BSAK
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tripsweek2020 austria music
& ski trip
hongrugby kong trip japan geography new yorkart & business studies
italy geography londonart
drama&literature
tanzania adventure safari
&communityproject
bsak@northstartrips.com
saltzberg
Visiting Saltsburg , birthplace of Mozart and setting for the most famous of all time ‘‘the sound of music’’, coupled with Vienna, a center of musical innovation encouraged by the Habsburgs, who drew classical music giants such as Haydon, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert (born in Vienna) and Johann Straussll, to the city, makes this trip a must see destination for music lovers. Music apart, the Cities rank high as some of the historical, architectural and cultural gems of Europe that happen to be set in the most spectacular scenery the continent could possibly offer.
austria music
Proposed Itinerary Trip Leader: Mr Hall - rhall@britishschool.sch.ae
Day 1 Meet at ABu Dhabi airport
Direct flight to Munich Coach transfer to Saltzberg Rehearsal and dinner
Day 2 Lake District & SOUND OF MUSIC Tour St Gilgen Bandstand Concert
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Day 3 Old City of Saltzberg Walking Tour Mirabelle Gardens Concert Music Teacher activity
Day 4 Early morning departure for Vienna
mozart
the sound ofmusic
AUSTRIA: MUSIC 25TH JUNE - 01ST JULY ,2020
Lunch in Linz Central Vienna Tour Prater Amusement Park
Day 5 Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens
Lokalzug To Baden In Wien - Evening Bandstand Concert
Day 6 Vienna House of Music Tour State Opera Tour Mozart Concert
Guide price: AED 10,000-10,500
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AUSTRIA: SKI TRIP 07TH - 14TH FEBRUARY 2020
skiing
Voted “World’s Best Ski Destination” three times recently by skiresort.de, KitzbühelKirchberg in the Austrian Tyrol is a fantastic location for skiers of all abilities. This trip is all-inclusive: Transport, accommodation, meals, ski equipment hire, ski instruction (1:10 instructor:students ratio), evening activities, insurance. Snowboarding optional. Evening activities will be 5 popular activities from; snowtubing, watch an ice hockey game*, shopping in Kitzbühel, bowling, ice skating, Ski School presentation and team games (*subject to availability).
mountains
austria ski trip
Proposed itinerary
Trip Leader: Mr Roberts - aroberts@britishschool.sch.ae
Saturday
Meet at AUH Direct flight to Munich Coach transfer to Kitzbühel Ski Resort Collect ski equipment Lunch - Afternoon on slopes Check in to accommodation Dinner and early bedtime
team
Sunday – Thursday schedule
kitzbühel
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08:00 Breakfast 09:15 Ski School 12:00 Lunch (Ski Cafe) 13:00 Ski School 16:00 Arrive back at accommodation 18:00 Dinner 19:00 Evening activity 22:00 Bed time!
Friday
Ski in the morning Lunch (Ski Cafe) Return ski equipment Coach transfer to Munich airport
Saturday
Early morning arrival at AUH
Guide price: AED 9,750
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Strategically located in the heart of Asia, Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan city of seven million people. This is where East meets West with Chinese and English as the official languages. It is here we find the dynamic center of rugby in Asia. During our tour, the next in line of many we have undertaken here, we expect to follow the proven itinerary of past tours and play fixtures with International schools and local club sides. We will also take advantage of the many local historical, cultural and modern day attractions the city has to offer.
fixtures
victoria peak
HONG KONG: RUGBY 18TH - 24TH OCTOBER,2019
Proposed Itinerary
hong kong team
rugby
lamma island
Trip Leader: Mr Thomas - tsmith@britishschool.sch.ae
Day 1 Arrive in Hong Kong
Pick-up hotel shuttle and lunch Pool - team physical training
Day 2 Hong Kong Park and tram
to Victoria Peak - Lunch Club fixture (TBC) Dinner at HKFC (TBC) Day 3 Lamma Island and fishing village Lunch - Lamma seafood restaurant Club fixture (TBC) Visit Night Market Day 4 Stretch pool session Lunch - local restaurant Club fixture (TBC) Dinner - Kowloon Harbour Hong Kong Harbour light show Day 5 Hong Kong stadium boat trip Lunch - local restaurant Club fixture (TBC) Dinner (TBC) Day 6 Big Buddha and 360 Village lunch Cable car to Chung Tung Day 7 Ocean Park visit or shopping (optional) Coach transfer to Hong Kong airport Guide price: AED 9,800
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geography
ground
under
capri
naples
sorrento
italy
ITALY:GEOGRAPHY 24TH MAY-01ST JUNE,2020 In Italy, Hazardous environment study will encompass the tectonic activity of earthquakes and volcanoes and how they have effected, and continue to affect the environment, landscape, historical and economic events of this region. Visiting the UNESCO world heritage sites at Pompeii and Herculaneum, sailing by Capri island and along the Amalfi coast past impressive coastal processes, demonstrates how these combined geographical and historic events in the region provide economic benefits due to tourism.
Proposed Itinerary Trip Leader: Ms McDevitt - jmcdevitt@britishschool.sch.ae
Day 1 Arrive in Rome
Transfer to hotel and lunch Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour Dinner in Hotel
Day 2 Travel to Naples and check-in
Naples City and underground Tour Dinner in Hotel
Day 3 Mount Versuvius crater
pompeii
herculanium
Versuvius Observatory Dinner in Hotel
Day 4 Drive to Sorrento and check-in Capri - cave arch and stacks by speed boat Dinner in Hotel
Day 5 Herculanium walking Tour Pompeii Dinner in Hotel
Day 6 Free Day
Dinner in Hotel
Day 7 Morning coach transfer to Rome airport
Guide price: AED 8,750 - 9,500
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tokyo
JAPAN: GEOGRAPHY 17TH - 23RD JANUARY,2020
mountfuji
hiroshima
In Japan, the key geography elements we will explore are: 1. Hazardous environments; how tectonic activity, including earthquakes and volcanoes effect the landscape structures and how protective measures taken, mitigate the consequences of such events. 2. The settlement in rural and urban environments considering the pro’s and con’s of living in contrasting areas of development. 3. How Japan has economically advanced, their population structure, migration policies and how they exert influence globally with their Superpower relationships.
castle
himeji
japan geography
kobe museum palace
kyoto
language
g - can floodsurgetunnels
Proposed itinerary Trip Leader: Ms McDevitt - jmcdevitt@britishschool.sch.ae
Day 1 Arrive in Tokyo
Transfer to hotel and lunch Kyoto Imperial Palace Tour
Day 2 Mount Fuji National Park
UNESCO World Heritage Site Dinner in a local restaurant
Day 3 Bullet Train to Kyoto
(450km in 2Hrs 20 mins) Temple, Gardens and Imperial Palace Tour Overnight in Kyoto
Day 4 Kobe Earthquake Museum Earthquake Park Himeji Samurai Castle
Day 5 Travel to Hiroshima, The Dome Memorial Day 6 Return to Tokyo G-Can Flood Surge Tunnels
Day 7 Morning Free
Coach transfer to Tokyo airport
Guide price: AED 13,500-14,000
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LONDON: ART 10TH - 16TH JANUARY,2020 European destination, arguably it is the best in the world. We have developed a programme to cover a diverse range of art venues such as The Cartoon Museum workshop, The Photographers gallery, The Tate Modern workshop, The Royal Academy, Camden Arts center & Camden market V&A design workshop, The National Gallery & National Portrait Gallery. We will also take in theatre visits and visits to some of iconic sites London has to offer.
london
art
photographers gallery
cartoon museum
London offers art students the widest range of options to study and enjoy than any other
Proposed Itinerary Trip Leader: Mr Smith - tsmith@britishschool.sch.ae
Day 1 Arrive in London
Lunch Hotel check-in and rest Theatre production after dinner
tate modern
Day 2 The Cartoon Museum
Photographers Gallery Evening Free
Day 3 Tate Modern Workshop
South Bank walk, Houses of Parliament and The London Eye Evening Free
Day 4 The Royal Academy
london
eye camden
Camden Arts Centre and Market Movie evening
Day 5 V&A Design Workshop
Harrods and Covent Garden Jack The Ripper Tour
Day 6 National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery Afternoon Free (Oxford Street shopping?) Evening Free - packing
Day 7 Early morning coach transfer to London airport
Guide price: AED 9,500
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LONDON: DRAMA 10TH - 16TH JANUARY,2020
pineapple studios
Musicals to Classical Shakespeare. Attend workshops for performing arts insights with leading professionals from RADA, Frantic Assembly and Pineapple Studios. Exciting show options such as Matilda, Lion King, Wicked, and Aladdin and visits to the renowned National Theatre (watch a sell-out performance, a post show tour & talk with the actors), The Old Vic (a contemporary version of ‘‘A Christmas Carol’’), plus a visit to the legendary Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
drama
theatre nights
Budding performers and theatre makers will experience a range of shows with varied performance styles from West End
london
Proposed Itinerary
rada
london eye
Trip Leader: Ms Mayall - kmayall@britishschool.sch.ae
Day 1 Arrive in London
Lunch Hotel check-in and rest National Theatre production
the globe
Day 2 Travel to Stratford-Upon-Avon Matinee Theatre Production
Day 3 The Globe Theatre Tour South Bank walk Evening Free
Day 4 The RADA Workshop
Oxford Street shopping Movie evening/Theatre production
Day 5 Pineapple Workshop Covent Garden Evening Free
Day 6 Frantic Assembly Workshop
franticassembly workshop stratford-upon-avon
Afternoon Free Theatre production after dinner
Day 7 Coach transfer to London airport Guide price: AED 9,500
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charles dickens museum the globe
LONDON: ENGLISH LITERATURE 10TH -16TH JANUARY,2020 A week in London to experience a uniquely rich English literature tour that includes; walking tours, workshops and museums that highlight of some of England’s greatest literary figures. Highlights include literary walking tours (Charles Dickens & Harry Potter), Shakespeare’s globe, a communication, presentation and public speaking workshop, theatre visits and visits to some of the iconic sites London has to offer.
jack theripper
Proposed Itinerary
harry potter
Trip Leader: Ms Fischer -lfischer@britishschool.sch.ae
Day 1 Arrive in London
Lunch, Hotel check-in and rest Theatre production after dinner
Day 2 The Globe Theatre Tour
Dr Johnson’s House Tour Evening Free
Day 3 The Charles Dickens Walking Tour
bank
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The Charles Dickens Museum Writers Workshop Movie evening/Theatre production
Day 4 Public Speaking Workshop (AM & PM) Theatre production after dinner
Day 5 Literary Walking Tour
Covent Garden Jack the Ripper Tour after dinner
Day 6 Sherlock Holmes Museum Oxford Street shopping Evening Free - packing
Day 7 Early morning coach transfer to London airport
Guide price: AED 9,500
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rockefeller centre
timsquare e
New York is considered to be at the heart of the art scene in the USA. From fine art to street art there are not many places in the world that offer the diversity of art available in such a compact area as Manhattan. Its famed galleries, buildings and streets all contain the elements that excite budding artists. Art deco architecture such as the empire state & the Rockefeller, galleries such as The Guggenheim, The Metropolitan, the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), the
the
guggenheim
Whitney, at the end of the highline, street art tours along with visits to iconic venues are all on this packed itinerary.
new york art
metropolitan
museum of art
moma street art memorial
9/11
NEW YORK: ART 24TH - 30TH JANUARY,2020
Proposed Itinerary Trip Leader: Mr Smith - tsmith@britishschool.sch.ae
Day 1 Arrive in New York
Coach transfer to Hotel Day 2 Big Bus Tour of New York The Guggenheim Museum
Day 3 Street Graffiti Art Tour Statten Island Ferry Broadway Show
stattenisland ferry
Day 4 Museum of Modern Art
New York Highline Walk Whitney Museum of American Art (optional) Times Square at night
Day 5 9/11 Memorial and Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Empire State Building at night
Day 6 Rockefeller Centre
Coach transfer to New York airport
Day 7 Arrive in Abu Dhabi Guide price: AED 11,000 - 12,000
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federal street
american finance
Once a small Dutch trading post, New York is now one of the most important financial centres in the world. The city has business and commerce at its very core. Home to Wall Street, the world’s largest stock market, the iconic NASDAQ building on Times Square, the United Nations, Federal Reserve plus art galleries, museums and parks, New York is a dynamic city at the heart of the global economy. This trip is an excellent opportunity for any Business or Economics student who would like to study first hand, the practical elements
wall
of theory in action.
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reserve museumof
metropolitan museum of art
business
centre
rockefeller
NEW YORK: BUSINESS 24TH - 30TH JANUARY,2020
Proposed Itinerary Trip Leader: Mr Bently - mbently@britishschool.sch.ae
Day 1 Arrive in New York
Coach transfer to Hotel Day 2 Big Bus Tour of New York The Museum of American Finance
Day 3 Mo Math (Bring Math Alive!) Statten Island Ferry
Day 4 Wall Street Walk
Empire State Building and Madame Tussauds
Day 5 9/11 Memorial and Museum
mo math
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Evening at Rockeller Centre
Day 6 Visit UN Building
madame tussauds
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York Broadway Show (optional)
Day 7 Coach transfer to New York airport Arrive in Abu Dhabi
Guide price: AED 11,000 - 12,000
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nationalpark
A unique opportunity to make a difference as a global citizen. The community work is the renovation of a primary school and environmentwork including tree planting. Learn about wildlife on safari in Lake Manyara/Tarangire National Park. The Tanzania community and cultural trip is a mix of culture, history and an opportunity to understand a wonderfully diverse community and people who experience life in a different way to me. What is at the heart of this trip? Community. Learning. Experiencing. Giving. Being part of change and making new connections. A life changing experience, not just a school trip. Ms.Fleming, BSAK 2020 Trips Week.
tanzani a BSAKcommunity
project
safari nature
lakemanyaratarangire
TANZANIA COMMUNITY PROJECT 07TH -14TH FEBRUARY,2020
Proposed Itinerary Trip Leader: Ms Fleming - mfleming@britishschool.sch.ae
Day 1
savannah
community
Arrive in Kilimanjaro airport Coach transfer to Arusha Visit the waterfalls and town
Day 2 & 3
Community Project Cultural evening
Day 4
Tree planting Orphanage visit Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 5 & 6
Safari: Lake Manyara/Tarangire National Park Safari Dinner in semi-permanent camp
Day 7
africa
Safari concludes, return to Arusha Shopping/freetime Coach transfer to Kilimanjaro airport
Day 8
Arrive in Abu Dhabi
Guide price: AED 9,600 -10,000
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building team
archery
year 7 abu dhabi
raftbuild kayak
ABU DHABI: YEAR 7 06TH & 07TH NOVEMBER,2019 Year 7 are invited to participate in a days’ fun activities both on and off the water. Bring your bravery, team spirit and sense of fun, as well as a willingness to learn about our local Abu Dhabi environment and culture ,in a day that will challenge you both physically and mentally. There will be House competitions and individual prizes for exceptional action on our School Values and will, above all else, be a day to remember with your new Year 7 friends.
Proposed Itinerary Trip Leader: Ms Hayward- EHayward@britishschool.sch.ae Day 1 07.45
Meet in school
Form up in 4 groups, A,B,C& D. Group A & B stay in school 08.30 GP.A Absiel & Archery GP.B.Trebuchet & Team Building Early lunch from home 10.30 11.00 GP.B.Absiel & Archery GP.A.Trebuchet & Team Buiding Group C & D bus to ‘‘The Club’’ 08.30 GP.C.Survival & Wibit 10.30 11.00
GP.D.Kayak & Raft Build Early lunch from home GP.D.Survival & Wibit GP.C.Kayak & Raft Build All back to school Talent shows/ team games /BBQ meal Same Itinerary as Day 1 ''will swap activtity groups''
Guide price: AED 630
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Wadi adventure Al Ain is a water adventure park with a difference. Located in the middle of the desert it is in itself unique in the Middle East. It offers adventure activities such as white water rafting, kayaking, surfing and wake boarding. It also features an adventure course which includes an 18 obstacle two levelled challenging air park, a 200 meter long zip line, vertical climbing wall and a 14 meter high giant swing. Fun and challenging its an experience not to be missed.
year 8 al ain
Proposed Itinerary Trip Leader: Mr Edgar - medgar@britishschool.sch.ae
Day 1
Travel to Al Ain lunch: Please bring a packed lunch pm: Group A: Kayak & Giant Swing and Climbing Wall Group B: Airpark & Kayaking Group C: Al Ain Project Group D: Bodyboarding & Rrafting dinner: at Wadi Adventure evening: Tug of War competition
rafting
climbingwall
AL AIN: YEAR 8 08TH - 10TH DECEMBER,2019
kayaking
airpark
Day 2
breakfast: at Wadi Adventure am: Group D: Kayak & Giant Swing
giant swing
and Climbing Wall Group A: Airpark & Kayaking Group B: Al Ain Project Group C: Bodyboarding & Rafting lunch: at Wadi Adventure pm: Group C: Kayak & Giant Swing and Climbing Wall Group D: Airpark & Kayaking Group A: Al Ain Project Group B: Bodyboarding & Rafting dinner: at Wadi Adventure evening:team games and relaxing
Day 3
breakfast: at Wadi Adventure am: Group D: Kayak & Giant Swing
and Climbing Wall Group A: Airpark & Kayaking Group B: Al Ain Project Group C: Bodyboarding & Rafting lunch: at Wadi Adventure pm: Coach transfer to school in Abu Dhabi
Guide price: AED 1,680
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MUSANDAM, OMAN : YEAR 9 26TH - 29TH OCTOBER,2019 The Musandam Peninsula is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Formed of rugged mountains (reaching up to over 2,000 meters at
night activities
survival
year 9 musandam mountain biking
accomodation
rock climbing
their highest), stunning sea inlets filled with marine life,including dolphins,tuna and an annual gathering of hammerhead sharks
kayaking
that makes it really special place. The people are also unique with a culture and way of life born of, until very recenlty, isolation from other cultures of the region. The aim of our trip is to develop adventure skills, previously learned in a camp scenario and conduct them in this outstanding environment.Rock climbing,mountain biking,kayaking,trekking and dolphin watching from a local fishing Dhow are all experiences which enable a sense of progression, self-confidence and achievement for our students.
Proposed Itinerary Trip Leader: Ms Carr - rcarr@britishschool.sch.ae Day 1 Travel to Musandam Oman PM: Please bring a packed lunch dinner: at Khasab Hotel Day 2 breakfast: at Khasab Hotel am: Group A: Kayaking Group B: Rock Climbing Group C: Mountain Biking Group D: Survival lunch: at Khasab Hotel pm: Group B: Kayaking Group C: Rock Climbing Group D: Mountain Biking Group A: Survival dinner: at Khasab Hotel evening: Egg Drop Competition Day 3 breakfast: am:
lunch: pm:
at Khasab Hotel Group C: Kayaking Group D: Rock Climbing Group A: Mountain Biking Group B: Survival at Khasab Hotel Group D: Group A: Rock Climbing Group B: Mountain Biking
evening: Day 4 breakfast:
Group C: Survival Talent Show & Campfire Dinner at Khasab Hotel at Wadi Adventure
am:
Dhow Trip Dolphin Watching
lunch: pm:
at Khasab Hotel Travel by Coach back to school in Abu Dhabi
Guide price: AED 2,265
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Established in 1997, North Star was the first provider of adventurous and outdoor education activities to schools in the Middle Eastern region. Having provided a broad range of regional and international services to more than 100 schools and youth organisations since our inception, we are still the leading provider of adventurous, educational, cultural and sport activities for young people in the Middle East.
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