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PACE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

JUNIOR SUMMER CENTRE INFORMATION BOOKLET 2018

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Welcome!

Dear Parent / Guardian, We are delighted that you have chosen to send your child to the PACE Language Institute Junior Summer Centre 2018. We have put together our information brochure to help you and your child to prepare for our summer programme. Please read through the booklet with your child as it contains important information about us, our summer centre, emergency contact details and tips on what to pack and to leave at home. We have also included some important forms. Please complete all relevant forms and return them to us as soon as possible. The information you provide on the forms will ensure that we have all necessary details to enable us to make your child’s stay with us as educational, enjoyable and safe as possible. Dear student, We have an exciting programme planned for you this summer. You can look forward to expert English language tuition and an exciting range of sporting, cultural and social activities. Please read this booklet carefully as it contains important information about our Junior Summer Centre. We look forward to meeting you in summer 2018!

The PACE Team



About Us

Our Junior Summer Centre is located at Loreto College in Bray, County Wicklow. Just 40 minutes from Dublin city centre by bus or DART (local train), Bray is one of the oldest and most popular seaside towns in Ireland. Summer in Bray is always exciting with lots of events and festivals including the annual Air Display and Summerfest. We also have great ice-cream parlours! Our Junior Summer Centre has extensive facilities including modern classrooms, concert and sports halls, all-weather playing

fields, a music room and student recreation facilities. Sports include basketball, Gaelic games, soccer and table tennis in addition to professional sports coaching in rugby, soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf and horse riding. Summer at PACE is a lot of fun. You will have language classes in the mornings. Your afternoons and evenings will be filled with sports, music, drama, yoga, arts and crafts. You will have Irish dancing lessons, talent shows, sports competitions and quiz nights. You will discover

the beauty of Ireland’s mountains, valleys and lakes. You will also visit castles and ancient monasteries.



Dublin is one of most vibrant cities in Europe. It is rich in history and culture. On your trips to Dublin, you will discover the city’s many museums and art galleries – you will see giant Irish Elk, extinct for thousands of years, in the Natural History Museum. You will learn all about Dublin’s Viking beginnings, experience what life was like in Medieval Dublin and cross Dublin’s most loved and iconic landmark – the historic Ha’penny Bridge.

What to Expect FIRST DAY On your first morning you will have a school induction. You will be given a tour of the school and informed of the times for classes, meals and activities. You will take a test to ensure that you are placed in the correct class for your level.

MORNINGS You will have morning English lessons from Monday

to Friday. On your first morning you will have a test to place you in the class best suited to you. Your English classes will be lively and engaging. Here you will develop your grammar, vocabulary and fluency through a range of interactive activities. Each week you will work with other students to research, develop and present a group project on a subject or theme of your choice.

AFTERNOONS

There is something for everyone in the afternoons. Depending on your chosen programme, you will participate in our Multi-Activity, Music or Professional Sports Coaching programmes. If you choose Multi-Activities, your afternoons will be filled with photography, drama, arts and crafts, yoga and team sports. We will also introduce you to traditional Irish music, dance and sports. You will also have a mid-week outing to a place of cultural interest. If our Music programme is your chosen activity, you will get the opportunity to play a range of instruments including traditional Irish instruments. You will explore lots of popular music genres and you will also have the opportunity to

collaborate with other students to write and perform your own music and songs.



EVENINGS

Evenings are fun at PACE! If you are a Homestay student, you will have three evening activities each week, such as quiz nights, talent shows and competitions.

WEEKENDS

Saturdays are excursion days – you will visit sports stadiums, castles, lakes and mountains. Sundays are family days for Homestay students. There will also be trips to Bray’s beautiful seaside and some time for shopping.



What to Pack What to Bring and What to Leave at Home

What to Pack:

Waterproof jacket

Towels

Comfortable clothes

Comfortable walking shoes

Sports clothing (listed on next page)

Warm Jumper*

Backpack

Notebook

Pens and pencils

Inexpensive phone with camera

Inexpensive watch

Pocket money

Plug adapter

Phone charger

Toiletries

Sun cream

*Evenings can be cool in Ireland so remember to pack a jumper or cardigan!

What to Leave at Home:

Expensive phones

iPads / tablets

Cameras

Laptops

Jewellery

Large sums of money

Expensive clothing



Sports Clothing and Equipment Sports students must bring the following clothing and equipment: Golf: Collared shirt, tailored trousers, waterproof jacket, golf shoes, socks, gloves, golf balls,

tees, markers.

Horse riding: Jodhpurs or thick leggings, waterproof jacket, horse riding gloves.

Tennis: Tennis shirts, shorts, sports shoes, socks, tracksuit.

PACE will supply sports equipment including riding hats, riding boots, tennis racquets and golf clubs. Remember our equipment may not be a good as yours!! Students may bring their own sports equipment.*

Music

A range of musical instruments will be available, including

guitars, violins, pianos, drums and other percussion instruments.

Students may also bring their own instruments.*

*PACE takes no responsibility for lost or damaged personal

sports or musical equipment.



Student Code of Conduct

To make your experience at our Junior Summer Centre as educational, enriching and enjoyable as possible, please observe the following rules:

Speak English.

Be punctual for classes, activities and excursions.

Be attentive in class.

Switch off your phone during all classes and activities.

Follow the instructions of teachers, leaders and instructors at all times.

Do not engage in bullying or threatening behavior.

Treat your fellow students, teachers, PACE staff and host families with respect.

Do not leave the school campus without written permission from the Centre Manger.

Chewing gum is not permitted on the school premises.

Do not smoke.

Do not consume alcohol or other harmful substances.

Do not bring any items or substances capable of damaging people or property onto the

school premises or into host family accommodation.

Do not engage in behavior that is offensive or harmful to students, staff or host families.

Do not cause damage to the property of other students or staff.

Do not cause damage to property belonging to the school, or your host family.



Classroom Code of Conduct

Students must be in class no later than 9:00 am.

Defacement or damage to the school or its property is strictly prohibited.

All students must present themselves fit for class.

Mobile phones must be switched off in class, unless authorised by the teacher.

Students must not disturb the teacher or fellow students.

Students must not disturb other classes except where authorised by the office.

No chewing gum is permitted in the school.

In case of an emergency all students must follow the directions given by the school staff.

Threatening or bullying behaviour is not tolerated in the school.

Students must show respect to all staff and other students at all times.

No food or drink allowed in the classroom.



Before Arrival

Please ensure that:

All relevant forms have been completed and returned to PACE.

We have been informed of any medical conditions, allergies or dietary

requirements.

Your child has adequate insurance. Students are required to bring a copy of their

insurance cover documentation with them.

We have emergency contact details for parents / guardians.

All arrival and departure details have been confirmed to PACE.

All student accommodation requests must be made in writing at time of booking.

Arrival

Airport Arrival PACE airport transfers are compulsory for all students under 17 years of age.

All arriving students will be met at airport arrivals by a member of PACE staff.

Look for the person wearing a PACE t-shirt and holding a sign with the PACE logo.

Unaccompanied Minors Please check airline regulations for Unaccompanied Minors (UMs).

If your child is registered as an UM, you must supply the airline with the name and

contact details of the person collecting him/her.

The name of the PACE staff member collecting your child will be available three days

before the travel date.

If plans are made for a student to visit friends or relatives while in Ireland, the student

must be collected from, and returned to, the Summer Centre.

Parents/guardians must notify the Centre Manager of any such plans in writing, in

advance.

Independent Arrivals Please notify us at time of booking if you are travelling independently with your child

and do not require PACE airport transfers.

Please notify us of any delays.



Departure Airport Departure

A departure schedule will be posted on the notice board each week.

Students will be transferred to the airport by our staff or designated drivers.

All students under 17 will be accompanied to the check-in desk and checked in for their

flight home.

If a student’s flight is cancelled before or after check-in, we

must be contacted immediately in order to arrange for the student to be collected and

accommodated while new arrangements are made (charges will apply).

Any mistakes in travel information are solely the responsibility of parents, guardians or

agents.

Collecting Your Child From Camp Parents who wish to collect students from the camp must notify the school in writing

before the student arrives on campus. On arrival, parents must report to the Centre

Manager.

Contact Details

Telephone:

Office: +353 (0)1 2760922 PACE Driver (travel day contact): Paddy O Halloran +353 (0)87 6895727

Emergency contact numbers (24 hours): Colm Murphy (Centre Manager): +353 (0)87 928 6295 Evin Delaney (Director): +353 (0)87 2250867 Eimear Hegarty (Director of Studies) +353 (0)85 1858286

Email: [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that PACE is supplied with all emergency contact numbers for parents / guardians.



Health and Safety

Please notify us of any medical conditions, allergies and dietary requirements.

Please ensure that all medical consent forms have been signed.

Insurance

It is the responsibility of parents / guardians to ensure that your child is fully insured

for the duration of their stay at the Summer Camp.

Timetable

Students will be provided with a full timetable for classes, sports, activities and

excursions before arrival.

Activities and Sports

It is the responsibility of parents / guardians to ensure that your child is fully insured

for the duration of their stay at the Summer Camp.

All sports are subject to availability and demand. If a sport falls below the minimum number of participants the sport may be cancelled. If a sport is cancelled during your stay another sport will be offered at no additional

cost. Activities may be changed at the discretion of PACE language Institute without prior

notice. All bookings are subject to PACE Language Institute terms and conditions.

School Transport

Students will be transported to and from school and all other activities by private bus

service.

Students must wear an identification wristband at all times.

This will provided by PACE at induction on the student’s first day.



Dismissal

In the event that a student is sent home due to serious misconduct, all costs must be

paid immediately by the parent/guardian.

No refunds will be given.

Damage to Property Parents/guardians will be notified immediately of any damage to school or host family

property.

All costs must be paid in full before the departure of the student.

Loss PACE accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged personal items.

Students are strongly advised not to bring valuable items to Camp.

Home Stay Unless otherwise requested, students will be placed in shared accommodation - this

means they may share the room with another student.

If a single or non-sharing room is requested, the request should be made by email, letter

or fax.

Even if a non-sharing room is requested, the student may share the house with another

student.

PACE endeavor to meet all accommodation requests submitted at initial booking but

cannot guarantee that preferences for single rooms or nationality mix will be met.

Room Shares Please note that room sharing is not guaranteed.

All requests for room sharing should be made by email, letter or fax.

Any requested room changes will be dealt with by the Centre Manager or office staff.

Curfew The curfew for all students is 22:00 but may be earlier for younger students.



Laundry Students should bring enough clothing for one week or six days.

A laundry service will be supplied on campus for residential students.

Home stay students will have their clothes laundered weekly.

All clothes should be marked or individually identifiable.

PACE accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged clothes.

Weather We have provisions in place in case of bad weather and some activities may be curtailed

due to severe weather conditions.

A decision will be made by the Centre Manager and staff as to the risk the weather may

pose.

When conditions change or return to normal, all activities will resume.

Mental Health If a student suffers from home sickness or if it is their first time away from home,

parental contact with the student should be kept to a minimum over the first 48 hours.

All staff will be made aware of the issue and will help and encourage the student

wherever possible or appropriate.

If a student leaves for mental health issues, there will be no refund.

Photography and Videos Photographs and videos taken during the PACE Junior Summer Programme may appear

in brochures and marketing materials. Photographs and videos taken may also appear on

PACE social media sites.

If you do not wish your child’s image to appear on PACE brochures, promotional

materials or school social media sites, please inform us in writing before your child’s

arrival.

Programme Changes

Although PACE will endeavour to fulfil your chosen options for morning and afternoon

activities, this may not always be possible.

You will be informed of any changes to your timetable before the course start date.



Complaints We run a professional and high quality programme from all our campuses and centres. If

you feel at any stage that something is not as it should be, please contact us immediately

and we will address the issue.

No complaints or issues raised after the student’s departure will be investigated.



MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Name of Student: ___________________Date of Birth: ________________Male:_______ Female:_______ Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ Mother’s/Guardian’s Name: _____________________Father’s /Guardian’s Name: _____________________ Contact details for Parents /Guardians:_________________________________________________________ Mother’s / Guardian’s Phone No: ____________Father’s/Guardian’s Phone No: _______________________ Emergency Contact Phone No: _____________________ Emergency Contact Name: ____________________ Does your child suffer from any medical conditions (diabetes, asthma etc.)? Yes: _____ No: _____ If yes, please give details: _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Does your child have allergies? If yes, please give details below: _____________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Does your child take medication for any medical conditions or allergies? Yes:______ No:_______ If yes, will your child need medication while attending PACE Summer School? Yes:_____ No:______ If yes, please give details of medication: _________________________________________________________ Emergency Treatment Consent In the event that your child needs emergency hospital treatment and we are unable to contact you, do you give the Group Leader/Director of Studies/Centre Manager permission to sign emergency consent forms on your behalf? Yes, I agree: ______________ No, I do not agree: _____________ If no, please give reason:______________________________________________________________________

Name of Parent or Guardian: __________________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian: ________________________________________Date:___________________

Complete ONLY if your child carries an ADRENALIN INJECTION in case of ALLERGIC REACTION (anaphylaxis)

I, ______________________________ , parent/guardian of __________________________, give permission

for a PACE staff member to administer my child’s ADRENALIN INJECTION to my child in case of emergency if

he/she is unable to do so.

Signature of Parent / Guardian__________________________________________ Date: _______________



SPORTS QUESTIONNAIRE Only compete if taking a professional sport

Student’s Name: _________________________________ Date of Birth:______________ Please circle selected sport(s) and indicate number of years the student has played chosen sport(s) SPORT CIRCLE ANSWER

Tennis Yes / No Years played: __________

Horse riding Yes / No Years played: __________

Golf Yes / No Years played: __________

If student has selected horse riding and/or golf, please indicate competency below:

Horse riding gallop level: ____________ Golf handicap: ______________

If this document is not completed before arrival, it may prevent your student/child from participating in his/her chosen sport. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian/agency to ensure that the information supplied in this document is accurate. If information is incorrect or has been omitted for any reason, this may result in the student being unable to participate in his/her chosen sport or the course being cancelled with immediate effect.

Signature of Parent / Guardian: ______________________________________ Date: ____________



MUSIC QUESTIONNAIRE

Name:_____________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____________ Beginner: Yes_____ No______ If no, please list instruments played: _____________________________________________________ Can you read music? Yes_____ No_____ Have you taken music lessons before? Yes______ No ______ If yes, state how long you have taken lessons?______________________________________________ Have you taken any music exams? Yes _____ No ________ If yes, please list exams taken and grades received: ________________________________________

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Have you played in any bands or ensembles before? Yes _____ No __________ If yes, please give details: ______________________________________________________________ What genres of music do you enjoy listening to? ___________________________________________ List some of your favourite singers/bands/musicians:_______________________________________

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What instrument(s) would you like to play while attending the PACE Summer Music Programme? ___________________________________________________________________________________ What genres of music you would like to play? _____________________________________________ Do you sing? Yes_______ No______ Have you listened to any Irish traditional music before? Yes____ No_____ Please include any additional information about yourself and your interest in music:_____________

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