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Welcome! Parent’s Information Evening

Welcome! Parent’s Information Evening Year 9 GCSE History Battlefields Tour to Ypres and the Somme Wed 2 nd July – Thurs 3 rd July 2014.

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Welcome! Parent’s Information Evening

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  1. Welcome! Parent’s Information Evening Year 9 GCSE History Battlefields Tour to Ypres and the Somme Wed 2nd July – Thurs 3rd July 2014

  2. The History department at Cumberland School is committed to making learning enjoyable, relevant and making everyone understand that "History Matters!". In this year 2014, the History department is stepping up our quest to fulfil this commitment by ensuring we commemorate the centenary anniversary of the First World War.

  3. In November last year, Cumberland School held special assemblies on Remembrance day. We do this every year. Last year’s assembly, we involved our pupils by getting them to write their own messages of remembrance.

  4. In March, Cumberland School took the whole of Year 8 to Stratford Theatre Royal to watch ‘Oh What a Lovely War’.

  5. In March and April, 24 Year 8 Cumberland School pupils were involved in a project with the Imperial War Museum. We were one of only four schools to get chosen for the project in the whole of London.

  6. In July, Cumberland School will be getting a theatre company to come in and put on a play about WWI for the whole of Year 7.

  7. On Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd July, Cumberland School will be taking out 44 Year 9 GCSE History pupils on a 2 day/1 night battlefields tour to Ypres and the Somme. The visit is being funded by a charitable donation made to our school by Clifford Chance, an international law firm based in Canary Wharf. Cumberland School has good links with Clifford Chance and we work closely with them on a number of projects to benefit our pupils.

  8. Where are we going?

  9. It is the centenary of the First World War. It is important to learn about and commemorate the events of WW1. • Acknowledge the importance of key historical events • Witness the sheer scale of trench warfare • Imagine conditions for those who fought in WWI • Study artefacts and sources in their original context • Draw conclusions about events and their consequences Why are we going?

  10. This trip has been organised by Equity who have specialised in tailor-made school tours for over 20 years Equity is a member of ABTA and holds an ATOL license. Therefore all monies paid are fully financially protected. Who are we going with? Equity is a member Learning Outside the Classroom and the School Travel Forum who have strict policies on safety and best practice.

  11. Wednesday 2nd July Departure School: 05.30am Arrive Dover: 07.25am Depart Dover: 08.25am Arrive Calais: 10.55am (local time) Drive to Ypres and day 1 activities Thursday 3rd July Depart Ypres at 11.00am and drive to the Somme for day 2 activities Depart Somme for Calais: 17.00pm Arrive Calais: 18.55pm Depart Calais: 19.55 Arrive Dover: 20.25pm Return School: 23.00pm approx. Travelling by: Private coach with 2 drivers, and P&O Ferries Basic Travel Details

  12. Day 1 - 4 hour battlefields tour Ypres • Essex Farm • John McCrae Site • Langemarck German Cemetery • Vancouver Corner Canadian Memorial • Tyne Cot Cemetry • Zonnebeke • Hill 62 *(cost €3 per person) • Last Post ceremony at Menin Gate • Day 2 – Ypres and then a 4 hour battlefields tour of the Somme • In Flanders Field Museum • LochnagerCrater • Thiepval British Memorial • Newfoundland Park • Longueval South African Memorial Where will we visit?

  13. Ypres Lodge, (B.W Flanders Lodge) Albert Dehelmlaan19 8900 Ypres Overview This modern accommodation, purpose-built for school groups. Its location provides good access to the surrounding area and is within easy reach of the centre of Ypres. The lodge offers very good value for money and is highly recommended. Student Rooms • Multi bedded rooms - 4 to 6 persons or triples with the use of bunk beds • En-suite with a shower and toilet • TV Boys and girls will be sleeping in separate rooms Where are we staying?

  14. The visit is costing £140 per pupil. However this visit is completely free if your child is selected to go due to the generous charitable donation from Clifford Chance. Travel, accommodation and evening meal on Wed 2nd July, along with breakfast and lunch on Thurs 3rd July are all included. However your child will need to either eat breakfast at home before leaving from school at 05.30am or bring it with them. They should also bring with them a packed lunch for the daytime on Wed 2nd July. We suggest they bring a maximum of €50 as spending money whilst abroad and £10 for any snacks (e.g. sandwich/drink) they might want to purchase at service stations/on board the ferry. Cost and Money!

  15. Please make sure that your child has a validEU passport. If your child doesn’t hold a valid EU passport, your child must have a valid passport which allows them to travel within the EU freely. Please see the following websites for further information: http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/getting-a-visa/#sommaire_3 (France) & https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Application-guides/Pages/Short_stay_for_tourism_purposes.aspx (Belgium). Any passports, other than valid EU passports will most likely require visa applications being made to enter Belgium and France respectively, and these applications would have to be made by parents/carers. Please note: we are travelling on Wed 2nd July/Thurs 3rd July. Passports / Visas

  16. Your child should complete an application form available from their History teacher. It must be returned by Monday 2nd June 3.00pm. Deposit of £20 - This deposit will be refunded after the visit, to ensure your child does not drop out. If your child fails to attend the visit – the deposit will not be refunded. If your child is unsuccessful in their application the £20 deposit will be refunded. Passports must be handed to Mr Hussain immediately. We will need to check it is valid and we will lock the passport away in the school safe and return the passport to you after the visit. If your child is unsuccessful in their application the passport will be returned. Once the 44 pupils are selected, we will send you a consent form requesting permission, emergency contact details, dietary information and any health issues we need to be aware of. We will also send you a letter giving you more details of what your child should bring with them, a more specific itinerary, emergency contact details for you to contact us on and our expectations of your child’s behaviour on this visit – for you to discuss with your child. What next?

  17. Mr Hussain Ms Moore Mr Gubbins Accompanying Staff Mr Hirani Ms Ahmed Ms Makan

  18. Any questions?

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