Rocky Lake Junior High
School – Grade 9 Quebec
Trip Information Session
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Presenter – Robin Snow (rsnow@hrsb.ca)
Trip Dates
 Students depart from Rocky Lake Junior High at approximately
1:00pm on Tuesday, June 2, 2015
 Students return to Rocky Lake Junior High at approximately
10:00pm on Sunday, June 7, 2015
 Students travel as far as Edmunston, New Brunswick on Tuesday,
June 2 and stay the night at the Best Western Plus
 On Wednesday morning, we travel to Montreal, where we stay
Wednesday night at the Hotel Universel
 Wednesday and Thursday are spent in Montreal
Trip Overview
 We travel to Quebec City early in the evening on Wednesday, for a
late check in at the Delta City Centre
 Friday and Saturday are spent in Quebec City
 Students depart from Quebec City the morning of Sunday, June 7
and return to school for pick up at approximately 10:00pm
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Biodome complex
Olympic Stadium
Tour of Old Montreal
Visit to China Town
Science Museum
La Ronde Six Flags
 Quebec City
Trip Highlights
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Plaines of Abraham
Walking tour of Old Quebec
Walk grounds of Provincial Legislature, Tourney Fountain
Quebec City Farmer’s Market
Montmorency Falls
Sainte-Anne du Beaupre Basilica
Disco Cruise
Quebec Aquarium
Cabane-a-Sucre
Ghost Tour in Old Quebec
 Students will have supervised “free time” in each “Old” city for souvenir
shopping.
 The final price of the trip depends on the number of students who
participate. The more students who come, the fuller the buses, the
lower the cost. Families will be notified of the final cost by
November 7, 2014. The price range is currently between $850.00
and $950.00
 Trip price includes:
Trip Cost
 4 star centrally located hotels (4 students per room)
 Luxury coaches
 1 tour director per bus. Guides participate in all events and activities
and are available for emergencies 24 hours a day (guides stay with
the school group in the hotel)
 All activities/admissions/fees on the itinerary
 Evening Security (11:00pm to 6:00am each night of the trip)
 All breakfasts, 4 suppers
What students
will need
money for…
 Students will need to have money to purchase:
 Supper on the road on Tuesday (they can bring a packed lunch on
the bus)
 Lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
 Lunch and supper on the road home on Sunday
 Any souvenirs they wish to purchase
Other Notes
 We currently have three buses reserved for the trip, which means
we have 150 trip spots for students. If interest exceeds 150, we will
look at adding a forth bus, if this is realistic. A “commitment” form
will be sent home with students on Monday, October 27 that will
be used to determine the number of participants. On November 7,
the final cost of the trip will be determined. Initial deposits of
$300.00 will be accepted beginning November 9. Cheques can be
made payable to Rocky Lake Junior High. A second deposit
($300.00) will be due in February, with the balance due the
beginning of April.
 Additional student meetings will take place closer to the trip date
(room assignments, final itinerary, expectations), and consent and
medical forms will be sent home in the Spring. Information will be
communicated to parents via email and the trip website
Other Notes
 There is a one to ten teacher to student chaperone ratio.
Chaperones will be school staff. Parents will have my contact
information prior to the trip in the event of an emergency during
the trip.
Note About
Refunds
 All payments are NON-REFUNDABLE. We send deposits directly
to the tour provider (Bon Vivant Educational Tours), so funds are
not kept in a school account. The price of the trip is directly related
to the number of participants, so fluctuations in participants
causes the price to change as well. If your student is no longer able
to participate, we will do our best to fill their spot on the trip with
another student, at which point we can return any payments. If we
are unable to fill that spot, a refund will not be possible.
Questions or
Concerns?
 Any questions or concerns throughout the planning process can be
directed to Robin Snow at rsnow@hrsb.ca, or at 902 832 8952
extension 7081213. All information will be posted on the school
website (there is a grade 9 trip tab on the school home page). I will
tweet reminders and any new information as well, using my
teacher Twitter account (@MsSnow9RLJH). All communication
will be emailed home using the contact information provided on
the “commitment” form.