29 November 2010

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The winter aspect of the Outdoor Education Programme for Year 7-11 is approaching. You
will remember that the initial charge for the programme covered both summer and winter
activities and so there is no additional charge for the activities described below.

Students will have the opportunity to explore cross-country skiing (skating) and snow-
shoeing. The snow shoe sessions will have a different pedagogical focus depending on the
year group which is detailed below.

Cross-country skiing will take place in La Vattay, France and snow-shoeing in the Swiss
Jura. Skis and snow-shoes will be provided by the school.

Please see below for important information about the programme which can also be found on
the following web-page: http://bit.ly/outdoored.

Key dates

Cross-country skiing in La Vattay, France

Dates Year Group

Tuesday 11/01/2011 Year 9

Wednesday 12/01/2011 Year 11
Monday 17/01/2011 Year 7
Tuesday 18/01/2011 Year 8
Wednesday 19/01/2011 Year 10

Snow-shoeing in the Swiss Jura.

Dates Classes

Tuesday 01/02/2011 11b, 11o

Thursday 03/02/2011 11i, 10b
Tuesday 08/02/2011 10i, 10o
Thursday10/02/2011 7b, 7i
Tuesday 15/02/2011 7o
Tuesday01/03/2011 8b, 8i
Thursday 03/03/2011 8o, 9b
Tuesday 08/03/2011 9i, 9o

11, route des Morillons CH-1218 Grand-Saconnex Tél. +41 (0)22 770 47 00 Fax +41 (0)22 770 47 10
www.ecolint.ch email :
Pedagogical focus for snow-shoeing

Year 7: Wildlife tracking

Year 8: Snow science and winter awareness
Year 9: Human impacts on the flora and fauna
Year 10: Winter survival, how to make a bivouac
Year 11: Mountain rescue with first aid scenario

Please note the following:

Transportation - Buses will leave from school at 08.15 and be back at 15.30.

Food – Students who normally eat a hot meal at school each day will receive a picnic. All
other students should bring a picnic lunch and snacks from home.

Clothing – All students should wear sufficiently warm and water-proof clothing and gloves.
Recommendations on clothing for cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing can be found on
the web-page: http://bit.ly/outdoored.

Documents – The ski resort in La Vattay for cross-country skiing is in France. We can take
photocopies of passports with us, provided that the original document is valid and at home.
This photocopy should be included with the sign-up form and handed in by Thursday 9th
December. If your child requires a visa to enter France please also include a photocopy of
the visa.

Please fill out and sign the attached form by Thursday, 9 December which will inform us
of your emergency details and any allergies or food requirements your child may have.
Please ask your child to hand the permission slip to their Homeroom teacher.

Thank you for your support of these trips.

Yours sincerely

Angelica Bernellon

Outdoor Education Coordinator

angelica.bernellon@ecolint.ch
Tel. +41-(0)79-253 68 01
Tel office: +41-(0)22 770 47 55
Fax: +41-(0)22 770 47 28
http://bit.ly/outdoored.

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Winter Outdoor Education Programme 2011

I, ____________________________________, (please print your name) give permission for

________________________________________________ (print child’s full name please)

to go on the 2 days of Winter Outdoor Education activities. I accept that my child will be
expected to abide by the school’s code of conduct throughout the entire 2 days.

Child’s class: ________________

Any Allergies/Medical Conditions: ___________________________________________
Nutritional Particularies: ___________________________________________________
Insurance Details: ________________________________________________________
Parent’s signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________

Emergency contact info:

Name: _____________________________________________
Tel.: _______________________________________________
Please include a copy of your child’s passport (and visa if necessary).

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