• Educational trip – to experience a
foreign country/culture… and to try to
speak some French!
• Have fun!
Who is going?
• 44 pupils – 27 girls, 17 boys
• 5 staff – Mr Ross, Mr Lund, Mr Perez,
Mrs Long, Miss Cheese
Where are we staying?
• Le Bois du Lys
• About 45 mins outside of Paris
• Specialist residential centre
• Facilities
• Mixed residence
The Itinerary
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FRIDAY 14TH JUNE
06.20 – meet at school
06.50 – Depart!
11.20 – Folkestone-Calais Eurotunnel
12.50 – arrrive Calais
PM – visit to a boulangerie, then
onward travel to Paris.
• Evening meal in restaurant
Brief Itinerary
• SATURDAY – 8.15 – leave hotel – Guided
tour of Paris, Flunch lunch, Pompidou
centre, restaurant dinner
• SUNDAY – 9.30 – leave hotel – Stade de
France, Flunch lunch, Boat trip,
Montparnasse tower, evening meal at hotel
• MONDAY – 8.00 – leave hotel – Parc
Asterix, evening meal at hotel
Return details
• 09.00 – Depart hotel
• 10.30 – visit Sacre-Coeur and Montmartre
(packed lunch)
• 13.00 – Leave Paris
• 19.20 – Eurotunnel from Calais
• 18.55 – Arrive Folkestone
• 22.30 – estimated arrival at school
FOOD:
• The first meal provided is the evening meal – students will need to either
bring a packed breakfast/lunch, or money (£/€)
• Breakfast – in accommodation
• Lunches – vouchers provided (up to 11€) or packed lunches
• Evening – in restaurants/at accommodation
• No evening meal on Tuesday
• Fussiness! You are going to a different country – and so the food may be
different. A willingness to try other things is essential!
Behaviour in hotel
• Represent Devizes school
• Mealtimes – compulsory – breakfast/dinner
• Bedtimes –will vary depending on next day’s
departure time
• Behaviour on corridors – respect others
• No boys in girls’ bedrooms and vice versa
• Safety at all times
Behaviour on excursions
• Representing Devizes School – school trip,
not a holiday.
• Politeness – behaviour in and around towns
• Minimum groups of 3. Looking out for
eachother.
• Misbehaviour – “babysitting” by teacher
• Ultimate penalty – sent home at parents’
expense
Behaviour in Paris/Parc Asterix
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School groups – natural “target” for pickpockets etc.
Know where staff will be – listen!
Registers/meeting points
It is busy! If you do get lost, stay still – you’ll be a lot
easier to locate!
• All pupils will have an emergency contact number for
staff
• Behaviour contract
• Consequences of poor/dangerous behaviour
Kit List
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SMALL case/bag + day bag
Towel + toiletries – hair dryer share!
Comfortable shoes – lots of walking!
Light coat/waterproofs
Clothes – no offensive motifs, representing school
Camera, Spare batteries
A watch!
Sun cream, sunglasses, Tissues, hat
Dictionary, pens/pencils, book to read?
Food – snacks for bus – no fizzy drinks, not too many
sweets
• No chewing gum!
• Sports stuff?
Money, valuables
• OPTIONAL – hand money in to Mr Lund on
coach - Mr Lund to control “bank”
• Mobiles – very expensive to use!
• Cameras (batteries, films)
• iPods/mp3s etc. – your responsibility – but
must NOT be worn on excursions!
• Spending money (50€?)
• Pounds/Euros
The coach
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Toilet – emergency use only!
Keep to drivers’ rules
SEATBELTS - €135 fine on the spot!
Children may not sit directly next to
emergency escape.
• Traffic – opposite side - Care when
getting off!
• Litter!
Safety, medical, security
• Always in groups of at least three, NEVER
alone
• Belongings – bag/pockets – common sense
• Medication handed in?
• Travel sickness
• Staff to carry basic first aid, but no drugs
• Photos
The Accommodation - BOYS
• 2 rooms of 4 boys
• 1 room of 3 boys
• 3 rooms of 2 boys
The Accommodation - GIRLS
• 5 rooms of 4 girls
• 1 room of 3 girls
• 2 rooms of 2 girls
Emergency contact details
• Emergency contact/phone tree
(volunteers)
• School mobiles:
• 07531 139069
• 07531 136543
• Emergency details etc. will be
confirmed in letter.
And finAlly…
•The idea is to enjoy yourselves,
and to make the most of any
opportunities to speak French and
experience French culture.
•Follow rules, stay safe, and it will
be a fantastic trip!!!
•Any questions?