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All Hallows 2014 – Year 10/ 11 USA Visit

San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles. Welcome All Hallows USA Golden West Tour Years 10 / 11 Information Evening. All Hallows 2014 – Year 10/ 11 USA Visit.

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All Hallows 2014 – Year 10/ 11 USA Visit

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  1. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Welcome All Hallows USA Golden West Tour Years 10 / 11 Information Evening All Hallows 2014 – Year 10/ 11 USA Visit

  2. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Welcome and Introductions Group Organisation Itinerary Luggage and money Health and Safety Insurance Emergency Contacts Expectations Geographical links Questions All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit

  3. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Where are we visiting? All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit The tour covers a distance of over 2500 km We will visit 3 states – California, Nevada and Arizona

  4. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Group Organisation During the tour pupils will spend their time in different sized organisational groups Full Tour Group– 96 pupils + 13 staff and an 2 Equity Tour Directors Coach Group – Each coach will have 48 pupils and up to 7 staff Travel Group – Between 8 and 10 pupils with one member of staff Buddy Group – No less than 3 - 4 pupils Accommodation Group – 3 – 4 pupils arranged into rooms All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit

  5. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles The Itinerary Tuesday 8thApril 2014 • Pupils meet at All Hallows for departure by coach to Heathrow Airport • Meeting time 4.15am. • Luggage to be packed and departure at 4.45am • 10am - Check in at Heathrow Airport Virgin Atlantic Desk Flight Number VS19Q • 1pm – 11hrs and 5mins flight to San Francisco All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit

  6. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Arrival in San Francisco – 4.05pm (local time) Clearing Customs Due to the nature of US Immigration procedures it will take a while to pass through customs. During this time pupils will be organised into their travel groups (8 – 10 pupils) with their group leader. They will be photographed and have their fingerprints taken. They need to carry their own passport at this time. It will be stressed the importance of sensible behaviour and correct procedures to allow us to move through customs as quickly as possible. All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit We will use Parentmail to inform parents that we have arrived safely

  7. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Evening in San Francisco • 5.00pm • Time to check into the hotel and we will take the pupils down to the nearby shopping complex for shopping and food All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit 9.00pm Check into hotel and get some much needed sleep!!

  8. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Whitcomb Hotel San Francisco All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit All Hotels are of a good standard. We have stayed in 4 of the hotels on previous visits. Each room has 3 or 4 pupils sharing. (Accommodation Groups) All hotels provide basic towels and some provide tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have an internal phone. At night all pupils have the number to ring for a male or female member of staff. A basic breakfast is provided in each hotel.

  9. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Wednesday 9th April – Full Day in San Francisco 9.00am - Checkout hotel and visit Alcatraz and the Bay area of San Francisco • Boat trip out into San Francisco Bay and audio guides on the island and prison • Visits to Pacific Heights, Twin Peaks, China Town and Union Square • Time to enjoy the Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and leaving San Francisco All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit Afternoon departure through Central Valley California to the town of Bakersfield.(4 1/2 hours) Arrive approximately 8pm for an overnight stay in Bakersfield Howard Johnson Hotel,

  10. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Thursday 10th April – Death Valley and Las Vegas 9.00am Breakfast and checkout hotel and begin the journey to Death Valley National Park. We will be crossing the mountains to a height of 5000ft (Towne Pass) and then down to below sea level in the desert Visit Badwater Creek, Furnace Creek, (oasis) the Sand dunes and Zabriskie Point All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit Arrival in Las Vegas approximately 5pm We plan to take pupils to a central area along the main street (The Strip) and allow them to spend the evening in large/mixed sex buddy groups exploring this part Las Vegas Hampton Inn 4975 Dean Martin Drive Las Vegas 1 block from the Strip & steps away from the MGM Grand, New York-New York, & Luxor hotels.

  11. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Friday 11th April – Las Vegas, the Colorado and the Hoover Dam • 9.00am Breakfast and Checkout. • 30 mins drive to the Colorado and the Hoover Dam. Time to visit the Hoover Dam museum and take photographs of Lake Mead • In the afternoon a 4 hour tour of Las Vegas with local guide visiting The Bellagio Hotel and Casino, Caesar's Palace, The Venetian, M & M World, the New York New York rollercoaster as well as Downtown Las Vegas. • Time for some shopping before the last night out on The Strip watching the many free shows available in Las Vegas. All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit

  12. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Saturday 12th April – Grand Canyon • Arrive at the Grand Canyon just after lunch • Visit some of the Viewing Points and take in the beauty of the Canyon • Visit the Hopi Indian House and shop for Souvenirs • Take photographs of the Canyon at Sunset (weather permitting) • Stay at the Grand Canyon Plaza Resort - Tusayan All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit

  13. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Sunday 13th April – Full Day at the Grand Canyon, Route 66 and Kingman • 9.00am Breakfast and checkout from hotel for full day visit to the Grand Canyon Optional Helicopter Flight ( 35 - 40mins) £120 per person We plan to visit several viewing points, spend time in the museums and American Indian Souvenir Shops. We will leave the Canyon in the early afternoon to travel South to Kingman (Mohave Desert) – 3hrs Stop at Seligman – Route 66 for souvenirs and ice cream All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit Comfort Inn, Kingman 3129 E Andy Devine, Kingman, AZ, US, 86401 Phone: (928) 718-1717

  14. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Monday 14th April – Travel to Los Angeles • 9.00am Breakfast and check out of the hotel and travel to Los Angeles (5hrs) • Arrive Los Angeles in the early afternoon. Time for shopping along Universal City Walk – near Universal Studios All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit Sportsmen‘s Lodge Hotel, 12825 Ventura Blvd. Located within easy access to the financial hub of Los Angeles, the Sportsmen's Lodge is a first class hotel. The lodge is also in close vicinity to Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

  15. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Tuesday 15th April – Universal Studio and Basketball Game • The tour includes travel and entrance fees to Universal Studios, Hollywood and in the evening a visit to the Staples Centre to watch the LA Clippers take on the Denver Nuggets at the 18,000 seater Basketball Stadium. Pupils will be allowed to spend the day in their buddy groups. There will be a central meeting area at all times and members of staff can always be contacted. All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit Return to the same hotel for a second night

  16. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Wednesday 16th April – Day in Los Angeles 9.00am Checkout hotel and pack luggage on the coach 4 hour guided tour of Los Angeles with local guide to include Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame, Manns Chinese Theatre, Beverley Hills, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Boulevard, Santa Monica and Venice Beach All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit Afternoon will be spent on Venice Beach front Return to Los Angeles Airport at 7.30 pm

  17. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Wednesday 16th April - Thursday 17th April - Return Journey Return to Airport and Check in at Los Angeles International Airport at 6 pm Flight Number – VS74Q Depart Los Angeles at 10pm All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit Parentmail will be used to inform parents of the time we leave Los Angeles

  18. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Thursday 17th April – Back to School After a flight lasting 10 hours 35 mins we will arrive at Heathrow at 4.35pm (London time) We will then be collected by coach and return to All Hallows Planned arrival at All Hallows 10.30pm All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit We will again use Parentmail to inform parents if we are on time or if there has been a change to our expected time of arrival at All Hallows

  19. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Parentmail If there are any issues or problems that we feel you need to know about whilst your child is in the USA we will contact you at the first opportunity. It is important that we have your contact details (particularly if you are going on holiday) Mr Adamson will make every effort to update the website with information and photographs about each days events (Wi-Fi permitting) Parentmail will be used for important messages All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit Contact number for:- A Cooper 07896435803

  20. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Geographical Links Most of the pupils involved in this visit are Geography GCSE students and it is a fantastic opportunity for them to experience many aspects of the geography curriculum on another continent. Some of the areas of interest include • Urban Geography (San Francisco/Las Vegas/Los Angeles) • Natural Hazards – Earthquake preparedness • Desert and Mediterranean Ecosystems • Migration issues • Farming and Irrigation in Central Valley California • Formation of Grand Canyon (river processes) • Water supply management and HEP All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit

  21. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Money All money needs to be in dollars. It is hard to give an amount of money that pupils will need , but we are suggesting that they should take at least $25 per day for food. This would work out at about $250 All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit Spending money will be individual to the person with some wanting to take advantages of opportunities to buy items. We would recommend that they take no less than $500 in total We need pupils to be responsible for their own money. We suggest that they do not carry all their money on their person, but in two separate wallets/purses. This will help with security.

  22. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Behaviour Expectations USA 2014 Pupil behaviour contract Name of pupil: _______________________________ Form: ________ In order to ensure the health and safety of all pupils we have outlined below a code of behaviour, which will be expected of all pupils. Please go through this code with your son/daughter and sign and return this form. 1. I will always listen carefully and follow the instructions of staff at all times 2. I will not smoke, take illegal drugs or drink alcohol 3. I will not bring or buy any knifes or weapons of any description 4. I will report all illness or accidents to a member of staff 5. I will make sure I follow instructions in relation to being allowed in other pupils rooms. 6. I will behave in a responsible manner at all times, especially in the hotel where there will be other guests trying to enjoy themselves 7. I will not misuse any equipment in the hotel. I understand that I will be responsible for any costs incurred through misuse (e.g. phone calls) 8. I will never leave the hotel without permission of staff 9. I will wear my seatbelt on the coach where appropriate 10. I will keep the coach tidy. All rubbish will be placed in a bin. 11. I will stay in groups of at least three or four when given any free time and will report back to the agreed meeting place on time 12. I will adhere to ‘lights out’ when instructed to go to bed. 13. Punctuality is essential for the smooth running of the trip; I will make sure I report on time for all departures, meetings and meals. 14. I will dress appropriately at all times. 15. I will listen to music using headphones 16. I understand that the school cannot accept responsibility for the security of personal possessions such as mobile phones, cameras and other electronic equipment 17. I am aware that at certain times I may not be under the direct supervision of an accompanying adult. In these situations students are to remain in ‘buddy’ groups of no less than three. Students will always be informed of meeting times and a designated point of contact where an adult will be present. 18. If infractions are made, it will be at the discretion of the staff to determine what action will be taken. Action may include: A. Room assignment change B. Bus assignment change C. Exclusion from activity D. Sanctions taken upon return to school Student Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _________ Parent Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _________ For the Health and Safety of the whole group it is very important that all pupils involved understand the need to conform to the behaviour expectations outlined in the behaviour contract. Parents and pupils must sign this before embarking on the trip. All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit

  23. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Contacting Home Pupils will be allowed to have a mobile phone with them at all times during the visit and can contact home at any point. There is a Code of Conduct relating to the use of mobile phones which will be strictly applied. The cost of calls and data as well as the phone are entirely the responsibility of the pupil. All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit We want parents to feel secure in the knowledge that if there are any problems or concerns that we will inform them immediately. Pupils will have several ways to contact parents when they wish to (within reason) by using public phones, hotel phones and each hotel has a reception with Email facility.

  24. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Pupil Welfare If there are any first time or nervous fliers we would welcome knowing about this so we can keep an eye an them. All pupils are advised to add the staff mobile phone number to their contacts and they will be provided with a wristband with the mobile phone number on. Medication All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit We have medical information for all pupils travelling in the group. Could you please ensure that their child’s information is up to date at the time of travelling. In line with school policy, each travel group leader will have in their possession any prescribed or other medicines needed by pupils. The pupil needs to be responsible for approaching the member of staff at times when they need medication. There may need to be exceptions to this which can be discussed individually with a member of staff. Mrs Ferguson, Mrs Cooper and Mr Harrison are the qualified first aiders and Mrs Ferguson will carry paracetamol for the group and these can be administered to individuals if needed. We will need parents to sign a consent form to allow us to administer paracetamol to your child

  25. Swimming Pools, Jacuzzi Pools and the Ocean In discussion with the Local Education Authority we are not going to allow pupils to swim in the ocean but will allow pupils (if time) to swim in the large swimming pools and Jacuzzi pools in some of the hotels. None of the staff have lifesaving qualifications. A male and female member of staff will be present at all the times when pupils are allowed to swim. Pupils will not be allowed in these pools unless parents have given permission by signing the consent form. All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit

  26. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Insurance Standard insurance cover is included as part of the visit. It is important that you check that you are happy with the level of cover the policy provides both in terms of health and personal belongings. If you wish to contact the company the details are on the copy of the policy provided in your pack All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit

  27. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Luggage All Pupils will need a suitcase or backpack on wheels and one piece of hand luggage Essential Items • Comfy clothes for cool weather and warm/hot weather (Hoodies) • Comfy shoes/trainers • Warm jacket • Toiletries • Towel • Personal medication i.e. plasters, inhalers etc. • Sun protection (cream, cap, sunglasses etc.) All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit Maximum Baggage Allowance – 23kg £7+ per kg excess baggage

  28. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Hand Luggage It is important that items which are needed at the airport, on the plane or before we arrive at the hotel are packed in the hand luggage The following items must not be packed in the hand luggage. • Nail files • Tweezers • Any sharp object • Knives and scissors must not be taken on the trip • Any liquids over 100ml are not allowed. Any liquids in hand luggage must be in a clear plastic bag and must be easily accessible • Optional Items • Camera/Phone • Books/Magazines • iPod/ MP3 Player • Electrical Items e.g.. Hair Straighteners ( will need a worldwide plug adapter) • Snacks • Small cushion or neck support All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit

  29. San Francisco Fresno Death Valley Grand Canyon Las Vegas Mesa Los Angeles Thank you All the staff and pupils are really looking forward to the trip and we hope that everybody has a wonderful time. All Hallows 2014 – Year 10 / 11 USA Visit

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