Dear Parents and Caregivers,
你好 Nǐ hǎo!
In 2016, we are starting
to explore options and plan towards taking a group of students to visit our
sister school- Cíxī Elementary
School, Níngbō China in September; travelling on about the 18th of September
- and returning on the 1st or 2nd of October. This is part of our sister school programme and an exciting
opportunity for our students to experience education outside the classrooms on
an international scale.
The criteria for
participation is that students are conscientious, reliable and considerate,
that they work consistently in Mandarin and have an interest in the culture.
The students who attended last year were outstanding ambassadors for our school
and country and we know that the current students also display these
characteristics and will be a credit to their families and the school.
As part of this programme, there will be extra Mandarin
lessons required for these students on some Friday afternoons from 2:00 to 2:30
from February to November 2015. These lessons will include communicating with
an e-buddy from Cíxī to
build friendship before the trip.
We envisage taking a group of 4 adults (including 2
teachers) and 12 children. The cost of the trip will be approximately $3,500
per student.
Our proposed trip will involve spending time in Cíxī, experiencing their
schooling system. We will also be visiting a few historical and tourist sites in
China either side of the visit.
The school is working with an experienced travel agent,
Academic Ezy Ltd, who has organised international exchange trips to China on a
regular basis. The Auckland Níngbō Principals Association is also working closely with them.
Parents: There is the
opportunity for parents to accompany the trip, the cost will be similar, with a
single supplement to be paid. Emma (Millie’s mum) and Dave (Victoria’s dad)
accompanied the group last year.
Funding:
There is a cost of approximately $3500
for this trip and this is to be funded by families. The group will have one
fundraiser to raise money for our contingency fund. It is also expected that
financial commitments to the school are up to date.
We ask you and your child to discuss this further and express
your interest in taking part in this
programme by filling out the forms attached and returning them to Ms Lin before
the1st March 2016.
Application for 2016 China Trip
First Name:
Surname:
Gender: Age:
DOB:
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Why do I want to take part of this trip?
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What qualities and contribution will I
bring to the group?
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I will be prepared to
participate fully in the extra preparatory activities needed for this trip.
Sign:
____________________________________ Date:
_______________
I give consent to my
child ____________________ being
involved in preparatory work and the Parnell
District School’s 2016 Sister School Initiative: A Trip to Cíxī, China.
I will meet all
associated costs.
Sign: ____________________________________ Date: _______________
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