New Cairo British International School

2017 Ski Trip

Andalo, Italy

25th February – 4th March 2017

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International

Accompanying staff

• Sarah Newton (trip leader)

• Rachel McMullam

• Marwa Mamdouh

• Kevin Rossall

• Michael Watson

Staff are First Aid qualified and

have experience of overseas

visits.

Participating students – travel groups

NB These groups are for travel purposes only.

Sarah Newton Marwa Mamdouh Rachel McMullan Michael Watson Kevin Rossall

Marijn Geyskens Maya Deabes Adam el Shazly Perrine Loubens Ma'an Ronhaar

Muzamil Gadain Sophia elnadi Ahmed el Shazly Emma Capelani Jeremiah William

Blaž Novak Kalani Neild-Le Conte Yahya Al Mahbashi Ece Ozdogan Yatiesh Mehta

Antoine Kiriazi Reema Almady Ahmed Auf Cheyun Kim Abdelrahman Elserafi

Irene Kiriazi Aida Rafaat Adham el Sawaf Clarissa Carrizo Marim Elserafi

Miriam el Sharkawy Laila Rafaat Fady Tadros Laila Zeyada Lara Sherif

Doris Victor Rym Abbas Karim Thabet Farah Zaki Vsevolod Kolesnik

Victoria Jakobsen Mariam Tadros Karim Salama Lara Riad Majd Yafai

Basel el Erian Faris Khan

The resort of Andalo • Resort altitude of 1100m-2200m • Traditional, unspoilt, Italian alpine

village • Stunning views • Transfer time from Milan airport (2 ½

hours) • Modern lift system

Accommodation

Hotel Splendid, Andalo

• Located in the village of Andalo • Comfortable en-suite rooms for 2-4 students •250m from main ski lift, 300m from village centre • Excellent range of facilities including:

• Restaurant • Games room •TV room • Ski Room • Wi-Fi Internet •Garden access

• Breakfast and Dinner are eaten in the hotel

Skiing in Andalo

Fantastic skiing and

progression for all levels of

skier and snowboarder

Located in Italy

Traditional ski resort

Snowpark for freestyle skiing

and snowboarding

Bad weather protected

Excellent snowmaking

coverage

Long, well groomed, wooded

pistes for cruising

Friendly, expert ski staff

Beginner, Intermediate &

Advanced Terrain

Great Beginners through to

advanced slopes & progression

No lift queues

Great mountain facilities

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International

Ski School & Lessons

• Excellent teaching in small groups to ensure maximum progress

• Classes based on ability levels

• Lessons morning and afternoon to ensure rapid progression and confidence building

• Supervised lunches on the slopes

Evening activities • Sledging

• Ice Skating

• Snow park

• Swimming

• Pizza evening

• Movie Evening

• Presentation Evening with Certificates

Activities will vary depending

on local conditions and

tiredness levels!

A typical day • 07.30 Wake up call • 08.30 Breakfast and briefing for all • 09.00 Early skiing/boarding for those

interested/able • 10.00-12.00 Ski school • Supervised lunch on the slopes • 14.00–16.00 Ski school • Activities/free-time/snacks/shower • 19.00 Dinner • Evening activities • 22.00 In rooms • 22.30 Lights out

Behaviour and expectations • In line with NCBIS school policy regarding behaviour.

• Same expectations of manners, courtesy and cooperation

• Remember – we are representing the school and Egypt

• Zero tolerance of alcohol and smoking as per school rules

• Poor/unacceptable behaviour will be met with appropriate sanctions (e.g. grounded for a ski session / day)

• Have fun and stay safe!

Travel and transport Outbound journey (Saturday 25th February)

• 0630 - Meet at Terminal 3 (Egypt Air) Cairo Int. Airport, inside departure hall

• 0730 - Check-in

• 0930 - Flight MS703 (Egypt Air) departs

• 1235 - Arrive Milan, transfer by coach to Andalo

• 1600 (approx) – Arrive in resort

Travel and transport Inbound journey (Saturday 4th March)

• 0800 (approx) – Depart Andalo

• 1130 – Check-in Milan airport

• 1335 – Flight MS704 (Egypt Air) departs *

• 1815 – Arrive in Cairo and clear immigration

• 1845 - Parents to meet children at arrivals hall Terminal 3. Pupils must inform their group leader, before leaving the airport.

What to bring (for full list please refer to booklet)

• 1 medium sized travel bag or suitcase

• Toiletries and high factor sunscreen

• Towel

• Lip salve with SPF

• Hiking boots or trainers

• Gloves and hat

• Jeans, jumpers, t-shirts for evenings

• Underwear

• Swimwear (optional)

• Nightwear

• Camera/electronic device (optional)

• Book/travel games

Ski clothing • Ski jacket and trousers (rental, please

place money in envelope) • Ski socks – long, thinner, thermal design

preferable • Thermal underwear: long & short-sleeved

tops and long johns or tights • Ski goggles and sunglasses • Sweatshirts/fleeces as mid-layer, again

preferably modern fleece-type fabric • Waterproof ski gloves • Backpack for the day (optional) • Ask if you need any advice!

Money Included • All flights and transfers • Accommodation and food on half-

board basis • Lift pass • Ski tuition • Ski/board, boot and helmet rental • Insurance (health and lost

baggage)

Not included • Transport to and from Cairo

International Airport • Provision of ski clothing • Lunch • Extra drinks and snacks, e.g. in

evening at chalet • Pocket money for souvenirs • Approx. 100-150 Euros • Lunch approx 10-15 Euros NB Pocket money should be in

Euros and may be left with staff for safe-keeping

Contact • E-mail will be sent to parents

confirming safe arrival • E-mail will be sent confirming

expected arrival time in Cairo • If we need to, we will contact you

(please re-confirm your contact details before you leave today)

• Will send a mid-week e-mail • Please only contact school mobile

in case of emergency

• Staff will carry mobile phones (numbers in booklet)

• Students are allowed to bring mobile phones

• Parents - enjoy your week too!

Tues. 22nd , Weds. 23rd, Thurs. 24th Feb – items to send in

• Passports – both, if dual nationals

At the airport • Medication – if currently taking medication, hand to teacher

• Money for hired ski wear and/or accessory pack – in an envelope, with name clearly marked on front

– Jacket & salopettes - 75 Euros or 80 USD

– Jacket only - 40 Euros

– Salopettes (trousers) only - 35 Euros

– Accessory pack - 90 Euros or 85 USD

Any questions?

Please check your contact details before you leave!