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.