Friday, September 30, 2011
Almost home
Addis Ababa 7.30 local time, just arrived from Paris and found out that our Lilongwe flight is scheduled on time, so you can expect us 4 p.m. this very afternoon. Yesterday Disneyland Paris, air balloon flight included: everybody was having so much fun! Some shoppings at the airport Charles de Gaulle, timely departure. Yes we do have a lot of pictures and no we cannot upload them here, sorry. But the students' stories this afternoon will tell so much more. Hope to see you later today.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Thursday
Extra late breakfast today, we needed some extra sleep. Then we went to Versailles by train: the splendor of the castle! Louis XIV's taste was quite sumptuous, "overwhelming" as one of the students said. We were lead by mobile guides. By the way: the weather was splendid again, blue sky, bright sun, temperatures approaching the 30s. It seems to be the hottest September in a century and it makes up for a totally spoilt summer in this part of Europe. After Versailles we went to the Louvre where Frenglish speaking guides told us more about some of the top paintings and sculptures, just to name a few: the Mona Lisa of course -actually bigger than I had in mind- and the Venus of Milo; loads of interested questions by our students. Dinner in a food court. And last but not least: Aquaboulevard with lots of water fun like artificial waves and very long (some quite scary !) slides. One of the students cried out "This is love at first sight, sir". Now it is after eleven and everybody is ready to go to sleep, preparing for another fantastic but tiring and -o misfortune- our last day in Paris - at Disneyland.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday
It's Thursday already and we are tired, sorry no photos today but tomorrow, we promise.
Wednesday - From Paris to London and back - some comments from the students :
London was a great day. We woke up at five. We were so excited !
We got to the rain station and eventually got on the Eurostar which traveled at about 300 miles an hour ! It took us about two hours to get to London – we were jumping with excitement ! We went by bus to near to the Tate Modern and walked across the “wobbly” bridge. Then we went to the London Eye. From the top of the London Eye the city looked as big as an elephant, except bigger ! It went very slowly, but it was amazing.
After that we headed for lunch (traditional fish and chips) to an old pub called Ye Olde Cock Tavern.
And then we went to a live show called “We Will Rock You”. It was amazing and a fantastic experience!
We got to go shopping for half an hour at St Pancras Station. And then it was time to head back to Paris on the Eurostar.
We were a bunch of exhausted kids, but we were so happy to go to London and have an amazing day !
Guess what we did ? Well, we went to London on the Eurostar !We went to the London Eye and we did some shopping. Everyone should have a chance to experience this.
Today we had to wake up at 4.45 in the morning !
After rushing to the station, we boarded the Eurostar and used the fastest train in Europe to go to London. Once we had arrived and got off, we boarded a bus and a gentleman gave us an interesting tour of a small part of London.
We then went to the Tate Modern, with its very nice displays.
After this we went to the London Eye. The amount we could see was amazing ! Did you know you can see as far as 40 kilometers on a clear day ?
We had a classic fish and chips lunch. Everyone’s opinion “It was divine !”
Then we saw a musical based on the group Queen’s greatest hits. The whole group was excited and sang along !
Then we shopped for a bit and left for Paris again.
Today our whole group went to England. We were up very early this morning although some people did not have visas so they could not go. Some people were late coming downstairs so we had to rush to the Gare du Nord.
When we arrived, we had to go through the process of check-in. When we got on the train we had a picnic breakfast.
When we got to London we had a small tour of the city. We saw things like the Court of Justice and the Tate Modern museum. After the Tate, we went to the London Eye. We then went to a pub called Ye Olde Cock Tavern where we had fish and chips and lemonade. After that we went to a live show about the group Queen. It was amazing ! After that we went shopping at the train station.
Wednesday - From Paris to London and back - some comments from the students :
London was a great day. We woke up at five. We were so excited !
We got to the rain station and eventually got on the Eurostar which traveled at about 300 miles an hour ! It took us about two hours to get to London – we were jumping with excitement ! We went by bus to near to the Tate Modern and walked across the “wobbly” bridge. Then we went to the London Eye. From the top of the London Eye the city looked as big as an elephant, except bigger ! It went very slowly, but it was amazing.
After that we headed for lunch (traditional fish and chips) to an old pub called Ye Olde Cock Tavern.
And then we went to a live show called “We Will Rock You”. It was amazing and a fantastic experience!
We got to go shopping for half an hour at St Pancras Station. And then it was time to head back to Paris on the Eurostar.
We were a bunch of exhausted kids, but we were so happy to go to London and have an amazing day !
Guess what we did ? Well, we went to London on the Eurostar !We went to the London Eye and we did some shopping. Everyone should have a chance to experience this.
Today we had to wake up at 4.45 in the morning !
After rushing to the station, we boarded the Eurostar and used the fastest train in Europe to go to London. Once we had arrived and got off, we boarded a bus and a gentleman gave us an interesting tour of a small part of London.
We then went to the Tate Modern, with its very nice displays.
After this we went to the London Eye. The amount we could see was amazing ! Did you know you can see as far as 40 kilometers on a clear day ?
We had a classic fish and chips lunch. Everyone’s opinion “It was divine !”
Then we saw a musical based on the group Queen’s greatest hits. The whole group was excited and sang along !
Then we shopped for a bit and left for Paris again.
Today our whole group went to England. We were up very early this morning although some people did not have visas so they could not go. Some people were late coming downstairs so we had to rush to the Gare du Nord.
When we arrived, we had to go through the process of check-in. When we got on the train we had a picnic breakfast.
When we got to London we had a small tour of the city. We saw things like the Court of Justice and the Tate Modern museum. After the Tate, we went to the London Eye. We then went to a pub called Ye Olde Cock Tavern where we had fish and chips and lemonade. After that we went to a live show about the group Queen. It was amazing ! After that we went shopping at the train station.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
tuesday
Tuesday – another exciting day of adventures in Paris ! We started off with the awe-inspiring cathedral of Notre Dame with its beautiful famous rose stained-glass windows.
Next a journey underground, way down below the streets, below the metro trains,… down into the bowels of the earth beneath southern Paris … into the catacombs, …where the bones of around 6 million people have been carefully built into intriguingly macabre long winding walls … !
After a treat of crêpes (traditional French pancakes), when the students chose from the French menu and ordered their own crêpe (in French !), we went to the bewilderingly huge shopping mall, Les Halles, where everyone was let loose for a wonderful three hours of shopping till they dropped !
But they weren’t allowed to drop ! After meeting up and checking out everyone’s purchases, off we set, walking through the evening streets of Paris to the Latin quarter for a sumptuous meal of Moroccan couscous !
We are just back and everyone has gone to bed. We have a very early start tomorrow morning – we can’t miss that TGV to London !
I’m sorry but we can’t post photos this evening as the internet is very slow and we need to get to bed ready for our early start … But more photos will be posted tomorrow we hope.
Next a journey underground, way down below the streets, below the metro trains,… down into the bowels of the earth beneath southern Paris … into the catacombs, …where the bones of around 6 million people have been carefully built into intriguingly macabre long winding walls … !
After a treat of crêpes (traditional French pancakes), when the students chose from the French menu and ordered their own crêpe (in French !), we went to the bewilderingly huge shopping mall, Les Halles, where everyone was let loose for a wonderful three hours of shopping till they dropped !
But they weren’t allowed to drop ! After meeting up and checking out everyone’s purchases, off we set, walking through the evening streets of Paris to the Latin quarter for a sumptuous meal of Moroccan couscous !
We are just back and everyone has gone to bed. We have a very early start tomorrow morning – we can’t miss that TGV to London !
I’m sorry but we can’t post photos this evening as the internet is very slow and we need to get to bed ready for our early start … But more photos will be posted tomorrow we hope.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Paris on Monday. Comments from the students :
It was surreal, mind-blowing, extraordinary aaaj-mei-zing !! The Eiffel Tower was probably the highlight of the day, overwhelming by just being sooo humungous ! But not forgetting the Pompidou Centre, where we got to see various artists’ (Picasso, Matisse, Braque and others) pieces of work.
We started off after breakfast, walking to the Père Lachaise cemetery, a quiet place, with very grandiose graves and monuments. We got to see the graves of Jim Morrison (the lead singer of The Doors), Oscar Wilde (a famous poet and playwrite), Frederic Chopin (a famous composer of classical music) and Victor Noir (a famous journalist who was assassinated). Some groups went to see the graves of Pissaro and Seurat, (both impressionist painters which year 7 have been studying).
I like Paris. I liked the tour in Paris. I hope I will enjoy everything in this week.
When we had our picnic this evening, I saw the Eiffel Tower light up at night. It was beautiful !
I had so much fun !
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Dimanche, Paris!
Day 2,
Bonjour sunny Paris! The bags and we arrived safely at 6:30 am. This morning, which seems like weeks ago now! What a full, fun packed day!
After a quick mini tour of some main sights, we left our bags at the hotel and strolled to a local café for a typical French breakfast.
After that we took on the challenge of travelling by the Metro, first stop, the Trocadero, where a “living statue” amused us all.
A short walk past the bottom of the Eiffel tower took us to our boat. We enjoyed a wonderful cruise down the scene in the sunshine.
Back onto the Metro like true Parisians we make our way to the Cité des Sciences where we had a fascinating guided tour followed by a 3D film and then time to try out and play with many hands-on exhibits. Suppertime by then and we have now got back to our hotel, very ready for another day of interesting cultural experiences tomorrow. We are so impressed with the students’ eager, open-minded attitudes as well as their stamina. It’s going to be a great week!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Addis Ababa
So far so good! Arrived here in Ethiopia on time after a smooth flight from Lilongwe, everything under control, no problems, sorry... Next flight will leave -on time as of now- in a little over 3 hours: Paris here we come! Mood excellent. Great group of kids!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Leaving time Saturday
Leaving time tomorrow will be 11 a.m.(parents' letter)and not 10 a.m. (latest itinerary on blog)by bus at school. Sorry about the confusion. Gathering time however: 10 a.m. I hope to see you tomorrow!
Monday, September 19, 2011
updated itinerary and latest parents' letter
Saturday 24th September Departure 10.00 school, 15.20 (ET871L) by Ethiopian Airlines to Paris through Addis 20.45-23.55 (ET704L)
Sunday 25th Arrival 6.30 (ET704L), breakfast in café La Cantoche, a.m. Bateaux Parisiens boat ride on Seine., p.m. Cité de la Science guided tour + Géode 3D experience + evening Montmartre district
Monday 26th a.m. Père Lachaise p.m. tour Pompidou (1.30), Eiffel Tower, evening: bowling
Tuesday 27th a.m. shopping/market and Catacombes, surprise p.m., tour Quai d’Orsay/Notre Dame
Wednesday 28th London by Eurostar 6.43-7.59 departure (packed breakfast) Paris, 20.42-23.17 departure (packed meal) London: City trip, London Eye, tour Tate Modern Gallery, little shopping, some “Olympic London”, live show surprise 2 .00-6.00, lunch in pub
Thursday 29th a.m. guided tour Versailles, p.m shopping and tour Louvre 4 p.m., evening Aquaboulevard
Friday 30th September Visit to Disneyland Paris (Disney Park, Disney Studios + surprise); night flight 22.05 (ET705L) back home through Addis 6.20-9.30 (ET871L)
Saturday 1st October Arrival Kamuzu Airport 14.35, expected arrival school 16.00
Lilongwe, 20th September 2011
Dear parents/guardians,
In a few days we will leave for beautiful Paris and London, time for some final information:
*transport: we will leave BMIS (car park next to hall) by school bus Saturday 24th September 11 a.m. sharp and would like you to say goodbye to your children at school; please do not come to the airport in order not to confuse students and arrangements; Saturday 1st October we will be back in school 4 p.m., please come to school and not to the airport to collect your child; in case of delay we will post that on our weblog; if you wish you could call the airport to find out about arrival times
*luggage: make sure all appropriate luggage is in your son/daughter’s suitcase; for a clothing list please check weblog and do not forget about swimming clothes and drawing stuff; please anticipate on autumn conditions = chilly and wet; use 1 piece of 20 kgs as a guideline + maybe have a spare bag to transport all the souvenirs your children will buy for you
*information:if you have additional questions, please consult www.bmisgoesparislondon2011.blogspot.com in the first place; furthermore: all chaperones will be available 9.30 a.m. onwards this Saturday to answer to your questions; in France we will update the weblog every night, so you will be informed about your son’s/daughter’s activities + photos on a daily basis; mobile phones and e-mailing are not allowed for all sorts of reasons; only in the case of an emergency you can contact me through our Head Teacher Mr. Paul Harrison: 0999785466
*passports: have your child bring in her/his passport Friday 23rd September at the latest; we will triple check all details (validity, visas (double (!) entry Schengen, UK), TEP/PRP/other etc.), but it remains the responsibility of the parents to have everything sorted; we will keep the passports in a safe place so we can do a group check-in (no pointed/sharp objects and liquids in the hand luggage please) at the airport; the chaperones will take care of the passports during the duration of the trip
* pocket money: please place the pocket money in an envelope (guideline 150 euros and 30 pounds) and write on it the amount of pocket money + name student on Saturday: staff will take care of the administration of the pocket money in order to avoid losing and spending too much money
*medicines: please make sure your child knows what medicine to take, when, how and do not forget to pack it; we do have a list of all needed medicines, together with dietary requirements and it is all taken care of
*valuables: are taken at own risk for the simple reason that we won’t have time to spend at police stations finding out about lost/stolen items
*import tax: anticipate upon paying import tax on newly bought items as soon as we are back in Lilongwe, although last year the customs were very cooperative; have your child keep receipts
*missed classes: will have to be caught up at responsibility students
*latest itinerary:
Check out weblog
*extra 1st break meetings students: Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd September
Thank you very much for your cooperation and we hope to see you this Saturday.
Very much looking forward to have a fantastic time in France and UK with a fantastic group of young people,
also on behalf of the rest of the crew: Anne Taylor, Rachel Almeida and Sangamesh Rajeshwar
Willem Snieder, trip coordinator
Sunday 25th Arrival 6.30 (ET704L), breakfast in café La Cantoche, a.m. Bateaux Parisiens boat ride on Seine., p.m. Cité de la Science guided tour + Géode 3D experience + evening Montmartre district
Monday 26th a.m. Père Lachaise p.m. tour Pompidou (1.30), Eiffel Tower, evening: bowling
Tuesday 27th a.m. shopping/market and Catacombes, surprise p.m., tour Quai d’Orsay/Notre Dame
Wednesday 28th London by Eurostar 6.43-7.59 departure (packed breakfast) Paris, 20.42-23.17 departure (packed meal) London: City trip, London Eye, tour Tate Modern Gallery, little shopping, some “Olympic London”, live show surprise 2 .00-6.00, lunch in pub
Thursday 29th a.m. guided tour Versailles, p.m shopping and tour Louvre 4 p.m., evening Aquaboulevard
Friday 30th September Visit to Disneyland Paris (Disney Park, Disney Studios + surprise); night flight 22.05 (ET705L) back home through Addis 6.20-9.30 (ET871L)
Saturday 1st October Arrival Kamuzu Airport 14.35, expected arrival school 16.00
Lilongwe, 20th September 2011
Dear parents/guardians,
In a few days we will leave for beautiful Paris and London, time for some final information:
*transport: we will leave BMIS (car park next to hall) by school bus Saturday 24th September 11 a.m. sharp and would like you to say goodbye to your children at school; please do not come to the airport in order not to confuse students and arrangements; Saturday 1st October we will be back in school 4 p.m., please come to school and not to the airport to collect your child; in case of delay we will post that on our weblog; if you wish you could call the airport to find out about arrival times
*luggage: make sure all appropriate luggage is in your son/daughter’s suitcase; for a clothing list please check weblog and do not forget about swimming clothes and drawing stuff; please anticipate on autumn conditions = chilly and wet; use 1 piece of 20 kgs as a guideline + maybe have a spare bag to transport all the souvenirs your children will buy for you
*information:if you have additional questions, please consult www.bmisgoesparislondon2011.blogspot.com in the first place; furthermore: all chaperones will be available 9.30 a.m. onwards this Saturday to answer to your questions; in France we will update the weblog every night, so you will be informed about your son’s/daughter’s activities + photos on a daily basis; mobile phones and e-mailing are not allowed for all sorts of reasons; only in the case of an emergency you can contact me through our Head Teacher Mr. Paul Harrison: 0999785466
*passports: have your child bring in her/his passport Friday 23rd September at the latest; we will triple check all details (validity, visas (double (!) entry Schengen, UK), TEP/PRP/other etc.), but it remains the responsibility of the parents to have everything sorted; we will keep the passports in a safe place so we can do a group check-in (no pointed/sharp objects and liquids in the hand luggage please) at the airport; the chaperones will take care of the passports during the duration of the trip
* pocket money: please place the pocket money in an envelope (guideline 150 euros and 30 pounds) and write on it the amount of pocket money + name student on Saturday: staff will take care of the administration of the pocket money in order to avoid losing and spending too much money
*medicines: please make sure your child knows what medicine to take, when, how and do not forget to pack it; we do have a list of all needed medicines, together with dietary requirements and it is all taken care of
*valuables: are taken at own risk for the simple reason that we won’t have time to spend at police stations finding out about lost/stolen items
*import tax: anticipate upon paying import tax on newly bought items as soon as we are back in Lilongwe, although last year the customs were very cooperative; have your child keep receipts
*missed classes: will have to be caught up at responsibility students
*latest itinerary:
Check out weblog
*extra 1st break meetings students: Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd September
Thank you very much for your cooperation and we hope to see you this Saturday.
Very much looking forward to have a fantastic time in France and UK with a fantastic group of young people,
also on behalf of the rest of the crew: Anne Taylor, Rachel Almeida and Sangamesh Rajeshwar
Willem Snieder, trip coordinator
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Language training Wednesday 7th September
Wednesday 7th September 13.45 - 15.00 there will be a French language session for all trip participants in S5. The usual after school activities should be skipped for one time. Please arrange for transport back home. Thank you/Merci bien!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
22nd August parents and students meeting
Trip open for Years 7,8,9,10,11,12,13 (school year 2011/2)
Staff: Mrs. Almeida, Ms. Taylor, Mr. Rajeshwar, Mr. Snieder
Ethiopian Airlines takes care of the flights
Ça Va Trips is UK travel organization in France with representative Julie during whole trip
Trip cost 425,000 MKW = all inclusive except for pocket money + possible visa costs
There is a regularly updated weblog (please visit): http://bmisgoesparislondon2011.blogspot.com
Maximum of 40 participants
Schengen visa for Paris
Contact German embassy 01772555
School does preparatory work
Free
Fill in application form (available)
1 passport photograph
Passport valid for at least 3 months return
Exemption for most European countries and US
Consulate open 9-12 working days
UK visa for London
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
Teveta House opening house 8-15
Takes 10 working days
Costs involved
2 clean pages passport
2 passport photos
VISAS ARE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS (tip: go for one before and one after holiday)
Please take a copy from the piles
TEP, PRP, other: make sure they are in –valid- passport
RESIDENCE PERMITS ARE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS
Students/parents must bring cheques (address to Bishop Mackenzie International School and write bmisgoesparislondon2011 on the back) into the financial office immediately on arrival at school. They will be issued with a receipt. Cheques should be placed in a sealed envelope clearly labelled with your child’s/children’s name and class.
*1st instalment
May 13th 2011
MKW 120,000
*2nd instalment
June 3rd 2011
MKW 120,000
*final payment
August 17th 2011
MKW 185,000
Air ticket 232,000 MKW
Travel agency France 165,000 MKW
Medical/
cancellation insurance 6,000 MKW
Surprises 17,000 MKW
Contingency 5,000 MKW
--------------------
Total 425,000 MKW against the current exchange rates
of MKW/euro/pound/dollar
Behaviour contract
Payment slip
Indemnity form + medical information + dietary requirements + contact details
Please fill the documents out this evening and have relevant pages (personal details + validity and residence permit) of passport photocopied
No mobile phones allowed: security, value, focus; all communication through Head Teacher Mr Harrison + weblog we’ll update on a daily basis
Pocket money: guideline 150 euros, 30 pounds: obtain the Forex on time (letter available tonight); there will simply be no time to exchange currencies in Paris and London
Weblog forum + ask your child about letters
Packing list after holiday (Mrs. Almeida in a minute)
Waiting list
Tags
Chaperone system
Insurance
Malaria
Surprises
Missed schoolwork responsibility student
Rooming: friends + friends
Valuables at own risk
Every Thursday students’ meeting S5 10.15
Saturday 24th September: please be on time, 9.00 a.m.
Security: 5 parents, safety children/students first priority, permanent contact with school
Roleplays to prepare students:
AT THE EIFFEL TOWER SOUVENIR SHOP
You want to buy a present for your little sister/brother. You have €15 to spend.
• Bonjour mademoiselle/monsieur. Qu’est-ce que tu voudrais ?
(Tell the shop lady that you want a present for your little sister/brother.
• Je voudrais un cadeau pour mon petit frère/ma petite sœur.
• Alors, voici des casquettes,
ou il y a aussi des porte clés,
de jolis sacs,
des T-shirts très cool,
et de petits Tours Eiffel.
(Ask how much the caps are.)
• C’est combien les casquettes ?
• Sept euros.
(Ask how much the pens are.)
• Et les stylos sont combien ?
• Trois euros.
•
•
•
• What to take: Small rucksack (5kg.):
• *book/puzzles/games
• *travel documents
• *toiletries bag, filled
• *sunglasses
• *pen + notebook
• *camera + other valuables
• Suitcase (20kg.) :
• *6 changes of underwear and socks
• *3 long-sleeved shirts
• *3 t-shirts
• *2 jumpers/sweatshirts
• *2 pairs of trousers
• *2 shorts
• *2 pairs of pyjamas
• *tracksuit
• *1 towel
• *1 pair of trainers, 1 or more pair(s) of shoes
• *hat/cap
• *raincoat
• *plastic carrier bag for dirty laundry
• *jacket
• * valuables at own risk
• Please ensure that all items are clearly named!
•
!
Staff: Mrs. Almeida, Ms. Taylor, Mr. Rajeshwar, Mr. Snieder
Ethiopian Airlines takes care of the flights
Ça Va Trips is UK travel organization in France with representative Julie during whole trip
Trip cost 425,000 MKW = all inclusive except for pocket money + possible visa costs
There is a regularly updated weblog (please visit): http://bmisgoesparislondon2011.blogspot.com
Maximum of 40 participants
Schengen visa for Paris
Contact German embassy 01772555
School does preparatory work
Free
Fill in application form (available)
1 passport photograph
Passport valid for at least 3 months return
Exemption for most European countries and US
Consulate open 9-12 working days
UK visa for London
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
Teveta House opening house 8-15
Takes 10 working days
Costs involved
2 clean pages passport
2 passport photos
VISAS ARE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS (tip: go for one before and one after holiday)
Please take a copy from the piles
TEP, PRP, other: make sure they are in –valid- passport
RESIDENCE PERMITS ARE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS
Students/parents must bring cheques (address to Bishop Mackenzie International School and write bmisgoesparislondon2011 on the back) into the financial office immediately on arrival at school. They will be issued with a receipt. Cheques should be placed in a sealed envelope clearly labelled with your child’s/children’s name and class.
*1st instalment
May 13th 2011
MKW 120,000
*2nd instalment
June 3rd 2011
MKW 120,000
*final payment
August 17th 2011
MKW 185,000
Air ticket 232,000 MKW
Travel agency France 165,000 MKW
Medical/
cancellation insurance 6,000 MKW
Surprises 17,000 MKW
Contingency 5,000 MKW
--------------------
Total 425,000 MKW against the current exchange rates
of MKW/euro/pound/dollar
Behaviour contract
Payment slip
Indemnity form + medical information + dietary requirements + contact details
Please fill the documents out this evening and have relevant pages (personal details + validity and residence permit) of passport photocopied
No mobile phones allowed: security, value, focus; all communication through Head Teacher Mr Harrison + weblog we’ll update on a daily basis
Pocket money: guideline 150 euros, 30 pounds: obtain the Forex on time (letter available tonight); there will simply be no time to exchange currencies in Paris and London
Weblog forum + ask your child about letters
Packing list after holiday (Mrs. Almeida in a minute)
Waiting list
Tags
Chaperone system
Insurance
Malaria
Surprises
Missed schoolwork responsibility student
Rooming: friends + friends
Valuables at own risk
Every Thursday students’ meeting S5 10.15
Saturday 24th September: please be on time, 9.00 a.m.
Security: 5 parents, safety children/students first priority, permanent contact with school
Roleplays to prepare students:
AT THE EIFFEL TOWER SOUVENIR SHOP
You want to buy a present for your little sister/brother. You have €15 to spend.
• Bonjour mademoiselle/monsieur. Qu’est-ce que tu voudrais ?
(Tell the shop lady that you want a present for your little sister/brother.
• Je voudrais un cadeau pour mon petit frère/ma petite sœur.
• Alors, voici des casquettes,
ou il y a aussi des porte clés,
de jolis sacs,
des T-shirts très cool,
et de petits Tours Eiffel.
(Ask how much the caps are.)
• C’est combien les casquettes ?
• Sept euros.
(Ask how much the pens are.)
• Et les stylos sont combien ?
• Trois euros.
•
•
•
• What to take: Small rucksack (5kg.):
• *book/puzzles/games
• *travel documents
• *toiletries bag, filled
• *sunglasses
• *pen + notebook
• *camera + other valuables
• Suitcase (20kg.) :
• *6 changes of underwear and socks
• *3 long-sleeved shirts
• *3 t-shirts
• *2 jumpers/sweatshirts
• *2 pairs of trousers
• *2 shorts
• *2 pairs of pyjamas
• *tracksuit
• *1 towel
• *1 pair of trainers, 1 or more pair(s) of shoes
• *hat/cap
• *raincoat
• *plastic carrier bag for dirty laundry
• *jacket
• * valuables at own risk
• Please ensure that all items are clearly named!
•
!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
visas
Several Schengen visas for our trip have been issued already. What we as school could do, e.g. leave copies of insurance and parental consent, we have done. UK visas: I know of one visa that has been issued. Parents and students involved should go to the UK visa office in Teveta House and they should bring:
*photo, passport size
*application form (apply for visitors visa, not for transit)
*application fee
*proof of parental consent (if you signed out the indemnity form you can get a copy from school)
*proof of insurance (copy from school)
*bank statement
*birth certificate (depending on the nationality)
Good luck, Willem Snieder.
*photo, passport size
*application form (apply for visitors visa, not for transit)
*application fee
*proof of parental consent (if you signed out the indemnity form you can get a copy from school)
*proof of insurance (copy from school)
*bank statement
*birth certificate (depending on the nationality)
Good luck, Willem Snieder.
Monday, August 15, 2011
letter 15th August
Lilongwe, 15th August 2011
Re: bmisgoesparislondon2011
Dear Parents and Students,
I hope you have had a good holiday and have returned to Malawi safe and sound. Thank you very much for having paid the first two instalments for our trip to France and London. Our plans are progressing well and it will certainly be a fantastic experience for the students. I would like to send a polite reminder that the remaining instalment is due this week and is needed to fulfil our financial obligations to airline and travel agency. Unfortunately, due to the recent exchange variations, we have had to adjust the amount to MKW 185,000.
A second polite reminder for those students who need a visa: please obtain the Schengen and UK visas on time. We try to be as helpful as possible, but it is the parents’ responsibility to arrange for the visas.
I would also invite parents and students to a meeting on Monday 22nd at 5 p.m. in the BMIS hall. Given the uncertain political situation in Malawi, the riots in London, the devaluation of the kwacha and the lack of Forex I feel we should have an extra meeting for the trip to enable us to discuss any queries you may have about the trip.
I look forward to seeing you on Monday 22nd August at 5.00 p.m.
Yours sincerely,
Willem Snieder, trip coordinator
PS Please check out our weblog bmisgoesparislondon2011.blogspot.com for additional information.
Re: bmisgoesparislondon2011
Dear Parents and Students,
I hope you have had a good holiday and have returned to Malawi safe and sound. Thank you very much for having paid the first two instalments for our trip to France and London. Our plans are progressing well and it will certainly be a fantastic experience for the students. I would like to send a polite reminder that the remaining instalment is due this week and is needed to fulfil our financial obligations to airline and travel agency. Unfortunately, due to the recent exchange variations, we have had to adjust the amount to MKW 185,000.
A second polite reminder for those students who need a visa: please obtain the Schengen and UK visas on time. We try to be as helpful as possible, but it is the parents’ responsibility to arrange for the visas.
I would also invite parents and students to a meeting on Monday 22nd at 5 p.m. in the BMIS hall. Given the uncertain political situation in Malawi, the riots in London, the devaluation of the kwacha and the lack of Forex I feel we should have an extra meeting for the trip to enable us to discuss any queries you may have about the trip.
I look forward to seeing you on Monday 22nd August at 5.00 p.m.
Yours sincerely,
Willem Snieder, trip coordinator
PS Please check out our weblog bmisgoesparislondon2011.blogspot.com for additional information.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
UK visa
Dear Mr Snieder,
Thank you for your email dated 04/07/2011. Based on the information you have provided your students will require a general visit visa (for child accompanied). I am assuming that the students in your party are visa nationals. I regret that a transit visa may only be issued for the purpose of transit only and has no provision for tourist activities during the transit period. There is no concession for school groups.
For further information please refer to the following website links:
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/doineedvisa/
http://www.vfs-uk-za.com/index1.aspx
Yours Sincerely,
Michael Kane | Entry Clearance Officer (South Africa)
Thank you for your email dated 04/07/2011. Based on the information you have provided your students will require a general visit visa (for child accompanied). I am assuming that the students in your party are visa nationals. I regret that a transit visa may only be issued for the purpose of transit only and has no provision for tourist activities during the transit period. There is no concession for school groups.
For further information please refer to the following website links:
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/doineedvisa/
http://www.vfs-uk-za.com/index1.aspx
Yours Sincerely,
Michael Kane | Entry Clearance Officer (South Africa)
Monday, June 13, 2011
Cost increase, sorry
Lilongwe, 9th June 2011
Re: bmisgoesparislondon2011, cost increase
Dear parents/guardians,
Thank you very much for having paid your instalments for our trip that promises to be a fantastic one. Not all second instalments have been paid yet. May I politely remind you of the payment deadlines. Please stick to them, because we need them to fulfil our financial obligations to the travel agent, the insurance and the air carrier:
Students/parents must bring cheques
(address to Bishop Mackenzie International School
and write bmisgoesparislondon2011 on the back) into the financial office immediately on arrival at school. They will be issued with a receipt. Cheques should be placed in a sealed envelope clearly labelled with your child’s/children’s name and class.
1st instalment
May 13th 2011
MKW 120,000 2nd instalment
June 3rd 2011
MKW 120,000 final payment
August 17th 2011
MKW 145,000
As you may have noticed in the box above, the last instalment has changed. We have to adjust the trip price with MKW20,000 because Ethiopian Air has increased its taxes. We have tried our very best to keep the price as low as possible, but the increase in unavoidable. Please take this into account for your final payment.
Thank you very much in advance and enjoy your holiday. First student meeting after the holiday: Thursday 18th August 2011, 10.05 in S5.
Kind regards,
Willem A. Snieder, Trip Coordinator.
PS Please check out our weblog for the latest information: http://bmisgoesparislondon2011.blogspot.com
Re: bmisgoesparislondon2011, cost increase
Dear parents/guardians,
Thank you very much for having paid your instalments for our trip that promises to be a fantastic one. Not all second instalments have been paid yet. May I politely remind you of the payment deadlines. Please stick to them, because we need them to fulfil our financial obligations to the travel agent, the insurance and the air carrier:
Students/parents must bring cheques
(address to Bishop Mackenzie International School
and write bmisgoesparislondon2011 on the back) into the financial office immediately on arrival at school. They will be issued with a receipt. Cheques should be placed in a sealed envelope clearly labelled with your child’s/children’s name and class.
1st instalment
May 13th 2011
MKW 120,000 2nd instalment
June 3rd 2011
MKW 120,000 final payment
August 17th 2011
MKW 145,000
As you may have noticed in the box above, the last instalment has changed. We have to adjust the trip price with MKW20,000 because Ethiopian Air has increased its taxes. We have tried our very best to keep the price as low as possible, but the increase in unavoidable. Please take this into account for your final payment.
Thank you very much in advance and enjoy your holiday. First student meeting after the holiday: Thursday 18th August 2011, 10.05 in S5.
Kind regards,
Willem A. Snieder, Trip Coordinator.
PS Please check out our weblog for the latest information: http://bmisgoesparislondon2011.blogspot.com
Monday, May 30, 2011
Schengen visa
Relevant information on application form:
question 21: tick Study
question 24: tick multiple entries
question 31: hotel address Campanile Hotel 9 Rue Du Chemin Vert Paris, Paris 75011 France
question 21: tick Study
question 24: tick multiple entries
question 31: hotel address Campanile Hotel 9 Rue Du Chemin Vert Paris, Paris 75011 France
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Multiple entry Schengen visa needed
For all those students who need a Schengen visa + their parents: make sure that you apply for a MULTIPLE ENTRY visa, since we will leave France for England Wednesday 28th September just for one day, so we actually enter France a second time. This visa is costless.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
summary parents' and students' evening and more info
Thank you very much for showing up in such a large number last Wednesday! Sorry to put this info this late on the blog, due to power and internet cuts... In meantime we've had our first students' meeting in school: trip participants are competing for having their shirt design printed on our bmisgoesparislondon2011 shirt. In 2 weeks we'll decide. We have also had 2 students pulling out, but they were happily followed up by 2 from the waiting list. Went to UK visa, explained about the school trip, left info and name list and got the following useful info:
in order to get a transit visa it is better to have the Schengen visa in the passport first, so they know you will actually get back to a Schengen country; a transit visa is less expensive than a regular one and we don't need a regular one for our 1 day visit; German Embassy also got the school info
On a financially less positive note: please anticipate upon a cost rise of the trip, since Ethiopian has increased its taxes. I'm still negotiating for a better price, but extra costs seem to be unavoidable. I'll keep you updated.
Summary Wednesday evening 11th May:
USEFUL INFORMATION
Trip open for Years 7,8,9,10,11,12,13 (in school year 2011/2)
Staff: Mrs. Almeida, Ms. Taylor, Mr. Rajeshwar, Mr. Snieder
Ethiopian Airlines takes care of the flights
Ça Va Trips is UK travel organization in France with representative Julie during whole trip
Trip cost 365,000 MKW = all inclusive except for pocket money + possible visa costs
There is a regularly updated weblog: http://bmisgoesparislondon2011.blogspot.com
Maximum of 40 participants
Visas
Schengen visa for Paris
Contact German embassy 01772555
School does preparatory work
Free
Fill in application form: download from German embassy website in Lilongwe www.lilongwe.diplo.de/
1 passport photograph
Passport valid for at least 3 months return
Exemption for most European countries and US
Consulate open 8-11 working days
UK visa for London
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
Taveta House opening house 8-15, tel. 01774484
School does preparatory work, lets know about school trip
Takes 10 working days
Costs involved
2 clean pages passport
2 passport photos
VISAS ARE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS (tip: go for one visa before (Schengen might be best idea, see supra) and one visa after (UK might be best idea) holiday)
residence permits
TEP, PRP, other: make sure they are in passport
RESIDENCE PERMITS ARE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS
Instalments
Students/parents must bring cheques (address to Bishop Mackenzie International School and write bmisgoesparislondon2011 on the back) into the financial office immediately on arrival at school. They will be issued with a receipt. Cheques should be placed in a sealed envelope clearly labelled with your child’s/children’s name and class.
*1st instalment
May 13th 2011
MKW 120,000
*2nd instalment
June 3rd 2011
MKW 120,000
*final payment
August 17th 2011
MKW 125,000
OTHER DOCUMENTS
Behaviour contract
Payment slip
Indemnity form + medical information + dietary requirements + contact details
Please fill the documents out and have relevant pages (personal details + validity and residence permit) of passport photocopied
other information
No mobile phones allowed: security, value, focus; all communication through Head Teacher Mr Harrison + weblog we’ll update on a daily basis; bringing along of iPods/MP3 players etc. allowed, but valuables in general are at own risk
Pocket money: guideline 150 euros, few pounds: obtain the Forex on time (letter available in school); there will simply be no time to exchange currencies in Paris and London
Weblog should be a forum where you can ask questions and everybody can read the answers + ask your child about received letters which I will also post on the weblog
Packing list: suggestions after holiday, but know that it could be rainy and chilly in Western Europe end September
Waiting list: please let know if you have to pull out for a valid reason so we can fill the space up by someone from the waiting list
Tags: each student will have one during the trip with contact details me + travel agent
Chaperone system: students belong to a group of 10 headed by a chaperone for counting and other practical reasons, but are free to go with whom they want
Insurance: medical and cancellation
Malaria: please do prevention + we’ll take treatments to Paris/London
Surprises: live show Paris e.g.
Missed schoolwork responsibility student, so contact the teachers involved
Rooming: boys and girls apart + we’ll follow up to students’ preferences normally speaking
Staff will take care of pocket money and passports during the trip in order to minimize the chance of losing and maximize balanced spending
in order to get a transit visa it is better to have the Schengen visa in the passport first, so they know you will actually get back to a Schengen country; a transit visa is less expensive than a regular one and we don't need a regular one for our 1 day visit; German Embassy also got the school info
On a financially less positive note: please anticipate upon a cost rise of the trip, since Ethiopian has increased its taxes. I'm still negotiating for a better price, but extra costs seem to be unavoidable. I'll keep you updated.
Summary Wednesday evening 11th May:
USEFUL INFORMATION
Trip open for Years 7,8,9,10,11,12,13 (in school year 2011/2)
Staff: Mrs. Almeida, Ms. Taylor, Mr. Rajeshwar, Mr. Snieder
Ethiopian Airlines takes care of the flights
Ça Va Trips is UK travel organization in France with representative Julie during whole trip
Trip cost 365,000 MKW = all inclusive except for pocket money + possible visa costs
There is a regularly updated weblog: http://bmisgoesparislondon2011.blogspot.com
Maximum of 40 participants
Visas
Schengen visa for Paris
Contact German embassy 01772555
School does preparatory work
Free
Fill in application form: download from German embassy website in Lilongwe www.lilongwe.diplo.de/
1 passport photograph
Passport valid for at least 3 months return
Exemption for most European countries and US
Consulate open 8-11 working days
UK visa for London
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
Taveta House opening house 8-15, tel. 01774484
School does preparatory work, lets know about school trip
Takes 10 working days
Costs involved
2 clean pages passport
2 passport photos
VISAS ARE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS (tip: go for one visa before (Schengen might be best idea, see supra) and one visa after (UK might be best idea) holiday)
residence permits
TEP, PRP, other: make sure they are in passport
RESIDENCE PERMITS ARE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS
Instalments
Students/parents must bring cheques (address to Bishop Mackenzie International School and write bmisgoesparislondon2011 on the back) into the financial office immediately on arrival at school. They will be issued with a receipt. Cheques should be placed in a sealed envelope clearly labelled with your child’s/children’s name and class.
*1st instalment
May 13th 2011
MKW 120,000
*2nd instalment
June 3rd 2011
MKW 120,000
*final payment
August 17th 2011
MKW 125,000
OTHER DOCUMENTS
Behaviour contract
Payment slip
Indemnity form + medical information + dietary requirements + contact details
Please fill the documents out and have relevant pages (personal details + validity and residence permit) of passport photocopied
other information
No mobile phones allowed: security, value, focus; all communication through Head Teacher Mr Harrison + weblog we’ll update on a daily basis; bringing along of iPods/MP3 players etc. allowed, but valuables in general are at own risk
Pocket money: guideline 150 euros, few pounds: obtain the Forex on time (letter available in school); there will simply be no time to exchange currencies in Paris and London
Weblog should be a forum where you can ask questions and everybody can read the answers + ask your child about received letters which I will also post on the weblog
Packing list: suggestions after holiday, but know that it could be rainy and chilly in Western Europe end September
Waiting list: please let know if you have to pull out for a valid reason so we can fill the space up by someone from the waiting list
Tags: each student will have one during the trip with contact details me + travel agent
Chaperone system: students belong to a group of 10 headed by a chaperone for counting and other practical reasons, but are free to go with whom they want
Insurance: medical and cancellation
Malaria: please do prevention + we’ll take treatments to Paris/London
Surprises: live show Paris e.g.
Missed schoolwork responsibility student, so contact the teachers involved
Rooming: boys and girls apart + we’ll follow up to students’ preferences normally speaking
Staff will take care of pocket money and passports during the trip in order to minimize the chance of losing and maximize balanced spending
Friday, May 6, 2011
group complete and sorry to disappoint some applicants!
part acceptance letter:
6th May 2011
Dear Parents
bmisgoesparislondon2011
I am delighted to inform you that your child/children has/have been selected for a place on the above school trip. The balance of the trip is due in two instalments and a final payment, as shown below. Please note that deposits and payments will not be returned should you withdraw your child/children after the first instalment has been made. This is because the school will have to pay monies to the travel company, air carrier and insurance company that will be non-refundable. Please note that whilst every effort has been made to fix the price of the trip, unforeseen increases in costs (such as changing air fuel prices and varying exchange rates) will be passed on to the parents. For a breakdown of the costs please turn over.
Students/parents must bring cheques (write bmisgoesparislondon2011
at back) or cash into the financial office immediately on arrival at school. They will be issued with a receipt. Cheques/cash should be placed in a sealed envelope clearly labelled with your child’s/children’s name and class.
1st instalment
May 13th 2011
MKW 120,000 2nd instalment
June 3rd 2011
MKW 120,000 final payment
August 17th 2011
MKW 125,000
PARENTS’ AND STUDENTS’ MEETING WEDNESDAY 11TH MAY
I also would like to invite you kindly to attend our first parents’ and students’ meeting Wednesday 11th May 5.30 p.m. in the BMIS multi purpose room. We will discuss issues like visas, instalments, timeline, chaperone assignments, keeping valuables, diets, medicines, pocket money, rooming, luggage etc. There will be tea and coffee available. You are very welcome and so is your daughter and/or son who is going on the trip. We look forward meeting you
In order to process the paperwork more smoothly, could you please complete and sign the following 4 forms that will be available at this occasion:
• Behaviour contract
• Indemnity form
• Passport details form (please bring in your child’s/children’s passport(s), so we can take a copy)
• Instalment form slip
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FIRST STUDENT MEETING THURSDAY 12TH MAY IN S5 AT FIRST BREAK
PLEASE BE THERE TRIP PARTICIPANTS!
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part disappointment letter:
The interest in signing up for the bmisgoesparislondon2011 trip has been beyond any expectation: thank you very much! We have had almost 50 applications, but do not find it responsible to go with a larger group than 40 students to busy cities like Paris and London. While selecting the 40 students we have based ourselves also upon participation in 2010 France trip (we would like to give newcomers also the opportunity to go on such a trip), time of application (actual deadline was Friday 29th April) and age (Year 6 students will have more opportunities to go on a next trip than Year 12 students). We have consulted the classroom teachers in this difficult process. Unfortunately we have to disappoint your son/daughter. I just can say: sorry. We have put your child’s name however on a waiting list.
6th May 2011
Dear Parents
bmisgoesparislondon2011
I am delighted to inform you that your child/children has/have been selected for a place on the above school trip. The balance of the trip is due in two instalments and a final payment, as shown below. Please note that deposits and payments will not be returned should you withdraw your child/children after the first instalment has been made. This is because the school will have to pay monies to the travel company, air carrier and insurance company that will be non-refundable. Please note that whilst every effort has been made to fix the price of the trip, unforeseen increases in costs (such as changing air fuel prices and varying exchange rates) will be passed on to the parents. For a breakdown of the costs please turn over.
Students/parents must bring cheques (write bmisgoesparislondon2011
at back) or cash into the financial office immediately on arrival at school. They will be issued with a receipt. Cheques/cash should be placed in a sealed envelope clearly labelled with your child’s/children’s name and class.
1st instalment
May 13th 2011
MKW 120,000 2nd instalment
June 3rd 2011
MKW 120,000 final payment
August 17th 2011
MKW 125,000
PARENTS’ AND STUDENTS’ MEETING WEDNESDAY 11TH MAY
I also would like to invite you kindly to attend our first parents’ and students’ meeting Wednesday 11th May 5.30 p.m. in the BMIS multi purpose room. We will discuss issues like visas, instalments, timeline, chaperone assignments, keeping valuables, diets, medicines, pocket money, rooming, luggage etc. There will be tea and coffee available. You are very welcome and so is your daughter and/or son who is going on the trip. We look forward meeting you
In order to process the paperwork more smoothly, could you please complete and sign the following 4 forms that will be available at this occasion:
• Behaviour contract
• Indemnity form
• Passport details form (please bring in your child’s/children’s passport(s), so we can take a copy)
• Instalment form slip
-------------
FIRST STUDENT MEETING THURSDAY 12TH MAY IN S5 AT FIRST BREAK
PLEASE BE THERE TRIP PARTICIPANTS!
-------------
part disappointment letter:
The interest in signing up for the bmisgoesparislondon2011 trip has been beyond any expectation: thank you very much! We have had almost 50 applications, but do not find it responsible to go with a larger group than 40 students to busy cities like Paris and London. While selecting the 40 students we have based ourselves also upon participation in 2010 France trip (we would like to give newcomers also the opportunity to go on such a trip), time of application (actual deadline was Friday 29th April) and age (Year 6 students will have more opportunities to go on a next trip than Year 12 students). We have consulted the classroom teachers in this difficult process. Unfortunately we have to disappoint your son/daughter. I just can say: sorry. We have put your child’s name however on a waiting list.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
first parents' letter
Lilongwe, 26th April 2011
Dear Parents
Re: Proposed School Trip to Paris and London September/October 2011
I have great delight in announcing a fantastic school trip to beautiful Paris and London from 24th September to 1st October 2011. The trip is open to Years 7-13 students. The aim is to give the students a real and worthwhile experience of topics they have already studied in French, geography, history and especially art. There will be a focus on art visits, which may lead to splitting up the group at times, in order to cater also for the needs of those students who are less interested. I will be leading the trip and Ms. Montgomery, Ms. Taylor and Mr. Rajeshwar are the proposed chaperones. The organization in Paris and London is in the hands of Ça Va Visits and Activities UK Ltd. Mrs. Julie Trainor will be the travel agent on our trip.
The proposed itinerary is outlined below:
Saturday 24th September Departure 15.05 by Ethiopian Airlines to Paris;
Sunday 25th Arrival 5.35, breakfast Montmartre, visit Place du Tertre, Bateau Mouche boat ride on Seine
Monday 26th Louvre, Versailles, evening: cinema/bowling
Tuesday 27th Cité des Sciences, Quai d’Orsay, Eiffel Tower
Wednesday 28th London by Eurostar: Big Ben, City trip, London
Eye, Tate Gallery
Thursday 29th Centre Pompidou, Père Lachaise, shopping, evening surprise (spectacular live show in heart of Paris)
Friday 30th September Visit to Euro Disney! (Disney Park, Disney Studios); night flight 22.05 back home
Saturday 1st October Arrival Kamuzu Airport 14.20, arrival school 16.00
The cost will be approximately* MKW 365,000 (Three Hundred Sixty Five Thousand Malawi Kwacha) against current exchange rates per student and number of students; the price is fully inclusive:
o Airfares plus taxes
o Medical and cancellation insurance
o Full board accommodation
o Entrance fees to Euro Disney and all other attractions and activities
o All ground transport (Eurostar to London, coach, bus, underground, boat on Seine)
The above price does not include pocket money and possible visa costs.
A maximum of 40 students will be allowed to participate. If the trip is oversubscribed, participants will be selected by considering factors like behaviour in school and motivation to go on a trip abroad in order to be as fair as possible to all students.
If you would like your child/children to participate in this trip, please complete the form below and return it to Mr. Snieder in an envelope marked “bmisgoesparislondon2011” before or on Friday 29th April 2011.
Our weblog http://bmisgoesparislondon2011.blogspot.com gives you more information. Should you have any additional questions before committing to the trip please do no not hesitate to contact me through the school office: 01756364/265/984.
Yours sincerely,
Willem A. Snieder
Trip coordinator
*The cost of the trip may vary due to factors outside our control (rate of euro/dollar/pound/kwacha, fuel supplement flight, change in number of students etc.). Every effort will be made to keep the trip cost to MKW365,000 or below.
______________________________________________________________________________
bmisgoesparislondon2011
Child’s Name
Year
Age
Motivation to go on this trip
Date and parent signature
Dear Parents
Re: Proposed School Trip to Paris and London September/October 2011
I have great delight in announcing a fantastic school trip to beautiful Paris and London from 24th September to 1st October 2011. The trip is open to Years 7-13 students. The aim is to give the students a real and worthwhile experience of topics they have already studied in French, geography, history and especially art. There will be a focus on art visits, which may lead to splitting up the group at times, in order to cater also for the needs of those students who are less interested. I will be leading the trip and Ms. Montgomery, Ms. Taylor and Mr. Rajeshwar are the proposed chaperones. The organization in Paris and London is in the hands of Ça Va Visits and Activities UK Ltd. Mrs. Julie Trainor will be the travel agent on our trip.
The proposed itinerary is outlined below:
Saturday 24th September Departure 15.05 by Ethiopian Airlines to Paris;
Sunday 25th Arrival 5.35, breakfast Montmartre, visit Place du Tertre, Bateau Mouche boat ride on Seine
Monday 26th Louvre, Versailles, evening: cinema/bowling
Tuesday 27th Cité des Sciences, Quai d’Orsay, Eiffel Tower
Wednesday 28th London by Eurostar: Big Ben, City trip, London
Eye, Tate Gallery
Thursday 29th Centre Pompidou, Père Lachaise, shopping, evening surprise (spectacular live show in heart of Paris)
Friday 30th September Visit to Euro Disney! (Disney Park, Disney Studios); night flight 22.05 back home
Saturday 1st October Arrival Kamuzu Airport 14.20, arrival school 16.00
The cost will be approximately* MKW 365,000 (Three Hundred Sixty Five Thousand Malawi Kwacha) against current exchange rates per student and number of students; the price is fully inclusive:
o Airfares plus taxes
o Medical and cancellation insurance
o Full board accommodation
o Entrance fees to Euro Disney and all other attractions and activities
o All ground transport (Eurostar to London, coach, bus, underground, boat on Seine)
The above price does not include pocket money and possible visa costs.
A maximum of 40 students will be allowed to participate. If the trip is oversubscribed, participants will be selected by considering factors like behaviour in school and motivation to go on a trip abroad in order to be as fair as possible to all students.
If you would like your child/children to participate in this trip, please complete the form below and return it to Mr. Snieder in an envelope marked “bmisgoesparislondon2011” before or on Friday 29th April 2011.
Our weblog http://bmisgoesparislondon2011.blogspot.com gives you more information. Should you have any additional questions before committing to the trip please do no not hesitate to contact me through the school office: 01756364/265/984.
Yours sincerely,
Willem A. Snieder
Trip coordinator
*The cost of the trip may vary due to factors outside our control (rate of euro/dollar/pound/kwacha, fuel supplement flight, change in number of students etc.). Every effort will be made to keep the trip cost to MKW365,000 or below.
______________________________________________________________________________
bmisgoesparislondon2011
Child’s Name
Year
Age
Motivation to go on this trip
Date and parent signature
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