We have clothing ...

The clothing order arrived this morning and I'll distribute the garments as soon as I can sort it all out. Friday at the latest.

Ardres 2017: Registration lists etc.

For registration purposes I have organised the 48 pupils into 4 groups of 12 purely alphabetically, because this is how our lists are organised.  These are not groups, as such, merely lists so that we can quickly make sure that everyone is present whenever we need to check.

A PDF document of the lists is being emailed to all parents, along with a link to a page on the website carrying the same information.  Please find out the allocated member of staff and report to that person to be checked off on arrival at 06:30 on Monday morning.

There will be five actual activity groups when we are in Ardres and all groups will be doing the same set of activities, just in a different order.  Details of these groups will be available when we arrive.

Wet-suits are arriving at the centre this week and will be available for our use.  The T-shirts and hoodies will arrive by Thursday.

Please refer to the kit list in the previous post.  Acorn request that you pack a soft bag rather than a rigid suitcase, maximum size 70cm x 45cm x 30cm, maximum weight 20kg.   This is to make sure that all the luggage will fit into the hold on the coach.

Ardres 2017: Clothing orders

Please see your emails for a link to the clothing order form.  I need the details by the end of term so that the supplier has plenty of time to print up the garments.  Also, of course, the balance payment is due by the end of term as well.

Ardres 2016: Travel itinerary (provisional); clothing orders

This is the expected itinerary, although it is officially "provisional" at the moment. Any updates will, of course, be posted.

Monday 30th May 2016:  Outward journey

06:30  Arrive at Shoreham College to register and load the coach
07:00  Depart from Shoreham College
09:10  Arrive at Dover DFDS ferry terminal
10:40  Depart from Dover
13:10  Arrive at Calais, disembark in coach, head to Ardres  (French time)
14:00  Arrive at the activity centre in Ardres

Please note that a packed lunch will be required, as the first meal provided is in the evening.

Friday 3rd June 2016 Return journey

10:00  Depart from the Ardres activity centre
10:55  Arrive at DFDS terminal, Calais
12:25  Depart from Calais
12:55  Arrive at Dover, disembark in coach, head back to Shoreham  (English Time)
15:30  Arrive back at Shoreham College

All times quoted are local times, i.e. times in France are an hour ahead.

I will confirm this itinerary nearer the time and will post blog updates during the actual journeys.

I am also pleased to report that I did eventually receive everyone's clothing orders and we have been able to put in the order in plenty of time to ensure they can be made and delivered before we go. Thanks for your prompt attention to sorting that out.

Ardres 2016: Clothing

All those who are definitely going on the trip should have received an email containing a link to a Google form (yes, another one ...) to order clothing.  A T-shirt is included in the price, so everyone needs to choose a colour and size.  There is also an option to order a hoodie for an extra £23.  Both the T-shirt and the hoodie will be printed with "Shoreham College, Ardres 2016" and the hoodie price includes individual printing with a name or nickname across the back between the shoulders.

The manufacturers want 6 weeks to get them all printed up, so please fill in the form as quickly as possible as I can't send off the order until I have them all in.  My thanks to the dozen or so people who have already done so.

We have clothing!

I am very relieved to report that two large boxes of hoodies and T-shirts have just arrived and I am now sorting them out and hope to be able to give them out at break tomorrow (Friday).

JC

These are now sorted, bagged, labelled and ready to collect  -  any time on Friday, DT room.

Ardres 2015: Clothing orders

We are able to include a printed T-shirt in the total price and there is also the option to order a personalised hoodie (name across the back) for £21.  These come in a variety of colours and sizes.

Parents have been emailed with a link to a Google form to fill in with your preferences.  If ordering the hoodie, you will need to pay an extra £21.  Please let me know if you need me to re-send the link to the form.  The sooner the better with these please as I will need to send off the order later in the term and it will save me having to chase you up.  Thank you to those who have already filled it in.

Alpe d'Huez Ski Trip 2013: Kit List

This is the basic list that has been emailed to parents.  We are expecting the resort to be snowy and the weather when skiing will be cold, so the thermal base layers and really good gloves will be important.

We don't recommend taking mobile phones and other expensive electronic paraphernalia as some of it always gets lost.  The staff will not have time to look for lost gadgets, so please only bring things that are heavily insured or that you are prepared to risk losing.  If pupils do bring mobile phones, we will be asking for their numbers.  If parents want to speak to a member of staff during the trip, one of us will have the College mobile phone, the number of which is 07854 983257.

General:

Normal everyday clothes for wearing around the hotel
Normal washing equipment for use in the hotel
Nightwear
Towel
Swimming kit (in case a visit to the local pool is arranged)
Outdoor clothes and suitable footwear for use in snowy conditions
Hats, scarves, gloves etc.

For the skiing:

Thermal base layers
T-shirts, sweatshirts
Salopettes or ski trousers
Ski socks (several pairs)
Ski jacket
Ski gloves
Ski goggles
Balaclava or thermal face protection would be useful
(We will be wearing helmets, so most hats will not fit inside)
Ski goggles (normal sunglasses are not appropriate)
Sun cream, lip balm

We will have medical kit with us, but if pupils require us to look after any medical requirements whilst away, please clearly name and hand to a member of staff.  Mr Edlin and Mrs Liley both hold current first aid certificates.

Equipment provided at Alpe d'Huez:

Ski boots
Ski poles
Skis
Helmet

We have garments!

The T-shirts and hoodies arrived today. We hope to have them sorted out tomorrow.