Grade 8 Tour of Andalusia.

To make sure parents know what is happening and to make sure everyone has all the information needed the information given to parents, including Itinerary and code of conduct, all useful information about the grade 8 trip will be posted here on the PSHE blog.

If you have any further questions please contact Mr. Kerr or Mr. Fernandez.

The Itinerary.

Here is the Itinerary for the trip. An english version is available from school. If you have any queries please contact Mr. Kerr.

Via Caccialepori 4 – 20148 MILANO
Tel.02.48700422- 40071547 r.a.– Fax 02.40073176 - e-mail: info@ settemeraviglie.buonviaggio.it

VIAGGIO D’ISTRUZIONE IN ANDALUSIA

PERIODO DI EFFETTUAZIONE: dal 19 al 23 Maggio 2008


19 maggio : Lunedì. Milano – Malaga - Granada Ritrovo dei Partecipanti di fronte all’International School alle ore 05.00, sistemazione in bus privato GT e partenza per l’aeroporto diMilano Malpensa in tempo utile per il volo Easyjet delle ore 07.30 per Malaga.All’arrivo a Malaga, previsto per le ore 10.30, sistemazione in bus privato e partenza per Granada. All’arrivo a Granada, pranzo in ristorante Paco Martin.Al termine trasferimento all’Hotel Aben Humeya (cat 3 stelle). Nel pomeriggio visita orientativa di Granata con guida parlante inglese. Cena e pernottamento.

20 maggio: Martedì. Granada Prima colazione in Hotel. Intera giornata di visita della città con guida parlante inglese e bus privato a disposizione. Si visiteranno in particolare la Alhambra, il Generalife, detto il “giardino dell’architetto” palazzo dei re di Andalusia dagli splendidi giardini del 300 che conservano ancora la loro impronta araba. Pranzo e cena in Hotel.

21 maggio: Mercoledì Granada – Cordoba - Siviglia. Prima colazione in Hotel. In mattinata sistemazione in bus privato e partenza per Cordoba. Pranzo a Cordoba presso il ristorante El bandolero. Nel pomeriggio, visita con guida parlante inglese della città, ed in particolare delle Moschee. Al termine proseguimento per Siviglia e sistemazione presso l’Hotel Hispalis (cat 3 stelle). Cena in hotel e pernottamento.

22 maggio: Giovedì Siviglia. Prima colazione in hotel. Mattinata dedicata alla visita con guida parlante inglese della città. Si visiterà il Barrio de Santa Cruz lungo le mura del’Alcazar,l’antico Palazzo reale, dove si potrà ammirare (solo dall’esterno) la più grande cattedrale Gotica d’Europa costruita tra il 1403 e il 1507 con la Torre della Giralda, l’antico Minareto della Moschea alta 97 metri. Pranzo in Hotel. Nel pomeriggio visita del Parco divertimenti Isla Magica, un parco di divertimenti a tema sulla storia e le tradizioni dell’Andalusia. Cena e pernottamento.

23 maggio: Venerdì Siviglia – Bergamo - Milano Prima colazione in Hotel. Al termine trasferimento in aeroporto in bus privato in tempo utile per il volo Ryan Air delle 09.20 per Bergamo. All’arrivo all’aeroporto di Orio al Serio, previsto per le ore 11.50, trasferimento in bus privato GT a Milano, dove l’arrivo è previsto intorno alle 14.00 in Via Osoppo di fronte all’international School. Termine dei nostri servizi.






Via Caccialepori 4 – 20148 MILANO
Tel.02.48700422- 40071547 r.a.– Fax 02.40073176 - e-mail: info@ settemeraviglie.buonviaggio.it


QUOTA INDIVIDUALE DI PARTECIPAZIONE

Base 40 studenti paganti € 850,00=

La quota comprende:
- Voli speciali Easyjet-Air Berlin in classe economica comprensivi di tasse aeroportuali.
- Sistemazione negli hotels indicati (o similari) con trattamento di mezza pensione (prima colazione, cena e pernottamento)
- Nr 4 pranzi in ristorante
-1 giornata intera, 3 mezze giornate di visita con guida parlante inglese
-Bus Gran Turismo a disposizione per tutto l’itinerario
-Nr 5 gratuità a Vostro favore in camera singola
-Diaria insegnanti (Euro 26 al giorno)
-Ingresso parco Isla Magica, Alhambra/Generalife, Alcazar, Moschee di Cordoba
-assicurazione annullamento (€ 30,00=)


La quota non comprende:-Extras, spese di carattere personale
-Bevande ai pasti
-Ingressi non specificati

The Code of conduct.

All students taking part will be asked to agree on a code of conduct which needs to be signed by both the student AND parents.

Here is a copy of the code.

CODE OF CONDUCT: GRADE 8 TRIP


This code is devised to make sure that students, parents and teachers are clear regarding behavioral expectations for the Grade 8 trip. I hope that you will consider the aspects of the code reasonable and accept that every student has the responsibility to abide by them. This document serves as a reminder that the trip should be fun, informative, inspiring and fair to everyone who attends.

NB mobile phone policy!! We operate a “common sense” mobile phone policy while away on trips in grade 8. Students can use mobile phones at appropriate times but the mobile phone is entirely the responsibility of the student concerned.

At all times:
Be punctual
Listen to instructions
Respect the personal space and property of others
Be considerate to other guests in the hotel as well as the respecting the school rules
Use common sense!

On the coach:
Stay seated
Speak quietly
Keep the coach clean and litter free

At the Hotel:
Keep your belongings tidy
During free time stay in the areas designated for your use
Girls may not visit the rooms where the boys are staying
Boys may not visit the rooms where the girls are staying
· Use acceptable table manners at mealtimes
· Be respectful of other guests
· Leave the room and other areas as clean as you found them
· Shower or bath each day

At night:
Once the signal is given for bedtime (lights out), no student may leave their rooms unless in an emergency.
When students are asked to settle and let others sleep, further reminders should not have to be given.
Allow others to sleep even if you are not sleepy.
Respect the right of students and other guests to have quiet at night.
Stay in bed and quiet until it is time to get up, do not leave your room before instructed to do so by a teacher.

How these rules will be treated:
Students will be reminded of rules and of others that may be pointed out to them by the ISM staff and auxiliary staff.
Staff will monitor student behavior and students will be reminded about the code.
Spot checks on ISM students may be made during the night.
Failure to respect the rules may result in students losing the right to participate in some activities.
Serious problems will be dealt with as follows: parents will be contacted immediately and asked to arrange for their son or daughter to go home at the first opportunity. In the case of leaving the room during the night or if a banned substance such as alcohol, cigarettes or weapons (pocket knives included) being found in the students possession, a suspension from school will be in order.

We do not expect to have to arrange for any child to be collected, however, I am aware that some students may feel tempted to test the rules perhaps even just “for the fun of it”. I believe that this kind of behaviour can exert peer pressure on other students, cause them distress, put them at risk, or even compromise their good name.

If we all work together and use some common sense we can enjoy the educational experience provided by the trip and come back feeling enlightened about each other and the world around us.

The Alhambra Challange.

The Alhambra challenge.....

During your trip through the Alhambra you will have the chance to admire its many beautiful buildings and find out about its long and sometimes bloody history. The questions below are in no particular order. Your team must try to find as many answers as possible. If you listen to the guide, look around and perhaps ask a few questions you should be able to find all the answers.


What does Alhambra (Arabic: الحمراء Mean)?
Who built and lived in The Alhambra?
What was the name of the first king of the Alhambra?
What did the founders of the Alhambra call Spain?

What are the dates of the Muslim rule of the Alhambra?
What is the name of the valley in which it is situated?
What is the name of the district?
What river flows through the valley?
What is the name of the mountain range that overlooks the Alhambra?
When did the Christians conquer the city?

What is the oldest part of the city?

In what year did an earth quake destroy part of the city?

Two people tried to blow the Alhambra up (!!!) what were these eejits names?

What are the three main colours of the Alhambra?

What gate could you eat in the Alhambra?

There is a renaissance building in the Alhambra, what is its name and who built it?
What is the largest hall in the Alhambra?

A famous Christopher met with Isabel and Ferdinand in which room?
The Sala de los Abencerrajes gets its name from what legend?

How many lions are there at the Patio de Los Leones? How many should there be?
How many people are allowed to visit the Alhambra each day?

The Cordoba Challenge

Cordoba Challenge.

Keep your eyes and ears opened and listen to the guide. Another chance to get points for your group. Answer as many questions as you can.

In Roman times, Córdoba was capital of which province? Of Hispania Baetica.

Who built the Roman Temple in Córdoba? Built by Claudius Marcellus

What animal is on the Cordoba coat of arms? Lion

What colour is it? Red

When did the moors conquer Cordoba? 711

What does قرطبه “QurDubah” mean?

What was the name of the first Caliph of Cordoba?

Cordoba was once the largest city in the world! When?

The Mezquita was once the third largest what?

What famous roman philosopher was born here?

When did the Christian reconquer Cordoba?

Name two renaissance buildings in Cordoba.

What kind of tree lines the streets of Cordoba?

What kind of dance is Cordoba famous for?

Who was Maimonides and what is he famous for?

Seville Challenge questions.

Seville.

Welcome to the fourth-largest metropolitan area of Spain. Another challenge ,pay attention and keep your eyes and ears open. Answer as many questions as possible.


Seville is the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of what?
What is the name of the river that flows nearby?
Seville is in the province of?


What are the inhabitants known as?
Name 5 famous people from Seville.
What did the Romans call Seville?

The city is how many meters above sea level?
Which famous sailor and discoverer obtained his ships from the port of Seville?
What was the Casa de Contratación?

In which centuries was Seville the largest city in Spain?
Treasures of the Americas passed through Seville. The first commercial shipment of what delicious product arrived from Veracruz arrived to Seville in 1585?

Seville had a population of 130,000 in 1649. What happened to reduce the number of citizens in this year?
What is the name of the bridge spanning the Guadalquivir designed by Santiago Calatrava?

What is the name of the airport closest to Seville?
What is the name of the mayor of Seville?
When was the city's cathedral built?


The Giralda, was originally a what?
Now what is it?

What is “La Giraldilla”
What is the Torre del Oro? Why was it built?

What are polvorones mantecados Pestiños Roscos fritos, magdalenas, yemas de San Leandro, and Tortas de aceite?

PSHE

In grade 8 students cover a variety of topics in Personal, Social, Health and Education (PSHE).

We look at topics as varied as;

How to live a healthy life
How to promote emotional happines
How to deal with stress
How to avoid dangers with drugs and alchol
How our bodies change during puberty
learning styles and multiple intelligences.

Students are given a forum where we can discuss a variety of issues in an open and safe environment.

Students keep a record of their progress in PSHE in their scrapbooks.

This blog will try to provide a series of links to useful sites and information for further study and for students to explore areas studied in class.