Trips to Morgins Switzerland Bienvenue en Suisse

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Bienvenue en Suisse

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Accommodation • We will have the sole use of the hotel Victoria and Résidence du Soleil

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Accommodation • The hotel is only 10 minutes walk from the main chairlift from where it is possible to walk back to the hotel.

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland l No Hotel Rules shoes indoors l Keep them neat and tidy in the corridor l You are not allowed in any other groups bedroom l Tidy room competition (staff always win!) l Civilised behaviour and conversation at meal times l Strict ‘in room’ and ‘lights-out’ times l Treat all the Skimorgins staff with respect

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland What To Pack? l l l l l As the weather can be different each day, be prepared Ski jacket/fleeces/gloves Sweatshirts/T-shirts/Base layer ski trousers/salopettes Underwear/socks/ski socks Sun screen/glasses/goggles For the evening: Jeans and tee-shirts Don’t bring your best clothes in case they get damaged A pair of slippers or flip flops for inside the hotel General toiletries and a bath towel

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Essentials l l Reliable watch English to French adaptor (3 pin to 2)

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland • • • Skiing Do’s and Don’ts Never ski alone Learn to stop, do not just sit down or ski into deep snow Do not stop and stand in the middle of the piste Avoid stopping where the piste is narrow or in a hollow Look in all directions before starting off Obey signs and instructions

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Skiing Dos and Don’ts l Slow skiers have the right of way. • Always dress for poor weather conditions. • Do not ski through other lessons. • Do not get on or off ski lifts except at marked areas. • Always ski under control and within your ability. • Be on time for your ski lessons. • Always meet your group leaders at the set time & place.

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Skiing Dos and Don’ts l ON THE LIFTS • • • Keep skis in ‘tram lines’ when on ski tows If you fall, move out of the way, AND WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS. Do not swing from side to side on a chair lift. On leaving a lift move away quickly to avoid congestion. If you lose your group go to the last lift you were at if at all possible. If not get to the nearest lift and inform the lift staff that you have lost your group l OFF PISTE • • • Carry skis correctly. Look after your ski equipment, it is very expensive. Do not ski on the road. Do not wear ski boots around the chalets. Know your boot and ski number and make sure you have yours

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Behavioural Rules / Health and Safety l Remember you are in Switzerland… Culture shock… l Avoid being alone and don’t leave other students on their own. l Listen to instructions carefully. l Always meet at the set time and place.

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Behavioural Rules / Health and Safety l Be polite and sensible. Try to be adventurous with food which is offered to you. Remember that you are visitors in another country and that you are representing the school. l Look after your belongings. School will not be responsible if you lose money or mobile phones etc…

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Phoning Home You will be able to phone home. There are pay phones in the village. You can buy phone cards from the shop. l We will organise trips into the village in groups. Do not disappear into the village without a member of staff. l N. B. Letting those at home know you are having a great time is fine… but if you have a little problem (e. g. feel homesick, headache, etc… YOU MUST talk to your group leader first) l

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Mobile Phones l l l You may bring a mobile phone with you. Don’t forget the charger and adaptor. Check beforehand that your phone will work in Switzerland. Reception can be poor. Have you got enough credit ? Whilst abroad, you have to pay for both incoming and outgoing calls and texts. We cannot be responsible for your phone. If you lose it, nothing can be done!

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Now we’ll split in different rooms

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Our Planned Activities For The Week l l l l Friday 9 th February Coach Arrives at Campion 8. 00 pm Parents to arrive at 8. 10 pm Load Coach & depart by 8. 30 pm Drive to Dover 23. 50 Ferry to Calais Night travel through France. You will need some pounds and euros for this part of the trip!

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland The journey l The coach journey is long so you need to be prepared: l Bring a pillow l Bring entertainment l Something to eat l A sweatshirt or jumper as it gets cold on the coach at night l DVD (of a suitable viewing age)

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Ferry Rules l We will take you to a central meeting point l You must stay in groups of 3 or 4 at all times (including toilets). l Do not miss meeting times l Do not go outside l Do not buy inappropriate items. l Drink/eat sensibly l Do not disturb other passengers

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland l Arrival l Arrive in Morgins: Saturday 10 th in Morgins at approx. 14. 00 l Welcome meeting l Rooming allocation and unpacking l Orientation walk and Ski-fit l Dinner and a meeting

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland From Sunday 11 th to Friday 16 th Inclusive l Breakfast 7. 30 prompt l Ski lessons 9. 00 to 12. 00 l Lunch (important to properly hydrate) l Ski lessons 13. 00 to 16. 00 l Dinner (can’t afford to be fussy) l Evening activities (inside or outside)

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Evening Activities l Sledging l Ice Skating l DVD night l Quiz night l Pool competition

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Departure Day: Friday 16 th l Breakfast and tidy rooms l Ski Lessons and ski hire return l Lunch l Ski Presentations l Pack and clean l Dinner and depart at 18. 00 for the UK l Pupils will need euros for the return journey as we will stop in FRANCE

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Saturday l Sail TH 17 Feb from Calais at 05. 45 l Arrive at Campion at approx. 10. 00 am l We hope to phone to confirm when we leave Dover. l Please pick up your son promptly! l School as usual on Monday.

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Money You will need pounds and euros on the way out and back Swiss Francs during the stay (occasional visits to shops and souvenirs)

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Passports and documents l Please hand these in (No covers please) l Your European Health Card is also required. l Money envelope to the Finance Office before the end of nextweek.

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland Contact numbers l School 01708 452332 l School Mobile (on the trip) l London Borough of Havering Emergency Centre 01708 433999 l +41 7862 45060 l www. snow-pros. ski l Info@snow-pros. ski

Trips to Morgins, Switzerland School Website l We hope to provide daily updates and photographs on the school website through the week l Twitter l Other account - @campionpe information available here too including this presentation and risk assessments.

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