Grade 9 French Immersion Quebec Trip. Logistics Dates May 6 th – May 10 th 2011 (Departure at 6 am on May 6 th, depart Quebec May 9 th 7 pm and return.

Grade 9 French Immersion

Quebec Trip

Logistics• Dates May 6th – May 10th 2011(Departure at 6 am on May 6th, depart Quebec May 9th 7 pm

and return Colby Village May 10 between 6 and 7am.)

• Bonaventure tours (http://www.aboutbonaventuretours.com)

• 2 x 56 passenger motor coaches ( 2 guides)

• Staying at Hôtel Plaza Québec in Ste-Foy

(www.hotelsjaro.com)

Finances

• Cost of trip $ 668.79 per student

• Price is based on 65 students, two buses, 2 drivers and 6 chaperones requiring 22 rooms and 5 days and 3 nights accommodations. Please note that the price is subject to change.

Payment Schedule

1st payment $175 December 1st 2011

2nd payment $246.90 February 1st 2012

3rd payment $246.90

Total $668.79

April 1st 2012

Outings/Meals

• All outings are included in price

• All meals included in price other than:– Sunday lunch (on the way to Quebec)– Monday lunch (student choice)– Tuesday supper (exploring in Old

Quebec)– Wednesday lunch (at the mall)

3 Strike Rule…

•1st infraction ~ verbal reminder

•2nd infraction ~ removal of privileges

•3rd infraction ~ bonus time with your teachers!!!

French Only The Quebec trip meets

many curricular outcomes, particularly those in

French Language Arts

• Full immersion in French Language and Culture is the reason we are permitted to take this trip!!

• Students are to follow ADJH code of conduct with a few exceptions.

Cell Phones•Permitted for safety purposes

•Use permitted during voyage to and from Quebec + during free time

•Cellular devices not permitted during whole-class activities

Cell Phones

•1st infraction ~ verbal reminder

•2nd infraction ~ cell phone removed for the day

•3rd infraction ~ cell phone removed for duration of trip

Dress Code• ADJH policy in effect

• Dress for the weather

• “ugly shirts”

• Hats ~ OK – removal expected

Bus Information• Depart Sunday May 6th ~ 6 a.m.• Plan arrival ~ 5:45 a.m.

• Students will be permitted to choose their seat mate

• Pack snacks!!

Bus Information• Students can bring backpack, pillow + small

blanket on the bus

• Electronics permitted!! – IPODs– MP3s– cell phones– portable DVD players

(teachers will verify film choices)

Bus Information

•Gravol????????????

Things to Bring• List will be sent home closer to

departure

• Follow Dress Code

• Important Items to Bring:– Back pack - Socks– Good shoes - Jacket – Umbrella- ~ $80 pocket money

Evening Procedures• ~ 45 mins - 1 hour of “Free Time”/ night

• Students can mingle in hallway or in rooms with doors open.

• Teachers/chaperones will be present to supervise.

• No visiting other schools, no other schools visiting our students ~ security issue

• ~ 11:00 – in designated rooms for the evening

Night Procedures• Security guard for

ADJH in halls all night

• Students can come out and ask guard to get a teacher if there is a problem

• Good behavior/low volume expected throughout the night

Tentative Itinerary ~ Sunday

• Sunday morning• Departure: 6 a.m.• Driving ~ 11-12 hours – rest stops

incl. (lunch ~ student expense)• Arrive at hotel• Check-in and organization• Supper – Le Grand Café • Guided walking Tour of Quebec• Home for the night

Tentative Itinerary ~ Monday

• 7:00 a.m. – breakfast (buffet) at the hotel

• Assemblé Nationale• Montmorency Falls park

(cable car, suspension bridge)• Bee Museum • Lunch (student expense)

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Tentative Itinerary ~ Monday

• Ste. Anne de Beaupré ~ Basilica• Ste. Anne’s Canyon (waterfalls)• Hotel – quick change• Supper ~ Tomas Tam Restaurant

(buffet)• M/V Louis Jolliet Boat Cruise and dance• Home for the night

Tentative Itinerary ~ Tuesday

•7:00 a.m. – breakfast (buffet) at the hotel

•Sightseeing tour – Plains of Abraham, Chateau Frontenac, Place Royale etc.

•Traditional Huron-Wendat Village

•Lunch ~ L’Astral(183 meters)

Tentative Itinerary ~ Tuesday

• Photo session – Chateau Frontenac• Civilisation Museum• Martello Tower• Supper/ Shopping

~ student expense•Groups of 3-4 minimum•Boundary – walls

• 3D film ~ Quebec history• Home for the night

Tentative Itinerary ~ Wednesday

• 7:00 a.m. – breakfast (buffet) at the hotel

• Check out – luggage goes under the bus• Treasure Hunt ~ Old Quebec• Artillery Park

Tentative Itinerary ~ Wednesday

• Galleries de la Capitale ~ mall– Lunch (student expense)– Rides (included in cost)– Shopping (student choice)

• Cabane à Sucre– Guided tour– Process of making maple syrup (shop)– Supper and entertainment (included)

• Time to change into comfy clothes

And now the trip home….

• ~ 13 hours (time difference)• Arrive approx 6 - 7 a.m.• Phone chain ~ announce arrival

time• Student pick up• School????