KINROSS HIGH SCHOOL
LONDON THEATRE TRIP
29 May -1 June 2017
NAME ______
GENERAL INFORMATION
This booklet is issued prior to departure to give you and your parents the opportunity to discuss your trip.
Remember – For the duration of the trip: you are ambassadors for Kinross High School and as such school rules apply.
Important Notice
For information of parents, Mrs Cargill, Business Manager has agreed to act as an emergency contact and can be contacted at –
01577 867100(school) or (mobile)
For the information of pupils, we shall have the school mobile with us and the number is:
07799070855
ENJOY YOUR TRIP
RULES
1. Students should remain in their allocated seat on the train and may leave them for toilets and food.
2. Students must respect the rules of the hotel and the instructions of the hotelier.
3. Students should remember they are representatives of Kinross High School and should conduct themselves in a respectful and courteous manner at all times.
4. Students WILL adhere to any decision made by ANY of the party leaders.
5. NO student will be permitted to drink alcohol, smoke or consume any illegal substances.
Should any student break any of the above, sanctions will be enforced at the discretion of any of the party leaders.
SUGGESTED KIT LIST
Holdall / Suitcase
Comfortable walking shoes
Underwear
Trousers / Skirts
Shirts / Tops
Sweaters
Water-proof jacket
Smart Clothes (for theatre)
Nightwear
Toiletries
Spending money and money for lunch each day
Optional:
· Phone
· Books
· Things to do on the train
· A small bag to carry belongings
Be aware that any expensive electronic equipment is YOUR responsibility. The school does not cover any damage or loss to personal property.
Please remember that you will have to carry your own luggage: pack sensibly!
The trip will involve some walking – comfortable footwear is essential.
Important Notice
Staff cannot administer any medication or pain relief. It is important that you take any medication with you.
DRESS CODE
Pupils should dress smart/casual for theatre: preferably no denim jeans. Black is quite a good colour.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Pupils should remain in their allocated seat on the train and may leave them for toilets and food.
Pupils should bring books, magazines, puzzles or electronic equipment to entertain them on the train.
ITINERARY
Monday 29 May 2017
9.15 am Assemble at Inverkeithing Station
2.50 pm Arrive at London Kings Cross
Hotel check in
5.00 pm Evening Meal at Planet Hollywood
8.00 pm Evening Flight on London Eye
Tuesday 30 May 2017
8.00 am Breakfast
9.00 am Depart for Theatre Workshop
10.00 am Theatre Workshop
1.00 pm Lunch
2.30pm Victoria & Albert Museum
5.30 pm Evening Meal at Nando’s, Chandos Place
7.30 pm Phantom of the Opera
Wednesday 31 May 2017
8.00 am Breakfast
9.30 am Depart for Globe Theatre
10.30 am Globe Theatre Tour
1.30 pm Lunch/Shopping
3.30 pm Return to hotel to change
5 pm Evening Meal at Pizza Hut, The Strand
7.30 pm 42nd Street
Thursday 1 June 2017
8.00 am Breakfast
9.00 am Check out of Hotel
10.00 am Depart London Kings Cross
2.50 pm Arrive in Inverkeithing
NB This is the approximate time of arrival but pupils will contact with parents to give a more precise time about an hour before we get back.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Travel
Travel will be by train from Inverkeithing to London and on foot and by Underground in London.
Accommodation
Comfort Inn at King’s Cross
31-33 Argyle St., King's Cross, London WC1H 8EP
020 7837 3109
Website: www.comfortinnandsuiteskingscross.co.uk
Rooms will sleep 3/4 people. Towels and hairdryers are supplied in the hotel.
Please nominate one person from each room to act as a key holder.
MEALS
Breakfast will be served in the hotel.
Lunch will be the pupil’s own responsibility and they should budget for this.
Evening meals have been booked as follows:
Planet Hollywood
Date and Time: Monday 29 May 2017 @ 5.00 pm
Website: http://www.planethollywoodlondon.com/
My meal choice: ______
Nando’s, Chandos Place
Date and Time: Tuesday 30 May 2017 @ 5.00 pm
Website: https://www.nandos.co.uk/eat/restaurants/covent-garden
My meal choice: ______
Pizza Hut, The Strand
Date and Time: Wednesday 31 May 2017 @ 5.00 pm
Website: https://www.pizzahut.co.uk/restaurants/find-a-hut/london/strand/
My meal choice: ______
ACTIVITIES
London Eye
Date and Time: Monday 29 May 2017 @ 8.00 pm
Website: https://www.londoneye.com/
Phantom of the Opera Workshop
Date and Time: Tuesday 30 May 2017 @ 10 am
Victoria & Albert Museum
Date and Time: Tuesday 30 May 2017 @ 2.30 pm
Website: https://www.vam.ac.uk/
Globe Theatre Tour
Date and Time: Wednesday 31 May 2017 @ 10.30 am
Website: http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/exhibition-and-tour
SHOWS
Phantom of the Opera –
HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE
Haymarket
London, SW1Y 4QL
Date and Time: Tuesday 30 May 2017 @ 19.30
Website: http://uk.thephantomoftheopera.com/
42nd Street
THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE
CATHERINE STREET
LONDON, WC2B 5JF
Date and Time: Wednesday 31 May 2017 @ 19.30
Website: http://42ndstreetmusical.co.uk/
SHOPPING
· Pupils are free to shop in and around Covent Garden (Wednesday) on the following strict conditions:
· Pupils remain in groups of at least 3
· The names of pupils in each group are given to staff
· The proposed destination is reported to staff
· Try to have one person with a mobile phone in your group
· You must assemble at the meeting point after shopping time on time
There is a wide selection of well-known High Street stores and more individual shops around Covent Garden.