switzerland week without walls- grade 8 parents meeting 24 rd february 2009 6.00pm room c1-41-...
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Switzerland Week Without Walls-
Grade 8
Switzerland Week Without Walls-
Grade 8
Parents Meeting24rd February 2009
6.00pm Room C1-41- Senior School
Parents Meeting24rd February 2009
6.00pm Room C1-41- Senior School
AgendaAgenda
Meet the supervisors Itinerary Medical Forms and Travel Contract Behaviour - Rules and Expectations Visa Requirements Packing List Visa Deadline Questions
Meet the supervisors Itinerary Medical Forms and Travel Contract Behaviour - Rules and Expectations Visa Requirements Packing List Visa Deadline Questions
Accompanying StaffAccompanying Staff
Michael Bowe- Trip Leader/ English Dept
Mark Le Surf – IT/DT DeptEliza Pomiecinska – CounselingRebecca Hennard – Science DeptZeina Jawad – Math Dept/ Grade 8 Head
Michael Bowe- Trip Leader/ English Dept
Mark Le Surf – IT/DT DeptEliza Pomiecinska – CounselingRebecca Hennard – Science DeptZeina Jawad – Math Dept/ Grade 8 Head
ItineraryItineraryDeparture: From Doha airport on 9th May at 22:55 pmArrive in Amsterdam at 6:10 amDepart Amsterdam at 7:10 amArrive Geneva at 8:40 am
Return:Depart Geneva May 17 at 9:25 amArrive Amsterdam at 11:04 amDepart Amsterdam at 13:15 pmArrive Doha at 21:45 pm
All KLM flights
Departure: From Doha airport on 9th May at 22:55 pmArrive in Amsterdam at 6:10 amDepart Amsterdam at 7:10 amArrive Geneva at 8:40 am
Return:Depart Geneva May 17 at 9:25 amArrive Amsterdam at 11:04 amDepart Amsterdam at 13:15 pmArrive Doha at 21:45 pm
All KLM flights
DepartureDeparture
Students must arrive no later than 7:45 pm on May 9
Students must not bring more than 1 suitcase (max 20 kg) and 1 carryon bag (max 7 kg)
Students must arrive no later than 7:45 pm on May 9
Students must not bring more than 1 suitcase (max 20 kg) and 1 carryon bag (max 7 kg)
Trip HighlightsTrip HighlightsOrienteering courseRock climbingFull day Mountain Hike“Earth Works” – understanding the
alpine environmentSurvival skillsNature at NightVisit to a salt mineVisit to Geneva – boat tour, UN visit,
shopping
Orienteering courseRock climbingFull day Mountain Hike“Earth Works” – understanding the
alpine environmentSurvival skillsNature at NightVisit to a salt mineVisit to Geneva – boat tour, UN visit,
shopping
Outdoor clothes required!
1200-2000 meters – a bit of tiredness first days
http://www.villagecamps.com
Dormitory living, 4 to a room
Medical FormMedical FormPlease provide all relevant
information concerning the student’s medical needs
National Health Service + Qatar Foundation insurance
Three chaperones have been recently trained in first aid/CPR
There are doctors in Leysin village
Please provide all relevant information concerning the student’s medical needs
National Health Service + Qatar Foundation insurance
Three chaperones have been recently trained in first aid/CPR
There are doctors in Leysin village
Medical Consent Form, Parental Permission and
Travel Contract
Medical Consent Form, Parental Permission and
Travel Contract
Please sign these tonight and hand back in
Medical forms must have any relevant allergies or other information
Please note that school rules apply at all times during the trip
Please sign these tonight and hand back in
Medical forms must have any relevant allergies or other information
Please note that school rules apply at all times during the trip
Hostel/DormitoryHostel/Dormitory
We will try to fulfill student rooming requests – if the match is appropriate
Usually 4 students to a roomThis is a healthy trip! Students
should not bring any junk food on the trip/into their rooms (it will be removed)
We will try to fulfill student rooming requests – if the match is appropriate
Usually 4 students to a roomThis is a healthy trip! Students
should not bring any junk food on the trip/into their rooms (it will be removed)
Behaviour ExpectationsBehaviour Expectations
Very high standards expectedDuring daily activities, students
will be in group of 6-8 with a camp supervisor and QA chaperone.
They will not be permitted to be by themselves at any time
School rules will apply at all times
Very high standards expectedDuring daily activities, students
will be in group of 6-8 with a camp supervisor and QA chaperone.
They will not be permitted to be by themselves at any time
School rules will apply at all times
What do we expect?What do we expect? Punctual in mornings - 6.30am wake-up
shower, getting dressed, down to breakfast Follow staff instructions at all times Usual school rules concerning alcohol,
tobacco, drugs Lights Out times must be respected - we
have a busy schedule and students will be tired if they don’t sleep
Units of Work will have to be completed during the visit
Punctual in mornings - 6.30am wake-up shower, getting dressed, down to breakfast
Follow staff instructions at all times Usual school rules concerning alcohol,
tobacco, drugs Lights Out times must be respected - we
have a busy schedule and students will be tired if they don’t sleep
Units of Work will have to be completed during the visit
If these rules are violatedIf these rules are violated
Students will be returned to Doha on the next available flight
This will be at parent’s expenseYou will be restricted from taking
part in other school trips
Students will be returned to Doha on the next available flight
This will be at parent’s expenseYou will be restricted from taking
part in other school trips
Other pointsOther points No laptops Chaperones will maintain a Wiki that parents can
access each day iPods acceptable during rest periods NOT during
camp activities Mobiles may be brought – but beware of high
roaming charges from Qtel Students are responsible for their own
belongings. We will NOT safeguard these for them!
(Passports will be kept safe by Mr. Bowe)
No laptops Chaperones will maintain a Wiki that parents can
access each day iPods acceptable during rest periods NOT during
camp activities Mobiles may be brought – but beware of high
roaming charges from Qtel Students are responsible for their own
belongings. We will NOT safeguard these for them!
(Passports will be kept safe by Mr. Bowe)
Valuables (continued)Valuables (continued)Can bring a camera but keep it safeLeave expensive jewelry and fine
watches at homeOnly bring an item if prepared to lose
itWet weather can damage electonic
items – keep in plastic bags or in room
Can bring a camera but keep it safeLeave expensive jewelry and fine
watches at homeOnly bring an item if prepared to lose
itWet weather can damage electonic
items – keep in plastic bags or in room
Passports and MoneyPassports and Money Supervisors will keep passports safe and
carry copies during excursions Passports MUST be valid for 6 months! Students will be responsible for their own
money. Do not bring large amounts.
Supervisors will keep passports safe and carry copies during excursions
Passports MUST be valid for 6 months! Students will be responsible for their own
money. Do not bring large amounts.
How much money to take?How much money to take?We suggest 50 Swiss francsThere is only the need for spending
money on the Geneva afternoon (snacks, souvenirs)
We will not stop at a bank to exchange dollars or riyals. Please change money before students go
We suggest 50 Swiss francsThere is only the need for spending
money on the Geneva afternoon (snacks, souvenirs)
We will not stop at a bank to exchange dollars or riyals. Please change money before students go
Immigration RequirementsImmigration Requirements
All students must carry a Parental Consent Form through Immigration
All students must have a valid visa for their stay in Switzerland
All students must carry a Parental Consent Form through Immigration
All students must have a valid visa for their stay in Switzerland
VisasVisasSwitzerland has joined the
Schengen Visa countries. GCC citizens with a Shengen visa
don’t need Swiss visa to visit the country.
Check with the Swiss embassy (Kuwait) for more information:
http://www.eda.admin.ch/kuwait
Switzerland has joined the Schengen Visa countries.
GCC citizens with a Shengen visa don’t need Swiss visa to visit the country.
Check with the Swiss embassy (Kuwait) for more information:
http://www.eda.admin.ch/kuwait
Paperwork for acquiring visas Paperwork for acquiring visas
Application FormA separate parental consent formSchool trip letter from QA280 QR (current rate for 60 Euro)Send visa application with passport
and letters to the Swiss Embassy in Kuwait
Application FormA separate parental consent formSchool trip letter from QA280 QR (current rate for 60 Euro)Send visa application with passport
and letters to the Swiss Embassy in Kuwait
Passport must be valid for three months beyond the stay
The application form must be completed in English and signed by the applicant.
2 passport photographs with biometric characteristics not older than 6 months – neither stapled nor glued.
Electronic Flight Ticket to or via Switzerland to the final destination and return
Travel health insurance (minimum coverage of Euros 30’000 or Swiss Francs 50’000) Travel
During the processing time the passport has to remain with the Embassy or Consulate general of Switzerland in Kuwait
From the Swiss Embassy Website
IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT!
It is YOUR responsibility to obtain a visa and pay the fee
If you do not, the student will be unable to travel
No refund of trip fees will be possible
Please send a copy of the visa to us at school by the end of March
It is YOUR responsibility to obtain a visa and pay the fee
If you do not, the student will be unable to travel
No refund of trip fees will be possible
Please send a copy of the visa to us at school by the end of March
Clothing to PackClothing to Pack(maximum 20 kg) sleepwear (modest, please!) comfortable everyday clothes for evenings and day
trips (Clothing must be acceptable for school. No ripped jeans, visible underwear or midriff-baring tops)
5 days’ sport outfits: Sweat pants, t-shirts, fleece, wind-water proof jacket
trainers / hiking shoes (be prepared for a lot of wet walking!)
Thick socks (to prevent cold feet and blisters) a pullover/ sweater / light gloves and scarf compact umbrella toilet kit curling iron / hair dryer if you use one a small daypack can be useful on hiking trips
(maximum 20 kg) sleepwear (modest, please!) comfortable everyday clothes for evenings and day
trips (Clothing must be acceptable for school. No ripped jeans, visible underwear or midriff-baring tops)
5 days’ sport outfits: Sweat pants, t-shirts, fleece, wind-water proof jacket
trainers / hiking shoes (be prepared for a lot of wet walking!)
Thick socks (to prevent cold feet and blisters) a pullover/ sweater / light gloves and scarf compact umbrella toilet kit curling iron / hair dryer if you use one a small daypack can be useful on hiking trips
Action PointsAction Points
Fill out forms this evening
Obtain Visa for those students who need on
Send copy of Visa to school by end of March
Fill out forms this evening
Obtain Visa for those students who need on
Send copy of Visa to school by end of March
Contact InformationContact Information
Questions…Questions…