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

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 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!


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