Year 8 Annual Curriculum Visit Briefing Notes

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1 Year 8 Annual Curriculum Visit Briefing Notes Time of Year and dates First Group Saturday 10 to Thursday 15 October 2015 Second Group Sunday 11 to Friday 16 October 2015 Destination Phnom Penh and Kampong Cham, Cambodia Student attendance All students are required to attend Description and purpose This focus of this visit is: To understand Cambodian culture To understand Cambodian history particularly the atrocities of the genocide To understand why there is a shortage of leaders and educators in Cambodia as a result of the genocide. To understand why a missing generation has resulted in such community need and to better comprehend the importance of giving back To have students give back to some of the most needy in the community through active service. In October we are travelling to Cambodia where we will undertake a life changing visit. Landing in Phnom Penh, we will spend some time exploring the largest and capital city of Cambodia. The students will be introduced to Cambodia and the Khmer culture, including a short introduction to the language and a briefing on traditions, religion and etiquette. Whilst in Phnom Penh the students will visit the Grand Palace and the Silver Pagoda, the current home of the King and Queen of Cambodia. They will visit a local not for profit restaurant to try the local cuisine, and will enjoy a sunset cruise down the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. Students will also spend some time in Phnom Penh focusing on the recent genocide and the Khmer Rouge. The students will have covered this in school prior to the trip, and will be well prepared for a visit to S21. Local guides will provide the students with invaluable insight into the hardships that the local people had to endure. This experience will no doubt bring to life the realities of very recent history. After spending time in Phnom Penh, all students will travel together to Kampong Cham for the service element of their trip. As well as being home to the beautiful Watt Nokor (a temple older than those seen at Angor Watt), Kampong Cham is a community in need of help and support. It is slightly off the beaten track and therefore provides an opportunity for our students to experience a part of Cambodia that they may not otherwise visit. It is here where they will be giving back through carrying out some very rewarding community service. Our local contact group in Kampong Cham will be the BSDA (Buddhism for Social Development and Action). They have been working closely with the community in Kampong Cham for over ten years and are a charity with whom Rustic Pathways partner. They offer training and daycare to children of all ages and have done some amazing work with the local community. We are very privileged to be able to work with them and to provide them with our helping hands. Prior to the trip the students will be split into groups and will be allocated an appropriate job for their days of service. The jobs will cover a wide range of activities including painting the Happy Happy drop in centre (a day

2 care for young children), helping further develop the grounds of the orphanage and repairing houses for some of the most needy in the community. After three nights in Kampong Cham we will all return to Phnom Penh, with just enough time to visit a traditional market or two, before flying back home to Hong Kong. Whilst in Cambodia, a very special and unique country, we aim to take full advantage of the incredible surroundings and the kind people and give the students a very memorable experience. Aims of the Visit A love of learning and confidence for life Kellett School commits to: Providing challenge Offering opportunity Entrusting responsibility As a member of this community I commit to: Achieving personal excellence Building transferable skills Developing a global outlook The Year 8 visit has a strong focus on helping our students develop a global outlook and build transferable skills whilst supporting the school aim of engendering each student with confidence for life. To understand Cambodian culture and history particularly the atrocities of the genocide To understand why there is a shortage of leaders and educators and why a missing generation has resulted in the country requiring so much help from others To take part in a range of Community Service activities including painting the Happy Happy drop in centre (a daycare for young children), helping further develop the grounds of the orphanage and repairing houses for some of the most needy in the community. To develop confidence for life To develop teamwork skills To embed previous learning of Buddhist culture by visiting a remote temple (links with Year 8 GC curriculum) To embed learning of genocide by visiting S21 (links with Year 9 History curriculum) Support Partner Rustic Pathways: Length of Visit 5 nights / 6 days Accommodation 2 nights accommodation in Phnom Phen standard hotel in the centre of town (en suite bathroom) 3 nights accommodation in Kampong Chen standard hotel (en suite bathroom) Rustic Pathways primarily use 3 star hotels in cities which ensure hygiene and a basic standard of comfort. All accommodation is on a triple or twin share basis, according to the availability. Yolanda Hotel No. 08,St 209, Sangkat Tomnop Teak, Khan Chamkamon, Phnom Penh, 7 Makara Hotel

3 Village 14, Kampong Cham City, Kampong Cham, Cambodia Transport Hong Kong Phnom Penh: Dragonair Flight Phnom Penh Kampong Cham Phnom Penh: Bus taking approx. 3 hours. with Seat Belts Phnom Penh Hong Kong: Dragonair flight First Group Depart: Sat 10/10/15 HKG PNH KA / 1730 Students will meet their teachers at Hong Kong Airport, no later than 13:00. Return: Thurs 15/10/15 PNH HKG KA / 2235 Second Group Depart: Sun 11/10/15 HKG PNH KA / 1645 Students will meet their teachers at Hong Kong Airport, no later than 12:00. Return: Fri 16/10/15 PNH HKG KA / 2140 School Staff Responsible Person for the Visit: Deputy Head of Senior School, Mr M Seddon Second Responsible Person for the visit: Ms D Berthoud Up to an additional 8 Kellett School Staff including tutors and support tutors Support Partner Staff 10 Rustic Pathways staff Ratios Overall Adult to student ratio: No greater than 8:1 Cost and Payment HKD 12,500 Payment: Term 1 Invoice Insurance Standard School Travel Insurance: Policy Number 1OTA Any additional insurance required for adventurous activities: No Flights Booked in March 2015 Names confirmed in August 2015 Medical facilities Hospital in Phnom Penh and Hospital in Kampong Cham Medical Advice for Global Outlook Week Visits Parents are reminded to consult with a medical professional prior to the visit. Please ensure your child has the necessary vaccinations and that all vaccinations are up to date. Any medication that your child is taking during the visit needs to be passed to the trip leader on departure with clear written instructions for administration. If the administration is not straightforward please liaise with the School Nurse before the visit.

4 International SOS provides trip leaders with a summary of medical information for each country. This will be made available to parents via the ebulletin. In addition some of our county support partners, for example Rustic Pathways for Year 7 Thailand and Year 8 Cambodia, provide similar information via their online trip portal for parents. Please feel free to take the above information to your medical professional when discussing the school visit and your child. Water Bottled water will be provided throughout the trip Food Breakfast: Prepared fresh everyday in hotels. Chinese and Western style. Lunch: Local restaurants or packed lunches depending on schedule. Dinner: Local Restaurants offering Khmer style food with western options. Buffet style. All meals can cater for dietary requirements Adventurous Activities River cruise Sport at the Olympic Stadium Community Service Projects Risk Assessment Standard Kellett School Risk Assessment and Mitigation Rustic Pathways Risk Assessment Risk Assessment and Mitigation Parent Information Meeting Friday 28 August, , Kowloon Bay Campus Passport Passports must have at least 6 months validity from day of departure from Hong Kong. It is the parent's responsibility to ensure that the passport is valid for travel and that the name in the passport is in line with the name the school holds for air ticket issue. Visa Application Parent to arrange for a visa to enter Cambodia. This can be done by visiting: Royal Consulate General of Cambodia in Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR Unit 1218, 12/F, Star House, No. 3 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Enquiry Hotline: (852) It is the parents responsibility to ensure that any visa required has been obtained. If you require further information for your online Visa Application, please contact Mimi Li at mli@kellettschool.com Contact with Parents We do not expect that students and parents will need to communicate with each other during the visit. If a parent needs to contact the Responsible Person leading the visit, please contact the school during office hours or use the out of hours phone number to contact a member of the Senior School Senior Leadership Team who will be able to liaise with the visit s Responsible Person.

5 Out of Hours Phone Number XXXX XXXX Outside of school hours please use this phone number to contact a member of the Senior School Senior Leadership Team. Pick Up Arrangement All students will be dismissed directly at the airport, parents are required to pick up their children from the Airport. Return Flight Delay Please check HK airport arrivals information on the day of arrival. In the event of the return flight being delayed beyond landing at 10:30 pm, the school will strive to use the SMS contact list to communicate with parents in the event of a significant delay. Cancellation of the Visit The school holds a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all overseas school visits. This policy will cover normal benefits associated with travel insurance including medical, hospital and repatriation expenses where necessary. If it was necessary to cancel a visit due to circumstances not covered by the travel insurance policy, then costs may not be recoverable Parent Actions 1. Ensure 6 month validity on passport from day of arrival in Cambodia (submit a photocopy of the photo page by June 19th) 2. Complete the Dietary, Medical and Emergency Form (submit by June 19th) 3. Provide the school with a T Shirt size for your child (by June 19th) 4. Apply for a Cambodia Visa by visiting the Royal Consulate for Cambodia in Hong Kong (submit a photocopy of the visa by September 4th) 5. Attend the Visit Information Meeting (early in Term 1) 6. Be aware of the kit list for the visit 7. Any medication to be given to the Responsible Person (RP) on the day of the trip with written instructions on dosage/frequency etc Student Actions 1. Attend the Visit Information Meeting (early in Term 1) 2. Work with parents in ensuring correct clothing etc is bought on the trip 3. Understand the school s expectations of conduct for the visit 4. Understand the school s expectations of use of technology for the visit 5. Begin to think about the project that you will work on during the trip. 6. Work with your teachers to see if anything would be suitable to bring in advance of the trip. Flight and Accommodation details to assist with Visa Application Flight Details First Group Depart: Sat 10/10/15 HKG PNH KA / 1730 Students will meet their teachers at Hong Kong Airport, no later than 13:00. Return: Thurs 15/10/15 PNH HKG KA / 2235

6 Second Group Depart: Sun 11/10/15 HKG PNH KA / 1645 Students will meet their teachers at Hong Kong Airport, no later than 12:00. Return: Fri 16/10/15 PNH HKG KA / 2140 Accommodation Details Yolanda Hotel No. 08,St 209, Sangkat Tomnop Teak, Khan Chamkamon, Phnom Penh, 7 Makara Hotel Village 14, Kampong Cham City, Kampong Cham, Cambodia