Friday, 27 May 2016

2016 Exchange

On Tuesday 7th June, Year 9s are off to France for the Exchange. Please check our blog every day to see photos and learn about what we've been up to!

Here is our itinerary for the week:

Tuesday 7th June
·         All pupils to be at the airport with luggage by 9:00
·         Depart from Southampton Airport at 11:00 (BE3643)
·         Arrive in Bergerac at 13:40 (French time)
·         Coach to Gramat
·         Arrive in Gramat at 17:00 (approx.)
Wednesday 8th June
·         Tour of the school + welcome reception with Headteacher
·         Walking tour of the town of Gramat
·         Visit to La ForĂȘt des Singes (Monkey Forest)
·         Picnic lunch
·         Visit to Rocamadour (a pilgrimage village built into the cliff face): tour of the village
·         Free-time to shop and explore + complete Photo Treasure Hunt
·         Return to school for 17:00
Thursday 9th June
·         Visit to the Gouffre de Padirac, with a boat ride along the underground river
·         Picnic lunch
·         Visit to the village of Martel: walking tour of the town, followed by a trip on the tourist train along the cliff-face
·         Return to Gramat for 16:45
Friday 10th June
·         Visit to La Roque Gageac for a boat cruise on the Dordogne
·         Visit to local market
·         Lunch at a local restaurant
·         Visit to the town of Sarlat: walking tour of the town, followed by time to shop and explore
·         Return to Gramat for 18:30
Saturday 11th June
Sunday 12th June
·         With families
Monday 13th June
 
·         Go to primary school to meet pupils and watch a short show
·         Visit to Quercyland (water park)
·         Exchange group farewell gathering in school canteen at 19:00
Tuesday 14th June
·         Depart school at 9:00
·         Travel to Bergerac Airport
·         Flight departure at 14:05 (French time) (BE3644)
·         Arrive at Southampton Airport at 14:40 (English time)
·         Please collect your child from the airport