USA 2012USA 2012

Parental Information MeetingParental Information Meeting

StaffingStaffing

Clint LanyonClint Lanyon Ian SellwoodIan SellwoodLaura ArmstrongLaura Armstrong

Groups/RoomingGroups/RoomingMr Lanyon Mr Sellwood Ms Armstrong

Andrew FergusonLewis TullochCameron SimpsonDale Muir

Jack FergusonMark SingerJames Porteous

*Sophie McDonald*Valerie Quin

Lee MurrayLewis JarronEuan RobertsonJason Woods

Cameron BathgateAlistair StewartLee BinmoreKieran Burnett

Alistair McEwanDavid KerrCraig McLeod

Aimee McintyreHolly HarrisonKirsty EdwardsBrogan Garrity

Vanessa BartieNatalie EdmondCaley CairnsEmma Shepherd

Joanne ClellandAbbie StorryAnna WrightHolly Bye

* There may be a requirement to change the girls rooming to include 2 x triple* There may be a requirement to change the girls rooming to include 2 x triple

Safety & financial security

Association of British Travel Agents & Air Travel Organisers’ LicensingWe have booked our tour through educational travel company, NST. They are fully bonded through ABTA (for non-air travel) and ATOL (for air travel) which means we’ll have complete financial protection.

About NST

• Established in 1967• Europe’s leading educational travel company• Offices in Blackpool & Dublin• Tailored educational tours for schools, colleges &

universities in the UK, Europe & Worldwide• Enviable reputation for quality, professionalism &

value

Safety & financial security

Safety Management SystemNST has already assessed the safety features on parts of our tour including accommodation, transport, excursions and visits. This assessment process is independently verified annually for further peace of mind.

Safety & financial security

School Travel Forum (STF)NST are founder members and assured members of the STF, an organisation that promotes good practice and safety in school travel. This initiative is welcomed by many industry bodies involved in teaching and outdoor education.

OEAP

Safety & financial security

Quality BadgeNST was one of the first UK educational travel companies to have been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Council’s Quality Badge. The badge provides a nationally recognised benchmark that identifies organisations which provide good quality, safe learning outside the classroom experiences for young people.

ItineraryItinerary

Morning Afternoon Evening

Day 1 Flight EDIN – LHR Flight LHR – SFO Orientation

Day 2Tour San Francisco Alcatraz

Fisherman’s Warf

Day 3 Muir Woods Transfer - Bakersfield Bakersfield

Day 4 Transfer to Death Valley

Death Valley Las Vegas

Day 5 Transfer to Tusayan Tusayan

Day 6 Grand Canyon Transfer to Tempe Tempe

Day 7 Palm Springs Transfer to LA Los Angeles

Day 8 Universal Studios Hotel

Day 9 Tour Los Angeles Flight LAX - LHR

Day 10 Flight LAX - LHR Flight LHR - EDIN Home

FlightsFlights09/02/12  Depart Edinburgh 1035 Flight BA144109/02/12  Arrive London Heathrow 120509/02/12  Depart London Heathrow 1430 Flight BA28709/02/12  Arrive San Francisco 1720 (local time)

17/02/12   Depart Los Angeles 2035 (local time) Flight BA26818/02/12   Arrive London Heathrow 144518/02/12   Depart London Heathrow 1715 Flight BA145418/02/12   Arrive Edinburgh 1840

We will depart by coach from school but We will depart by coach from school but parents should collect from Edinburgh parents should collect from Edinburgh airport on Saturday 18th February 2012.airport on Saturday 18th February 2012.

Travel tips - Passports

All students travelling must hold a full passport with 6 months of validity remaining on it after the date of our return. If a new passport is needed, it is recommended that you apply at least 10 weeks before we depart.

ESTAThis must be applied for a minimum of 48 hours prior to departure. No ESTA = No Flight

Travel tips - Money

We cannot advise a maximum amount of money for students to take with them. However, any money is the responsibility of the student not staff. We recommend travellers cheques are used and that students carry a small amount of cash in sterling and US$ for use in airports.

All serial numbers from travellers cheques must be recorded.

Costs!• £1500

– Flights– Travel Insurance– Accommodation– All visitor attractions

on itinerary– 24hr support– Internal transportation– Increase in tour price

due to numbers dropping

• Fundraising– Coach to Airport– Hoodies– Tips– Meals @ Airports– Additional entry fees

Approximate extra cost £115 per person

Final Payment DateFinal Payment Date

Friday 25Friday 25thth November 2011 November 2011

MedicalMedical• Form PC1• Medical Conditions• Prescribed Drugs• Medical Care / First Aid

FundraisingFundraising

• Football cards• Netbook Raffle• Bag Packing• Grand Christmas Draw

Xbox 360Fine Slate TabletWine & ChocolatesRoss Ford Scotland rugby JerseySigned Uefa Cup Final programme Rangers v ZenitFull body spray tan voucherForth 1 FM goody bag4 ball voucher for Craigielaw golf course4 ball voucher for Castle Park golf courseRugby ballsBoot bagsRucksacksSleeping BagsHorse Riding VouchersHMV Vouchers

ChampagneSigned Hearts TopNight at Marine Hotel & SpaTickets for Edinburgh Rugby match

Raffle Raffle TicketsTickets

HoodiesHoodies

• Orders for hoodies to be placed with Ms Armstrong

• Sample sizes are available to try

Unsupervised TimeUnsupervised Time• A privilege not a right• Staff contactable• Emergency contacts• Managed time• Check in points

ElectronicsElectronics

• Ipod• Ipad• Laptop• Camera• other

QuestionsQuestions