern

➬ Required to attend all preliminary education sessions

Profile of the Student Traveler

One of the questions which will be asked of

Mrs. Siemens:

How do you know that your students are prepared and fit to travel? This refers to

medical, emotional, behavioural, and academic fitness to travel.

Any student who doesn’t meet the profile is ineligible to travel.

Financial Assistance

➫ There is a very small amount of financial assistance available on a case by case basis. Should this be required, please make an appointment to see Mr. Black.

➫ Fundraising opportunities are available to all travelers and their families through School Council.

EF Tours

All questions and concerns are to be directed to

Mrs. Siemens and not directly to EF Tours.

In accordance with Calgary Board of Education

policy, all communications with EF Tours is

done through the school.

Conclusion

1. All fundraising is conducted and accounted for through School Council.

2. No person can benefit financially from fundraising.3. The school is not a fundraising body. Mr. Black’s

obligation is to ensure all fundraising regulations are followed.

4. The focus of this trip is the enriched educational opportunities it presents students. It is not mandatory, nor can it distract from the primary focus of the school; teaching and learning.