CHURCHDOWN SCHOOL ACADEMY

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1 CHURCHDOWN SCHOOL ACADEMY DRAMA DEPARTMENT Theatre Visits and Workshops 2015 LONDON TRIP INFORMATION BOOKLET 1

2 INFORMATION FOR PARENTS / CARERS 1. Staff Miss. R Hicks Mrs. K Paget-Marsh Mrs. S Shirlaw Mr R. Wells 2. Arrangements for Departure Meet at school on Wednesday 8 th July at 8.30am in the School Hall. We intend to leave school at 8.45am. 3. Arrangements for Return We are due back at Churchdown School Academy on Thursday 9 th July at approximately 9pm. We ask that all students are collected from school. We will notify students when we are 20 minutes away from school to allow time for collection. 4. Food a) Pupils will require a packed lunch for Day 1 b) Pupils will require money for their lunch and dinner on Thursday. c) All other food is included. d) Special dietary requirements should be ed to rlh@churchdownschool.com ASAP. 5. Equipment Mobile phone with sufficient credit in case of an emergency Notepad and pen 2

3 6. Luggage Students will need to bring a small bag containing nightwear and a change of clothes. We recommend that students have a small bag/rucksack to use whilst walking around London. We do not recommend handbags/clutch bags due to the risk of pick pocketing. Towels are provided in the hotel. Important we will not be checking into our accommodation until approximately 3pm on Day 1, therefore please ensure you are wearing appropriate clothing for the whole day and have all you need. 7. Clothing We are walking between venues and taking part in practical workshops. It is essential that comfortable clothes are worn throughout the trip and that clothing is suitable and appropriate for practical work. Please check the weather forecast prior to the trip to ensure clothing is suitable for the weather conditions. We suggest you bring: Sensible footwear Change of clothes Waterproofs Sunhat Drinking water Sun cream 8. Money Please ensure that your son/daughter has enough money to purchase lunch and dinner on Thursday. Money needs to be carried securely as pickpocketing is rife in central London. We hope to have time to explore Covent Garden. Students may wish to bring a small amount of spending money for this excursion. 3

4 Re-cap of Itinerary Day One Wednesday 8 th July 8.30am 9.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 5.00pm 7.30pm 10.30pm 11.30pm Meet in School Hall Depart by coach Meet our LTT Guide in Covent Garden Practical workshop with cast member of Billy Elliot Free time in Covent Garden (Packed lunch can be eaten) Check into Travel Lodge Meal at Bella Italia Evening Performance of Matilda Return to hotel Bed lights out!! Day Two Thursday 9 th July 8.30am Breakfast 10.00am Check out of hotel. Travel to Southward by coach am Practical workshop at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre 12.30pm Guided tour of The Globe Theatre 1.00pm Lunch break 2.30pm Matinee performance of Billy Elliot 5.30pm Leave London by coach 6.30pm Service station stop for dinner * 9.00pm Arrive at Churchdown School * * Please note that these timings are approximate and are subject to change depending on traffic. Contact numbers and addresses Staff emergency mobile: Travel Lodge, 10 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, C2B 5RE Shakespeare Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Matilda, Cambridge Theatre Billy Elliot, Victoria Palace Theatre 4

5 Expectations Firstly, thank you for allowing your son/daughter to attend this trip. We appreciate that you have paid a lot of money for your child to attend but we are confident that this will be an extremely enjoyable, educational and cost effective experience. In order for us to ensure that the trip runs smoothly, we would be grateful if you could reinforce a number of points with your child prior to the trip: Students must keep their seat belts fastened when travelling on the coach. Students will need to report to their group leader at regular intervals. Students need to stay with their group leader when walking between locations. They need to be aware that London can be very busy and chaotic. Designated road crossing are to be used at all times and only under the supervision of group leaders. Students will have some free time in Covent Garden. They will need to stay in groups of a minimum of three. They are not to leave the Covent Garden area. Students will not be allowed to go into rooms of other students at night time. Students will need to have lights out at 11.30pm and be considerate of noise. The students are representing Churchdown School and themselves and a compliance with the above will help us to all enjoy what I am sure will be a fantastic trip. If you would like any further information about the trip, please rlh@churchdownschool.com and I will be happy to answer your questions. Alternatively, we will be holding a brief meeting after school on Friday 19 th June at 3.30 to answer any questions you may have. It is not obligatory that you attend but if you feel you would like more information than that which has been provided in this booklet then please come to the Drama Studio at 3.30pm. Medication If your son/daughter is taking any medication this will need to be given to their group leader prior to our departure on Wednesday morning. Please can you place it in a clearly labelled transparent plastic bag. If there are any changes in medical circumstances since the reply slip was returned to school, please inform us by ing the above address. 5