Parent Information

1. Stowe (with New York stopover)

2.  NGHS Staff
◦ Miss W. Taylor and Mrs T. Ford
 Halsbury Travel
◦ Keith Sharkey – Managing Director
 Ski wear
◦ Sub32

3.  Monday 2 April
◦ Students to meet and register with their group leader on Arboretum Street at
10:30
 Sunday 8 April
◦ Students will have breakfast at the accommodation in Stowe before taking the
coach transfer to New York arriving at approximately 18:30.
 Monday 9 April
◦ Sightseeing and shopping in New York
◦ At 17:00 we will take the coach to New York Liberty International Airport
 Tuesday 10 April
◦ Transfer back to Arboretum Street from Heathrow Airport. Our approximate
return time will be approximately 13:30

4.  OUTBOUND FLIGHT WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS – 2 APRIL 2012
◦ Check-in: 15:05 from London Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
◦ Flight number: BA0187
◦ Departs: 18:05 from London Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
◦ Arrives: 21:15 at Newark Liberty International Airport (Terminal B)
 INBOUND FLIGHT WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS – 9 APRIL 2012
◦ Check-in: 18:25 at Newark Liberty International Airport (Terminal B)
◦ Flight number: BA0188
◦ Departs: 21:25 from Newark Liberty International Airport (Terminal B)
◦ Arrives: 09:15 (10 April) at London Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)

5. INFORMATION FROM BRITISH AIRWAYS – BAGGAGE ALLOWANCES
 Checked baggage
◦ One case - 21kg
 Hand baggage
◦ 2 piece hand baggage allowance for all British Airways flights; the following
allowances apply:
 one standard-sized bag - maximum size of the bag must not exceed
56x45x25cm (including wheels, pockets and handles)
 In addition, one laptop sized bag, handbag or briefcase
 Heavy items
◦ Passengers taking more than their baggage allowance will
incur excess baggage charges

6.  The Mountaineer Inn – Stowe
 Days Inn – New York
◦ Rooms will be allocated based on four sharing two queen sized beds
◦ Please keep your rooms tidy
◦ Keep noise to a minimum – respect other guests
◦ Respect curfew times
◦ Keep valuables on your person or lock them inside your suitcase
◦ You must not leave the accommodation unless
accompanied by a member of staff (or for an emergency
evacuation)

7.  Groups will be based on ability and not friendships
 Ski instructors will decide if individuals need to move up or down a
group
 Helmets will be compulsory
 Suitable clothing must be worn at all times

8.  Listen carefully to all instructions, ask if you are unsure about
anything
 Respect the Ski Way Code
 Look out for each other – let your instructor know if you or
someone else in your group is in difficulty or feels ill
 Make sure you keep any valuables such as money and a camera
safe

9. Ski equipment will be provided when we arrive.

10. It’s important to wear the correct clothing to stay warm and safe in the snow. If we do not
think that you are dressed appropriately we will ask you to change.
Ski jacket
Base layer
Waterproof and windproof,
with a hood and pockets. Not cotton, as it
doesn’t let out
moisture.
Synthetic layers
are best.
Mid layer
This is what will
keep you warm.
Fleece or hoody
is ideal.
Ski trousers
Waterproof and windproof,
able to fit over boots.

11. Gloves Ski socks
Gloves are best for Only ever wear one pair of socks
ease of movement. with your ski boots otherwise
you’ll get blisters.
Mittens
Or mittens are best if you
suffer from cold hands.
Sunglasses
Hat Ok to use when
75% of body heat is lost it’s sunny
through your head so it’s Goggles
essential you wear a hat…
For when it’s cold,
windy and snowing
Helmets
Compulsory on the
slopes!
And don’t forget your sun
block!

12.  Best behaviour is expected at all times
 Listen to all instructions
 Do not interrupt ski instructors and staff
 Be polite
 Behaviour contract

13.  Variety of evening activities both at the hotel and also close to the resort
 All other evening activities will be organized in resort based on availability.
Options will include:
 Visit to Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream factory visit
 Sleigh ride in the mountains
 Firework Display
 Quiz in the hotel
 Disco
 Cinema
 Remember that you must be in groups of four at
all times when remotely supervised

14.  8 April 2012
◦ Transfer to New York
◦ Staying at Days Inn
◦ Some sightseeing
◦ Evening meal in a Time Square Restaurant
 9 April 2012
◦ Pre-arranged sightseeing
◦ Some shopping time – remote supervision for a limited
time period
◦ Coach to the airport

15.  Money
◦ Pupils tend to spend all money they are given. Your daughters will need
enough to buy lunch every day. A little money in sterling will also be
needed for the journey to buy refreshments.
 Documents
◦ Passports will be collected in. The information booklet provided
contains important details about the trip.
◦ Up-to-date medical consent forms required closer to departure.
 Preparation
◦ Snowdome, Tamworth: 08705 000011
◦ Optional but lessons will save at least one day on the
slopes and will result in a quicker rate of progress.

16.  Keep up with our adventures
◦ nghsski2012.net
 Follow us on twitter
◦ @NGHS_Ski2012 (https://twitter.com/#!/NGHS_Ski2012)
 Information regarding the trip will be posted on this
blog. To view the posts please use the login details
provided.

17.  Staff will have mobile phones
◦ Numbers to be distributed via Emergency Contact Cards
 Phone numbers available for both parents and staff
◦ Emergency Contact Cards
 Contact the school
 Blog
 Twitter

18.  Members of staff will now be around to answer any
questions you may have.