Serre Chevalier Depar ng: Saturday, 25th March 2017

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1 With Brockhurst and Marlston House Ski Club in Serre Chevalier Depar ng: Saturday, 25th March 2017 Serre Chevalier is situated in the Hautes Alpes and comprises four interlinked areas - Chantemerle (1,350m), Monêtier (1,500m), Villeneuve (1,400m) and Briançon (1,200m). This vast ski circuit is a great choice for all grades of skiers and whilst much of the skiing is above the tree line, Serre Chevalier is renowned for its attractive runs through pine forests. Prices and details on the back page. First come-first reserved. Closing date:3 June * * Our option on 42 places closes on this date.

2 What if I have never skied before? IF YOU HAVEN T BEEN SKIING BEFORE DON T WORRY! YOUNG and old alike pick up skiing very quickly - especially when you are in a group of friends - and you'll be hooked! Your ski instructor will take you quickly but steadily through the lessons and your progress will amaze you. Every ski resort has Many of these Brockhurst and Marlston House skiers first learnt to ski by joining the school ski trip beginners and there are always good beginners' slopes. Near the village there are many 'nursery' slopes on which beginners spend their first day or so before heading for the higher slopes where the snow is better and the runs are longer - and more fun! The Hotel Breakfast in the dining room. Breakfast menu: orange juice, croissants, cereals, cold meats, jams, yoghurt, hot chocolate...followed by a hot lunch and three course dinner The hotel we are using is well-furnished, modern, comfortable and definitely not down-at-heel. We have three full meals each day, breakfast complete with croissants and a wide choice of cereals and cold meats, a hot lunch at the hotel and a full threecourse evening meal, with free soft drinks. For adults, complimentary wine is served at dinner and a cheese course is provided. HOTEL ROOMS. Children do not normally share with adults, even if their own parents come. (We can however allow younger children to do this if parents wish). Everybody has far more fun if dorms (of 2 to 5) are arranged by age. Adult price is based on couples sharing twin rooms. FOR 2017 we are booked into the Hotel Le Prorel a family run hotel. Details on page 4.

3 What happens when skiing is over for the day? WHEN skiing finishes for the day, everyone changes out of their skiing clothes and there comes the moment for pocket money! Then most people take the opportunity to practise their French in the local shops just outside the hotel by going off in pairs or larger groups and buy drinks and sweets. After skiing or supper there is an organised activity such as swimming in the heated pool, bum boarding, karaoke, a quiz evening or our own talent show. Karaoke is often one of the evening activities; usually there is bum-boarding, a quiz night and a talent show to name but a few. What if my parents don t come? Do you get as good a holiday if your parents don't come? Yes: ALL children get pocket money each day and parents do not give extra to their children; ALL children sleep in small dorms of 2-5. ALL children sit at dining tables according to age, even the ski lessons are either for children or adults, but not mixed. If you ask other pupils you will usually find that it does not make a great deal of difference whether your parents are there or not This will be our eleventh time skiing with the Brockhurst & Marlston House Ski Club and tenth as party leaders. The Brockhurst and Marlston House ski party is, I am sure, quite unique with a special blend of boys and girls on their own and those with parents and families. In running the ski club it is our wish to continue in this spirit and we hope very much that you will join us for a fun filled week in Serre Chevalier next year. Stuart and Bronwyn Raeburn-Ward The holiday is organised by Select School Tours. Party Leaders are Stuart and Bronwyn Raeburn Ward

4 ESSENTIAL FACTS RESORT: Serre Chevalier DATES: Sat 25 March - Sat 1 April COMPANY: Select School Tours PARTY LEADERS: Stuart & Bronwyn Raeburn-Ward COST: Child Adult WHAT IS COVERED Coach to Gatwick Return air fares & taxes 7 days full board in resort, incl hot lunch Hire of skis, boots, poles 12 x 2 hours lessons (adults 6 x 2 hours) Full insurance cover Ski breakage insurance Full lift pass Government Airport Departure Taxes Surcharge guarantee Fruit squash with meals; Most evening activities ( Helmets (all under 18s require one) Child prices include a hoodie Adult hoodie additional 25 Adult prices include: Twin rooms Generous wine allowance at dinner Cheese course for Adults Adult lift pass A Special note to parents who will be joining us: We are now required to ensure that all adults in our party hold a valid DBS certificate. The cost of this is included in the adult price of the trip. We will need you to bring in certain paperwork for the school to be able to carry out this check. WHAT IS NOT COVERED Everything is included; you need only budget for pocket money (say 70 ) and the first 50 of any insurance claim. Single room supplement. PAYMENT, DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATIONS Deposits of 250 per person are due on booking. The balance is due early December CANCELLATION charges are shown below. Please note that once the deposit has been paid over to Select there is no automatic return of deposit. IF we are able to find a substitute, there is a 40 charge but other deposits paid are refunded; if we can't find a substitute, the deposit is lost. Non-Brockhurst/Marlston House substitutes are not normally acceptable. Charges (assuming a substitute is found): Until 1st December December loss of deposit; then sliding scale to within 2 weeks of the holiday when 90% of all monies paid is lost. Note, however, that in some cases, e.g. medical, it is possible to claim on the insurance with the loss of just a 50 excess. If I am unable to find a Brockhurst substitute by December 2016 the whole deposit will be lost. Form 7 and 8 pupils can be accepted only if a parent is also coming on the holiday. ADULT numbers will be limited to approximately one quarter of the party. NON-BROCKHURST/MARLSTON BROTHERS AND SISTERS and recent Old Brocks/Marlstonians are most welcome but can usually be accepted only if a parent is also coming on the holiday CHILDREN UNDER 7 are not usually accepted in Ski School unless we have a small group of them. They will usually need private tuition or kindergarten (which of course is extra to the cost of the holiday). Value for money? Skiing is expensive, but if you compare travel agent prices, this holiday represents extremely good value for money. And note that, apart from spending money, everything is included high street firms don t do that! Hotel Le Prorel Location: Located in the centre of the village of Chantemerle, 200m from the slopes, Le Prorel offers well situated and comfortable, group friendly accommodation for a school ski trip. This hotel is exclusive to Select and is an ideal one party hotel for groups in this popular area. Facilities: The hotel Le Prorel is a family run hotel with pleasant communal areas. Accommodation: All rooms are clean and modern and accommodate 2-4 pupils. All rooms have access to private facilities, with a shower, wash basin, and W.C. Meals: Full board is included featuring buffet breakfast, lunch, and a three evening course

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