History Department Berlin 2013. Student Code of Conduct Health and Safety Students to go round in groups of 3 or more Seat belts on coach/plane Fire talk.

History Department

Berlin 2013

Student Code of ConductHealth and Safety• Students to go round in groups of 3 or more• Seat belts on coach/plane• Fire talk by hotel on arrival• Lock hotel rooms and no room swapping • Listen carefully to instructions e.g. meeting

time• Emergency cards to be carried.

Student Code of Conduct

For a Smooth trip• No alcohol, cigarettes or illegal substances.• Damages to hotel rooms will be at parental

cost- please tell staff on arrival of breakages.• Follow teachers’ and Guide’s instructions.• Be mindful of other visitors who may be

wishing for a restful quiet stay in Berlin! • Hotel has a quiet policy after 10-00 p.m.

Passport and EHIC cards

• Please post passport and ehic card into red secure post-box on G floor week of 25th to 29th November. (Will be kept in school safe)

Internet search for free ehic online application:www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/healthcareabroad• Need a copy of passport by Thursday 14th Nov.Also require if not handed in already…• Signed slip giving permission for paracetamol to be

administered if required.• code of conduct and Parent consent form

Packing List

1 Hand Luggage• Bag max 50 x40 x20 cm• Medication/Inhaler( please include prescription

form or recent doctor letter & package so looks above board)

• No sharp objects such as tweezers, nail scissors.

• Liquid less than 100ml in clear plastic bag.

1 Main bag/case

• Up to max. of 20k• Do not put

anything in your case that you will need for the journey e.g. money, medication, inhaler

Packing ListDo bring• Warm clothing• Waterproof jacket• Comfortable shoes• Toiletries• European adaptor• Packed lunch/snacks • Inexpensive camera

Don’t bring• Valuable items• Alcohol• Cigarettes• Knives• Travel iron

First Aid• Staff are First Aid trained• Basic kit supplied with plasters, bandages• Headache pills/ sore throat lozenges• Written parental permission required to

administer paracetamol or prescription medicines.

• EHIC card for visits to doctor or hospital• First aiders will look after spare labelled

inhalers/prescriptions.

Free time

• Must go around in groups of at least 3

• Look for traffic left, right, left.

• Emergency contact card

Opportunities at Christmas Market and lunch stops

Insurance Policy

• Personal item max. value of £250• BUT no pay out if no receipt proof of purchase

and loss not reported to Police within 24 hours

• Does not cover accidental damage or item left in an area unattended or unlocked room.

• Does not cover replacement of mobile phones

Spending Money

• Approx 60 to 100 Euro max.• Pocket Money bank will operate each day• Money to be banked en route to airport• Pocket bank funds will be kept in hotel safe along

with passports• Hotel will not keep individual money• Money to cover snacks and 2 lunches.• Souvenirs/ gifts at Christmas Market• Soft drinks for some of the restaurants.

2 groups –text will be sent home on our arrival in Berlin and UK.

• Year 10• Leave Tuesday 10th Dec• Arrive back Fri 13th Dec• Staff= Miss Garvie• Mrs O’Grady• Mr Swain• Ms Shah ( Fri)Guide= Chris Warrington

• Year 11• Leave Wed 11th Dec• Arrive back Sat 14th Dec Staff= Ms Shah Mr Rogers Mrs Mawson Mrs Short Miss Garvie (Fri &Sat)Guide= Keith Mallinson

Year 10 Tuesday 10th Dec

• Meet on playground at 8-15 a.m.• Liverpool Easyjet flight approx 2 hours• Arrive at hotel- Meininger at 17-30• 3 to 6 bedded rooms with en suite

facilities• Evening meal at Hard Rock Cafe, then

Christmas market at Alexanderplatz

Meininger Hotel

Food!

• Buffet breakfast is continental style, so expect choice of cereal, yoghurts, breads and jam with hot drinks, fruit juice and maybe some fruit.

• Main meals• Sometimes a 2 or 3

course. Some of the restaurants will include a soft drink. Please let me know in advance on the Parent Consent form of any dietary requirements/ allergies.

Year 10- Wed 11th Dec

• Buffet breakfast• Tram to Stasi prison,• Tram back to centre for lunch• Tour of Holocaust memorial, site of Hitler’s

bunker, Reich Air Ministry, Topography of Terror, Bebel Platz.

• Eve meal at Der Alte Fritz restaurant.• Visit to Checkpoint Charlie Museum

Year 10- Thurs 12 December

• Buffet breakfast• Coach to depart for visit to Sachsenhausen

concentration camp• Hot Lunch ( already paid for ) at Remus cafe• Return to Berlin- Olympic Stadium• East Side Gallery Berlin Wall

• Evening Meal at Sixties Diner• Visit to Reichstag Dome for night skyline view.

Year 10- Friday 13th December

• Buffet Breakfast at hotel• Visit to DDR museum• Lunch• Coach depart for airport• 16-20 flight to Liverpool• 20-45 estimated time of arrival back at BentonPlease park cars in sports hall car park and not

on verges/ playground.

Year 11- Wed 11th December

03-15 a.m. Arrive at school- bring packed breakfast.12-00 midday Arrive for hotel check-in.Lunch at Potsdamer Platz.•S bahn to see Bebel Platz, Topography of Terror, Reich Air Ministry building, site of Hitler’s bunker, Holocaust memorial •Eve meal at Hard Rock Café •Christmas market at Alexanderplatz.

Year 11- Thurs 12th December

• Buffet breakfast• Coach to East Side Gallery Berlin Wall• Olympic Stadium and Bell Tower• Hot lunch at Remus Café ( already paid for )

• Sachsenhausen concentration camp

• Evening Meal at Sixties Diner • Visit Checkpoint Charlie Museum

Year 11-Friday 13th December

• Breakfast at hotel• Tram to Stasi prison• Tram back to centre for lunch• Visit to DDR museum• Evening meal at Marengo restaurant• Visit to Reichstag Dome

Year 11- Saturday 14th December

• Buffet Breakfast • 10-45 a.m. flight• Coach to airport• Lunch at airport/ or motorway services.• Arrive back at school at approx. 14-15

Thankyou !

• Please ask if you have any questions.• Please make sure you have completed… 1. The Code of Conduct and keep a copy.2. Sign and return the Medication permission slip

and Parent Consent Form.3. Send in a copy of the passport asap.There will be further information sent home with

last minute updates and contact mobile number.