Holland and Belgium Trip
Parent and Student Information Evening.
Holland and Belgium 2024
Agenda
• Where are we going?
• Who is going?
• What should you bring?
• When do we leave and return?
• Where do we stay?
Friday - Anne Frank House
Arnhem
Saturday-Oosterbeek War Cemetery
Kamp Vught Concentration Camp
The Barracks
Saturday. First World War Sites
Sunday - Essex Farm
First World War – Tyne Cot
Accommodation!
Stay OK Hostels.
Staffing
Mrs S Hurley – Trip leader!
Mrs J Liddle
Mr P Evans
Ms J Gosling
Mr Bruce Hubbard
What should I bring?
• Warm clothes – please make sure appropriate –ie no logos not appropriate for concentration camp.
• If possible thermals are very useful!
• Sensible walking shoes
• Hat and waterproof .. And sunglasses
• Small bag for day
• Towels and wash equipment
• Games/book for coach
What should I bring?
• Passport – please hand to staff before you get on to the coach
• Medication – in hand luggage please. (Paracetamol and Travel Sickness pills)
• Euros – approx 100-150 is fine/ £’s for ferry and services
• Camera/phone
• Notebook/pen
• Travel plug for hairdryers etc (2 to 3 pin adaptor)
What should I bring?
• Plastic bags for wet/ muddy clothes
• Snacks and packed meal for Thursday’s journey
• Please be aware that you may have to carry luggage a little way.
• We have insurance.
Timings
• We are leaving school at 4am so please arrive by 3.30 am on Thurs 8th Feb 2024.
• Please have passport ready to hand in as you get on coach
• We should return to the College at approx. 11.45pm (midnight) on Sunday 11th February 2024.
• Travelling by Coach (Berry Coaches) and P & O
Ferries – 11.15 on way out and 17.20 on way back.
• No alcohol!
Trip Rules!
• No smoking /vaping!
• Everyone in bed by 9pm!
• No Karaoke on the coach!
