Chateau le Grande Romaine French Residential Trip rd – 6th March

Staff Mrs Dieppe Mr James Mrs Marshall Miss Higgs Mrs McDonnell Between us we have over 50 years experience of St Joseph’s residential visits. This is our first visit to Chateau Grande Romaine at Lesigny near Paris

Groups 44 children (Split into 5 Groups) 5 adults Ratio 1:9 Guidance from Hampshire County Council is max 1:12

Safety Risk Assessments – school, county and PGL. We have been approved by county. Safety is the most important thing to us. All PGL staff are qualified to run activities. There is twenty four hour security.

First Aid and Medicine There is first aid on-site and the site has links with local facilities. Mr James and Mrs McDonnell are trained in Emergency First Aid. Mrs McDonnell will take care of any medical needs based on Medical Forms handed in. We will give one copy to PGL, one we keep with us and one we leave in school.

Behaviour Policy Children will be spoken to regarding expectations. Level of expectations is exactly the same as at school on all aspects of behaviour. It is very important, when we are away, that we can trust the children.

Before the Trip Money – There will be plenty of opportunities to spend pocket money! E20 Bags – Children to pack themselves. Written kit list. Make bag distinctive and fully labelled. Children must be able to carry bag. Also smaller rucksack for day activities and travel. Kit list – Casual comfortable clothes, warm jumper/sweatshirt, warm jacket (waterproof recommended), two sets of footwear, tracksuit bottoms/leggings, T shirts, nightwear, wash kit and a towel. (NB. bedding is provided). Please do not pack anything that is valuable. Please do not bring spray deodorant as these can set off the fire alarms. (Roll ons are best)

Phones – No mobile phones please. Please do not expect a phone call. Alarm clocks – Children will not need an alarm clock as they will be woken by our very own alarm clock in the form of Mrs Dieppe. Toys/ sweets – Again please, nothing valuable. Sweets will be cheaper to bring but can be bought at the tuck shop at the chateau. Post Cards – Stamps and post cards can be bought at the tuck shop, but again please don’t expect one! Medical forms – if not returned can you please do so. Birthdays – Please let me know. Packed Lunch – Your child will need a packed lunch for the day of departure.

Accommodation The two accommodation blocks have been renovated in February There are two accommodation blocks called Seine and Marne. We have requested to be put into Marne which has rooms for 4 children. All children and staff will be accommodated in the same corridor of the same block. Entry to the block through numerical key pad. All rooms have doors which can be locked from inside. Teachers have master keys to enter rooms. Every child will have at least one of their chosen friends with them. Children will find out these details on morning of trip. Every effort is made for the children to be with all their friends.

The Canteen Breakfast and dinner are served in the canteen Continental breakfast with croissants, bread, fruit, fruit juices, milk and hot chocolate. Evening meal. A choice of 2 hot meals, a cold option and a vegetarian option. Green and blue trays for special dietary needs.

Meals

Trip Overview Thursday Children to arrive at school at (with packed lunch) Hand passports and EHIC cards to Mr James in exchange for your luggage label. Depart at on executive coach (with toilet and DVD player) Ferry crossing from Dover to Calais at with Sea France. Arrival at (France 1 hour ahead)

Thursday continued Picnic Lunch Travel to Chateau le Grande Romaine at Lesigny, Paris. Visit to Chocolaterie de Lachelle en route to Lesigny. Arrive at Chateau. Unpack, orientation of site, dinner and evening entertainment – on site activities.

Friday Breakfast Travel to Ecole St Joseph de Bellevue in Meudon, Paris. Activities and packed lunch at the French School. Return via town of Versailles. Visit to town of Brie-Comte- Robert. Dinner and activities

Ecole St Joseph de Bellevue Three rotated activities – guided tour of the school Packed lunch in the canteen

Saturday Breakfast Coach to Paris and Visit to the Eifel Tower. Cruise along the River Seine Picnic lunch Travel to Montmartre and visit Sacré Coeur Basilica. Souvenir shopping (identity cards) Return to centre, dinner and entertainment

Evening Entertainment Camp Fire Crepe Evening Super hero Auction

Sunday Afternoon We aim to arrive back at school between and We need 5 parent volunteers to phone around with our estimated time of arrival. Mr James will phone these parents after our arrival at Dover. When you pick up your child could you please see Mr James for the return of your passport.

Last details and reminders will be given out in a letter before half term. Please fill out and return the baggage label to me before you leave this evening. NB Centre Accommodation is: Chateau le Grande Romaine Children do not have to come into school on Monday 7 th March.