Rome 2017 18 th 23 rd September

Rome 2017 18 th – 23 rd September

Accomodation Ø Villa Palazzola was built on the site of a Roman Consul’s prestigious summer estate, dramatically perched high above the extinct volcanic Lake Albano in the Alban Hills, 18 miles south of Rome. The Cistercians, who formed the first monastic community here, built the Villa’s beautifully restored church, Our Lady of the Snows, in the 13 th century

Ø In 1920, after 500 years serving as a Franciscan House, Palazzola was bought by the Venerable English College so that its students could retreat from the sweltering heat of Roman summers. For centuries a place of prayer, now with added facilities for recreation and dining, we are delighted to be able to open its doors and share with you the Villa’s beauty and charm.

Beautiful settings…

A place to reflect and relax…

Ø Please see your itinerary for details of the plan for each day. Ø Here’s is a brief overview of some of the activities planned…

An Audience with the Pope… Ø Ss Ø The name of our school will be read out School shirt and tie (essential). before the Holy Father in St Peter’s, he usually gives us a wave!

A Tour of the Sistine Chapel…

A tour of St Peter’s Basilica An opportunity to visit the largest Church in the world built of the site where St Peter was martyred by crucifixion. St Peter’s tomb is underneath…

Visit to the Colosseum Many Christians lost their lives here under the persecution of Nero in the 1 st Century.

Visit to see the beauty of the Trevi fountain

Visit to the English College in Rome Ø Its quite possible that Edmund Campion himself celebrated Mass in this very Chapel in the English College…

Visit to the Pantheon Ø The oldest Christian Church in the world!

The Catacombs of St Callistus… Christians were buried here for hundreds of years between the 1 -8 th Century. The Catacombs are a vast underground maze of burial chambers and chapels. A truly humbling place…

Timings Mon – 18 th 5. 30/5. 45 – meet at school. Coach leaves 6 am from Campion. Outbound London Stansted (STN) Flight FR 3002 Depart London STN at 08: 45 and arrive Rome CIA at 12: 15 Sat 23 rd Return Rome (CIA) Flight FR 3003 Depart Rome CIA at 17. 25 and arrive London STN at 19. 15

Ø Any delays on the return will be posted on the school website but boys will be instructed to contact parents/carers when the coach is 30 minutes from school. I have added a link to the bottom of the itineraries if you wish to track the flight.

Case restrictions Students are only permitted to take a carry on bag with them. Ø Ryanair restrictions are as follows: Ø “One cabin bag weighing up to 10 kg with maximum dimensions of Ø Ø Ø 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm, plus 1 small bag up to 35 x 20 cms may be carried per passenger*. Due to cabin space limitations only 90 large cabin bags (55 x 40 x 20 cms) can be carried in the cabin, any remainder will be carried free of charge in the aircraft hold. Oversized cabin baggage will be refused at the boarding gate, or where available, placed in the hold of the aircraft for a fee of £ 50/€ 50 (fee subject to VAT on domestic flights at applicable government rates). Any bags that are considered ‘oversized’ will be charged back to the student. These details can be found on http: //www. ryanair. com/en/terms-andconditions/regulations-cabinbaggage/

Ø These details can be found on ryanair. com/en/terms-and -conditions

Remember to take the following Hat and Sun cream Ø A reliable watch for time-keeping (with alarm!) Ø Comfortable shoes Ø Bring your school uniform and shoes. Ø Shorts may be worn, but they must be past the knee! Ø Toiletries – tooth paste, shower gel, shampoo Ø Any medication should be brought to our attention this evening and will be held by the teachers and distributed accordingly. Ø

Things to remember Ø No fizzy drinks are allowed and should not be purchased Ø When it is time for lights out, this should be a time to sleep – we have busy days! Ø No running in the corridors or being silly in corridors as this will disturb other residents – we know there is another group staying in the villa at the same time Ø All students to remain in their own room. Do not visit others. (Rooming – we’ll do it now) Ø At all times be respectful

Shoulders must be covered and shorts must be past the knee when visiting churches Ø No mobile phones (a payphone is available at the villa) Teachers will always have mobile phones with them. Ø MP 3/IPODS allowed but if taken must be at owner’s risk. You are encouraged not to use these on the coach journeys as it is anti-social! Rome is renowned for pick pockets, the more you bring, the more you can lose! Ø Small day bag Ø

Ø Passports will be locked away in Palazzola and teachers will carry photocopies Ø These MUST be handed in this evening with EHIC cards Ø It is recommended that no more than 20 Euros a day be taken with you. All the trips are included in the price of the tour. There is very little that you will spend money on.

ROOMING Ø 15 twin rooms, it varies every year. Ø Can’t guarantee who you’ll be in with but we can avoid clashes. Ø LASTLY – consent form.

Thank you