Europe 2014141 days until Departure!!

Chaperones

Rhonda Pilon (Group Leader)Joe MorrisonCathy BurtonLori BowesShane ShawSonya MacKinnon

Rules and Expectations

all MHS rules, especially tobacco, alcohol and drug use, weapons, and student conduct

travel etiquette on air and ground all hotel and coach rules and courtesies adult supervision at all times courtesy to other group members, as well as other

trips’ participants PUNCTUALITY honoring the culture that we are visiting all EF rules (see safety guide on Mrs. Pilon’s website) Be proactive in terms of safety having fun – it’s required!

Traveller’s To Do List

Ensure the name you enrolled with is EXACTLY the same as your passport, including middle names

You should have your passport by now!! Passports need to be valid up to at least October 2014 Medical Form, Participant Contract and colour

copy of passport need to be submitted to Mrs. Pilon no later than December 1st

If you are not paying in monthly instalments, you must pay in full by NOVEMBER 28th

The deadline to enrol in the monthly plan is October 28th

How much money do I need?

Euros for nine days Pounds for two days Some Canadian money Remember, not all meals are provided each

day. You will be buying your own lunch most days.

Don’t wait until the last minute to get your money, banks often don’t have large amounts of foreign currency on hand

Start thinking about packing(stocking stuffers, anyone?)

You NEED a money beltAdapter for the plugsSuitcase scaleMake arrangements with friends!!Make sure your suitcase fits Air Canada

guidelines (max wt. 50 lbs, max length 62 in.)*

There is a $100 fee if your bag is overweight!!!

ET phone home?

No news is good news If you use data or text, there will be significant

roaming charges (think $1000s) EF calling cards can be difficult to use (but you

get a free one!) Usually only one or two pay phones in a hotel Phones attract pickpockets! Call your provider to enquire about

international calling Would anyone like to volunteer to be at the top

of the emergency phone tree?