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Physics Visit to CERN
Arden Academy 2016
All about Diverse School Travel.
ABOUT
GENEVA
& CERN
Presentation summary
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OPERATOR
SUMMARY
Destination information: where we are
going and why.
3 days packed-full of exciting activities!
Recap of the most important details.
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ABOUT
GENEVA
& CERN
Why Geneva?
ABOUT
GENEVA
& CERN
• Geneva is a gem of a city, set on the shores of Europe’s
largest Alpine lake.
• Geneva is home to many international organisations
including CERN.
• The boat cruise on Lake Geneva is a real highlight of the
trip and provides fantastic photo opportunities!
• Public transport is excellent and all schools are given a
Geneva Transport Card that entitles them to unlimited
free use of all public transport.
• So getting around this compact city is safe and a breeze!
About Geneva
ABOUT
GENEVA
& CERN
Why CERN?
ABOUT
GENEVA
& CERN
Permanent exhibitions – Microcosm &
Universe of Particles
ABOUT
GENEVA
& CERN
Guided Tour with a resident expert!
ABOUT
GENEVA
& CERN
ATLAS building
ABOUT
GENEVA
& CERN
Your Itinerary: Day 1
DAY 1
Friday 4th November 2016
02:30 – depart Arden, by Johnsons coach, for London Luton Airport
(meet at 02:15)
07:00 – Flight to Geneva from London Luton Airport (train from
airport to hostel)
11:00 – Arrive accommodation: Geneva Youth Hostel is our first
choice for school accommodation! Collect travel passes.
12:30 – Visit the History of Science Museum and admire its
collection of historical scientific apparatus.
13:30 – Pick up some souvenirs along Geneva's waterfront and
stroll around the beautiful Park Moynier to see the iconic Jet d'Eau.
Lunch – buy own
15:30 – Enjoy a pleasant cruise on Lake Geneva - don’t forget to
take pictures!
18:30 – Dinner at the hostel.
20:15 – Ten-Pin Bowling: enjoy a fun and relaxing evening at la
Praille bowling alley!
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Your Itinerary: Day 2
DAY 2
Saturday 5th November 2016
Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 - CERN guided tour. This visit lasts three hours, and a resident
expert will be an engaging and informative guide to research at CERN
(no open-toed/high-heeled shoes permitted).
13:00 – Lunch at CERN restaurant. Please allow CHF15 per person,
payable in cash (network with CERN scientists!)
14:00 – Visit the permanent exhibitions “Microcosm” to explore the
mysteries of the universe and “Universe of Particles” to learn more
about the Big Bang!
19:00 – Restaurant Edelweiss; enjoy a traditional Swiss fondue to
the tune of a live folkloric band that’ll oompah throughout the dinner
hour! Includes fondue, sausage, chips, ice-cream and a soft drink.
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Your Itinerary: Day 3
DAY 3
Sunday 6th February 2016
Breakfast at hotel
10:00 – Visit The Museum of Natural History: frogs, toads and indigenous
birds, Lucy and the dinosaurs, the Arctic and the Antarctic. Don’t miss any of its
mysteries!
12:30 – Explore Geneva’s picturesque Old Quarter. Lunch – buy own.
15:00 - With a collection that boasts over half a million objects, the Musée
D’Art et D’Histoire is one of Switzerland’s most important museums.
19:50 – Check-in at Geneva. Dinner – at airport, buy own
21:50 - Flight back from Geneva to London Luton Airport.
22:30 - Arrive London Luton Airport – Johnsons coaches
01:00 (Monday) – Arrive back at Arden
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Permanent Exhibition
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• Microcosm:
• This exhibition gives you the key to understanding the secrets of
matter.
• Students you will explore the mysteries of the universe and
discover the massive apparatus used by physicists, the
accelerators and detectors, and see how each part works!
• Universe of Particles:
• The purpose of the entirely
interactive exhibition is for students
to confront the great questions of
contemporary physics.
• It will take you on a journey all the
way back to the Big Bang. Find out
more about the creation of the
Universe!
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Accommodation: Geneva Hostel
Diverse School Travel
comprehensively audit all
accommodation they use,
ensuring that it adheres to
the necessary high standards
for fire safety, food hygiene
and security.
The Geneva Hostel is the first
choice of accommodation for
schools. It sits on the shores
of Lake Geneva, just a short
walk from the main Cornavin
rail station.
Student Rooms
• Private, four to twelve bed student
rooms
• Individual night-lights
• Personal secure lockers
• Heating and air conditioning
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Accommodation: Geneva Youth Hostel
Facilities • Secure luggage lockers are
available
• Free Wi-Fi
• Laundry facilities
• Towels non included but
available for hire
• Restaurant (vegetarian meals
available)
• Students are given a key card for
access to room, personal locker
& shower room (gender specific)
• Two games rooms (equipped
with TV, small library & table
tennis)
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About Diverse School Travel
• Over 20 years’ experience of organising school trips.
• Highest standards of safety and security (STF).
• ABTA and ATOL bonded for complete financial
protection .
• Their LOtC Quality Badge is our assurance that our
trips will always enrich your child’s education.
• 24 hour emergency helpline while the group is away.
• They have an intimate knowledge of our
destinations.
• Dedicated bilingual (at least!) Travel Consultant looks
after our every need.
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OPERATOR
What next?
• Make sure to remember passports and your EHIC card. You
will need your passports at CERN!
• You must wear appropriate footwear at CERN. Flip flops,
sandals and heels are not allowed.
• Remember to bring a camera for the boat cruise and also
for CERN as you are allowed to take pictures!
• Take some Swiss Francs for lunches and for any souvenirs.
• Each student allowed 1 piece of hand luggage for the flight.
• Toiletries must be packed in a transparent plastic
bag and not exceed 100ml.
• There is no weight limit for the cabin bag but it must
be no bigger than 50 X 40 X 20cm.
SUMMARY
• Bring a towel – remember only hand luggage so not a bath sheet! • • Bring a Swiss adaptor plug (different to European ones) • • Students will need spending money to buy lunch each day (we
suggest approx. £10-£15 minimum (of Swiss Francs) per day for lunch. Also, money for dinner on Sunday evening and also for souvenirs and any other drinks/snacks other than those provided.
• • Remember to bring any medication needed for the trip. Students
should carry their own medication – please consider hand luggage restrictions.
• Mr Smith – emergency telephone number 07866 727523 (will be available from 01:00 on 4/11/16 until we arrive back at Arden on Monday morning)
Thank you.
Have a fantastic trip!