Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Bienvenue en Suisse

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Trip to Morgins, SwitzerlandTrip to Morgins, Switzerland




AccommodationAccommodation• We will have the sole use of the

hotel Victoria and Résidence du Soleil


AccommodationAccommodation• The hotel is only 10 minutes walk

from the main chairlift from where it is possible to walk back to the hotel.

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Hotel RulesHotel RulesNo shoes indoorsKeep them neat and tidy in the corridorYou are not allowed in any other groups

bedroomTidy room competition (staff always win!)Civilised behaviour and conversation at

meal timesStrict ‘in room’ and ‘lights-out’ timesTreat all the Skimorgins staff with respect

Trip to Morgins, SwitzerlandTrip to Morgins, SwitzerlandWhat To Pack?What To Pack?

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


EssentialsEssentials Reliable watch English to French adaptor (3 pin to 2)


Skiing Do’s and Don’tsSkiing Do’s and Don’ts Never ski aloneLearn to stop, do not just sit down

or ski into deep snowDo not stop and stand in the middle

of the pisteAvoid stopping where the piste is

narrow or in a hollowLook in all directions before starting

offObey signs and instructions


Skiing Dos and Don’tsSkiing Dos and Don’ts 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.


Skiing Dos and Don’tsSkiing Dos and Don’ts 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

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


Behavioural Rules / Health and Behavioural Rules / Health and SafetySafety

Remember you are in Switzerland… Culture shock…

Avoid being alone and don’t leave other students on their own.

Listen to instructions carefully.Always meet at the set time and

place.

Trip to Morgins, SwitzerlandTrip to Morgins, SwitzerlandBehavioural Rules / Health and Behavioural Rules / Health and

SafetySafetyBe 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.

Look after your belongings. School will not be responsible if you lose money or mobile phones etc…


Phoning HomePhoning Home You will be able to phone home. There

are pay phones in the village. You can buy phone cards from the shop.

We will organise trips into the village in groups. Do not disappear into the village without a member of staff.

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)


Mobile PhonesMobile Phones 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!


Our Planned Activities For The WeekOur Planned Activities For The Week

Friday 26th February - depart from school at 6.30 pm latest. Be in playground at 6.00 pm for registering with your group leader, loading the coach and an earlier departure if possible!

Overnight ferry crossing to France at 21.20 with P&O. Night travel through France.

You will need some pounds and euros for this part of the trip!


The journeyThe journeyThe coach journey is long so you need

to be prepared:Bring a pillowBring entertainment/a bookSomething to eat (no chewing gum) and

drink (not fizzy and no energy drinks)A sweatshirt or jumper as it gets cold on

the coach at nightDVD (of a suitable viewing age)


Coach RulesCoach RulesDon’t make a mess. Use the bin bags

providedAfter ‘lights out’ you will need to get

some sleep so no talking/eating/games or iPods

No earphones/games when a member of staff is using the PA system

Respect the drivers as you would teachers


Ferry RulesFerry RulesWe will take you to a central meeting

point You must stay in groups of 3 or 4 at all

times (including toilets).Do not miss meeting timesDo not go outside (unless with your group

teacher)Do not buy inappropriate items.Drink/eat sensiblyDo not disturb other passengers


Arrive in Morgins at approx 12.45

Lunch & welcome meeting Rooming allocation and

unpacking Orientation walk and Ski-fit Sledging Dinner and a meeting

Arrival in Morgins: Saturday 27th February


Breakfast and tidy rooms competitionSki lessons 9.00 to 12.00 (ish)Lunch (important to properly hydrate)French lessons 2.00 to 4.30Wednesday ski 9.00 to 4.30Dinner (can’t afford to be fussy)(Lunch and Dinner: in charge of helping)Evening activities (inside or outside)

From Sunday 28th to Friday 04th


Breakfast and tidy rooms competitionSki Lessons and ski hire returnLunchFrench 2.30 to 4.30PresentationsPack and cleanDinner and depart at 6.15 for the UKPupils will need euros for the return journey as

we will stop in FRANCE

Departure Day: Friday 04


Saturday 5Saturday 5thth March MarchArrive at Campion at approx 8.00

amWe hope to phone to confirm

when we leave Dover.Please pick up your son promptly!School as usual on Monday.


MoneyMoney

You will need euros on the way out (dinner on the ferry / breakfast in a shopping centre in France)Swiss Francs (occasional visits to shops and souvenirs)

You will be given different envelopes in which to put the money (BANKNOTES only please)


Passports and documentsPassports and documentsPlease hand these in (No covers please)Your European Health Card is also

required.Money envelope to the Finance Office

before the end of nextweek.


French lessonsFrench lessons For his afternoon French lesson, your son will be in a set taught

by a local teacher. They stay at the hotel during these sessions They will be going out with their local teacher and a CS

member of staff when the local teacher wants to. They will need a clipboard, a thin notepad, pens and dictionary. They will be provided with a booklet to complete; activities

include local knowledge of Swiss culture and geography and ski-related French lessons


Contact numbersContact numbersSchool 01708 452332School Mobile (on the trip) 07970773029London Borough of Havering

Emergency Centre 01708 433999


School WebsiteSchool WebsiteWe hope to provide daily updates

and photographs on the school website through the week

Other information should be available here too including this presentation and risk assessments.



Other activities!Other activities!











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Trip to Morgins, Switzerland Bienvenue en Suisse