Programme Student Exchange IES Antonio de Nebrija, Móstoles and Hermann Wesselink College, Amstelveen March 2015 Information leaflet for students and parents 1
In case of emergency During activities contact one of the staff members: 0031 6 38353526 (Mr Thompson) or 0031 6 21712206 (Mrs Garcia Landa) At all other times contact Mrs Smits (team leader bilingual department at 0031 6 25064350. Useful addresses and phone numbers Hermann Wesselink College : Startbaan 3, 1185 XP, Amstelveen (020 6459751) The Keukenhof : Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse ( 0252 465 555) Museum Anne Frank Huis : Prinsengracht 263 267, Amsterdam (020 5567100 ) Shipping Company P. Kooij : Rokin 125, 1012 KK Amsterdam (020 6233810/6234186) Bowling Centre De Kegel : Bovenkerkerweg 81, 1187 XC Amstelveen ( 020 6455557 ) The Zaans Museum : Schansend 7, 1509 AW Zaandam (075 681 00 00) What are the rules? 1. Everyone participates in the whole programme. 2. (Soft)drugs and the use of alcoholic drinks are strictly forbidden. 3. No smoking during the whole trip. 4. Everyone must obey the instructions given by the teachers. 5. Never go anywhere alone. 6. Never go anywhere (not even toilets) without notifying one of the teachers. 7. Make sure you behave decently; swearing is not allowed. 8. Have an open mind towards different cultural aspects. 9. You are not allowed to bring or consume energy drinks. 10. Please do not use earphones in your ears during the programme. 2
What to bring (for English students): This booklet Passport or ID card International health insurance card Clothes for warm and rainy weather Comfortable shoes 1 set of indoor sports clothes + shoes Toothbrush / toothpaste / shampoo etc. Umbrella Notebook Pens Pencils Photo camera + equipment to download pictures to a computer Ipad if possible 3
Day by day programme Sunday 22 March Today s teachers: Mrs Mieneke Smits (SMI), Mr Ernst Geldof (GEL), Mr Dennis Thompson II (THM), Ms Pitchou Ilangwa (ILA), Mrs Berta García Landa (GAR) 15.40 Flight arrives at Schiphol (KL 1702) 16.00 Coach ready at Schiphol for exchange students 16.30 17.30 Coach arrives at HWC 16.30 Drinks + coffee for parents and students at HWC, check your email for any messages on changes in arrival time 17.30 Students leave with host families notes: Bring indoor sports clothes for tomorrow 4
Monday 23 March Today s teachers: Mrs Mieneke Smits (SMI), Mr Ernst Geldof (GEL), Mr Dennis Thompson (THM), Ms Pitchou Ilangwa (ILA), Mrs Berta García Landa (GAR). 8.30 Get together in students cafeteria 8.35 8.45 Welcome by Mr Liefaard (headmaster) and Mrs Smits (head of the bilingual department) in students cafeteria 8.45 Make groups and signing up for Monday and Thursday activities 9.00 Speed date 20 mins 9.20 Treasure hunt 30 mins 9.50 Round 1: Group 1: Sports in Gym 1 (above the library) Group 2: Language & project SLAM in classroom 203 Group 3: Music in classroom C05 11.00 11.35 Break 11.35 Round 2: Group 1: Language & project SLAM in classroom 203 Group 2: Music in classroom C05 Group 3: Sports in Gym 1 (above the library) 12.35 13.00 Break 13.00 Round 3: Group 1: Music in classroom C05 Group 2: Sports in Gym 1 (above the library) Group 3: Language & project SLAM in classroom 203 14.45 Instructions for next day in students cafeteria 15.00 End of school day Notes: Bring photo and film equipment 5
Tuesday 24 March Today s teachers: Mr Ernst Geldof (GEL), Mr Dennis Thompson (THM), Ms Pitchou Ilangwa (ILA), Mrs Berta García Landa (GAR), Mrs Annelet Lykles (LKL), Mr Marten Velthuijsen (VEM), (Mr Derek van Essen (ESS)) 8.30/ 1st h Activity at school 8.30 9.45 Debate preparation: Is Europe good for me? classroom 113 + 115 Excursions afternoon 10.00 Coach to Keukenhof, Lisse 10.45 Arrival at Keukenhof 12.15 Departure from Keukenhof 13.00 Arrival at Zaanse Schans Lunch (Bring lunch and money to buy something there if you like) 15.30 Departure from Zaanse Schans 16.15 Arrival at school, end of school day Notes: Prepare your debating contest 6
Wednesday 25 March Today s teachers: Mr Dennis Thompson (THM), Ms Pitchou Ilangwa (ILA) Mrs. Berta García Landa (GAR), Mr Ernst Geldof (GEL), Mr Marten Velthuijsen (VEM) 8.30 Activity at school 8.30u Get tickets at Anne Frank Museum (open at 9.00) ILA 9.50 EXCURSION Debate contest in student canteen 10.00 Coach to Amsterdam GAR 10.45 Arrival Anne Frank Museum (ILA is here with the tickets) 12:15 Meeting outside (at Anne Frank's statue) 12.30 Arrival at Dam square 12.30 Lunch and sightseeing GAR, GEL, SMI, ESS? 13.30 Meeting at the Dam (VEM joins here) GAR, VEM 13.30 Walk to Central Station, rederij Kooij 14.00 Boat tour at the Damrak (Rederij Plas) 15.00 Coach to Amstelveen 15.45 Arrival at school, end of school day 18.00 Dinner at host families 19.00 Bowling at the Kegel GAR, GEL 20.00 End of day, students go home Notes: Tomorrow, late start at 10.30 Bring equipment for video editing tomorrow 7
Thursday 26 March Today s teachers: Mr Ernst Geldof (GEL), Mr Dennis Thompson (THM), Ms Pitchou Ilangwa (ILA), Mrs Berta García Landa (GAR), Mrs Annelet Lykles (LKL), Mr Waterman (WTM). 10.20 Get together in the students cafeteria 10.30 11.10 Cooking with Mr Waterman 11:10 Break Making a video/ photo presentation for tonight Slam project practice in classroom 203 Music practice in classroom C05 11.10 12.55 Cooking with Mr Waterman Making a video at learning square Slam project in classroom 203 Music practice in classroom C05 12.54 Break, lunch for teachers in staff room 13.25 14.30 Students set up tables for dinner in cafeteria or auditorium Musicians perform sound check Video crew will finish and test video in students cafeteria 14:30 End of school day 17.30 Students who helped with cooking help to set up the buffet. Students who are going to play music will set up and do a sound check 17:45 Invite all other students 18:00 Slam group 1 (5 min.) Slam group 2 (5 mins) Slam group 3 (5 mins) 18:15 Dinner with all students in students cafeteria 19.00 Invite all parents for dessert, coffee and tea 19:15 Dessert and music! Music group 1 (5 mins.) Music group 2 (5 mins) Music group 3 (5 mins) 20.00 Show video/ photos 20.15 Round off evening 8
Friday 27 March Today s teachers: Mrs Mieneke Smits (SMI), Mr Ernst Geldof (GEL) 10:00 Arrival at school and time to say goodbye 10:30 Coach departs to Schiphol 11:00 Arrival at Schiphol 13:35 Departure from Schiphol (KL 1702) Notes: For all Dutch students, after saying goodbye you attend your classes according to your standard schedule on Friday from the third hour onwards! 9
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