Chinese Trip Friday 11 th - Sunday 20 th March Ms. Tara Gilroy Ms. Gilroy on the Great Wall of China! N ho cng chngchng Why China? Trip emerged from the relations built with the school, UCD(Confucius Institute) and Hanban (Confucius Institute Beijing-state run organisation to promote the teaching of Chinese language and culture). Hanban are paying for: 4* Hotels( twin rooms) Tours Transport 3 meals a day Why?: To encourage Chinese language and cultural teaching in schools. Balance trip: 650 euro( pay vaccinations costs to Travel Health clinic directly now)by the 26 th of January at the latest Time difference: China is 8 hours ahead Exercise caution-use common sense ( no alerts on the US or British Department of foreign affairs websites) Registered with the DFA Who will travel Eileen Ahern TY Co-ordinator Tara Gilroy Chinese Language and Culture teacher/RE and History John Mc Kennedy Principal Who will travel UCD native teacher-translator and guide 20 students Depart Friday 11 th March 8.30am sharp by coach from school Return Sunday 20 th March Please collect children at airport. Check flight arrivals/departures on:and Flight details www Itinerary 3 mornings of Chinese classes( The renowned Renmin University) Beijing sightseeing- Great wall, Forbidden city, Terracotta army, Zoo, Olympic stadium Xian by Train-Terracotta Army 4* Hotels Shopping Keep in touch: Trip blog on school websiteSet up We Chat app on smart phone What to pack Luggage allowance: Make sure all luggage has name tags Checked bags-30kg Cabin bags- hand luggage-7kg Restrictions on fluids-100ml max-sealed bottles in clear plastic bags NO sharp items!! Electricity voltage is 220 volts..3 prong plug-bring adaptors Bring layered clothes-t-shirts-hoodies (wear red TY hoodies on flight out and home) Some evening wear for night events Rain jacket Walking shoes Toiletries Camera Phone/Chargers Disinfectant hand gel NB: Check with network provider phone regarding charges Weather: Spring time Mild weather degrees. Sand storms from Mongolian desert Smog/pollution bad Face masks will be provided! Spending money Allow 20 euro a day approx for snacks, drinks, souvenirs... (160euro). Use your discretion. All meals/drinks provided Stop over in Dubai-dirham 4Dh :1 euro Currency in China is the Yuan 7 :1 euro In China snacks like Starbucks approx 1.10( 21 Yuan) for coffee, Fast-food- Big Mac Meal 2.75 euro ( 15 Yuan ). In Dubai a Big Mac meal is 24 dirham Rules of the trip Read the Behaviour Policy in the pack, please sign and return to schoolRules include: No drinking/drugs/weapons Following all instruction( on flight, hotel, transport, Chinese classes) Being on time Respect local laws and customs Discuss rules of the trip with child and return form signed 100 euro bond-write a cheque made payable to the school and return in school envelope attached to letter 2 of trip Under Chinese law you are regarded as an adult from 14 years old and the law treats you as such! Travel Insurance Multitrip-Blue Insurance (Premium Plus Policy for a single trip) N.B If your child has a pre-existing medical condition you need to ensure it is covered under the policy( Read P. 4 of the Policy document). If it isnt covered you can have a medical screening and pay a supplement ( Ph: ) The policy covers.. Cancellation or Curtailment Emergency Medical Expenses Personal Accident Baggage Personal Money & Documents Personal Liability Missed Departure Holiday Abandonment See specific details in pack this will beed to you Please read details of the policy and sign form attached and return to school Keep a copy of the travel insurance in safe place Checklist: 1. Read and sign form regarding travel Insurance policy 2. Read and sign the behaviour policy and include the cheque for the 100 bond in the school envelope 3. Have a check-up with GP if there are any medical conditions. Ensure prescriptions are up to date, filled( enough medication for the duration of the trip) and are in childs hand luggage 4. Read handouts on Vaccinations, sign forms and return 5. Pay balance of trip online by the 26 th January 6. Pack smart-luggage tags 7. Buy local currencies ( Yuan-China, Dirham-Dubai) 8. Ensure you have a photocopies of your childs passport, visa and travel insurance policy -keep it in a safe place Useful contact numbers Department of Foreign Affairs Ireland (www.dfa.ie)www.dfa.ie Tel: (0) Irish Embassy Beijing Tel: Irish Passport office-24 Hour Recorded Information Line Tel: (0) Confucius Institute UCD Tel: (Qinfang-Kathy) Confucius Institute Beijing Tel: Travel Health Clinic(www.travelhealth.ie- Dr. Simon Collins) Tel: Multitrip Travel Insurance Tel: Dialling China: mobile number ( drop the 0 ) Vaccinations Dr. Simon Collins Travel Health Clinic 7 Dawson St Dublin 2 Ireland (0)