Montpellier
March 2017
FOCUS
• This is a STUDY TRIP
• Language Immersion is the main aim
–Host families
–Language course
• Language focused activities at most
destinations – bring a dictionary!
• Emphasis on interacting in French
TIMINGS
OUTBOUND:
Date: 28th March 2017
UK coach transfers are not provided
Check in: London Gatwick (South Terminal) Arrive at Gatwick Flight no.
Departs: London Gatwick (South Terminal)
Arrives
INBOUND:
Date: 1st April 2017
Check in:
Montpellier Airport
Flight no.
Departs:
Montpellier Airport
Arrive:
London Gatwick (South Terminal)
Emergency contact number:
UK coach transfers are not provided – there will be a
limited number of minibus spaces.
Transfers
• There will be limited space available on the
school minibus with Fr Martin for up to 10
students with luggage. It would be really
helpful if those who are able to, could make
their own way to Gatwick.
• We do not provide any transfers on our return
to the UK.
ACCOMMODATION
• Host family details to be passed on
to you today.
• Your first meal will be with your host
family that evening
• Make conversation!
• Try the food!
ETIQUETTE
• Take a present for the host family. Also
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consider a parting gift.
Address people as Monsieur, Madame or
Mademoiselle
Take pictures of your
family/home/hometown/holiday
Take something about school
If you have a pastime that can ‘fit in the case’
take it along to create interaction with the
host family.
ITINERARY – Tues
• Arrive in Montpellier
• Meet LSF Rep and transfer to school
• Meet families and return to homes
to settle in.
• Have evening meal with families– IN
FRENCH!
ITINERARY – Weds
• 08.45 Meet language school (LSF)
• 09.00 – 12.30 Language Academy
Lessons
• 14.00 – 16.00 Guided walking tour of
Montpellier
• 16.30 – 18.30 Bowling
• Evening meal with host families
ITINERARY – Thurs
• Breakfast with your host family
• Meeting 08.45 LSF
• 09.00 – 12.30 Language
Academy Lessons
• Dégustation des produits
régionaux
• 16.00 – 17.30 Treasure Hunt!
• Evening meal with your host
family
ITINERARY – Friday
• Breakfast with your host family
• Meeting 08.45 LSF
• 09.00 – 12.30 Language Academy
Lessons
• 13.30 – 19.00 visit to Nîmes
• Evening meal with your host
family
ITINERARY – Sat
• Breakfast and pack
• Spend day with hosts. Make sure you
have some money left for lunch and
food for the day. (You will only be given
breakfast by your host)
• Return to Gatwick Airport – Due to land
at 20.35.
• There is no return transport to SGC.
CLOTHING
• It may be warmish but there could be
chilly days / evenings so please dress
appropriately
• Not all hosts provide towels. Bring one!
• Please bring a Day Bag
• Swimming:
– Bring towel and swimmers just in case!
SPENDING MONEY
• Around 100€ to cover lunches,
postcards and souvenirs
REMOTE SUPERVISION
• Pupils are never to go anywhere alone –
groups of 3 minimum
• A meeting point will be given – TIMES
ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE
• All pupils will have the host family
details and a contact number for staff
• NB: Camera / phone. Beware of
roaming costs etc.
BEHAVIOUR
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Look out for each other
Follow instructions at all times
Behave appropriately and respectfully
School behaviour policy is still valid.
AOB
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European Health Insurance Cards
Passport Numbers please!
Visas – non EU passport holders
Emergency number TBC
Host family details.
Any
Questions?