2016 Year 8 Global Outlook Week

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1 2016 Year 8 Global Outlook Week Visit Information Sheet Destination Phnom Penh and Kampong Cham, Cambodia Visit Leader: Mr Ed Wawn - ewawn@kellettschool.com Visit Administrator: Ms Vivian Wong - vivianwong@kellettschool.com Group 1: (Bowen and Clementi) Group 2: (MacLehose and Youde) Dates and Transport (see Appendix 1 for further detailed information) Depart Hong Kong: Saturday 8 October Arrive back in Hong Kong: Thursday 13 October Length of Visit 5 nights / 6 days Student Participation All students are required to attend. This is a mandatory visit.

2 Meeting Arrangements All students are to meet their Teachers at Hong Kong International Airport, Terminal 1, aisle H as follows: Group 1 (Bowen and Clementi) hrs (5:45am) Group 2 (MacLehose and Youde) hrs (12:50pm) 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. 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 care for young children), helping further develop the grounds of the orphanage and repairing houses for some of the neediest in the community. After three nights in Kampong Cham we will all return to Phnom Penh, and as a reward for their hard work in the service the end 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. 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.

3 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 Accommodation 2 night s accommodation in Phnom Penh - standard hotel in the centre of town (en-suite bathroom) 3 night s 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 Village 14, Kampong Cham City, Kampong Cham, Cambodia Meals/Food Breakfast: Prepared fresh every day 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 Drinking Water Bottled throughout trip

4 Kellett Visit Staff Visit Leader: Mr Ed Wawn Deputy Visit Leader: Ms Kate Champan Up to an additional 10 Kellett Visit Staff Ratio Kellett Visit Staff to student ratio is anticipated to be 1:10 Pocket Money Pocket money is no longer included in Trip Fees. We recommend you give your child HK$200 equivalent in local currency and to have a small amount of money in HK$ for the airport. Student Contact with Parents (During the visit) 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 Visit Leader during 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 Leadership Team who will be able to liaise with the Visit Leader. Out of Hours Phone Number (During the visit) A phone number will be provided to all parents for use outside of school hours, in the event that you are required to urgently contact a member of the Senior School Senior Leadership Team. Student Conduct during the Visit We have very high expectations of student conduct. If a student is not meeting these expectations and is non-compliant with instructions from staff on the visit and/or if a student s presence on the visit is putting the other group members at risk, then the student will be sent home. The additional cost of this arrangement will be met by the parent. Insurance The school holds a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all overseas school visits (Appendix 2). This policy will cover normal benefits associated with travel insurance including medical, hospital and repatriation expenses where necessary. If it is necessary to cancel a visit due to circumstances not covered by the travel insurance policy, then costs may not be recoverable. Medical Advice / Support 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 Visit Leader on departure with clear written instructions for administration. If the administration is not straightforward please liaise with the School Wellbeing Team before the visit. 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 country support partners 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. International SOS will be consulted in the event of an emergency and the staff will follow their advice.

5 Next Steps: Parent and Student Actions Parent Actions 1. Read carefully and act immediately on the information within Appendix 1 which outlines important information and actions in relation to: a. passport and visa requirements b. cost details and terms for payment and cancellation, etc. 2. Read carefully, sign and return Appendix 4 (Parent Permission Form) in hard copy to the Visit Administrator. We require this permission form to be returned in hard copy, not by by Thursday 30 June. 3. Submit a photocopy of your child s passport photo page in hard copy to the Visit Administrator. This will only be shared with airlines for ticketing purposes. We require this to be returned in hard copy, not by by Thursday 30 June. Complete the Rustic Pathways registration form on line, including your child s t-shirt size (European size) by Thursday 30 June. Website Link: Password: Kellettc Complete the Rustic Pathways medical document, which will be sent to you by from Rustic Pathways upon receipt of your registration by Friday 26 August. 5. Attend the Visit Information Meeting on the morning of Friday 2 September. 6. Provide the Visit Administrator with any specific dietary requirements, so that we can liaise with the airline in addition to our Support Partners by Friday 2 September. 7. Check if your child requires a visa to enter Cambodia. If a visa is required, this must be obtained in advance, and not on arrival. Apply for any required Visas and submit a photocopy of it to the Visit Administrator by Monday 12 September. 8. Ensure that you have obtained all of the items on the Visit Packing List (Appendix 3) 9. Ensure that any medication required on the visit is given to the Visit Leader on the day of the trip with written instructions on dosage/frequency etc. Student Actions 1. Attend the Visit Information Meeting on Friday 2 September. 2. Work with parents in ensuring correct clothing etc. is brought 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 visit. 6. Work with your teachers to see if there are any items that would be suitable for you to bring as donations to support the service element of your trip.

6 Content of Appendices Appendix 1 Travel, Visa and Cost Information Appendix 2 Current Travel Policy Appendix 3 Packing List Appendix 4 Parental Permission

7 Appendix 1 Travel, Visa and Cost Information 2016 Year 8 Global Outlook Week Visit Assembly / Check-in As this is a group booking, there is no individual check-in and you must be at the airport at the designated location and time as stated in the Visit Information sheet. Group 1 Outbound Flight Details Depart Hong Kong on Saturday 8 October; Carrier: Cathay Dragon (KA); Flight Number: KA 208 Departure Time: 0845hrs (8:45am) Arrive Phnom Penh: 1025hrs (10:25am) local time. On arrival the students will be met by our Support Partner and transferred to their accommodation. Inbound Flight Details Depart Phnom Penh on Thursday 13 October; Carrier: Cathay Dragon (KA); Flight Number: KA 207 Departure Time: 1125hrs (11:25am) local time Arrive Hong Kong at 1505hrs (3:05pm) Hong Kong local time. Group 2 Outbound Flight Details Depart Hong Kong on Saturday 8 October; Carrier: Cathay Dragon (KA); Flight Number: KA 206 Departure Time: 1550hrs (3:50pm) Arrive Phnom Penh: 1745hrs (5:45pm) local time. On arrival the students will be met by our Support Partner and transferred to their accommodation. Inbound Flight Details Depart Phnom Penh on Thursday 13 October; Carrier: Cathay Dragon (KA); Flight Number: KA 209 Departure Time: 1915hrs (7:15pm) local time Arrive Hong Kong at 2250hrs (10:50pm) Hong Kong local time. Please check HK airport arrivals information on the day of arrival. In the event of any significant delay the school will strive to use the SMS contact list to communicate with parents. Dismissal Unless it is stated to the contrary in the Visit Information sheet all students will be dismissed at Hong Kong International Airport. Parents are required to pick up their children from the assigned airport arrivals hall. Cost, Billing & Payment Details Total Cost per student - HK$ 11,265 Price Includes: Return Group Airfares in Economy Class with group check-in Support Partner services on the ground and all activities and arrangements

8 Meals (as listed in the Visit Information sheet) In-trip Transfers School Insurance / International SOS Support Price does not include: Any charges related to Visas or Passports Any vaccinations required Mileage Accrual Pocket Money Billing & Payment: Due to our requirement to reserve flights and accommodation for such a large group and to seek the best possible rates, the school has to commit to booking and paying for this trip at least 8 months in advance. To this end you will be charged as part of the Autumn term s tuition fee invoice with a payment due date of the start of term, 25 th August 2016 (see Global Outlook launch letter for more information). Visa Information It is the parent s responsibility to ensure that any visa required is obtained in advance. The school will provide a cover letter for any visa application if requested. Please contact the Visit Administrator to request a cover letter. Passport Ensure your child's passport has A MINIMUM of 6 months validity from the date the visit is completed. If your child's passport needs renewing, organise this NOW so there is still adequate time to submit the new passport photo page to the school and to apply for a visa if required. Ensure your child's passport has spare pages for the possible full page visa and entry/exit stamping. 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. Request for Individual Changes / Cancellations Our costings and travel arrangements are based upon group travel terms and rates available at the time of booking and therefore any individual changes to flights / routes or any request to re-issue tickets will impact on the entire party. Such requests cannot therefore be accommodated. If due to unforeseen circumstances your child cannot travel, only recoverable monies remaining after cancellation charges passed on by the travel operators are deducted will be returned to you. Please note that refunds are subject to the Airline s/provider s policy and in most cases deposits paid to secure bookings are not refundable. If your child cancels within 45 days of travel there will be no refund. If your child is denied boarding due to passport/visa issues there will be no refund. Terms and Conditions of Travel / Group Cancellations All itineraries are confirmed as group itineraries as stated and may be subject to schedule and /or airline changes. These changes are beyond the control of Kellett School.

9 In the unfortunate event that the decision must be made to cancel the trip due to situations beyond our control and always with our student s safety in mind, we will do all possible to work with our Support Partner and airlines to secure reimbursement of funds. It is important to note that subject to the timing of these decisions and our aim to source the best fares, there may be no refund possible. In the unfortunate event that the decision must be made to cancel the trip due to situations beyond our control and always with our student s safety in mind, we will do all possible to work with our Support Partner and airlines to secure reimbursement of funds. It is important to note that subject to the timing of these decisions and our aim to source the best fares, there may be no refund possible.

10 Appendix 2 Current Travel Policy

11 Appendix 3 Packing List Carry-On Luggage A small backpack is the best carry-on bag and will be useful on your program day-trips. Make sure everything you pack in your carry-on complies with the new carry-on regulations of the TSA. Passport Travel Wallet (that can be hidden under clothing) Photocopy of Passport (place in checked luggage) Sunglasses Journal and Pens A good book (which you can trade with buddies) Water bottle (refillable, durable, and empty) Medications (must alert staff) Camera (and a good case to keep your camera safe from elements like rain and dirt) Checked Luggage A medium-sized duffel bag or a large backpack is the most suitable bag. Wheeled bags are OK as long as they are medium sized and can easily be carried like a duffle over rough terrain. Airlines in Asia limit each checked bag to 15 kilos, so please pack accordingly. Clothing Items Standards of dress in Thailand are conservative. Short shorts, strappy tank-tops, and working shirtless are not acceptable for community service projects. Please make sure the clothing you pack reflects these cultural standards. We recommend bringing at least a few outfits that can get dirty or destroyed for service work or adventure activities. 2 x Long pants 7 x Underwear 7 x Socks 7-10 x T-Shirts 1-2 x Long-sleeve shirts/light sweater/sweatshirt 1 x Waterproof rain jacket 1 x Hat 1 x Pyjamas 3-4 x Shorts MUST be conservative in length 1 x Swim Suit 1 x Athletic Shoes Shoes that dry quickly, you can hike short distances in and protect your feet are best. Shoes will get wet, muddy, and dirty. 1 x Sandals strap on sandals like Tevas or Chacos 1 x flip-flops something light and cheap that is easy to slip on and off Toiletries Non-scented, biodegradable products (such as Dr. Bronner s or Mountain Suds) are great as they don t attract bugs. Please pack all items that could leak in a plastic or ziplock bag. Shampoo and Conditioner Soap Non-Fragrant Deodorant Toothpaste and Toothbrush Sunscreen (2 bottles of strong Sunscreen) Insect Repellant (1-2 bottles 35% DEET) Hand Sanitizer (1 or 2 small bottles per week) Small pack of kleenex tissue (many public toilets in Asia are not supplied with toilet paper) Contact lenses and solution (if applicable) Feminine products (if applicable) Lip balm Additional Items 2 x heavy-duty garbage bags for packing wet/dirty clothing and shoes 4 x gallon Ziplock bags Please note: Kellett School and Rustic Pathways will not be responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen items. Please only bring items you are prepared to part with.

12 Appendix 4 Parental Permission Year Eight Visit to Cambodia, 8 October to 13 October 2016 Please complete and return to the Visit Administrator by Thursday 30 June Name of Student: Tutor Group: Permission to attend - I give permission for my child to take part in the above visit. Medical Permission - I give permission for my child, in the event of requiring medical attention, to be attended by a doctor and/or to be transported to and be treated at an Accident and Emergency Unit/Hospital. The doctor has my permission to administer any drugs or medical treatments/procedures that he or she thinks appropriate. Emergency during an Overseas Visit - I understand that in the event of an emergency staff will follow the advice of International SOS. Costs incurred I acknowledge that in the event of any medical/emergency related costs which are not recoverable by the school s insurance, I will assume full financial responsibility. Withdrawal from attending visit - I understand that in the case of the withdrawal of my child from the above visit, the school is only able to refund costs that are recoverable (see Appendix 1 of the Visit Information). Parent s full name (please print): Parent s signature: Date: Kellett School Association Limited Tel: (852) Pok Fu Lam Campus 2 Wah Lok Path, Wah Fu, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong Fax: (852) Kowloon Bay Campus 7 Lam Hing St., Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong Fax: (852)