1. Grade 4 trip to Euro Space Centre Wednesday 8 th -Friday 10 th June 2016

2. Aims of the trip  Opportunity to experience something new and interesting  Develop independence  Enrich and extend learning  Prepare for Grade 5 trip

3. Where?  Euro Space Centre, Transinne, Belgium  Journey by coach  Journey time will be approximately 90 minutes  Depart early on Wednesday 8 th June  Return afternoon of Friday 10 th June

4. What will we do?  Astronaut camp  Take part in a space shuttle mission with all of the actual procedures involved  Learn to build and launch your own rocket  Update and refine your knowledge of the Sun and its planets  Work on space simulators  Take part in a space rescue mission  Learn about the effects, being in space has on humans.  Cinema night  Disco night

5. Activities

6. Accommodation  Each room can host 6-10 people.  Girls and boys in separate rooms  Bunk-beds  Toilet, shower and sinks in each room  Need to bring sleeping bag, pillow and bed sheet.

7.  No mobile phones  No electronic games or toys  Camera is allowed but just a camera- not part of a phone.  No ipods or e-reading devices  Reading books are allowed- no magazines or comics  No more than €20 in spending money in a named envelope. Personal items and money

8.  The trip will cost between €220-€250  Payment will be made via your School Life Account in June  Please don’t give any money to the teachers Cost of the trip and payment

9. Clothing and luggage  A list of suggested items is provided  Please provide your child with a toiletries bag and water bottle  A suitable bag or case for the trip- not too big

10. Information from Mrs. Williams  1. Start having sleepovers now so that they can get used to being away from home.  2. If you think your kid may get homesick, surprise them with special notes for each night to open up while they are away.  3. When talking about the trip, make sure to talk about it in a positive light. Don't let them know if you are anxious, instead encourage them by letting them know that they will have a good time.  4. If they are worried about the trip, please encourage students/parents to contact me.

11.  ISL permission form- 25 th March  Monday 18 th April- Space Camp Health Form  Wednesday 1 st June- Copies of Passport and Sécurité Sociale cards  Monday 6 th June- Medicines to class teachers with Administration of Medication form.  ALL FORMS WILL GO ON THE GRADE 4 WIKI Key dates for Paperwork