Washington D.C. 2020 Mr. Jim Attridge Tour Leader Educational Visits Coordinator
Why are we going to Washington? Academic Links The GCSE History curriculum involves a study of the Cold War, 1943-91. In order to better understand this topic we will be visiting various sites which improve our understanding of American politics as well as giving specific facts about events which feature in the Cold War unit. We will also be visiting places which will improve the students’ general awareness of history as well as having holistic benefit, such as the Holocaust Museum. There will also an be opportunities for Art students to visit at least one gallery. 2
What will we see? Self-guided visit to The Mall area – orientation. White House photo opp. Capitol Building Tour T&L Library of Congress Smithsonian Air & Space Museum 4 Hour Guided Walking Tour Washington Monument International Spy Museum Holocaust Museum Museum of American History National Archives for Declaration of Curriculum Independence/ National Gallery of Art Applying for a Pentagon tour 3
Travel Arrangements FLIGHT DETAILS Departure Departure Arrival Arrival Flight Departure Arrival Airport Airline Time Date Airport Date Time Number London Washington 13/02 11h50 13/02 15h15 BA BA217 T&L Heathrow Dulles Washington London 16/02 22h40 17/02 10h40 BA BA292 Dulles Heathrow Assessment Departure: (Thursday 13 February): Meet at Winton reception at 07:15am. We will then travel by coach (Laguna) to Heathrow airport, from there we fly to Washington (5hr time difference). Flight time is c.8.5hrs. Return: (Monday 17 February): We land at Heathrow at 10:40am. We anticipate Curriculum being back at school between 1:45pm-2:45pm on the Monday afternoon. Travel in DC: We will be doing a lot of walking! We might use public transport to reach the Mall and Spy Museum – depending on the condition of the weather. 4
Accommodation Hotel Harrington Address: 436 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States Phone: +1 202-628-8140 3 nights. No bedshare. Assessment 5
Meals Harriet's restaurant Hard Rock Café Asia Nine (Hotel Harrington) & Breakfasts Lunches = $10pp 6
Money o The suggested, minimum, amount is $80 (US dollars) (£65). o This is for snacks, souvenirs or ‘shopping money’! o Please be aware that the students will be responsible for their own money (except lunch money). o By KS4 our students should be capable of keeping their money safe and spending it wisely. Tips! We have enough funds to cover basic tips, but the students might want to reserve some funds to say thanks to the tour guide (if they’re outstanding), or to their maid (if rooms are untidy) 7
Passport & Visa Passports need to be valid (preferably until at least March 2020) ESTA: Apply in January 2020 https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ ESTA = $14 (£11) Travel Insurance = everything is covered! 8
Packing list o Passport & EHIC (handed to Mr. Clothing List: Doyle one week before) o Underwear & socks (3 days) o Cash: roughly $80-$100 o Warm jumper & hoodie T&L o Medication (to be handed to Ms. o Warm trousers / leggings Marshall) o 3-4 t-shirts / tops / vest / thermal o Day pack & reusable water top / smart shirt bottle o Nightwear o Wash bag (inc. deodorant, Assessment o Winter coat sanitary products) o Hat, gloves & scarf o Minimal make-up o Walking boots (plus trainers) o Glasses / contacts o Journal and pen o Camera o (NO MOBILE PHONE) 9
Emergency contacts: • School reception: 01202 527818 • School mobile: 07967 916200 Emergency contacts: • Please do NOT call your child directly in the case of an emergency. (You shouldn’t be able to anyway!) • Contact Mr. Attridge first, to ensure your child is properly supervised and supported.
Trips Policies • The academies have policies designed to cover most eventualities. • The staff involved in residential trips are made aware of their roles and responsibilities. • The primary role of staff is to keep all of the students safe. Acts of Terror / Natural Disaster • The Trip Leader will take the group back to their hotel as quickly as possible (using secure forms of transportation). • Once in the hotel the group will go into ‘lock - down’; the students are not allowed to leave their rooms without permission from the teachers. • The Trip Leader will consult with Mr. Ingram and the British Embassy to decide the safest course of action; usually, that is to stay where they are (and not to rush to an airport / train station – as these are often used as secondary targets). • Parents will be contacted by the school. Do not try to contact the Trip Leader; we need to keep that line of communication open.
Questions: How many students in a bedroom? • 4-6. Allocation of rooms will occur with the students. Compromise will be necessary. No bed-sharing. What are the bedroom arrangements? • Not allowed in opposite sex rooms. • Lights out = 10pm (equivalent to 3am!) Which teachers are going? • Mr. Attridge, Mr. Doyle, Ms. Bridle, Ms. Marshall What is the exchange-rate (GBP -> USD)? • £1.00 = $1.30 How much spare time will the students have? • Only a little! Sunday morning will be ‘optional visits ’ What is the average temperature in February? • Highs of 8c and lows of -3c. It will be cold! Trip Insurance? • The school’s insurance covers everything
Reminders for Parents ❑ Hand in the Contracts and Student information sheets. ❑ Pay any remaining costs. ❑ Send passports to school at least one week before departure ❑ ESTA visa ❑ Ensure cash is exchanged in advance. ❑ Help your child pack and check their bags (weight limit is 22kgs). Check the suitcase for inappropriate items. Ensure there are no liquids in the hand luggage. ❑ No Phones = NO PHONES! Cameras will be available. ❑ Follow us on Twitter @GW_Trips ❑ Enjoy yourselves for 4.5 days; while you have a bit of peace and quiet! 13
Thursday 16:15 Airport transfer: IAD - Hotel Harrington. BA217 LHR-IAD 11:50-15:15 Thursday 18:00 Self-guided visit to The Mall area – orientation. White House photo opportunity Thursday 20:00 Evening meal at Harriet's Diner Friday 07:00 Breakfast at Harriet's Diner Friday 09:00 Capitol Building Tour Friday 10:30 Library of Congress Friday 14:00 Smithsonian Air & Space Museum Friday 19:00 Hard Rock Café for dinner Saturday 07:30 Breakfast at Harriet's Diner Saturday 08:30 4 Hour Guided Walking Tour Saturday 12:30 Washington Monument Saturday 14:00 International Spy Museum Saturday 19:00 Asia Nine for dinner Sunday 07:30 Breakfast at Harriet's Diner Sunday 10:00 Holocaust Museum Sunday 13:00 Smithsonian National Museum of American History Sunday 14:00 National Archives for Declaration of Independence/ National Gallery of Art 14 Sunday 17:00 Airport transfer: Hotel Harrington – IAD. BA292 IAD-LHR 22:40-10:40+1
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