Megève-Les Alpes. Why the Megève ski resort? Required documentation. Prices

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1 Megève-Les Alpes Students in years 5 and 6 of Primary School. Limited places. From 4 to 10 March Flights, transfers, ski passes, equipment and included. Megève-Les Alpes, with at the facilities of our SEK International School Les Alpes. The Megève ski resort is located in the French Alps, in Upper Savoy, some 70 km from Geneva and just an hour and a half from its airport. With a skiable area of over 400 km, it offers 217 pistes. It has 116 ski lifts and a snowpark. Students will be skiing at Mont d Arbois and Rochebrune. The ski resort is located 20 minutes away from our École Internationale where our students will stay during the White Week. The school includes halls of residence and a range of learning spaces: arts halls, maker lab, group work rooms, gyms, labs... Wi-Fi connection. The buildings blend perfectly into the Alpine environment, cover an area of 15,000 m² and have all the facilities necessary for first-class stay. Why the Megève ski resort? Because in the ski stations provided by Megève-Les Alpes, every participant can enjoy skiing on pistes of the correct difficulty for them, depending on their technical and sporting ability, and on their independence and personal skills. And because students are given the chance to practice sport to further their personal and academic development outside the classroom. Current passport MANDATORY. Photocopy of European Health Insurance Card (obtainable from or in Social Security information and advice centres CAISS ). Particulars (where applicable) of any allergies and medical Photocopy of identity card. Skiing: 1,225 (including equipment hire). Discount for not hiring equipment: 50 Snowboarding: 1,245 (including equipment hire). Discount for not hiring equipment: 50 Much more than sports The programme includes flights, full board and lodging, transfers, ski pass, equipment hire, and travel, health and accident insurance (except for off-piste activities). Also... In the mornings, 3 hours of ski instruction with qualified instructors from the French Ski School (ESF). At the end of the week, students with be given a card and a badge with their level. Both accreditations certify them to ski at any ski resort in the world since the ESF is recognised around globally. At the end of class a hot meal will be served on the piste, followed by more skiing to practice further. Students are supervised by school teachers and staff from SEK-Les Alpes including an alpine ski instructor over this timetable. After the day skiing there will be talks on mountain safety: how to behave in the snow, suitable safety equipment and how to use it. Following the theoretical class students will be shown how to construct an igloo, they will be given a snack to eat inside it, followed by an avalanche drill. On the final day and to cap off their trip, there will be a sleigh race. Evening activities will follow on from dinner at the. From classic board games like Pictionary, to films, twister and even karaoke. On the last night there will be a fancy dress party (students should bring their costume with them from Spain). The week ends with cultural outings such as a visit to Annecy, Chamonix and Megève and optional activities such as ice skating or snow shoeing. General timetable On the day of arrival and/or departure there will be chats on safety and cultural visits MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 8.15 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 9.15 pistes pistes pistes pistes pistes ESF ski classes ESF ski classes ESF ski classes ESF ski classes ESF ski classes Hot meal on piste Hot meal on piste Hot meal on piste Hot meal on piste Hot meal on piste Skiing Skiing Afternoon visit to Chamonix Skiing Skiing Free time Igloo building Sleigh races Free timen Dinner Dinner Dinner Typical French dinner Dinner Evening activities Free time Evening activities Free time * Igloo building and sleigh races may change due to weather or other circumstances Fancy dress party and presentation of diplomas

2 La Pinilla Infant School Year 3 and Primary School years 1 and 2. Limited places. From 21 to 23 February La Pinilla. La Pinilla is located in the Sierra de Ayllón massif. It is a cosy resort, with fun pistes free from large crowds. The resort offers 15.6 km of skiable areas, with 24 pistes (5 green, 6 blue and 13 red). The pistes are accessible via 13 ski-lifts (1 gondola lift, 3 chairlifts, 7 surface lifts and 2 belts) with the capacity to transport 12,700 people an hour. It sports an incline of 538 metres, the only resort in the Sistema Central with that height difference, which it was chosen in 1975 to host the European Ski Cup championships. Accommodation at Hostal La Pinilla. The hostel has 21 rooms with en suite bathrooms, television, safe, telephone, hair dryer, individual ski storage in each room, wi-fi areas, cafeteria, balcony and living room. Why La Pinilla? Because the La Pinilla is one of the closest ski resorts to Madrid and, consequently, the perfect place for our youngest students to start practising winter sports. It is considered a family-friendly resort for beginners, and it has pistes, like El Mirador, for very experienced skiers. Much more than sport Ski classes. Students will be given daily skiing lessons lasting 5 hours in total, in small groups divided by skill level. Resident instructors certified by the Madrid School of Skiing. Al competitions and participation, progress and achievement certificates. The programme includes transfers,, ski pass, equipment hire, and travel, sickness and accident insurance. Provisional timetable Mornings - Ski classes. - Hot meal en piste. Afternoons - Skiing lessons (until 15:00 or 16:00 depending on the day). - Leisure activities with instructors. Health Card photocopy. Particulars (where applicable) of any allergies and medical 410 (including equipment hire).

3 Sierra Nevada Students in years 3 and 4 of Primary School. Limited places. From 4 to 9 March Transport, ski passes, equipment hire and included. Sierra Nevada. Sierra Nevada is the highest and most southerly ski resort in Spain. It boasts the longest skiable pistes and with the greatest height difference in Spain (1,200 metres) and great quality snow. The clean, wide and obstacle-very pistes are designed for skiers of all levels, for both beginners and experts to enjoy their skiing to the fullest. It has a skiable area of over 100 kilometres divided into 124 pistes (18 green, 40 blue, 50 red and eight black). This variety makes it an ideal ski resort both for beginners and advanced skiers and snowboarders. Accommodation in the 3-star Hotel Mont Blanc. The hotel is situated right in the Plaza de Pradollano, next to the main lifts to the ski resort and only 35 km from the city of Granada. The hotel has a large number of rooms (double, single and multiple) fully equipped with central heating and air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with hair dryer, direct telephone line, satellite TV, desk, Wi-Fi internet connection, safe and balcony in most of them. Why Sierra Nevada? Because the Sierra Nevada ski resort offers a variety of pistes so that whatever the technical level of the participants, all of them can take part in winter sports. And because students are given the chance to practice sport to further their personal and academic development outside the classroom. Much more than sport Ski classes. Students will be given daily skiing lessons lasting 6 hours in total, in small groups divided by skill level. Instructors certified by the Andalucia Skiing Federation. Participation, progress and achievement certificates. Visit to Granada with a photographic gymkhana throughout the city. Each student is given a TRIP JOURNAL that includes detailed information about the trip, ski map, daily activities list, safety advice, required equipment... Provisional timetable Mornings 08:00 Breakfast (in the hotel) 09:00 Information about weather conditions and travel up to the pistes 10:00 to 13:00 Lessons 13:00 to 14:00 Meal (hot) on-piste and rest Afternoons 14:00 to 17:00 Lessons 17:30 to 20:30 Afternoon activities coordinated by leisure time instructors 21:00 Dinner Particulars (where applicable) of any allergies and medical 895 (including equipment hire). Discount for not hiring equipment: 28 Deluxe comfort and safety during transfers. The timetable is subject to modification for organisational purposes. The programme includes transfers,, ski pass, equipment hire, and travel, sickness and accident insurance.

4 SEK White Week 2018 snow culture and sport ALL COURSES HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES The attached application form should be returned, correctly completed, to marisa.torremocha@sek.es. Places are allocated in the order in which the Application Forms are received. In order to run and organise the courses efficiently, a minimum number of registrations will be required. SKI STATION Alpes Students in years 5 and 6 of Primary Education From 4 to 10 March 2018 La Pinilla Students in year 3 of Infant School and Primary School years 1 and 2 From 21 to 23 February 2018 Sierra Nevada Students in years 3 and 4 of Primary Education From 4 to 9 March 2018 Student personal details Surname(s) and name:... Passport No.... Curso... Address:... Post code:... Town/City:... Province:... Number of siblings taking part:. Activity in which the other siblings are participating: LEVEL Beginner Improver Expert Goofy Regular TO BE COMPLETED WHERE EQUIPMENT HIRE IS REQUIRED (hire costs are included in the final cost of the courses) Skiing Shoe size Height Weight Snowboarding Shoe size Height Weight Father s personal details Surname(s) and name:... ID card no.:... Address:... Post code:... Town/City:... Province:... Telephone/s: Mother s personal details Surname(s) and name:... ID card no.:... Address:... Post code:... Town/City:... Province:... Telephone/s: Payment method The bill for all courses will be included in the school s monthly invoice for the month in which the activity takes place, or in the immediately following month. Signature of father* Signature of mother* Signature of legal representative Document received (date) (To be completed by the school) * Signature of both parents is mandatory... of...,

5 SEK White Week 2018 snow culture and sport general conditions Registration and payment Participation in this sporting event is optional, but tutor and year co-ordinator approval is mandatory, in the light of each student s educational progress. Discounts and other reductions: 1. A discount of 5% of the published price will be applied to all applications received by the School at least one month prior to the start of the course. 2. The Centre also applies a special discount of 3% of the total for a second child enrolled on the course and 5% for the third and subsequent family members. By enrolling for the White Week you agree to abide by the rules established by the Centre and those of the SEK Educational Group Internal Code of Practice. Number of participants In order to run and organise the courses efficiently, a minimum number of registrations will be required. The SEK Educational Group may cancel or suspend the running of a course in the event that, one week before the start, the required number of participants has not been reached. In this event, the activity will not be invoiced. Places are limited and will be assigned in strict order of registration. Cancellation After registration has been completed and in the event of cancellation by the signatory, percentage payments to meet costs incurred will be required as follows: - Cancellation between 45 and 30 days prior to departure 30% of cost - Cancellation between 29 and 15 days prior to departure 50% of cost - Cancellation between 14 to 7 days prior to departure 70% of cost - Cancellation between 6 and 3 days prior to departure 85% of cost - Cancellation from 2 days before up until the date of departure 100% of cost In the case of cancellation due to serious illness, hospitalisation or accident, the agency contracted by the School will request the return of all payments made to suppliers, provided that an official medical certificate is attached. This does not imply that the total amount paid will be returned, since the agency depends on the good faith of its suppliers in each case, in that that they will not impose any management charges in case of cancellation, provided that their own suppliers do not charge for their services. Publicity The SEK Educational Group reserves the right to use and exploit for publicity purposes any photographs or images of participants, or the work or activities undertaken by them and others on the SEK White Weeks. Responibility The SEK Educational Group will not be held responsible for extra costs, complications, losses, damages, accidents, delays or inconveniences caused due to the failures of third parties in relation to the benefits offered by the reservation, either during the course of the activities or during the transportation of the participants. The application form should be signed, dated and returned by the legal parent or guardian who will assume full financial responsibility in respect of the registered participant for the following: A. Accidental or other damage to buildings, equipment, material and other objects being the property of, hired by or used by the SEK Educational Group. B. Loss of equipment, clothing or any other personal effects or objects belonging to the student. In order to avoid possible confusion and loss, it is recommended that all Students clothing and personal effects are marked. C. Return costs for those Students who need to return for specific reasons such as health, accident, bad behaviour or other reasons judged to be appropriate by the SEK Educational Group. D. Participants money for personal spending and shopping, except for such articles as are clearly specified in the application. E. All hired or purchased equipment considered necessary and of use to the student for the holiday, lost or returned in poor condition. F. It is each student s responsibility to carry all documentation necessary for foreign travel: individual passport or Identity Card with authorisation. All documents should be current for the entire period of the programme. Behaviour of participants Students must respect and obey the course disciplinary rules, published in the Internal Code of Practice, both in the teaching facilities where classes are held and outside. In particular, with respect to timekeeping, obligations with regard to attendance at classes, meals, social conduct and conduct towards teachers and other course members, prohibition on the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and drugs. The SEK Group reserves the right to send home any participant who demonstrates behaviour incompatible with the smooth running of the course or who does not observe the rules and regulations of the in which they are staying. Insurance Courses include insurance that covers travel, civil responsibility and medical assistance. The conditions may be consulted in the SEK Schools Secretariat. The SEK Group will take all necessary steps to ensure the well-being and health of the student. Signing the application authorises the SEK Educational Group to take all necessary steps to obtain medical treatment for the participant in the event of accident or illness, where it has been impossible to contact their parent or guardian. All costs of such medical treatment will be the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians in the event that they are not covered by the course insurance. Important Taking part in any SEK White Week implies the express acceptance by the parent or guardian and by the student of each and every one of the general conditions described. In accordance with the Protection of Personal Data Act L.O. 15/1999, the SEK Educational Group declares that all personal data contained in this application form will be retained on file for the commercial and operating requirements of the SEK Educational Group S.L. and passed to subsidiaries and other members of the SEK Group. Acceptance of these conditions implies your consent to this usage and for use for the said purposes. In addition, we would like to remind you of your right to access, modify and cancel this data according to the terms established in current legislation, at the address Paseo de las Perdices, 2, Ciudalcampo, Madrid, with reference to Protection of Personal Data.