Snowtraxx International New Cairo British International School
2016 Ski Trip Andalo, Italy 27th February – 5th March 2016
Accompanying staff • • • • • •
Sarah Newton (trip leader) Olga Fuzesi Esraa Abdelrahman Martin Hall Mark Newton Michael Watson
Staff are First Aid qualified and have experience of overseas visits.
Participating students – travel groups Sarah Newton
Esraa Abdelrahman
Olga Fuzesi
Martin Hall
Mark Newton
Michael Watson
Mufeed Iskander
Akram Elmenoufi
Toon de Melker
Blaž Novak
Abdel Rahman Farag
Karim Salama
Karem el Sherif
Karim Elmenoufi
Stijn Hendrickx
Max White
Fady Tadros
Mariam Salama
Dong-Uk Choi
Zeina el Deeb
Aida Rafaat
Ahmed Eid
Mariam Tadros
Nour Tewfik
Timothe Tailhardat
Dounia Arafa
Laila Rafaat
Michael Guirguis
Nader Sobhy
Georgina Taeger
Max Caviedes Haig
Rym Abbas
Nine Nieman
Antoine Kiriazi
Kieran O'Brien
Beth Woodward
Youssef el Dahaby
Janna Omran
Aniek Blok
Irene Kiriazi
Nick Becker
Mariam Elserafi
David Zuidberg
Lara Sherif
Clarissa Carizo
Sarah Baracat
Marwan Riad
Abdel Rahman Elserafi
Hoda el Sayed
Rahaf Almady
Ugonna Ojiako
Khadija Rashed
Lara Riad
Laila Zeyada
Amira ElBadrawy
Raghad Almady
Mira Knox
Nour el Kholy
Farah Zaki
Yassin Khalifa Adam Elshazly
NB These groups are for travel purposes only.
The resort of Andalo • Resort altitude of 1100m-2200m • Traditional, unspoilt, Italian alpine village • Stunning views • Transfer time from Milan airport (2 ½ hours) • Modern lift system
Accommodation Hotel Splendid, Andalo • Located in the village of Andalo • Comfortable en-suite rooms for 2-4 students •250m from main ski lift, 300m from village centre
• Excellent range of facilities including: • Restaurant • Games room •TV room • Ski Room • Wi-Fi Internet •Garden access
• Breakfast and Dinner are eaten in the hotel
Snowtraxx International
Skiing in Andalo
Fantastic skiing and progression for all levels of skier and snowboarder
Long, well groomed, wooded pistes for cruising
Located in Italy
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Terrain
Traditional ski resort Snowpark for freestyle skiing and snowboarding Bad weather protected Excellent snowmaking coverage
Friendly, expert ski staff
Great Beginners through to advanced slopes & progression No lift queues
Great mountain facilities
Ski School & Lessons • Excellent teaching in small groups to ensure maximum progress • Classes based on ability levels • Lessons morning and afternoon to ensure rapid progression and confidence building • Supervised lunches on the slopes
Evening activities • • • • • • •
Sledging Ice Skating Bowling Swimming (tbc) Quiz evening Movie Evening Presentation Evening with Certificates
Activities will vary depending on local conditions and tiredness levels!
A typical day • 07.30 Wake up call • 08.30 Breakfast and briefing for all • 09.00 Early skiing/boarding for those interested/able • 10.00-12.00 Ski school • Supervised lunch on the slopes • 14.00–16.00 Ski school • Activities/free-time/snacks/shower • 19.00 Dinner • Evening activities • 22.00 In rooms • 22.30 Lights out
Behaviour and expectations • • • • •
In line with NCBIS school policy regarding behaviour. Same expectations of manners, courtesy and cooperation Remember – we are representing the school and Egypt Zero tolerance of alcohol and smoking as per school rules Poor/unacceptable behaviour will be met with appropriate sanctions (e.g. grounded for a ski session / day)
• Have fun and stay safe!
Travel and transport Outbound journey (Saturday 27th February) • 0630 - Meet at Terminal 3 (Egypt Air) Cairo Int. Airport, inside departure hall • 0730 - Check-in • 0935 - Flight MS703 (Egypt Air) departs • 1235 - Arrive Milan, transfer by coach to Andalo • 1600 (approx) – Arrive in resort
Travel and transport Inbound journey (Saturday 5th March) • • • • •
0930 (approx) – Depart Andalo 1200 – Check-in Milan airport 1335 – Flight MS704 (Egypt Air) departs * 1815 – Arrive in Cairo and clear immigration 1845 - Parents to meet children at arrivals hall Terminal 3. Pupils must inform their group leader, before leaving the airport.
What to bring (for full list please refer to booklet) • • • • • • • • • • • •
1 medium sized travel bag or suitcase Toiletries and high factor sunscreen Towel Lip salve with SPF Hiking boots or trainers Gloves and hat Jeans, jumpers, t-shirts for evenings Underwear Swimwear (optional & tbc) Nightwear Camera/electronic device (optional) Book/travel games
Ski clothing • Ski jacket and trousers (rental, please place money in envelope) • Ski socks – long, thinner, thermal design preferable • Thermal underwear: long & short-sleeved tops and long johns or tights • Ski goggles and sunglasses • Sweatshirts/fleeces as mid-layer, again preferably modern fleece-type fabric • Waterproof ski gloves • Backpack for the day (optional) • Ask if you need any advice!
Money Included • All flights and transfers • Accommodation and food on halfboard basis • Lift pass • Ski tuition • Ski/board, boot and helmet rental • Insurance (health and lost baggage)
Not included • Transport to and from Cairo International Airport • Provision of ski clothing • Lunch • Extra drinks and snacks, e.g. in evening at chalet • Pocket money for souvenirs • Approx. 100-150 Euros • Lunch approx 10-15 Euros NB Pocket money should be in Euros and may be left with staff for safe-keeping
Contact • E-mail will be sent to parents confirming safe arrival • E-mail will be sent confirming expected arrival time in Cairo • If we need to, we will contact you (please re-confirm your contact details before you leave today) • Will send a mid-week e-mail • Please only contact school mobile in case of emergency
• Staff will carry mobile phones (numbers in booklet) • Students are allowed to bring mobile phones • Parents - enjoy your week too!
Tues. 23rd, Weds. 24th, Thurs. 25th Feb – items to send in • Passports – both, if dual nationals
At the airport • Medication – if currently taking medication, hand to teacher • Money for hired ski wear and/or accessory pack – in an envelope, with name clearly marked on front – – – – –
Jacket & salopettes - 65 Euros Jacket only - approx 30 Euros Salopettes only - approx 30 Euros Accessory pack - 70 Euros Socks – 16 Euros
Any questions? Please check your contact details before you leave!
