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‘‘SIS goes SIS goes MaDMaD’’Oct. 7-11, 2013Oct. 7-11, 2013

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‘‘SIS goes SIS goes MaDMaD’’Oct. 7-11, 2013Oct. 7-11, 2013

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MaDMaDMaking a Making a

Difference Difference toto

selfself oror othersothersin a in a locallocal or or globalglobal

contextcontext

MaDMaDMaking a Making a

Difference Difference toto

selfself oror othersothersin a in a locallocal or or globalglobal

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The World

Hong Kong

SIS

Our Learning Our Learning ContextsContexts

Our Learning Our Learning ContextsContexts

Sustaining our Planet

Sustaining ourSocieties

Sustaining

Ourselves

Our Learning FiltersOur Learning FiltersOur Learning FiltersOur Learning Filters

Using initiative to make a difference

Working with and relating to

others

Managing myself and my learning

Our Skills Our Skills FrameworkFrameworkOur Skills Our Skills

FrameworkFramework

What is What is Making a Making a

Difference? Difference? We aim to develop an awareness We aim to develop an awareness

and compassionate mindset in our and compassionate mindset in our students and school community. students and school community.

We aim to change ourselves, We aim to change ourselves, other peoplesother peoples’’ lives, and the lives, and the

environment for the better. This environment for the better. This begins with the school begins with the school

community, and widens to include community, and widens to include the local and global community.the local and global community.

Why Make A Why Make A Difference at SIS?Difference at SIS?

We believe it is an important We believe it is an important aspect of learning that should aspect of learning that should

permeate all areas of the school permeate all areas of the school community. It is our responsibility community. It is our responsibility

as members of society to raise as members of society to raise social awareness and to social awareness and to

demonstrate this in all aspects of demonstrate this in all aspects of our work.our work.

What is What is Making a Making a

Difference? Difference? We aim to develop an awareness We aim to develop an awareness

and compassionate mindset in our and compassionate mindset in our students and school community. students and school community.

We aim to change ourselves, We aim to change ourselves, other peoplesother peoples’’ lives, and the lives, and the

environment for the better. This environment for the better. This begins with the school begins with the school

community, and widens to include community, and widens to include the local and global community.the local and global community.

Why Make A Why Make A Difference at SIS?Difference at SIS?

We believe it is an important We believe it is an important aspect of learning that should aspect of learning that should

permeate all areas of the school permeate all areas of the school community. It is our responsibility community. It is our responsibility

as members of society to raise as members of society to raise social awareness and to social awareness and to

demonstrate this in all aspects of demonstrate this in all aspects of our work.our work.

Making A Difference Activities & TripsOur ‘Making a Difference’ Goal: We aim to develop an awareness

and compassionate mindset in our students and school community. We aim to change ourselves, other peoples’ lives, and the environment for the better. This begins within the school

community, and widens to include the local and global community.

Making A Difference Activities & TripsOur ‘Making a Difference’ Goal: We aim to develop an awareness

and compassionate mindset in our students and school community. We aim to change ourselves, other peoples’ lives, and the environment for the better. This begins within the school

community, and widens to include the local and global community.PlanningFactors to consider:-Enhancement of learning-Cost Effectiveness-Carbon Footprint-Non-Elitist-Encourage sustainability-Environmental projects

PlanningFactors to consider:-Enhancement of learning-Cost Effectiveness-Carbon Footprint-Non-Elitist-Encourage sustainability-Environmental projectsPhilosophy &

Values-Make a Difference to self, school, community or world-Encourage respect within the community, local interaction & a spirit of empathy-Encourage initiative, independence & responsibility within students-Challenge students through an active task & teach resilience-Be authentic & link to learning-Be rewarding for students-Provide opportunities for student inclusion & teamwork

Philosophy & Values-Make a Difference to self, school, community or world-Encourage respect within the community, local interaction & a spirit of empathy-Encourage initiative, independence & responsibility within students-Challenge students through an active task & teach resilience-Be authentic & link to learning-Be rewarding for students-Provide opportunities for student inclusion & teamwork

Learning Principles-Learners construct new understanding by activating prior knowledge & experiences-Learners use timely & goal directed feedback-Learners collaborate-Learners are challenged-Learners feel secure & supported-Learners construct meaning by seeing patterns & making connections-Learners actively process & reflect-Learners apply metacognitive skills-Learners understand the purpose of the learning-Learners have ownership of their learning

Learning Principles-Learners construct new understanding by activating prior knowledge & experiences-Learners use timely & goal directed feedback-Learners collaborate-Learners are challenged-Learners feel secure & supported-Learners construct meaning by seeing patterns & making connections-Learners actively process & reflect-Learners apply metacognitive skills-Learners understand the purpose of the learning-Learners have ownership of their learning

ReflectionInitial ReflectionReflectionInitial Reflection

Possible further discussions

Possible further discussions

March 8March 8‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ Booklet available on SIS Booklet available on SIS web site.web site.

March 13, 1:00pmMarch 13, 1:00pmCurrent Y7-9 Current Y7-9 Student enrolment via Student enrolment via Gateway commences.Gateway commences.

March 21, 9:00pmMarch 21, 9:00pmStudent Enrolment via Gateway closed.Student Enrolment via Gateway closed.

March 22March 22Deadline for submission of:Deadline for submission of:•Parent Consent FormParent Consent Form•Copy of travel document: Passport or Copy of travel document: Passport or ““China Home Return Permit CardChina Home Return Permit Card”” ( ( 回回鄉鄉卡卡 ))•DepositDeposit

Week after Easter BreakWeek after Easter BreakAllocation of student announced.Allocation of student announced.

June 14June 14Balance payment deadline.Balance payment deadline.

August 30August 30Allocation of student announced.Allocation of student announced.

March 8March 8‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ Booklet available on SIS Booklet available on SIS web site.web site.

March 13, 1:00pmMarch 13, 1:00pmCurrent Y7-9 Current Y7-9 Student enrolment via Student enrolment via Gateway commences.Gateway commences.

March 21, 9:00pmMarch 21, 9:00pmStudent Enrolment via Gateway closed.Student Enrolment via Gateway closed.

March 22March 22Deadline for submission of:Deadline for submission of:•Parent Consent FormParent Consent Form•Copy of travel document: Passport or Copy of travel document: Passport or ““China Home Return Permit CardChina Home Return Permit Card”” ( ( 回回鄉鄉卡卡 ))•DepositDeposit

Week after Easter BreakWeek after Easter BreakAllocation of student announced.Allocation of student announced.

June 14June 14Balance payment deadline.Balance payment deadline.

August 30August 30Allocation of student announced.Allocation of student announced.

‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ Oct 2013 Oct 2013

Important DatesImportant Dates‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ Oct 2013 Oct 2013

Important DatesImportant Dates

Q:Q: What is “CAS”?What is “CAS”?A:A: Students can choose from a range of activities that will Students can choose from a range of activities that will

make a difference to themselves or others through the make a difference to themselves or others through the lens of either in Creativity, Action or Service:lens of either in Creativity, Action or Service:

o A A CreativityCreativity activity is interpreted broadly to include a activity is interpreted broadly to include a wide range of arts activities and experience that wide range of arts activities and experience that involve creative thinking and implementing personal involve creative thinking and implementing personal initiative.initiative.

o An An ActionAction activity is defined as one in which offers activity is defined as one in which offers personal challenge.personal challenge.

o A A ServiceService activity is one in which the students perform activity is one in which the students perform some aspect of assistance for the community either some aspect of assistance for the community either locally or globally or as part of a voluntary exchange.locally or globally or as part of a voluntary exchange.

Q:Q: Why do students need to complete all “CAS”?Why do students need to complete all “CAS”?A:A: Students Students may notmay not opt for an individual category of opt for an individual category of

activity more than once so that over their three years activity more than once so that over their three years (Y8-10) they have a variety of experiences.(Y8-10) they have a variety of experiences.

Q:Q: What is “CAS”?What is “CAS”?A:A: Students can choose from a range of activities that will Students can choose from a range of activities that will

make a difference to themselves or others through the make a difference to themselves or others through the lens of either in Creativity, Action or Service:lens of either in Creativity, Action or Service:

o A A CreativityCreativity activity is interpreted broadly to include a activity is interpreted broadly to include a wide range of arts activities and experience that wide range of arts activities and experience that involve creative thinking and implementing personal involve creative thinking and implementing personal initiative.initiative.

o An An ActionAction activity is defined as one in which offers activity is defined as one in which offers personal challenge.personal challenge.

o A A ServiceService activity is one in which the students perform activity is one in which the students perform some aspect of assistance for the community either some aspect of assistance for the community either locally or globally or as part of a voluntary exchange.locally or globally or as part of a voluntary exchange.

Q:Q: Why do students need to complete all “CAS”?Why do students need to complete all “CAS”?A:A: Students Students may notmay not opt for an individual category of opt for an individual category of

activity more than once so that over their three years activity more than once so that over their three years (Y8-10) they have a variety of experiences.(Y8-10) they have a variety of experiences.

‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ Oct 2013 Oct 2013FAQsFAQs

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Q:Q: What do parents need to do for ‘SIS goes MaD’?What do parents need to do for ‘SIS goes MaD’?A:A: Parents need to review carefully their children’s three Parents need to review carefully their children’s three

choices, and to be sure that their children are capable choices, and to be sure that their children are capable of participating in each. For example, if they choose an of participating in each. For example, if they choose an activity that is physically demanding – are they able to activity that is physically demanding – are they able to endure the rigour? PLEASE be careful in the selection endure the rigour? PLEASE be careful in the selection process.process.

Parents are financially responsible for the trips that Parents are financially responsible for the trips that their children take on.their children take on.

Q:Q: What are parents financial responsibilities?What are parents financial responsibilities?A:A: All ‘SIS goes MaD’ activities have been costed as well All ‘SIS goes MaD’ activities have been costed as well

as possible. Final costs may change in some cases as possible. Final costs may change in some cases because, for example, airlines are unwilling to give firm because, for example, airlines are unwilling to give firm prices well in advance. As sometimes happens in Asia, prices well in advance. As sometimes happens in Asia, natural or political difficulties can lead to a decision to natural or political difficulties can lead to a decision to reroute a particular activity. It may be necessary to reroute a particular activity. It may be necessary to cancel an activity entirely, in which case alternative cancel an activity entirely, in which case alternative arrangements will be made. Whilst the school will do arrangements will be made. Whilst the school will do all that is possible to prevent any losses, parents do all that is possible to prevent any losses, parents do have to assume the financial risk involved with the have to assume the financial risk involved with the Week. Neither SIS nor its travel agents guarantee to Week. Neither SIS nor its travel agents guarantee to underwrite costs of activities cancelled for safety or underwrite costs of activities cancelled for safety or other reasons.other reasons.

Q:Q: What do parents need to do for ‘SIS goes MaD’?What do parents need to do for ‘SIS goes MaD’?A:A: Parents need to review carefully their children’s three Parents need to review carefully their children’s three

choices, and to be sure that their children are capable choices, and to be sure that their children are capable of participating in each. For example, if they choose an of participating in each. For example, if they choose an activity that is physically demanding – are they able to activity that is physically demanding – are they able to endure the rigour? PLEASE be careful in the selection endure the rigour? PLEASE be careful in the selection process.process.

Parents are financially responsible for the trips that Parents are financially responsible for the trips that their children take on.their children take on.

Q:Q: What are parents financial responsibilities?What are parents financial responsibilities?A:A: All ‘SIS goes MaD’ activities have been costed as well All ‘SIS goes MaD’ activities have been costed as well

as possible. Final costs may change in some cases as possible. Final costs may change in some cases because, for example, airlines are unwilling to give firm because, for example, airlines are unwilling to give firm prices well in advance. As sometimes happens in Asia, prices well in advance. As sometimes happens in Asia, natural or political difficulties can lead to a decision to natural or political difficulties can lead to a decision to reroute a particular activity. It may be necessary to reroute a particular activity. It may be necessary to cancel an activity entirely, in which case alternative cancel an activity entirely, in which case alternative arrangements will be made. Whilst the school will do arrangements will be made. Whilst the school will do all that is possible to prevent any losses, parents do all that is possible to prevent any losses, parents do have to assume the financial risk involved with the have to assume the financial risk involved with the Week. Neither SIS nor its travel agents guarantee to Week. Neither SIS nor its travel agents guarantee to underwrite costs of activities cancelled for safety or underwrite costs of activities cancelled for safety or other reasons.other reasons.


ParentsParents


ParentsParents

Q:Q: We have forgotten our Gateway parent login We have forgotten our Gateway parent login password. What can we do?password. What can we do?

A:A: Parents can reset their Gateway password by following Parents can reset their Gateway password by following these steps:these steps:

1.1. Go to SIS website (Go to SIS website (www.sis.edu.hk) and click the ) and click the orange orange GATEWAYGATEWAY icon on the right. icon on the right.

2.2. At the Login window, click on "forgot password or login At the Login window, click on "forgot password or login name?" and then type the email address registered name?" and then type the email address registered with SIS.with SIS.

3.3. An email with Gateway login credentials will be sent to An email with Gateway login credentials will be sent to the registered address.the registered address.

When parents login to the Gateway for the first time login When parents login to the Gateway for the first time login using the new auto-generated password, they will be using the new auto-generated password, they will be asked to confirm the DOB(s) of their child(ren) currently asked to confirm the DOB(s) of their child(ren) currently with SIS first before being prompted to change to a new with SIS first before being prompted to change to a new password. Otherwise, for security reason, parents password. Otherwise, for security reason, parents would only have limited view of the Gateway.would only have limited view of the Gateway.

If parents can successfully log in to the Gateway, but If parents can successfully log in to the Gateway, but cannot see the registration page or child(ren)'s cannot see the registration page or child(ren)'s information, click on "Account" at the top right corner information, click on "Account" at the top right corner to confirm child(ren)'s DOB. Try logging out, then log in to confirm child(ren)'s DOB. Try logging out, then log in again, if the first attempt is unsuccessful.again, if the first attempt is unsuccessful.

Q:Q: We have forgotten our Gateway parent login We have forgotten our Gateway parent login password. What can we do?password. What can we do?

A:A: Parents can reset their Gateway password by following Parents can reset their Gateway password by following these steps:these steps:

1.1. Go to SIS website (Go to SIS website (www.sis.edu.hk) and click the ) and click the orange orange GATEWAYGATEWAY icon on the right. icon on the right.

2.2. At the Login window, click on "forgot password or login At the Login window, click on "forgot password or login name?" and then type the email address registered name?" and then type the email address registered with SIS.with SIS.

3.3. An email with Gateway login credentials will be sent to An email with Gateway login credentials will be sent to the registered address.the registered address.

When parents login to the Gateway for the first time login When parents login to the Gateway for the first time login using the new auto-generated password, they will be using the new auto-generated password, they will be asked to confirm the DOB(s) of their child(ren) currently asked to confirm the DOB(s) of their child(ren) currently with SIS first before being prompted to change to a new with SIS first before being prompted to change to a new password. Otherwise, for security reason, parents password. Otherwise, for security reason, parents would only have limited view of the Gateway.would only have limited view of the Gateway.

If parents can successfully log in to the Gateway, but If parents can successfully log in to the Gateway, but cannot see the registration page or child(ren)'s cannot see the registration page or child(ren)'s information, click on "Account" at the top right corner information, click on "Account" at the top right corner to confirm child(ren)'s DOB. Try logging out, then log in to confirm child(ren)'s DOB. Try logging out, then log in again, if the first attempt is unsuccessful.again, if the first attempt is unsuccessful.


Parent Gateway Parent Gateway LoginLogin


Parent Gateway Parent Gateway LoginLogin

http://www.sis.edu.hk/

http://www.sis.edu.hk/

Q:Q: What should students do before they enrol on the Gateway?What should students do before they enrol on the Gateway?A:A: Students should discuss thoroughly their intentions with their Students should discuss thoroughly their intentions with their

parents. If they want to choose an activity that involves a high cost parents. If they want to choose an activity that involves a high cost must ensure that their parents are fully in agreement with this.must ensure that their parents are fully in agreement with this.

Q:Q: Can a student skip ‘SIS goes MaD’?Can a student skip ‘SIS goes MaD’?A:A: All students are expected to participate in ‘SIS goes MaD’ activities. All students are expected to participate in ‘SIS goes MaD’ activities.

Only under very special circumstances can a student skip MaD. In Only under very special circumstances can a student skip MaD. In such case, student MUST seek prior approval from MaD Co-ordinator such case, student MUST seek prior approval from MaD Co-ordinator in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD”.in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD”.

Q:Q: Are students free to do anything they want during their Are students free to do anything they want during their trips?trips?

A:A: All groups will be under the supervision and direction of at least one All groups will be under the supervision and direction of at least one SIS teacher. The teachers-in-charge of activities will not allow the SIS teacher. The teachers-in-charge of activities will not allow the students to engage in any activity that is not covered under the students to engage in any activity that is not covered under the parameters of the description written on the website without parameters of the description written on the website without consultation with the school or supporting external organisation.consultation with the school or supporting external organisation.

All school conduct and discipline codes will be adhered to All school conduct and discipline codes will be adhered to throughout the activity. In addition, if travelling abroad we expect throughout the activity. In addition, if travelling abroad we expect students to obey the laws of the host country and to be sensitive to students to obey the laws of the host country and to be sensitive to the culture of the people. We expect all students to refrain from any the culture of the people. We expect all students to refrain from any involvement with alcohol or drugs. In some countries, indulging in involvement with alcohol or drugs. In some countries, indulging in such activities carries very severe penalties.such activities carries very severe penalties.

Violations of school rules will be reported to the Head of House for Violations of school rules will be reported to the Head of House for follow-up. Consequences of breaking rules are similar to in-school follow-up. Consequences of breaking rules are similar to in-school violations of those rules.violations of those rules.

Q:Q: What should students do before they enrol on the Gateway?What should students do before they enrol on the Gateway?A:A: Students should discuss thoroughly their intentions with their Students should discuss thoroughly their intentions with their

parents. If they want to choose an activity that involves a high cost parents. If they want to choose an activity that involves a high cost must ensure that their parents are fully in agreement with this.must ensure that their parents are fully in agreement with this.

Q:Q: Can a student skip ‘SIS goes MaD’?Can a student skip ‘SIS goes MaD’?A:A: All students are expected to participate in ‘SIS goes MaD’ activities. All students are expected to participate in ‘SIS goes MaD’ activities.

Only under very special circumstances can a student skip MaD. In Only under very special circumstances can a student skip MaD. In such case, student MUST seek prior approval from MaD Co-ordinator such case, student MUST seek prior approval from MaD Co-ordinator in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD”.in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD”.

Q:Q: Are students free to do anything they want during their Are students free to do anything they want during their trips?trips?

A:A: All groups will be under the supervision and direction of at least one All groups will be under the supervision and direction of at least one SIS teacher. The teachers-in-charge of activities will not allow the SIS teacher. The teachers-in-charge of activities will not allow the students to engage in any activity that is not covered under the students to engage in any activity that is not covered under the parameters of the description written on the website without parameters of the description written on the website without consultation with the school or supporting external organisation.consultation with the school or supporting external organisation.

All school conduct and discipline codes will be adhered to All school conduct and discipline codes will be adhered to throughout the activity. In addition, if travelling abroad we expect throughout the activity. In addition, if travelling abroad we expect students to obey the laws of the host country and to be sensitive to students to obey the laws of the host country and to be sensitive to the culture of the people. We expect all students to refrain from any the culture of the people. We expect all students to refrain from any involvement with alcohol or drugs. In some countries, indulging in involvement with alcohol or drugs. In some countries, indulging in such activities carries very severe penalties.such activities carries very severe penalties.

Violations of school rules will be reported to the Head of House for Violations of school rules will be reported to the Head of House for follow-up. Consequences of breaking rules are similar to in-school follow-up. Consequences of breaking rules are similar to in-school violations of those rules.violations of those rules.


StudentsStudents


StudentsStudents

Q:Q: What do activity costs include?What do activity costs include?A:A: Unless specified, aUnless specified, activity costs should have included ctivity costs should have included

transportation, activity package, insurance and transportation, activity package, insurance and administration.administration.

For overseas activities, costs DO NOT include:For overseas activities, costs DO NOT include: inoculation fees, physician consultation fees or inoculation fees, physician consultation fees or visa fees.visa fees.

Q:Q: Why is deposit necessary?Why is deposit necessary?A:A: Deposits, non-refundable and non-transferrable, are Deposits, non-refundable and non-transferrable, are

needed for some trips to secure places. This is stated needed for some trips to secure places. This is stated on each activity in this booklet. SIS also needs funds on each activity in this booklet. SIS also needs funds to secure bookings with airlines and tour operators in to secure bookings with airlines and tour operators in order for the trips to go ahead.order for the trips to go ahead.

Q:Q: If we want special attention for our children If we want special attention for our children during the trip, is there additional cost involved?during the trip, is there additional cost involved?

A:A: Although we are committed to an equal opportunity Although we are committed to an equal opportunity policy, some of the activities are very physically policy, some of the activities are very physically demanding which may mean that some students will demanding which may mean that some students will need one-to-one support for them to be able to need one-to-one support for them to be able to participate. Parents should be aware that this can be participate. Parents should be aware that this can be provided, but only at additional cost. They may also provided, but only at additional cost. They may also want to consult with activity leaders about the demand want to consult with activity leaders about the demand involved.involved.

Q:Q: What do activity costs include?What do activity costs include?A:A: Unless specified, aUnless specified, activity costs should have included ctivity costs should have included

transportation, activity package, insurance and transportation, activity package, insurance and administration.administration.

For overseas activities, costs DO NOT include:For overseas activities, costs DO NOT include: inoculation fees, physician consultation fees or inoculation fees, physician consultation fees or visa fees.visa fees.

Q:Q: Why is deposit necessary?Why is deposit necessary?A:A: Deposits, non-refundable and non-transferrable, are Deposits, non-refundable and non-transferrable, are

needed for some trips to secure places. This is stated needed for some trips to secure places. This is stated on each activity in this booklet. SIS also needs funds on each activity in this booklet. SIS also needs funds to secure bookings with airlines and tour operators in to secure bookings with airlines and tour operators in order for the trips to go ahead.order for the trips to go ahead.

Q:Q: If we want special attention for our children If we want special attention for our children during the trip, is there additional cost involved?during the trip, is there additional cost involved?

A:A: Although we are committed to an equal opportunity Although we are committed to an equal opportunity policy, some of the activities are very physically policy, some of the activities are very physically demanding which may mean that some students will demanding which may mean that some students will need one-to-one support for them to be able to need one-to-one support for them to be able to participate. Parents should be aware that this can be participate. Parents should be aware that this can be provided, but only at additional cost. They may also provided, but only at additional cost. They may also want to consult with activity leaders about the demand want to consult with activity leaders about the demand involved.involved.

‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ Oct 2013 Oct 2013FAQsFAQsCostsCosts

‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ Oct 2013 Oct 2013FAQsFAQsCostsCosts

Q:Q: Should we pay by cheque or cashShould we pay by cheque or cashA:A: We accept both cash and cheques.We accept both cash and cheques.

Please make cheques payable to “South Island School”. Please make cheques payable to “South Island School”. Make sure student name, roll group and activity are Make sure student name, roll group and activity are written on the back of the cheque.written on the back of the cheque.

Q:Q: When is deposit due? Where can we submit When is deposit due? Where can we submit them?them?

A:A: Deposits, together with Parent Consent Form and copy Deposits, together with Parent Consent Form and copy of travel document are due on March 22. Please either of travel document are due on March 22. Please either send by post to school, with ‘SIS goes MaD’ marked on send by post to school, with ‘SIS goes MaD’ marked on the envelope, or put them them in the drop box at the the envelope, or put them them in the drop box at the Main School Reception from March 13 onwards.Main School Reception from March 13 onwards.

Q:Q: How much deposit do we need to pay if we have How much deposit do we need to pay if we have both local and overseas choices?both local and overseas choices?

A:A: One one deposit of HKD2,000 is necessary if students One one deposit of HKD2,000 is necessary if students have chosen both local and overseas options.have chosen both local and overseas options.

Q:Q: Can we get any refund if we cancel the trip?Can we get any refund if we cancel the trip?A:A: If payment has already been made on student’s behalf, If payment has already been made on student’s behalf,

there will be no refund. If is all down to when there will be no refund. If is all down to when cancellation is made. For overseas trips, there will be cancellation is made. For overseas trips, there will be no refund once bookings have been made.no refund once bookings have been made.

Q:Q: Should we pay by cheque or cashShould we pay by cheque or cashA:A: We accept both cash and cheques.We accept both cash and cheques.

Please make cheques payable to “South Island School”. Please make cheques payable to “South Island School”. Make sure student name, roll group and activity are Make sure student name, roll group and activity are written on the back of the cheque.written on the back of the cheque.

Q:Q: When is deposit due? Where can we submit When is deposit due? Where can we submit them?them?

A:A: Deposits, together with Parent Consent Form and copy Deposits, together with Parent Consent Form and copy of travel document are due on March 22. Please either of travel document are due on March 22. Please either send by post to school, with ‘SIS goes MaD’ marked on send by post to school, with ‘SIS goes MaD’ marked on the envelope, or put them them in the drop box at the the envelope, or put them them in the drop box at the Main School Reception from March 13 onwards.Main School Reception from March 13 onwards.

Q:Q: How much deposit do we need to pay if we have How much deposit do we need to pay if we have both local and overseas choices?both local and overseas choices?

A:A: One one deposit of HKD2,000 is necessary if students One one deposit of HKD2,000 is necessary if students have chosen both local and overseas options.have chosen both local and overseas options.

Q:Q: Can we get any refund if we cancel the trip?Can we get any refund if we cancel the trip?A:A: If payment has already been made on student’s behalf, If payment has already been made on student’s behalf,

there will be no refund. If is all down to when there will be no refund. If is all down to when cancellation is made. For overseas trips, there will be cancellation is made. For overseas trips, there will be no refund once bookings have been made.no refund once bookings have been made.


Payment & Payment & RefundsRefunds


Payment & Payment & RefundsRefunds

Q:Q: Why do parents need to complete a separate Why do parents need to complete a separate ‘Parent Consent Form’ for ‘SIS goes MaD’?‘Parent Consent Form’ for ‘SIS goes MaD’?

A:A: The 'SIS goes MaD’ Parent Consent Form is specific to The 'SIS goes MaD’ Parent Consent Form is specific to the Week and MUST be submitted in order for students the Week and MUST be submitted in order for students to take part in activities during the week. Due to some to take part in activities during the week. Due to some higher risk activities involved, the general consent higher risk activities involved, the general consent parent form does not serve the purpose.parent form does not serve the purpose.

Q:Q: Where can we find the ‘SIS goes MaD’ Parent Where can we find the ‘SIS goes MaD’ Parent Consent Form?Consent Form?

A:A: The form can be downloaded at the school web site. The form can be downloaded at the school web site. The form can also be collected at the school main The form can also be collected at the school main reception from March 13 onwards. Completed forms reception from March 13 onwards. Completed forms MUST be returned by MUST be returned by March 22March 22..

Q:Q: We haven’t seen the Student Medical Form. How We haven’t seen the Student Medical Form. How can we inform the school of our children’s latest can we inform the school of our children’s latest medical information?medical information?

A:A: To ensure up-to-date student medical and contact To ensure up-to-date student medical and contact information, parents are highly recommended to use information, parents are highly recommended to use their Gateway parent login to update any information their Gateway parent login to update any information of their children.of their children.

Q:Q: Why do parents need to complete a separate Why do parents need to complete a separate ‘Parent Consent Form’ for ‘SIS goes MaD’?‘Parent Consent Form’ for ‘SIS goes MaD’?

A:A: The 'SIS goes MaD’ Parent Consent Form is specific to The 'SIS goes MaD’ Parent Consent Form is specific to the Week and MUST be submitted in order for students the Week and MUST be submitted in order for students to take part in activities during the week. Due to some to take part in activities during the week. Due to some higher risk activities involved, the general consent higher risk activities involved, the general consent parent form does not serve the purpose.parent form does not serve the purpose.

Q:Q: Where can we find the ‘SIS goes MaD’ Parent Where can we find the ‘SIS goes MaD’ Parent Consent Form?Consent Form?

A:A: The form can be downloaded at the school web site. The form can be downloaded at the school web site. The form can also be collected at the school main The form can also be collected at the school main reception from March 13 onwards. Completed forms reception from March 13 onwards. Completed forms MUST be returned by MUST be returned by March 22March 22..

Q:Q: We haven’t seen the Student Medical Form. How We haven’t seen the Student Medical Form. How can we inform the school of our children’s latest can we inform the school of our children’s latest medical information?medical information?

A:A: To ensure up-to-date student medical and contact To ensure up-to-date student medical and contact information, parents are highly recommended to use information, parents are highly recommended to use their Gateway parent login to update any information their Gateway parent login to update any information of their children.of their children.

‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ Oct 2013 Oct 2013FAQsFAQsFormsForms

‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ Oct 2013 Oct 2013FAQsFAQsFormsForms

Q:Q: Why is a copy of passport necessary?Why is a copy of passport necessary?A:A: A copy of student’s passport is ONLY necessary if student has A copy of student’s passport is ONLY necessary if student has

chosen chosen at least one at least one overseas option in their three choices. overseas option in their three choices. The copy of passport is for name checks. For security reason, The copy of passport is for name checks. For security reason, airlines are stringent in matching name on air ticket and airlines are stringent in matching name on air ticket and passport. Different names may result in students being passport. Different names may result in students being refused to boarding, not to mention the potential penalties refused to boarding, not to mention the potential penalties involved.involved.

Q:Q: My child has more than one passport. Which one My child has more than one passport. Which one should we submit?should we submit?

A:A: Students holding more than one passport, should submit a Students holding more than one passport, should submit a copy of the one they plan to use. Names on passport MUST copy of the one they plan to use. Names on passport MUST match name of air ticket issued. Difference in names will match name of air ticket issued. Difference in names will result in students being refused to board the plane.result in students being refused to board the plane.

Q:Q: Can students use their HKID Card or the "China Home Can students use their HKID Card or the "China Home Return Permit Card” Return Permit Card” ((回鄉卡 ) instead of their passports?instead of their passports?

A:A: The HKID card is NOT a recognised travel document for The HKID card is NOT a recognised travel document for overseas countries. Holders of the “China Home Return Permit overseas countries. Holders of the “China Home Return Permit Card” (Card” ( 回鄉卡 ) must use their Card to travel to China, not with their passports.

Q:Q: Does SIS arrange travel visa for students?Does SIS arrange travel visa for students?A:A: PParents/Students are responsible to arrange their own visas, if arents/Students are responsible to arrange their own visas, if

travel visas are required. SIS can provide necessary travel visas are required. SIS can provide necessary supporting documents such as school letter, travel itinerary supporting documents such as school letter, travel itinerary and travel insurance for visa applications. As visa applications and travel insurance for visa applications. As visa applications take time, parents and students are recommended to arrange take time, parents and students are recommended to arrange for visa once the activity allocation is announced.for visa once the activity allocation is announced.

Q:Q: Why is a copy of passport necessary?Why is a copy of passport necessary?A:A: A copy of student’s passport is ONLY necessary if student has A copy of student’s passport is ONLY necessary if student has

chosen chosen at least one at least one overseas option in their three choices. overseas option in their three choices. The copy of passport is for name checks. For security reason, The copy of passport is for name checks. For security reason, airlines are stringent in matching name on air ticket and airlines are stringent in matching name on air ticket and passport. Different names may result in students being passport. Different names may result in students being refused to boarding, not to mention the potential penalties refused to boarding, not to mention the potential penalties involved.involved.

Q:Q: My child has more than one passport. Which one My child has more than one passport. Which one should we submit?should we submit?

A:A: Students holding more than one passport, should submit a Students holding more than one passport, should submit a copy of the one they plan to use. Names on passport MUST copy of the one they plan to use. Names on passport MUST match name of air ticket issued. Difference in names will match name of air ticket issued. Difference in names will result in students being refused to board the plane.result in students being refused to board the plane.

Q:Q: Can students use their HKID Card or the "China Home Can students use their HKID Card or the "China Home Return Permit Card” Return Permit Card” ((回鄉卡 ) instead of their passports?instead of their passports?

A:A: The HKID card is NOT a recognised travel document for The HKID card is NOT a recognised travel document for overseas countries. Holders of the “China Home Return Permit overseas countries. Holders of the “China Home Return Permit Card” (Card” ( 回鄉卡 ) must use their Card to travel to China, not with their passports.

Q:Q: Does SIS arrange travel visa for students?Does SIS arrange travel visa for students?A:A: PParents/Students are responsible to arrange their own visas, if arents/Students are responsible to arrange their own visas, if

travel visas are required. SIS can provide necessary travel visas are required. SIS can provide necessary supporting documents such as school letter, travel itinerary supporting documents such as school letter, travel itinerary and travel insurance for visa applications. As visa applications and travel insurance for visa applications. As visa applications take time, parents and students are recommended to arrange take time, parents and students are recommended to arrange for visa once the activity allocation is announced.for visa once the activity allocation is announced.


Travel DocumentTravel Document


Travel DocumentTravel Document

Q:Q: How can students enrol to activities?How can students enrol to activities?A:A: Enrolment is ONLY accepted via the Gateway. Students Enrolment is ONLY accepted via the Gateway. Students

should use their Gateway login to enrol. Detailed should use their Gateway login to enrol. Detailed procedures can be found in this booklet.procedures can be found in this booklet.

Q:Q: Can student make changes after the Gateway Can student make changes after the Gateway enrolment is closed?enrolment is closed?

A:A: Once enrolment is submitted via the Gateway, students Once enrolment is submitted via the Gateway, students can only make changes with special permission from the can only make changes with special permission from the MaD Co-ordinator in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD ’. Students MaD Co-ordinator in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD ’. Students are HIGHLY recommended to think through their choices are HIGHLY recommended to think through their choices and discuss with their parents before enrolling.and discuss with their parents before enrolling.

Q:Q: What is the consequence if students do not enrol by What is the consequence if students do not enrol by the enrolment deadline of March 21?the enrolment deadline of March 21?

A:A: Once the system is closed, no more electronic enrolment Once the system is closed, no more electronic enrolment will be accepted. Students need to write to the MaD Co-will be accepted. Students need to write to the MaD Co-ordinator in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD’ for enrolment. ordinator in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD’ for enrolment. Students should also realise that if they wish to be Students should also realise that if they wish to be allocated one of their choices, enrolling late or submitting allocated one of their choices, enrolling late or submitting after March 21 may affect the chance of getting those after March 21 may affect the chance of getting those choices.choices.

Q: My son/daughter may be leaving SIS next school Q: My son/daughter may be leaving SIS next school year. Do they need to enrol for ‘SIS goes MaD’ year. Do they need to enrol for ‘SIS goes MaD’ 2013?2013?

A:A: If students are definitely not returning next school year, If students are definitely not returning next school year, enrolment is not necessary. If departure is unsure, enrolment is not necessary. If departure is unsure, enrolment is still recommended.enrolment is still recommended.

Q:Q: How can students enrol to activities?How can students enrol to activities?A:A: Enrolment is ONLY accepted via the Gateway. Students Enrolment is ONLY accepted via the Gateway. Students

should use their Gateway login to enrol. Detailed should use their Gateway login to enrol. Detailed procedures can be found in this booklet.procedures can be found in this booklet.

Q:Q: Can student make changes after the Gateway Can student make changes after the Gateway enrolment is closed?enrolment is closed?

A:A: Once enrolment is submitted via the Gateway, students Once enrolment is submitted via the Gateway, students can only make changes with special permission from the can only make changes with special permission from the MaD Co-ordinator in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD ’. Students MaD Co-ordinator in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD ’. Students are HIGHLY recommended to think through their choices are HIGHLY recommended to think through their choices and discuss with their parents before enrolling.and discuss with their parents before enrolling.

Q:Q: What is the consequence if students do not enrol by What is the consequence if students do not enrol by the enrolment deadline of March 21?the enrolment deadline of March 21?

A:A: Once the system is closed, no more electronic enrolment Once the system is closed, no more electronic enrolment will be accepted. Students need to write to the MaD Co-will be accepted. Students need to write to the MaD Co-ordinator in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD’ for enrolment. ordinator in charge of ‘SIS goes MaD’ for enrolment. Students should also realise that if they wish to be Students should also realise that if they wish to be allocated one of their choices, enrolling late or submitting allocated one of their choices, enrolling late or submitting after March 21 may affect the chance of getting those after March 21 may affect the chance of getting those choices.choices.

Q: My son/daughter may be leaving SIS next school Q: My son/daughter may be leaving SIS next school year. Do they need to enrol for ‘SIS goes MaD’ year. Do they need to enrol for ‘SIS goes MaD’ 2013?2013?

A:A: If students are definitely not returning next school year, If students are definitely not returning next school year, enrolment is not necessary. If departure is unsure, enrolment is not necessary. If departure is unsure, enrolment is still recommended.enrolment is still recommended.


EnrolmentEnrolment


EnrolmentEnrolment

Q:Q: My child chose 3 options, but didn’t get assigned My child chose 3 options, but didn’t get assigned to any one of them. What should we do?to any one of them. What should we do?

A:A: If, when all applications have been received, an activity is If, when all applications have been received, an activity is undersubscribed then it will be cancelled. Every effort undersubscribed then it will be cancelled. Every effort will then be made to allocate the student to one of his/her will then be made to allocate the student to one of his/her other choices. Whereas every effort will be made to other choices. Whereas every effort will be made to assign students to one of their three choices, this may not assign students to one of their three choices, this may not always be possible. Should this happen, the student(s) always be possible. Should this happen, the student(s) concerned will be invited to make three additional concerned will be invited to make three additional selections.selections.

Q:Q: How are students allocated to their activities?How are students allocated to their activities?A:A: Allocations are on a first-come-first-served basis, per date Allocations are on a first-come-first-served basis, per date

& time of student enrolment recorded on the Gateway. & time of student enrolment recorded on the Gateway. Students are considered first for their 1Students are considered first for their 1stst choices. If 1 choices. If 1stst choices are full/cancelled, their 2choices are full/cancelled, their 2ndnd/3/3rdrd choices will then be choices will then be considered.considered.

Q:Q: When can students find out about their allocated When can students find out about their allocated activities?activities?

A:A: Upon closing of enrolment on March 21, 9pm, student Upon closing of enrolment on March 21, 9pm, student records on the Gateway will be taken for allocations.records on the Gateway will be taken for allocations.

The Head of Family, Heads of House and teachers-in-The Head of Family, Heads of House and teachers-in-charge of each activity, will approve the final group lists. charge of each activity, will approve the final group lists. Any student who has a record of poor behaviour may be Any student who has a record of poor behaviour may be excluded from certain trips. Announcement will be made excluded from certain trips. Announcement will be made in the first week of school upon return after Easter break.in the first week of school upon return after Easter break.

Q:Q: My child chose 3 options, but didn’t get assigned My child chose 3 options, but didn’t get assigned to any one of them. What should we do?to any one of them. What should we do?

A:A: If, when all applications have been received, an activity is If, when all applications have been received, an activity is undersubscribed then it will be cancelled. Every effort undersubscribed then it will be cancelled. Every effort will then be made to allocate the student to one of his/her will then be made to allocate the student to one of his/her other choices. Whereas every effort will be made to other choices. Whereas every effort will be made to assign students to one of their three choices, this may not assign students to one of their three choices, this may not always be possible. Should this happen, the student(s) always be possible. Should this happen, the student(s) concerned will be invited to make three additional concerned will be invited to make three additional selections.selections.

Q:Q: How are students allocated to their activities?How are students allocated to their activities?A:A: Allocations are on a first-come-first-served basis, per date Allocations are on a first-come-first-served basis, per date

& time of student enrolment recorded on the Gateway. & time of student enrolment recorded on the Gateway. Students are considered first for their 1Students are considered first for their 1stst choices. If 1 choices. If 1stst choices are full/cancelled, their 2choices are full/cancelled, their 2ndnd/3/3rdrd choices will then be choices will then be considered.considered.

Q:Q: When can students find out about their allocated When can students find out about their allocated activities?activities?

A:A: Upon closing of enrolment on March 21, 9pm, student Upon closing of enrolment on March 21, 9pm, student records on the Gateway will be taken for allocations.records on the Gateway will be taken for allocations.

The Head of Family, Heads of House and teachers-in-The Head of Family, Heads of House and teachers-in-charge of each activity, will approve the final group lists. charge of each activity, will approve the final group lists. Any student who has a record of poor behaviour may be Any student who has a record of poor behaviour may be excluded from certain trips. Announcement will be made excluded from certain trips. Announcement will be made in the first week of school upon return after Easter break.in the first week of school upon return after Easter break.


AllocationAllocation


AllocationAllocation

1.1. After reading the activity details in the After reading the activity details in the booklet with parents, students MUST booklet with parents, students MUST choose 3 activities, nominating 1choose 3 activities, nominating 1stst, 2, 2ndnd & & 33rdrd choices in order of preference. choices in order of preference.

1.1. Students MUST enrol choices through Students MUST enrol choices through their Gateway account, using the their Gateway account, using the ‘‘ActivitiesActivities’’ module and choosing the module and choosing the ‘‘SIS SIS goes MaDgoes MaD’’ tab tab from March 12from March 12,, 1:00pm, 1:00pm, to March 21, 9:00pm.to March 21, 9:00pm.

Follow the same procedures as Follow the same procedures as enrolling for other school activities. enrolling for other school activities.

BUT….BUT….

1.1. At the Gateway At the Gateway ““ActivitiesActivities”” module:module:

1.1. Click Click ““ActivityActivity””..2.2. Select Select

““SIS goes MaD 2013SIS goes MaD 2013””

1.1. After reading the activity details in the After reading the activity details in the booklet with parents, students MUST booklet with parents, students MUST choose 3 activities, nominating 1choose 3 activities, nominating 1stst, 2, 2ndnd & & 33rdrd choices in order of preference. choices in order of preference.

1.1. Students MUST enrol choices through Students MUST enrol choices through their Gateway account, using the their Gateway account, using the ‘‘ActivitiesActivities’’ module and choosing the module and choosing the ‘‘SIS SIS goes MaDgoes MaD’’ tab tab from March 12from March 12,, 1:00pm, 1:00pm, to March 21, 9:00pm.to March 21, 9:00pm.

Follow the same procedures as Follow the same procedures as enrolling for other school activities. enrolling for other school activities.

BUT….BUT….

1.1. At the Gateway At the Gateway ““ActivitiesActivities”” module:module:

1.1. Click Click ““ActivityActivity””..2.2. Select Select

““SIS goes MaD 2013SIS goes MaD 2013””


How to Enrol - 1How to Enrol - 1‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ Oct 2013 Oct 2013

How to Enrol - 1How to Enrol - 1


How to Enrol - 2How to Enrol - 2‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ Oct 2013 Oct 2013

How to Enrol - 2How to Enrol - 2

4.4. Select chosen activities – Select chosen activities – A maximum of 3 only.A maximum of 3 only.Click Click ““Register NowRegister Now””..

5.5. At At ““My ActivityMy Activity””, students can select the , students can select the sequence of their choices: 1sequence of their choices: 1stst, 2, 2ndnd & 3 & 3rdrd, , by moving the up/by moving the up/down arrows.down arrows.

4.4. Select chosen activities – Select chosen activities – A maximum of 3 only.A maximum of 3 only.Click Click ““Register NowRegister Now””..

5.5. At At ““My ActivityMy Activity””, students can select the , students can select the sequence of their choices: 1sequence of their choices: 1stst, 2, 2ndnd & 3 & 3rdrd, , by moving the up/by moving the up/down arrows.down arrows.

CAS01CAS01 China: ConghuaChina: Conghua

CAS02CAS02 China: ShenzhenChina: Shenzhen

CAS03CAS03 China: XiChina: Xi’’anan

CAS04CAS04 China: XiamenChina: Xiamen

CAS05CAS05 China: YangshuoChina: Yangshuo

CAS06CAS06 China: YunnanChina: Yunnan

CAS07CAS07 Indonesia: SulawesiIndonesia: Sulawesi

CAS08CAS08 Kenya: NairobiKenya: Nairobi

CAS09CAS09 Laos: Luang PrabangLaos: Luang Prabang

CAS10CAS10 Malaysia: SabahMalaysia: Sabah

CAS11CAS11 Nepal: KathmanduNepal: Kathmandu

Activities are to be finalised.Activities are to be finalised.

CAS01CAS01 China: ConghuaChina: Conghua

CAS02CAS02 China: ShenzhenChina: Shenzhen

CAS03CAS03 China: XiChina: Xi’’anan

CAS04CAS04 China: XiamenChina: Xiamen

CAS05CAS05 China: YangshuoChina: Yangshuo

CAS06CAS06 China: YunnanChina: Yunnan

CAS07CAS07 Indonesia: SulawesiIndonesia: Sulawesi

CAS08CAS08 Kenya: NairobiKenya: Nairobi

CAS09CAS09 Laos: Luang PrabangLaos: Luang Prabang

CAS10CAS10 Malaysia: SabahMalaysia: Sabah

CAS11CAS11 Nepal: KathmanduNepal: Kathmandu

Activities are to be finalised.Activities are to be finalised.


Y12 TripsY12 Trips‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ Oct 2013 Oct 2013

Y12 TripsY12 Trips

‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ 2013 - 2013 - Y12Y12

CAS01 China: CAS01 China: ConghuaConghua



Although located within the Guangzhou Municipality, Although located within the Guangzhou Municipality, Conghua District is largely rural and agricultural. It will Conghua District is largely rural and agricultural. It will serve as your base while in Guangdong province.serve as your base while in Guangdong province.

The focus of this programme will be the construction of The focus of this programme will be the construction of much needed houses in Shuiweidong village. Participants much needed houses in Shuiweidong village. Participants will also tour the village in which theywill also tour the village in which they’’ll be working and ll be working and the agricultural fields in which the villagers eke out a the agricultural fields in which the villagers eke out a living. Through working alongside locals and eating lunch living. Through working alongside locals and eating lunch with the future homeowners participants will learn much with the future homeowners participants will learn much about local custom and culture. about local custom and culture. Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity China will oversee all aspects of this programme.China will oversee all aspects of this programme.

You will work on the Conghua Program, which was You will work on the Conghua Program, which was launched in 2005. Since this time, Habitat for Humanity launched in 2005. Since this time, Habitat for Humanity has helped 76 families in Conghua District build simple, has helped 76 families in Conghua District build simple, decent, and affordable houses and is planning to build decent, and affordable houses and is planning to build 110 more in the area.110 more in the area.

As with all Educational Excursions programmes, As with all Educational Excursions programmes, participants will have the opportunity to get acquainted participants will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the local history and geography. This will happen with the local history and geography. This will happen through a tour of the provincial capital of Guangzhou, a through a tour of the provincial capital of Guangzhou, a soak in Bishuiwan Hot Springs, a hike to legendary soak in Bishuiwan Hot Springs, a hike to legendary mountain waterfalls, and group dinners at local mountain waterfalls, and group dinners at local restaurants. Together with a focus on Habitatrestaurants. Together with a focus on Habitat’’s Conghua s Conghua Program, these activities will create a well-balanced Program, these activities will create a well-balanced experience for all participants.experience for all participants.

Although located within the Guangzhou Municipality, Although located within the Guangzhou Municipality, Conghua District is largely rural and agricultural. It will Conghua District is largely rural and agricultural. It will serve as your base while in Guangdong province.serve as your base while in Guangdong province.

The focus of this programme will be the construction of The focus of this programme will be the construction of much needed houses in Shuiweidong village. Participants much needed houses in Shuiweidong village. Participants will also tour the village in which theywill also tour the village in which they’’ll be working and ll be working and the agricultural fields in which the villagers eke out a the agricultural fields in which the villagers eke out a living. Through working alongside locals and eating lunch living. Through working alongside locals and eating lunch with the future homeowners participants will learn much with the future homeowners participants will learn much about local custom and culture. about local custom and culture. Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity China will oversee all aspects of this programme.China will oversee all aspects of this programme.

You will work on the Conghua Program, which was You will work on the Conghua Program, which was launched in 2005. Since this time, Habitat for Humanity launched in 2005. Since this time, Habitat for Humanity has helped 76 families in Conghua District build simple, has helped 76 families in Conghua District build simple, decent, and affordable houses and is planning to build decent, and affordable houses and is planning to build 110 more in the area.110 more in the area.

As with all Educational Excursions programmes, As with all Educational Excursions programmes, participants will have the opportunity to get acquainted participants will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the local history and geography. This will happen with the local history and geography. This will happen through a tour of the provincial capital of Guangzhou, a through a tour of the provincial capital of Guangzhou, a soak in Bishuiwan Hot Springs, a hike to legendary soak in Bishuiwan Hot Springs, a hike to legendary mountain waterfalls, and group dinners at local mountain waterfalls, and group dinners at local restaurants. Together with a focus on Habitatrestaurants. Together with a focus on Habitat’’s Conghua s Conghua Program, these activities will create a well-balanced Program, these activities will create a well-balanced experience for all participants.experience for all participants.





Habitat For Humanity International, generally referred to Habitat For Humanity International, generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat, is an as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat, is an international, non-governmental, non-profit organisation international, non-governmental, non-profit organisation devoted to building "simple, decent, and affordable" devoted to building "simple, decent, and affordable" housing around the world. Habitathousing around the world. Habitat’’s mission is to, "…s mission is to, "…eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.and action.””

Habitat currently operates across six continents in Habitat currently operates across six continents in various countries and territories. Its headquarters are various countries and territories. Its headquarters are located in Georgia, USA. Regional and community-level located in Georgia, USA. Regional and community-level offices coordinate all aspects of Habitat home building in offices coordinate all aspects of Habitat home building in their respective areas, including fundraising, building site their respective areas, including fundraising, building site selection, partner family selection and support, house selection, partner family selection and support, house construction, and mortgage servicing.construction, and mortgage servicing.

LinksLinks

Habitat China Video I: Habitat China Video I:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPWvFcM5-bghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPWvFcM5-bg

Habitat China Video II:Habitat China Video II:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNTpBxbO42o&feature=relatedv=lNTpBxbO42o&feature=related

Habitat for Humanity China website:Habitat for Humanity China website:

http://www.habitatchina.org/e/default_home.asphttp://www.habitatchina.org/e/default_home.asp

Habitat Appreciates the efforts of School Groups:Habitat Appreciates the efforts of School Groups:

http://www.bcis.cn/en/news-a-events/all-news/250-a-http://www.bcis.cn/en/news-a-events/all-news/250-a-letter-from-habit-forhumanityletter-from-habit-forhumanity

Habitat For Humanity International, generally referred to Habitat For Humanity International, generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat, is an as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat, is an international, non-governmental, non-profit organisation international, non-governmental, non-profit organisation devoted to building "simple, decent, and affordable" devoted to building "simple, decent, and affordable" housing around the world. Habitathousing around the world. Habitat’’s mission is to, "…s mission is to, "…eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.and action.””

Habitat currently operates across six continents in Habitat currently operates across six continents in various countries and territories. Its headquarters are various countries and territories. Its headquarters are located in Georgia, USA. Regional and community-level located in Georgia, USA. Regional and community-level offices coordinate all aspects of Habitat home building in offices coordinate all aspects of Habitat home building in their respective areas, including fundraising, building site their respective areas, including fundraising, building site selection, partner family selection and support, house selection, partner family selection and support, house construction, and mortgage servicing.construction, and mortgage servicing.

LinksLinks

Habitat China Video I: Habitat China Video I:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPWvFcM5-bghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPWvFcM5-bg

Habitat China Video II:Habitat China Video II:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNTpBxbO42o&feature=relatedv=lNTpBxbO42o&feature=related

Habitat for Humanity China website:Habitat for Humanity China website:

http://www.habitatchina.org/e/default_home.asphttp://www.habitatchina.org/e/default_home.asp

Habitat Appreciates the efforts of School Groups:Habitat Appreciates the efforts of School Groups:

http://www.bcis.cn/en/news-a-events/all-news/250-a-http://www.bcis.cn/en/news-a-events/all-news/250-a-letter-from-habit-forhumanityletter-from-habit-forhumanity





Itinerary Highlights:Itinerary Highlights:• • Build much needed houses in a rural villageBuild much needed houses in a rural village• • Get to know local customs and practicesGet to know local customs and practices• • Get connected with an internationally respected NGOGet connected with an internationally respected NGO• • Practice your Putonghua with localsPractice your Putonghua with locals• • Enjoy a soak in a natural hot springsEnjoy a soak in a natural hot springs• • Enjoy a hike to mountain waterfallsEnjoy a hike to mountain waterfalls

Service Project: Improving housing standards in Service Project: Improving housing standards in GuangdongGuangdongAlthough Guangdong province is one of the most rapidly Although Guangdong province is one of the most rapidly developing provinces of China it is also an area that developing provinces of China it is also an area that shows many telltale signs of polarization between rich shows many telltale signs of polarization between rich and poor. One way this income gap shows itself is in the and poor. One way this income gap shows itself is in the wide-ranging quality of housing available. While some wide-ranging quality of housing available. While some live in luxury, more than 10 million people in Guangdong live in luxury, more than 10 million people in Guangdong live in inadequate houses made with mud-brick walls and live in inadequate houses made with mud-brick walls and ceramicceramictile or thatch roofs. These simple houses often shelter tile or thatch roofs. These simple houses often shelter both humans and livestock, yet they have no sanitation both humans and livestock, yet they have no sanitation facilities or ventilation systems. Not only are these facilities or ventilation systems. Not only are these conditions uncomfortable and unhygienic, they are also conditions uncomfortable and unhygienic, they are also dangerous. Such structures are vulnerable to the floods dangerous. Such structures are vulnerable to the floods and typhoons that regularly affect this area.and typhoons that regularly affect this area.

On this programme participants will have an opportunity On this programme participants will have an opportunity to get to know families who live under such conditions to get to know families who live under such conditions and will learn about their daily lives. They will also have and will learn about their daily lives. They will also have the opportunity to work on a construction project that the opportunity to work on a construction project that will improve the lives of these families. This will happen will improve the lives of these families. This will happen as part of the Shuiweidong Village Project, which falls as part of the Shuiweidong Village Project, which falls under the management of Habitatunder the management of Habitat’’s Chonghua Program.s Chonghua Program.

Itinerary Highlights:Itinerary Highlights:• • Build much needed houses in a rural villageBuild much needed houses in a rural village• • Get to know local customs and practicesGet to know local customs and practices• • Get connected with an internationally respected NGOGet connected with an internationally respected NGO• • Practice your Putonghua with localsPractice your Putonghua with locals• • Enjoy a soak in a natural hot springsEnjoy a soak in a natural hot springs• • Enjoy a hike to mountain waterfallsEnjoy a hike to mountain waterfalls

Service Project: Improving housing standards in Service Project: Improving housing standards in GuangdongGuangdongAlthough Guangdong province is one of the most rapidly Although Guangdong province is one of the most rapidly developing provinces of China it is also an area that developing provinces of China it is also an area that shows many telltale signs of polarization between rich shows many telltale signs of polarization between rich and poor. One way this income gap shows itself is in the and poor. One way this income gap shows itself is in the wide-ranging quality of housing available. While some wide-ranging quality of housing available. While some live in luxury, more than 10 million people in Guangdong live in luxury, more than 10 million people in Guangdong live in inadequate houses made with mud-brick walls and live in inadequate houses made with mud-brick walls and ceramicceramictile or thatch roofs. These simple houses often shelter tile or thatch roofs. These simple houses often shelter both humans and livestock, yet they have no sanitation both humans and livestock, yet they have no sanitation facilities or ventilation systems. Not only are these facilities or ventilation systems. Not only are these conditions uncomfortable and unhygienic, they are also conditions uncomfortable and unhygienic, they are also dangerous. Such structures are vulnerable to the floods dangerous. Such structures are vulnerable to the floods and typhoons that regularly affect this area.and typhoons that regularly affect this area.

On this programme participants will have an opportunity On this programme participants will have an opportunity to get to know families who live under such conditions to get to know families who live under such conditions and will learn about their daily lives. They will also have and will learn about their daily lives. They will also have the opportunity to work on a construction project that the opportunity to work on a construction project that will improve the lives of these families. This will happen will improve the lives of these families. This will happen as part of the Shuiweidong Village Project, which falls as part of the Shuiweidong Village Project, which falls under the management of Habitatunder the management of Habitat’’s Chonghua Program.s Chonghua Program.





The Shuiweidong Village ProjectThe Shuiweidong Village ProjectAlthough some families in Shuiweidong village Although some families in Shuiweidong village supplement their income working in shops and factories supplement their income working in shops and factories nearby, most rely on the farming of rice and various nearby, most rely on the farming of rice and various fruits for livelihood. These families live in rudimentary fruits for livelihood. These families live in rudimentary mud-brick houses, which Habitat is now replacing with mud-brick houses, which Habitat is now replacing with more robust structures made with baked-brick walls and more robust structures made with baked-brick walls and reinforced-concrete roofs. The village is slated to have reinforced-concrete roofs. The village is slated to have 110 such structures built.110 such structures built.In addition to building homes Habitat will help improve In addition to building homes Habitat will help improve village infrastructure in the region by installing sewage village infrastructure in the region by installing sewage systems, piping in safe drinking water and building systems, piping in safe drinking water and building community centers. In addition to this, Habitat will community centers. In addition to this, Habitat will encourage greater separation of people and animals with encourage greater separation of people and animals with the goal of reducing disease and illness. As a result of the goal of reducing disease and illness. As a result of these improvements Shuiweidong should become a these improvements Shuiweidong should become a safer, more secure and healthier community.safer, more secure and healthier community.

Construction TasksConstruction Tasks: Under the guidance and : Under the guidance and supervision of skilled workers, participants will help to supervision of skilled workers, participants will help to build new houses in the village. This work may include build new houses in the village. This work may include the mixing and laying of concrete, laying bricks, hauling the mixing and laying of concrete, laying bricks, hauling construction materials, digging foundations, general construction materials, digging foundations, general clearing, and general clean-up.clearing, and general clean-up.

Worksite SafetyWorksite Safety: Habitat for Humanity follows safety : Habitat for Humanity follows safety measures for participants to:measures for participants to:• • ALWAYSALWAYS: Receive safety instruction; Receive : Receive safety instruction; Receive supervision; Wear closed-toe footwear; Wear work supervision; Wear closed-toe footwear; Wear work gloves; Have access to medical professionals; Have gloves; Have access to medical professionals; Have access to plenty of drinking wateraccess to plenty of drinking water• • NEVERNEVER: Use power tools; Work above shoulder height: Use power tools; Work above shoulder height• • WHEN APPROPRIATEWHEN APPROPRIATE: Wear hardhats & safety : Wear hardhats & safety glassesglasses

The Shuiweidong Village ProjectThe Shuiweidong Village ProjectAlthough some families in Shuiweidong village Although some families in Shuiweidong village supplement their income working in shops and factories supplement their income working in shops and factories nearby, most rely on the farming of rice and various nearby, most rely on the farming of rice and various fruits for livelihood. These families live in rudimentary fruits for livelihood. These families live in rudimentary mud-brick houses, which Habitat is now replacing with mud-brick houses, which Habitat is now replacing with more robust structures made with baked-brick walls and more robust structures made with baked-brick walls and reinforced-concrete roofs. The village is slated to have reinforced-concrete roofs. The village is slated to have 110 such structures built.110 such structures built.In addition to building homes Habitat will help improve In addition to building homes Habitat will help improve village infrastructure in the region by installing sewage village infrastructure in the region by installing sewage systems, piping in safe drinking water and building systems, piping in safe drinking water and building community centers. In addition to this, Habitat will community centers. In addition to this, Habitat will encourage greater separation of people and animals with encourage greater separation of people and animals with the goal of reducing disease and illness. As a result of the goal of reducing disease and illness. As a result of these improvements Shuiweidong should become a these improvements Shuiweidong should become a safer, more secure and healthier community.safer, more secure and healthier community.

Construction TasksConstruction Tasks: Under the guidance and : Under the guidance and supervision of skilled workers, participants will help to supervision of skilled workers, participants will help to build new houses in the village. This work may include build new houses in the village. This work may include the mixing and laying of concrete, laying bricks, hauling the mixing and laying of concrete, laying bricks, hauling construction materials, digging foundations, general construction materials, digging foundations, general clearing, and general clean-up.clearing, and general clean-up.

Worksite SafetyWorksite Safety: Habitat for Humanity follows safety : Habitat for Humanity follows safety measures for participants to:measures for participants to:• • ALWAYSALWAYS: Receive safety instruction; Receive : Receive safety instruction; Receive supervision; Wear closed-toe footwear; Wear work supervision; Wear closed-toe footwear; Wear work gloves; Have access to medical professionals; Have gloves; Have access to medical professionals; Have access to plenty of drinking wateraccess to plenty of drinking water• • NEVERNEVER: Use power tools; Work above shoulder height: Use power tools; Work above shoulder height• • WHEN APPROPRIATEWHEN APPROPRIATE: Wear hardhats & safety : Wear hardhats & safety glassesglasses

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS01 CAS01Group size:Group size: Min– 20 Min– 20Duration:Duration: 5D/4N 5D/4NProvisional Dates: Oct 7-11.Provisional Dates: Oct 7-11. Students should keep Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Direct train between Hong Kong & Direct train between Hong Kong & Guangzhou. Coach bus while in the city.Guangzhou. Coach bus while in the city.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (applicable or use own China Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$7,600 HK$7,600 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)

* Cost has included administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of * Cost has included administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS01 CAS01Group size:Group size: Min– 20 Min– 20Duration:Duration: 5D/4N 5D/4NProvisional Dates: Oct 7-11.Provisional Dates: Oct 7-11. Students should keep Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Direct train between Hong Kong & Direct train between Hong Kong & Guangzhou. Coach bus while in the city.Guangzhou. Coach bus while in the city.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (applicable or use own China Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$7,600 HK$7,600 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)







CAS02 China: CAS02 China: ShenzhenShenzhen



Located in the east of Shenzhen city, Dapeng Peninsula Located in the east of Shenzhen city, Dapeng Peninsula is the biggest and most integrated coastal natural is the biggest and most integrated coastal natural landscape area, which was voted as one of the most landscape area, which was voted as one of the most beautiful coastlines in China by beautiful coastlines in China by ‘‘National Geography National Geography MagazineMagazine’’. Indier is working with . Indier is working with Ciwei Migrant Ciwei Migrant Children Community Care CenterChildren Community Care Center. It is set for the . It is set for the children whose parents are migrant workers, not rich and children whose parents are migrant workers, not rich and busy-making-living and have no enough time and energy busy-making-living and have no enough time and energy to take care of their children. Now the center offers 4 to take care of their children. Now the center offers 4 classes to improve their study and give them gifted classes to improve their study and give them gifted education. The childreneducation. The children’’s age is from 7-14 years old.s age is from 7-14 years old.

Sample itinerary (subject to confirmation): Sample itinerary (subject to confirmation):

Located in the east of Shenzhen city, Dapeng Peninsula Located in the east of Shenzhen city, Dapeng Peninsula is the biggest and most integrated coastal natural is the biggest and most integrated coastal natural landscape area, which was voted as one of the most landscape area, which was voted as one of the most beautiful coastlines in China by beautiful coastlines in China by ‘‘National Geography National Geography MagazineMagazine’’. Indier is working with . Indier is working with Ciwei Migrant Ciwei Migrant Children Community Care CenterChildren Community Care Center. It is set for the . It is set for the children whose parents are migrant workers, not rich and children whose parents are migrant workers, not rich and busy-making-living and have no enough time and energy busy-making-living and have no enough time and energy to take care of their children. Now the center offers 4 to take care of their children. Now the center offers 4 classes to improve their study and give them gifted classes to improve their study and give them gifted education. The childreneducation. The children’’s age is from 7-14 years old.s age is from 7-14 years old.

Sample itinerary (subject to confirmation): Sample itinerary (subject to confirmation): Day

AM PM NT

1 Group travel to Shenzhen, camp orientation & ice breakers

Sea kayaking & teambuilding games

Welcome dinner & night activities

2 Service projects at Ciwei Migrant Children Community Care Center

Beach BBQ & camp site set up

3 Service projects at Ciwei Migrant Children Community Care Center

Show/skit night

4 Service Project at Ciwei Migrant Children Community Centre

Biking Experience sharing around camp fire

5 Nature hike Camp debriefing & group departures for Hongkong

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS02 CAS02Group size:Group size: Min– 15 Min– 15 Max - 30Max - 30Duration:Duration: 5D/4N 5D/4NProvisional Dates: Oct 7-11.Provisional Dates: Oct 7-11. Students should keep Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Charter bus between Hong Kong & Charter bus between Hong Kong & Guangzhou. Coach bus while in the city.Guangzhou. Coach bus while in the city.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (applicable or use own China Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$5,800 HK$5,800 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)


Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS02 CAS02Group size:Group size: Min– 15 Min– 15 Max - 30Max - 30Duration:Duration: 5D/4N 5D/4NProvisional Dates: Oct 7-11.Provisional Dates: Oct 7-11. Students should keep Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Charter bus between Hong Kong & Charter bus between Hong Kong & Guangzhou. Coach bus while in the city.Guangzhou. Coach bus while in the city.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (applicable or use own China Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$5,800 HK$5,800 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)







CAS03 China: XiCAS03 China: Xi’’anan



Why Xi’an?Why Xi’an?You think you know China? Think again. You think you know China? Think again. Xi’an is not only home to the Terracotta Warriors but is Xi’an is not only home to the Terracotta Warriors but is also the cradle of Chinese civilisation. As the capital of also the cradle of Chinese civilisation. As the capital of ancient China, Xi’an preserves some of China’s most ancient China, Xi’an preserves some of China’s most significant cultural relics and stunning scenery. In this significant cultural relics and stunning scenery. In this trip, you will hike one of China’s Five Great Mountains trip, you will hike one of China’s Five Great Mountains (( 五嶽五嶽 ) and experience Xi’an rich heritage through ) and experience Xi’an rich heritage through various cultural exchange activities. We promise you various cultural exchange activities. We promise you that after this trip to Xi’an, you will get to know China in that after this trip to Xi’an, you will get to know China in a brand new way! a brand new way!

For more info: http://www.globaledutour.org/english/For more info: http://www.globaledutour.org/english/

What Others Have Said About This TripWhat Others Have Said About This Trip

““I found the Xi’an trip very stimulating personally and I I found the Xi’an trip very stimulating personally and I know the kids found it very rewarding in terms of the know the kids found it very rewarding in terms of the opportunity to form relationships with the local students. opportunity to form relationships with the local students. The kids had a smile on their face throughout and that The kids had a smile on their face throughout and that was an invaluable thing.” – S.Kripalani, Humanity was an invaluable thing.” – S.Kripalani, Humanity Teacher, South Island SchoolTeacher, South Island School

““The tour was an amazing trip, especially the hike to The tour was an amazing trip, especially the hike to Huashan. The scenery was one of the most amazing Huashan. The scenery was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen before. Also the cultural things I have ever seen before. Also the cultural exchange programme with the local students gave me exchange programme with the local students gave me some new insights into their culture and people. The some new insights into their culture and people. The food in the Muslim Quarter was also pretty amazing.” – food in the Muslim Quarter was also pretty amazing.” – Alfred, Student, Age 16Alfred, Student, Age 16

Why Xi’an?Why Xi’an?You think you know China? Think again. You think you know China? Think again. Xi’an is not only home to the Terracotta Warriors but is Xi’an is not only home to the Terracotta Warriors but is also the cradle of Chinese civilisation. As the capital of also the cradle of Chinese civilisation. As the capital of ancient China, Xi’an preserves some of China’s most ancient China, Xi’an preserves some of China’s most significant cultural relics and stunning scenery. In this significant cultural relics and stunning scenery. In this trip, you will hike one of China’s Five Great Mountains trip, you will hike one of China’s Five Great Mountains (( 五嶽五嶽 ) and experience Xi’an rich heritage through ) and experience Xi’an rich heritage through various cultural exchange activities. We promise you various cultural exchange activities. We promise you that after this trip to Xi’an, you will get to know China in that after this trip to Xi’an, you will get to know China in a brand new way! a brand new way!

For more info: http://www.globaledutour.org/english/For more info: http://www.globaledutour.org/english/

What Others Have Said About This TripWhat Others Have Said About This Trip

““I found the Xi’an trip very stimulating personally and I I found the Xi’an trip very stimulating personally and I know the kids found it very rewarding in terms of the know the kids found it very rewarding in terms of the opportunity to form relationships with the local students. opportunity to form relationships with the local students. The kids had a smile on their face throughout and that The kids had a smile on their face throughout and that was an invaluable thing.” – S.Kripalani, Humanity was an invaluable thing.” – S.Kripalani, Humanity Teacher, South Island SchoolTeacher, South Island School

““The tour was an amazing trip, especially the hike to The tour was an amazing trip, especially the hike to Huashan. The scenery was one of the most amazing Huashan. The scenery was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen before. Also the cultural things I have ever seen before. Also the cultural exchange programme with the local students gave me exchange programme with the local students gave me some new insights into their culture and people. The some new insights into their culture and people. The food in the Muslim Quarter was also pretty amazing.” – food in the Muslim Quarter was also pretty amazing.” – Alfred, Student, Age 16Alfred, Student, Age 16





A trip packed with service, action and creativity A trip packed with service, action and creativity activities: activities: •Teach English at a local vocational tourism school to Teach English at a local vocational tourism school to improve students’ English communication skills in improve students’ English communication skills in preparation for their oversea internship. This service preparation for their oversea internship. This service activity will give you the freedom to design and execute activity will give you the freedom to design and execute your own lesson plan, participate in some fun and unique your own lesson plan, participate in some fun and unique cultural exchange activities (i.e. dumpling making) and cultural exchange activities (i.e. dumpling making) and make some new friends in this part of the world!make some new friends in this part of the world!•Hike one of China’s Five Great Mountains (Hike one of China’s Five Great Mountains ( 五嶽五嶽 ) – ) – Huashan (Huashan ( 華山華山 ), which is renowned for its steep paths ), which is renowned for its steep paths (2,154m high at the highest peak) and breathtaking (2,154m high at the highest peak) and breathtaking scenery scenery •Bike along the gangway of a over 600 year-old ancient Bike along the gangway of a over 600 year-old ancient city wall (14km)city wall (14km)•Make your own pocket sized Terracotta WarriorsMake your own pocket sized Terracotta Warriors•See the world famous Terracotta Warriors and find out See the world famous Terracotta Warriors and find out why and how they got therewhy and how they got there•Visit the Han emperor tomb and observe how China Visit the Han emperor tomb and observe how China uses new technology to preserve historical sitesuses new technology to preserve historical sites•Stroll along Muslim Quarter to discover the Chinese Stroll along Muslim Quarter to discover the Chinese Muslim food and culture Muslim food and culture •Visit Shaanxi History Museum to see some of China’s Visit Shaanxi History Museum to see some of China’s exquisite pieces of art and treasures.exquisite pieces of art and treasures.

A trip packed with service, action and creativity A trip packed with service, action and creativity activities: activities: •Teach English at a local vocational tourism school to Teach English at a local vocational tourism school to improve students’ English communication skills in improve students’ English communication skills in preparation for their oversea internship. This service preparation for their oversea internship. This service activity will give you the freedom to design and execute activity will give you the freedom to design and execute your own lesson plan, participate in some fun and unique your own lesson plan, participate in some fun and unique cultural exchange activities (i.e. dumpling making) and cultural exchange activities (i.e. dumpling making) and make some new friends in this part of the world!make some new friends in this part of the world!•Hike one of China’s Five Great Mountains (Hike one of China’s Five Great Mountains ( 五嶽五嶽 ) – ) – Huashan (Huashan ( 華山華山 ), which is renowned for its steep paths ), which is renowned for its steep paths (2,154m high at the highest peak) and breathtaking (2,154m high at the highest peak) and breathtaking scenery scenery •Bike along the gangway of a over 600 year-old ancient Bike along the gangway of a over 600 year-old ancient city wall (14km)city wall (14km)•Make your own pocket sized Terracotta WarriorsMake your own pocket sized Terracotta Warriors•See the world famous Terracotta Warriors and find out See the world famous Terracotta Warriors and find out why and how they got therewhy and how they got there•Visit the Han emperor tomb and observe how China Visit the Han emperor tomb and observe how China uses new technology to preserve historical sitesuses new technology to preserve historical sites•Stroll along Muslim Quarter to discover the Chinese Stroll along Muslim Quarter to discover the Chinese Muslim food and culture Muslim food and culture •Visit Shaanxi History Museum to see some of China’s Visit Shaanxi History Museum to see some of China’s exquisite pieces of art and treasures.exquisite pieces of art and treasures.





Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS03 CAS03Group size:Group size: Min – 20 Max – 40 Min – 20 Max – 40Duration:Duration: 6D/5N 6D/5NProvisional Dates: Oct 6-11.Provisional Dates: Oct 6-11. Students should keep Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Direct flights between Hong Kong and Direct flights between Hong Kong and XiXi’’an. Coach bus while in the city.an. Coach bus while in the city.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (applicable or use own China Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$11,200 HK$11,200 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)


Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS03 CAS03Group size:Group size: Min – 20 Max – 40 Min – 20 Max – 40Duration:Duration: 6D/5N 6D/5NProvisional Dates: Oct 6-11.Provisional Dates: Oct 6-11. Students should keep Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Direct flights between Hong Kong and Direct flights between Hong Kong and XiXi’’an. Coach bus while in the city.an. Coach bus while in the city.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (applicable or use own China Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$11,200 HK$11,200 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)



CAS04 China: CAS04 China: XiamenXiamen



Why Xiamen?Why Xiamen?In the remote mountains deep behind the largest world In the remote mountains deep behind the largest world sea port in the 12th century live the Hakka or “guest” sea port in the 12th century live the Hakka or “guest” people (people ( 客家客家 ), who fled from China’s heart land and ), who fled from China’s heart land and have been striving to preserve their cultural heritage. have been striving to preserve their cultural heritage.

In this trip, students will have a rare opportunity to stay In this trip, students will have a rare opportunity to stay in a hotel converted from a genuine Hakka Fortress, or in a hotel converted from a genuine Hakka Fortress, or “tu lou” (“tu lou” ( 土樓土樓 ) amid an UNESCO World Heritage site. ) amid an UNESCO World Heritage site. The group will be doing English teaching in a local The group will be doing English teaching in a local primary school, where children are always eager to take primary school, where children are always eager to take part in every opportunity to learn and interact with part in every opportunity to learn and interact with outsiders, and so prone to eyeful of tears when it is time outsiders, and so prone to eyeful of tears when it is time to say goodbye. By being part of the village’s everyday to say goodbye. By being part of the village’s everyday life, students will get a taste of the unique communal life life, students will get a taste of the unique communal life that the Hakka people have preserved over the last few that the Hakka people have preserved over the last few centuries, in a reflective contrast with that in modern centuries, in a reflective contrast with that in modern urban city like Hong Kong. The kind hospitality of the urban city like Hong Kong. The kind hospitality of the Hakka people will make you feel like you are home away Hakka people will make you feel like you are home away from home!from home!

For more info: For more info: http://www.globaledutour.org/english/http://www.globaledutour.org/english/

Why Xiamen?Why Xiamen?In the remote mountains deep behind the largest world In the remote mountains deep behind the largest world sea port in the 12th century live the Hakka or “guest” sea port in the 12th century live the Hakka or “guest” people (people ( 客家客家 ), who fled from China’s heart land and ), who fled from China’s heart land and have been striving to preserve their cultural heritage. have been striving to preserve their cultural heritage.

In this trip, students will have a rare opportunity to stay In this trip, students will have a rare opportunity to stay in a hotel converted from a genuine Hakka Fortress, or in a hotel converted from a genuine Hakka Fortress, or “tu lou” (“tu lou” ( 土樓土樓 ) amid an UNESCO World Heritage site. ) amid an UNESCO World Heritage site. The group will be doing English teaching in a local The group will be doing English teaching in a local primary school, where children are always eager to take primary school, where children are always eager to take part in every opportunity to learn and interact with part in every opportunity to learn and interact with outsiders, and so prone to eyeful of tears when it is time outsiders, and so prone to eyeful of tears when it is time to say goodbye. By being part of the village’s everyday to say goodbye. By being part of the village’s everyday life, students will get a taste of the unique communal life life, students will get a taste of the unique communal life that the Hakka people have preserved over the last few that the Hakka people have preserved over the last few centuries, in a reflective contrast with that in modern centuries, in a reflective contrast with that in modern urban city like Hong Kong. The kind hospitality of the urban city like Hong Kong. The kind hospitality of the Hakka people will make you feel like you are home away Hakka people will make you feel like you are home away from home!from home!

For more info: For more info: http://www.globaledutour.org/english/http://www.globaledutour.org/english/





Planned activities:Planned activities:•Biking along the Hakka Village countryside and within Biking along the Hakka Village countryside and within the villagethe village•DIY traditional peasant’s art: bamboo straw weaving DIY traditional peasant’s art: bamboo straw weaving and string puppet showand string puppet show•Tea leaves plucking, Oolong tea processing and tea Tea leaves plucking, Oolong tea processing and tea ceremonyceremony•Teach basic conversational English and English songs to Teach basic conversational English and English songs to upper primary students in village schoolupper primary students in village school•First hand interaction with the local communityFirst hand interaction with the local community•Experience Chinese heritage deep in the remote Experience Chinese heritage deep in the remote mountainsmountains•Observe the impact of UNESCO status on the Observe the impact of UNESCO status on the development of the Hakka Villagedevelopment of the Hakka Village•Experience traditional Hakka cuisineExperience traditional Hakka cuisine

What Others Have Said About This TripWhat Others Have Said About This Trip• ““This trip not only broadened my experiences and This trip not only broadened my experiences and view, but also changed the way I looked at other view, but also changed the way I looked at other cultures. Before I went to Xiamen, I hadn’t realised how cultures. Before I went to Xiamen, I hadn’t realised how lucky we were to have such a good education for granted lucky we were to have such a good education for granted – I now know that people in other places don’t have – I now know that people in other places don’t have access to good schooling, and feel really happy I could access to good schooling, and feel really happy I could help them with their English. Experiencing the village life help them with their English. Experiencing the village life first hand was an unforgettable cultural experience too first hand was an unforgettable cultural experience too and I’d love to go on another trip like this.” – Alvina, and I’d love to go on another trip like this.” – Alvina, Student, Age 16 Student, Age 16

Planned activities:Planned activities:•Biking along the Hakka Village countryside and within Biking along the Hakka Village countryside and within the villagethe village•DIY traditional peasant’s art: bamboo straw weaving DIY traditional peasant’s art: bamboo straw weaving and string puppet showand string puppet show•Tea leaves plucking, Oolong tea processing and tea Tea leaves plucking, Oolong tea processing and tea ceremonyceremony•Teach basic conversational English and English songs to Teach basic conversational English and English songs to upper primary students in village schoolupper primary students in village school•First hand interaction with the local communityFirst hand interaction with the local community•Experience Chinese heritage deep in the remote Experience Chinese heritage deep in the remote mountainsmountains•Observe the impact of UNESCO status on the Observe the impact of UNESCO status on the development of the Hakka Villagedevelopment of the Hakka Village•Experience traditional Hakka cuisineExperience traditional Hakka cuisine

What Others Have Said About This TripWhat Others Have Said About This Trip• ““This trip not only broadened my experiences and This trip not only broadened my experiences and view, but also changed the way I looked at other view, but also changed the way I looked at other cultures. Before I went to Xiamen, I hadn’t realised how cultures. Before I went to Xiamen, I hadn’t realised how lucky we were to have such a good education for granted lucky we were to have such a good education for granted – I now know that people in other places don’t have – I now know that people in other places don’t have access to good schooling, and feel really happy I could access to good schooling, and feel really happy I could help them with their English. Experiencing the village life help them with their English. Experiencing the village life first hand was an unforgettable cultural experience too first hand was an unforgettable cultural experience too and I’d love to go on another trip like this.” – Alvina, and I’d love to go on another trip like this.” – Alvina, Student, Age 16 Student, Age 16





Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS04 CAS04Group size:Group size: Minc – 20 Max – 40 Minc – 20 Max – 40Duration:Duration: 6D/5N 6D/5NProvisional Dates: Oct 6-11.Provisional Dates: Oct 6-11. Students should keep Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Direct flights between Hong Kong and Direct flights between Hong Kong and Xiamen.Xiamen.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: Students should be Students should be reasonably competent cyclist to join this tour as it reasonably competent cyclist to join this tour as it includes some cycling on slightly sloped tarmac paths includes some cycling on slightly sloped tarmac paths and a full day scenic tour of 50km.and a full day scenic tour of 50km.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (applicable or use own China Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$9,600 HK$9,600 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)


Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS04 CAS04Group size:Group size: Minc – 20 Max – 40 Minc – 20 Max – 40Duration:Duration: 6D/5N 6D/5NProvisional Dates: Oct 6-11.Provisional Dates: Oct 6-11. Students should keep Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Direct flights between Hong Kong and Direct flights between Hong Kong and Xiamen.Xiamen.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: Students should be Students should be reasonably competent cyclist to join this tour as it reasonably competent cyclist to join this tour as it includes some cycling on slightly sloped tarmac paths includes some cycling on slightly sloped tarmac paths and a full day scenic tour of 50km.and a full day scenic tour of 50km.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (applicable or use own China Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$9,600 HK$9,600 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)



CAS05 China: CAS05 China: YangshuoYangshuo



Trip Outline:Trip Outline: We will stay in beautiful Yangshou, about two hours drive We will stay in beautiful Yangshou, about two hours drive away from Guillin. This is a spectacular part of China away from Guillin. This is a spectacular part of China with stunning karst scenery and the famous Li river. This with stunning karst scenery and the famous Li river. This trip combines Creativity, Action and Service. trip combines Creativity, Action and Service.

CreativityCreativity can be trying your hand at fan-making, can be trying your hand at fan-making, attending a cooking school and keeping a photographic attending a cooking school and keeping a photographic or video journal of your trip. or video journal of your trip. ActionAction activities include activities include cycling, kayaking, rock climbing, caving and hiking with cycling, kayaking, rock climbing, caving and hiking with an overnight camp. an overnight camp. ServiceService is working with a local is working with a local primary school, planning lessons, creating resources to primary school, planning lessons, creating resources to interact with and teaching the children. You will also interact with and teaching the children. You will also raise money to donate to the school and take gifts and raise money to donate to the school and take gifts and resources from Hong Kong.resources from Hong Kong.

All activities are led and managed by DragonflyAll activities are led and managed by Dragonfly’’s s professionally trained instructors , and are made as safe professionally trained instructors , and are made as safe as possible with full support throughout.as possible with full support throughout.

More details will be provided closer to the trips More details will be provided closer to the trips departure.departure.

Trip Outline:Trip Outline: We will stay in beautiful Yangshou, about two hours drive We will stay in beautiful Yangshou, about two hours drive away from Guillin. This is a spectacular part of China away from Guillin. This is a spectacular part of China with stunning karst scenery and the famous Li river. This with stunning karst scenery and the famous Li river. This trip combines Creativity, Action and Service. trip combines Creativity, Action and Service.

CreativityCreativity can be trying your hand at fan-making, can be trying your hand at fan-making, attending a cooking school and keeping a photographic attending a cooking school and keeping a photographic or video journal of your trip. or video journal of your trip. ActionAction activities include activities include cycling, kayaking, rock climbing, caving and hiking with cycling, kayaking, rock climbing, caving and hiking with an overnight camp. an overnight camp. ServiceService is working with a local is working with a local primary school, planning lessons, creating resources to primary school, planning lessons, creating resources to interact with and teaching the children. You will also interact with and teaching the children. You will also raise money to donate to the school and take gifts and raise money to donate to the school and take gifts and resources from Hong Kong.resources from Hong Kong.

All activities are led and managed by DragonflyAll activities are led and managed by Dragonfly’’s s professionally trained instructors , and are made as safe professionally trained instructors , and are made as safe as possible with full support throughout.as possible with full support throughout.






Requirements:Requirements:Clearly an interest in outdoor activities is a help but an Clearly an interest in outdoor activities is a help but an open mind and a willingness to open mind and a willingness to ““have a gohave a go”” is most is most important. Some people worry about the train trip but important. Some people worry about the train trip but this is a most unusual and enjoyable way to get to our this is a most unusual and enjoyable way to get to our destination which enables you to wake up to a wonderful destination which enables you to wake up to a wonderful Chinese landscape.Chinese landscape.

Special notes:Special notes: The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to include any student on a trip who they consider would be include any student on a trip who they consider would be detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the case of medical/health concerns.case of medical/health concerns.

Further information if appropriate:Further information if appropriate:http://www.dragonfly.com.hkhttp://www.dragonfly.com.hk

Requirements:Requirements:Clearly an interest in outdoor activities is a help but an Clearly an interest in outdoor activities is a help but an open mind and a willingness to open mind and a willingness to ““have a gohave a go”” is most is most important. Some people worry about the train trip but important. Some people worry about the train trip but this is a most unusual and enjoyable way to get to our this is a most unusual and enjoyable way to get to our destination which enables you to wake up to a wonderful destination which enables you to wake up to a wonderful Chinese landscape.Chinese landscape.

Special notes:Special notes: The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to include any student on a trip who they consider would be include any student on a trip who they consider would be detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the case of medical/health concerns.case of medical/health concerns.

Further information if appropriate:Further information if appropriate:http://www.dragonfly.com.hkhttp://www.dragonfly.com.hk





Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS05 CAS05Group size:Group size: Min – 20 Max – 40 Min – 20 Max – 40Duration:Duration: 7D/6N 7D/6NProvisional Dates: Oct 5-11.Provisional Dates: Oct 5-11. Students should keep Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Students will meet at Hung Hom Students will meet at Hung Hom Station for train from Hong Kong to Shenzhen, where Station for train from Hong Kong to Shenzhen, where they will take an overnight sleeper train to Guilin, they will take an overnight sleeper train to Guilin, followed by bus to Yangshuo.followed by bus to Yangshuo.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (applicable or use own China Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$9,300 HK$9,300 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates and group size.)such as exchange rates and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) * Cost has included administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of * Cost has included administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS05 CAS05Group size:Group size: Min – 20 Max – 40 Min – 20 Max – 40Duration:Duration: 7D/6N 7D/6NProvisional Dates: Oct 5-11.Provisional Dates: Oct 5-11. Students should keep Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Students will meet at Hung Hom Students will meet at Hung Hom Station for train from Hong Kong to Shenzhen, where Station for train from Hong Kong to Shenzhen, where they will take an overnight sleeper train to Guilin, they will take an overnight sleeper train to Guilin, followed by bus to Yangshuo.followed by bus to Yangshuo.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (applicable or use own China Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$9,300 HK$9,300 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates and group size.)such as exchange rates and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) * Cost has included administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of * Cost has included administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.


CAS06 China: CAS06 China: YunnanYunnan



Trip Outline:Trip Outline: We will be exploring Yunnan, a magnificent province of We will be exploring Yunnan, a magnificent province of China. The entire area is rich in diverse natural beauty China. The entire area is rich in diverse natural beauty and is famous for its spectacular views. Yunnan has and is famous for its spectacular views. Yunnan has year-round snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, hot year-round snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, hot springs, highland landscapes, primitive forests & tropical springs, highland landscapes, primitive forests & tropical rain forests. We will visit local villages, experiencing the rain forests. We will visit local villages, experiencing the cultures of some of the many minority groups in the cultures of some of the many minority groups in the area, impressive monasteries & take a dip in the hot area, impressive monasteries & take a dip in the hot springs.springs.

Arriving in Lijiang, we will embark on an adventurous & Arriving in Lijiang, we will embark on an adventurous & demanding 2 day trek through the world famous Tiger demanding 2 day trek through the world famous Tiger Leaping Gorge.Leaping Gorge. Service will be conducted in 2 different rural schools Service will be conducted in 2 different rural schools where we will play games with the local students & also where we will play games with the local students & also take part in some physical service work such as re-take part in some physical service work such as re-painting the buildings, planting trees or other painting the buildings, planting trees or other repair/maintenance work. For creativity we will be repair/maintenance work. For creativity we will be experiencing local foods, preparing & cooking some of experiencing local foods, preparing & cooking some of our meals. We will also be devising games for our our meals. We will also be devising games for our students to play & producing a talent show.students to play & producing a talent show.

Further activities include cycling & a cooking course, Further activities include cycling & a cooking course, camping & campfires.camping & campfires.

Ending in Shangri-La, we will take part in our second Ending in Shangri-La, we will take part in our second school service at a Tibetan school.school service at a Tibetan school.

Trip Outline:Trip Outline: We will be exploring Yunnan, a magnificent province of We will be exploring Yunnan, a magnificent province of China. The entire area is rich in diverse natural beauty China. The entire area is rich in diverse natural beauty and is famous for its spectacular views. Yunnan has and is famous for its spectacular views. Yunnan has year-round snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, hot year-round snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, hot springs, highland landscapes, primitive forests & tropical springs, highland landscapes, primitive forests & tropical rain forests. We will visit local villages, experiencing the rain forests. We will visit local villages, experiencing the cultures of some of the many minority groups in the cultures of some of the many minority groups in the area, impressive monasteries & take a dip in the hot area, impressive monasteries & take a dip in the hot springs.springs.

Arriving in Lijiang, we will embark on an adventurous & Arriving in Lijiang, we will embark on an adventurous & demanding 2 day trek through the world famous Tiger demanding 2 day trek through the world famous Tiger Leaping Gorge.Leaping Gorge. Service will be conducted in 2 different rural schools Service will be conducted in 2 different rural schools where we will play games with the local students & also where we will play games with the local students & also take part in some physical service work such as re-take part in some physical service work such as re-painting the buildings, planting trees or other painting the buildings, planting trees or other repair/maintenance work. For creativity we will be repair/maintenance work. For creativity we will be experiencing local foods, preparing & cooking some of experiencing local foods, preparing & cooking some of our meals. We will also be devising games for our our meals. We will also be devising games for our students to play & producing a talent show.students to play & producing a talent show.

Further activities include cycling & a cooking course, Further activities include cycling & a cooking course, camping & campfires.camping & campfires.

Ending in Shangri-La, we will take part in our second Ending in Shangri-La, we will take part in our second school service at a Tibetan school.school service at a Tibetan school.





Planning for the trip will take place next term where we Planning for the trip will take place next term where we will amongst other things, take opportunities to train for will amongst other things, take opportunities to train for the hike, plan some games and depending on the the hike, plan some games and depending on the requirements of the school, we may organise a collection requirements of the school, we may organise a collection of useful resources to take with us.of useful resources to take with us.


Requirements:Requirements:A willingness to take part in challenging physical A willingness to take part in challenging physical activities is required. Students should have the activities is required. Students should have the willingness to get involved and plan some creative willingness to get involved and plan some creative games for the local students.games for the local students.

Special notes:Special notes: The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to include any student on a trip who they consider would be include any student on a trip who they consider would be detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the case of medical/health concerns. case of medical/health concerns.

Further information if appropriate:Further information if appropriate:www.terratribes.comwww.terratribes.com

Planning for the trip will take place next term where we Planning for the trip will take place next term where we will amongst other things, take opportunities to train for will amongst other things, take opportunities to train for the hike, plan some games and depending on the the hike, plan some games and depending on the requirements of the school, we may organise a collection requirements of the school, we may organise a collection of useful resources to take with us.of useful resources to take with us.


Requirements:Requirements:A willingness to take part in challenging physical A willingness to take part in challenging physical activities is required. Students should have the activities is required. Students should have the willingness to get involved and plan some creative willingness to get involved and plan some creative games for the local students.games for the local students.

Special notes:Special notes: The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to include any student on a trip who they consider would be include any student on a trip who they consider would be detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the case of medical/health concerns. case of medical/health concerns.

Further information if appropriate:Further information if appropriate:www.terratribes.comwww.terratribes.com





Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS06 CAS06Group size:Group size: Min – 25 Max – 30 Min – 25 Max – 30Duration:Duration: 5D/4N 5D/4NProvisional Dates: Oct 7-11.Provisional Dates: Oct 7-11. Students should keep Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Students will take coach bus from Students will take coach bus from Hong Kong to Shenzhen International Airport for flight to Hong Kong to Shenzhen International Airport for flight to Lijiang. Upon return, student will be transferred from Lijiang. Upon return, student will be transferred from Shenzhen to downtown Hong Kong.Shenzhen to downtown Hong Kong.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (applicable or use own China Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$11,500 HK$11,500 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) * Cost has included administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of * Cost has included administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS06 CAS06Group size:Group size: Min – 25 Max – 30 Min – 25 Max – 30Duration:Duration: 5D/4N 5D/4NProvisional Dates: Oct 7-11.Provisional Dates: Oct 7-11. Students should keep Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Students will take coach bus from Students will take coach bus from Hong Kong to Shenzhen International Airport for flight to Hong Kong to Shenzhen International Airport for flight to Lijiang. Upon return, student will be transferred from Lijiang. Upon return, student will be transferred from Shenzhen to downtown Hong Kong.Shenzhen to downtown Hong Kong.Physical/Skill Requirement:Physical/Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Meals:Meals: Included for China Included for ChinaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable or use own China Home Return Card (applicable or use own China Home Return Card (回鄉卡 )Estimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$11,500 HK$11,500 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) * Cost has included administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of * Cost has included administration fees. Final cost is subject to the number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased.


CAS07 Indonesia: CAS07 Indonesia: SulawesiSulawesi



Tasikoki is a wildlife rescue centre in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, which specialises in the native primate species (Sulawesi macaques), the birds from Wallacea and Papua, as well as a variety of other endemic animals such as Babirusa.

Tasikoki is a unit of the Masarang Foundation, led by Dr. Willie Smits, which strives to protect the forests of North Sulawesi for the benefit of the people, the flora and the fauna. Masarang has developed many initiatives to educate the local people and provide sustainable alternatives as well as environmental solutions locally that can have a global impact. Dr. Smits built Tasikoki at the beginning of the last decade, along with several other rescue centres across Indonesia, to provide part of the solution to help stop the illegal wildlife trade.

North Sulawesi has been a hotspot for the smuggling of wildlife out of Indonesia onto the global market via the Philippines. Animals from all over the vast Indonesian archipelago have suffered this trade route. Tasikoki is therefore in a strategic location to help the authorities tackle this crime and take care of the wildlife confiscated from this trade.

The rescue centre employs a team of dedicated local staff, who care for the animals as they undergo quarantine, followed by physical and mental rehabilitation in their preparation for release or sanctuary care. Alongside the rescue and wildlife rehabilitation, Tasikoki is developing education programmes locally and regionally to spread awareness of the threats being faced by Indonesia’s precious biodiversity.

This work is currently led by an international team and supported by hard-working volunteers from all over the world.

Tasikoki is a wildlife rescue centre in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, which specialises in the native primate species (Sulawesi macaques), the birds from Wallacea and Papua, as well as a variety of other endemic animals such as Babirusa.

Tasikoki is a unit of the Masarang Foundation, led by Dr. Willie Smits, which strives to protect the forests of North Sulawesi for the benefit of the people, the flora and the fauna. Masarang has developed many initiatives to educate the local people and provide sustainable alternatives as well as environmental solutions locally that can have a global impact. Dr. Smits built Tasikoki at the beginning of the last decade, along with several other rescue centres across Indonesia, to provide part of the solution to help stop the illegal wildlife trade.

North Sulawesi has been a hotspot for the smuggling of wildlife out of Indonesia onto the global market via the Philippines. Animals from all over the vast Indonesian archipelago have suffered this trade route. Tasikoki is therefore in a strategic location to help the authorities tackle this crime and take care of the wildlife confiscated from this trade.

The rescue centre employs a team of dedicated local staff, who care for the animals as they undergo quarantine, followed by physical and mental rehabilitation in their preparation for release or sanctuary care. Alongside the rescue and wildlife rehabilitation, Tasikoki is developing education programmes locally and regionally to spread awareness of the threats being faced by Indonesia’s precious biodiversity.

This work is currently led by an international team and supported by hard-working volunteers from all over the world.

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Programme – Animal Rescue Tasikoki has been established as a facility to enable the confiscation of animals from illegal wildlife traders and smugglers. Tasikoki’s rescue team assists the authorities by investigating wildlife crimes and providing evidence to aid prosecution. The animals, the victims of this trade, can find safe refuge at the rescue centre and begin a rehabilitation programme so that they can be released back to the wild where suitable habitat is available. Professional quarantine and an on-site veterinary clinic enable Tasikoki to offer the animals expert medical care prior to transit to a suitable rehabilitation centre or begin rehabilitation in-house for native species.

Apart from dealing with confiscated wildlife, the Tasikoki rescue team also helps victims of human conflict. Where wild animals are hurt or suffering due to human intervention, we try to assist in rescuing animals from these problems and facilitating solutions to the conflicts.

Currently Tasikoki is home to 150 birds of 20 different species, approximately 50 primates including macaques, gibbons and orangutans, as well as a host of other wildlife, such as sun bears, leopard, babirusa, deer, crocodiles and more that are all in need of continuous care.

Programme – Animal Rescue Tasikoki has been established as a facility to enable the confiscation of animals from illegal wildlife traders and smugglers. Tasikoki’s rescue team assists the authorities by investigating wildlife crimes and providing evidence to aid prosecution. The animals, the victims of this trade, can find safe refuge at the rescue centre and begin a rehabilitation programme so that they can be released back to the wild where suitable habitat is available. Professional quarantine and an on-site veterinary clinic enable Tasikoki to offer the animals expert medical care prior to transit to a suitable rehabilitation centre or begin rehabilitation in-house for native species.

Apart from dealing with confiscated wildlife, the Tasikoki rescue team also helps victims of human conflict. Where wild animals are hurt or suffering due to human intervention, we try to assist in rescuing animals from these problems and facilitating solutions to the conflicts.

Currently Tasikoki is home to 150 birds of 20 different species, approximately 50 primates including macaques, gibbons and orangutans, as well as a host of other wildlife, such as sun bears, leopard, babirusa, deer, crocodiles and more that are all in need of continuous care.

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS07 CAS07Group size:Group size: Max – 20 Max – 20Duration:Duration: 10D/9N 10D/9NProvisional Dates: Oct 5–11 Provisional Dates: Oct 5–11 Students should keep the Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Flights between Hong Kong and Flights between Hong Kong and Manado via Jakarta. Students to make own way to HK InManado via Jakarta. Students to make own way to HK Intt ’’l Airport on day of travel.l Airport on day of travel.Physical / Skill Requirement:Physical / Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Special Equipment:Special Equipment: To be advised at a later stage, if To be advised at a later stage, if applicable.applicable.Meals:Meals: Included for Indonesia Included for IndonesiaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.applicable.Immunisation: Immunisation: Students to arrange own immunisationStudents to arrange own immunisationEstimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$ 18,500 HK$ 18,500 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)


Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS07 CAS07Group size:Group size: Max – 20 Max – 20Duration:Duration: 10D/9N 10D/9NProvisional Dates: Oct 5–11 Provisional Dates: Oct 5–11 Students should keep the Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Flights between Hong Kong and Flights between Hong Kong and Manado via Jakarta. Students to make own way to HK InManado via Jakarta. Students to make own way to HK Intt ’’l Airport on day of travel.l Airport on day of travel.Physical / Skill Requirement:Physical / Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Special Equipment:Special Equipment: To be advised at a later stage, if To be advised at a later stage, if applicable.applicable.Meals:Meals: Included for Indonesia Included for IndonesiaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.applicable.Immunisation: Immunisation: Students to arrange own immunisationStudents to arrange own immunisationEstimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$ 18,500 HK$ 18,500 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)







CAS08 Kenya: CAS08 Kenya: NairobiNairobi



Trip Outline:Trip Outline:There will be a major service element lasting 8 days in There will be a major service element lasting 8 days in Limuru. This will include undertaking a major project Limuru. This will include undertaking a major project such as renovating a building at an orphanage or other such as renovating a building at an orphanage or other practical work. There will be plenty of opportunities to practical work. There will be plenty of opportunities to interact with students from the local community. One interact with students from the local community. One day will be spent on a safari in one of Kenyaday will be spent on a safari in one of Kenya’’s many s many amazing national parks. This trip will provide amazing national parks. This trip will provide opportunities on the creative side allowing students to opportunities on the creative side allowing students to practice wildlife photography. Students should be practice wildlife photography. Students should be prepared to face new adventures and to be challenged prepared to face new adventures and to be challenged daily on this life changing trip. More details will be daily on this life changing trip. More details will be provided closer to the trips departure.provided closer to the trips departure. Requirements:Requirements:Students should expect to invest time and energy into Students should expect to invest time and energy into this trip both before we go and after we return. They will this trip both before we go and after we return. They will be expected to raise support for the practical activity be expected to raise support for the practical activity that we are undertaking. They will also be required to that we are undertaking. They will also be required to participate in training sessions that will allow them to be participate in training sessions that will allow them to be well equipped for the work we are doing before we well equipped for the work we are doing before we travel.travel.

For most students, the whole African experience can be For most students, the whole African experience can be life-changing. The children they interact with have very life-changing. The children they interact with have very little but what they lack in resources, they more than little but what they lack in resources, they more than make up for in terms of enthusiasm, openness and a joy make up for in terms of enthusiasm, openness and a joy to life. to life. Once students return they often find that they are Once students return they often find that they are moved to continue to provide support for the orphanage moved to continue to provide support for the orphanage in some way and this can easily be developed into a CAS in some way and this can easily be developed into a CAS project.project.

Trip Outline:Trip Outline:There will be a major service element lasting 8 days in There will be a major service element lasting 8 days in Limuru. This will include undertaking a major project Limuru. This will include undertaking a major project such as renovating a building at an orphanage or other such as renovating a building at an orphanage or other practical work. There will be plenty of opportunities to practical work. There will be plenty of opportunities to interact with students from the local community. One interact with students from the local community. One day will be spent on a safari in one of Kenyaday will be spent on a safari in one of Kenya’’s many s many amazing national parks. This trip will provide amazing national parks. This trip will provide opportunities on the creative side allowing students to opportunities on the creative side allowing students to practice wildlife photography. Students should be practice wildlife photography. Students should be prepared to face new adventures and to be challenged prepared to face new adventures and to be challenged daily on this life changing trip. More details will be daily on this life changing trip. More details will be provided closer to the trips departure.provided closer to the trips departure. Requirements:Requirements:Students should expect to invest time and energy into Students should expect to invest time and energy into this trip both before we go and after we return. They will this trip both before we go and after we return. They will be expected to raise support for the practical activity be expected to raise support for the practical activity that we are undertaking. They will also be required to that we are undertaking. They will also be required to participate in training sessions that will allow them to be participate in training sessions that will allow them to be well equipped for the work we are doing before we well equipped for the work we are doing before we travel.travel.

For most students, the whole African experience can be For most students, the whole African experience can be life-changing. The children they interact with have very life-changing. The children they interact with have very little but what they lack in resources, they more than little but what they lack in resources, they more than make up for in terms of enthusiasm, openness and a joy make up for in terms of enthusiasm, openness and a joy to life. to life. Once students return they often find that they are Once students return they often find that they are moved to continue to provide support for the orphanage moved to continue to provide support for the orphanage in some way and this can easily be developed into a CAS in some way and this can easily be developed into a CAS project.project.





Special notes:Special notes:The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to include any student on a trip who they consider would be include any student on a trip who they consider would be detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the case of medical/health concerns.case of medical/health concerns. Concern regarding travel in Kenya:Concern regarding travel in Kenya:If students and parents have concerns about travelling to If students and parents have concerns about travelling to Kenya, please consult:Kenya, please consult:http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/kenya1advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/kenya1

For queries about how this travel advice relates to the For queries about how this travel advice relates to the trip, please consult the trip leader and your own trip, please consult the trip leader and your own embassy.embassy.

Special notes:Special notes:The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to The school and trip leaders reserve the right to refuse to include any student on a trip who they consider would be include any student on a trip who they consider would be detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the detrimental to the overall success of the trip or in the case of medical/health concerns.case of medical/health concerns. Concern regarding travel in Kenya:Concern regarding travel in Kenya:If students and parents have concerns about travelling to If students and parents have concerns about travelling to Kenya, please consult:Kenya, please consult:http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/kenya1advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/kenya1

For queries about how this travel advice relates to the For queries about how this travel advice relates to the trip, please consult the trip leader and your own trip, please consult the trip leader and your own embassy.embassy.





Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS08 CAS08Group size:Group size: Max – 20 Max – 20Duration:Duration: 10D/9N 10D/9NProvisional Dates: Oct 3–12 Provisional Dates: Oct 3–12 (arriving late in the evening). Students should keep the weekend either . Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Flights between Hong Kong and Flights between Hong Kong and Nairobi will stop in Bangkok. Students to make own way Nairobi will stop in Bangkok. Students to make own way to HK Intto HK Int’’l Airport on day of travel.l Airport on day of travel.Physical / Skill Requirement:Physical / Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Special Equipment:Special Equipment: To be advised at a later stage, if To be advised at a later stage, if applicable.applicable.Meals:Meals: Included for Kenya Included for KenyaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.applicable.Immunisation: Immunisation: Students to arrange own immunisationStudents to arrange own immunisationEstimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$ 19,500 HK$ 19,500 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)


Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS08 CAS08Group size:Group size: Max – 20 Max – 20Duration:Duration: 10D/9N 10D/9NProvisional Dates: Oct 3–12 Provisional Dates: Oct 3–12 (arriving late in the evening). Students should keep the weekend either . Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Flights between Hong Kong and Flights between Hong Kong and Nairobi will stop in Bangkok. Students to make own way Nairobi will stop in Bangkok. Students to make own way to HK Intto HK Int’’l Airport on day of travel.l Airport on day of travel.Physical / Skill Requirement:Physical / Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Special Equipment:Special Equipment: To be advised at a later stage, if To be advised at a later stage, if applicable.applicable.Meals:Meals: Included for Kenya Included for KenyaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.applicable.Immunisation: Immunisation: Students to arrange own immunisationStudents to arrange own immunisationEstimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$ 19,500 HK$ 19,500 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)


‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ 2013 - Y12 2013 - Y12CAS09 Laos: Luang CAS09 Laos: Luang

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PrabangPrabangThe Laos Service Trip is based near Luang Prabang, the ancient capital. While Luang Prabang itself is a tourist hotspot, we work in a remote village a few hours outside of the city, where the impact of tourism has not had the same effect on the economy and lives of the inhabitants. The projects will be carefully chosen according to what best serves the community at the time - perhaps assisting in school classrooms with education and mentoring, or providing assistance with other needs such as refurbishing or rebuilding classrooms, physical work in the village, setting up libraries, or similar projects that are required at the time.

The opportunity to improve the lives of others and enhance education experiences in impoverished areas is an incredible privilege, and is guaranteed to be a lifechanging experience. The students will come back from the trip with new friends, incredible memories and as more mature, socially aware global citizens. The value of the trip will reach into many parts of the students’ lives, and the cross-cultural relationships developed will be a source of happiness and inspiration for many years to come. The school will also benefit from developing links and relationships across the world, and becoming part of a bigger global network.

The Laos Service Trip is based near Luang Prabang, the ancient capital. While Luang Prabang itself is a tourist hotspot, we work in a remote village a few hours outside of the city, where the impact of tourism has not had the same effect on the economy and lives of the inhabitants. The projects will be carefully chosen according to what best serves the community at the time - perhaps assisting in school classrooms with education and mentoring, or providing assistance with other needs such as refurbishing or rebuilding classrooms, physical work in the village, setting up libraries, or similar projects that are required at the time.

The opportunity to improve the lives of others and enhance education experiences in impoverished areas is an incredible privilege, and is guaranteed to be a lifechanging experience. The students will come back from the trip with new friends, incredible memories and as more mature, socially aware global citizens. The value of the trip will reach into many parts of the students’ lives, and the cross-cultural relationships developed will be a source of happiness and inspiration for many years to come. The school will also benefit from developing links and relationships across the world, and becoming part of a bigger global network.


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PrabangPrabangSample Itinerary (subject to confirmation)Day 1•Arrival at Luang Prabang.•Visit to the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre (TAEC) to learn aout the different ethnic groups the studens will meet during their stay in Laos.•Climb to the summit of Mount Phousi in the centre of Luang Prabang.

Day 2•Hike through the mountains to Ban Naluang, a remote village which will be home for the next few days. The group will be introduced to the hosts who have students to sleep in their houses.•A guided tour of the village, explaining the local culture & customs.

Day 3-4•Service project with the local community•Opportunities to play with local students – a great way of breaking down barriers & interaction.•Baci ceremony on Day 3. Baci is a ritual which has been practiced for hundreds of years and it is used to celebrate important events and occasions. The ritual of the Baci involves tying strings around a person’s wrist to bring good luck and prosperity. The people of Laos believe that the tying of white strings represents tying of the 32 spirits to the body putting them back in harmony. The elderly of the village draw together giving you blessings. The more white cotton bracelets your wrists are filled with, the more well wishes you have.

Sample Itinerary (subject to confirmation)Day 1•Arrival at Luang Prabang.•Visit to the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre (TAEC) to learn aout the different ethnic groups the studens will meet during their stay in Laos.•Climb to the summit of Mount Phousi in the centre of Luang Prabang.

Day 2•Hike through the mountains to Ban Naluang, a remote village which will be home for the next few days. The group will be introduced to the hosts who have students to sleep in their houses.•A guided tour of the village, explaining the local culture & customs.

Day 3-4•Service project with the local community•Opportunities to play with local students – a great way of breaking down barriers & interaction.•Baci ceremony on Day 3. Baci is a ritual which has been practiced for hundreds of years and it is used to celebrate important events and occasions. The ritual of the Baci involves tying strings around a person’s wrist to bring good luck and prosperity. The people of Laos believe that the tying of white strings represents tying of the 32 spirits to the body putting them back in harmony. The elderly of the village draw together giving you blessings. The more white cotton bracelets your wrists are filled with, the more well wishes you have.


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PrabangPrabangSample Itinerary (subject to confirmation)Day 5•Ban Pak Ou. The caves are home to thousands of carved buddha statues, which the group will climb up to explore.•Cruise down the Mekong.

Day 6•See to daily ritual of giving of alms to the monks – a fascinating sight as orange-robed monks line the streets to collect food and offerings from the locals.•Kuang Sii Waterwall.•Bear Rescue Centre: an NGO working to protect Moon Bears in Laos.

Day 7•Departure day.

Sample Itinerary (subject to confirmation)Day 5•Ban Pak Ou. The caves are home to thousands of carved buddha statues, which the group will climb up to explore.•Cruise down the Mekong.

Day 6•See to daily ritual of giving of alms to the monks – a fascinating sight as orange-robed monks line the streets to collect food and offerings from the locals.•Kuang Sii Waterwall.•Bear Rescue Centre: an NGO working to protect Moon Bears in Laos.

Day 7•Departure day.

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS09 CAS09Group size:Group size: Mmin – 15 Max – 30 Mmin – 15 Max – 30Duration:Duration: 7D/6N 7D/6NProvisional Dates: Oct 5–11Provisional Dates: Oct 5–11. Students should keep . Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Flights between Hong Kong and Luang Flights between Hong Kong and Luang Prabang. Students to make own way to HK IntPrabang. Students to make own way to HK Int’’l Airport l Airport on day of travel.on day of travel.Physical / Skill Requirement:Physical / Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Special Equipment:Special Equipment: To be advised at a later stage, if To be advised at a later stage, if applicable.applicable.Meals:Meals: Included for Laos Included for LaosPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.applicable.Immunisation: Immunisation: Students to arrange own immunisationStudents to arrange own immunisationEstimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$ 14,000 HK$ 14,000 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)


Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS09 CAS09Group size:Group size: Mmin – 15 Max – 30 Mmin – 15 Max – 30Duration:Duration: 7D/6N 7D/6NProvisional Dates: Oct 5–11Provisional Dates: Oct 5–11. Students should keep . Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Flights between Hong Kong and Luang Flights between Hong Kong and Luang Prabang. Students to make own way to HK IntPrabang. Students to make own way to HK Int’’l Airport l Airport on day of travel.on day of travel.Physical / Skill Requirement:Physical / Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Special Equipment:Special Equipment: To be advised at a later stage, if To be advised at a later stage, if applicable.applicable.Meals:Meals: Included for Laos Included for LaosPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.applicable.Immunisation: Immunisation: Students to arrange own immunisationStudents to arrange own immunisationEstimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$ 14,000 HK$ 14,000 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)



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CAS10 Malaysia: CAS10 Malaysia: SabahSabah



The programme begins near Kota Kinabalu with a dive The programme begins near Kota Kinabalu with a dive conservationconservationscheme with Reef Check Malaysia, the United Nations scheme with Reef Check Malaysia, the United Nations official community-based reef monitoring programme. It official community-based reef monitoring programme. It then moves on to Sandakan to begin service work at the then moves on to Sandakan to begin service work at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.

Itinerary Highlights:Itinerary Highlights:•Contribute to the United Nations official community-Contribute to the United Nations official community-based reef monitoring programme (Reef Check)based reef monitoring programme (Reef Check)•Participate on three dives aimed at advancing Reef Participate on three dives aimed at advancing Reef ChecksChecks’’ conservation goals. The dives will involve coral conservation goals. The dives will involve coral transplanting, cleaning nurseries and reef monitoring.transplanting, cleaning nurseries and reef monitoring.•Learn to set up your own jungle camp and sleep in Learn to set up your own jungle camp and sleep in hammocks on a tropical islandhammocks on a tropical island•Volunteer as part of a Volunteer as part of a ‘‘Bear Action TeamBear Action Team’’ (BAT) at the (BAT) at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. This will involve Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. This will involve building infrastructure that supports the centrebuilding infrastructure that supports the centre’’s goals of s goals of providing an improved long-term living environment for providing an improved long-term living environment for captive bears that cannot be released and educating the captive bears that cannot be released and educating the public by raising awareness about this species, which is public by raising awareness about this species, which is categorised as vulnerable.categorised as vulnerable.•Enjoy exclusive viewing of the Sun Bears - the worlds Enjoy exclusive viewing of the Sun Bears - the worlds smallest bearsmallest bear•Learn about the plight of endangered orangutan and Learn about the plight of endangered orangutan and witness feeding time at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation witness feeding time at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.Centre.•Experience the hustle and bustle of a local Malaysian Experience the hustle and bustle of a local Malaysian food marketfood market

The programme begins near Kota Kinabalu with a dive The programme begins near Kota Kinabalu with a dive conservationconservationscheme with Reef Check Malaysia, the United Nations scheme with Reef Check Malaysia, the United Nations official community-based reef monitoring programme. It official community-based reef monitoring programme. It then moves on to Sandakan to begin service work at the then moves on to Sandakan to begin service work at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.

Itinerary Highlights:Itinerary Highlights:•Contribute to the United Nations official community-Contribute to the United Nations official community-based reef monitoring programme (Reef Check)based reef monitoring programme (Reef Check)•Participate on three dives aimed at advancing Reef Participate on three dives aimed at advancing Reef ChecksChecks’’ conservation goals. The dives will involve coral conservation goals. The dives will involve coral transplanting, cleaning nurseries and reef monitoring.transplanting, cleaning nurseries and reef monitoring.•Learn to set up your own jungle camp and sleep in Learn to set up your own jungle camp and sleep in hammocks on a tropical islandhammocks on a tropical island•Volunteer as part of a Volunteer as part of a ‘‘Bear Action TeamBear Action Team’’ (BAT) at the (BAT) at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. This will involve Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. This will involve building infrastructure that supports the centrebuilding infrastructure that supports the centre’’s goals of s goals of providing an improved long-term living environment for providing an improved long-term living environment for captive bears that cannot be released and educating the captive bears that cannot be released and educating the public by raising awareness about this species, which is public by raising awareness about this species, which is categorised as vulnerable.categorised as vulnerable.•Enjoy exclusive viewing of the Sun Bears - the worlds Enjoy exclusive viewing of the Sun Bears - the worlds smallest bearsmallest bear•Learn about the plight of endangered orangutan and Learn about the plight of endangered orangutan and witness feeding time at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation witness feeding time at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.Centre.•Experience the hustle and bustle of a local Malaysian Experience the hustle and bustle of a local Malaysian food marketfood market





Dive Conservation ProgrammeDive Conservation ProgrammeThe dive program will be run by Borneo Dream, a The dive program will be run by Borneo Dream, a reputable dive company who have teamed up with Reef reputable dive company who have teamed up with Reef Check Malaysia to promote their efforts. The program Check Malaysia to promote their efforts. The program will include will include four four dives each with a different focus on dives each with a different focus on conservation and/or improving skills. During this time the conservation and/or improving skills. During this time the groups will camp on a cove on Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul groups will camp on a cove on Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park in hammocks for a really wild Rahman National Park in hammocks for a really wild experience!experience!

The programmme will see Reef Check deliver The programmme will see Reef Check deliver educational talks to support the conservation program educational talks to support the conservation program the team will carry out underwater. The lessons will the team will carry out underwater. The lessons will cover coral transplanting, nursery clean up and fish cover coral transplanting, nursery clean up and fish surveys. Among other things, participants will learn surveys. Among other things, participants will learn about the destruction of the coral reefs, often a result of about the destruction of the coral reefs, often a result of dynamite fishing, and the effects this has on marine life.dynamite fishing, and the effects this has on marine life.

Reef Check is a non-profit foundation established in over Reef Check is a non-profit foundation established in over 82 countries worldwide and has received international 82 countries worldwide and has received international environmental awards for its work. It is the United environmental awards for its work. It is the United Nations official community-based reef monitoring Nations official community-based reef monitoring programme. This non-profit organizationprogramme. This non-profit organization’’s mission is to:s mission is to:•Educate the public and governments about the value of Educate the public and governments about the value of coral reefs and the crisis facing themcoral reefs and the crisis facing them•Create a global network of volunteer teams, trained and Create a global network of volunteer teams, trained and led by scientists, that regularly monitor and report on led by scientists, that regularly monitor and report on reef health using a standard methodreef health using a standard method•Facilitate collaborative use of reef health information by Facilitate collaborative use of reef health information by community groups, governments, universities and community groups, governments, universities and businesses to design and implement ecologically sound businesses to design and implement ecologically sound and economically sustainable solutionsand economically sustainable solutions•Stimulate local action to protect remaining pristine reefs Stimulate local action to protect remaining pristine reefs and rehabilitate damaged reefs worldwide.and rehabilitate damaged reefs worldwide.

Dive Conservation ProgrammeDive Conservation ProgrammeThe dive program will be run by Borneo Dream, a The dive program will be run by Borneo Dream, a reputable dive company who have teamed up with Reef reputable dive company who have teamed up with Reef Check Malaysia to promote their efforts. The program Check Malaysia to promote their efforts. The program will include will include four four dives each with a different focus on dives each with a different focus on conservation and/or improving skills. During this time the conservation and/or improving skills. During this time the groups will camp on a cove on Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul groups will camp on a cove on Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park in hammocks for a really wild Rahman National Park in hammocks for a really wild experience!experience!

The programmme will see Reef Check deliver The programmme will see Reef Check deliver educational talks to support the conservation program educational talks to support the conservation program the team will carry out underwater. The lessons will the team will carry out underwater. The lessons will cover coral transplanting, nursery clean up and fish cover coral transplanting, nursery clean up and fish surveys. Among other things, participants will learn surveys. Among other things, participants will learn about the destruction of the coral reefs, often a result of about the destruction of the coral reefs, often a result of dynamite fishing, and the effects this has on marine life.dynamite fishing, and the effects this has on marine life.

Reef Check is a non-profit foundation established in over Reef Check is a non-profit foundation established in over 82 countries worldwide and has received international 82 countries worldwide and has received international environmental awards for its work. It is the United environmental awards for its work. It is the United Nations official community-based reef monitoring Nations official community-based reef monitoring programme. This non-profit organizationprogramme. This non-profit organization’’s mission is to:s mission is to:•Educate the public and governments about the value of Educate the public and governments about the value of coral reefs and the crisis facing themcoral reefs and the crisis facing them•Create a global network of volunteer teams, trained and Create a global network of volunteer teams, trained and led by scientists, that regularly monitor and report on led by scientists, that regularly monitor and report on reef health using a standard methodreef health using a standard method•Facilitate collaborative use of reef health information by Facilitate collaborative use of reef health information by community groups, governments, universities and community groups, governments, universities and businesses to design and implement ecologically sound businesses to design and implement ecologically sound and economically sustainable solutionsand economically sustainable solutions•Stimulate local action to protect remaining pristine reefs Stimulate local action to protect remaining pristine reefs and rehabilitate damaged reefs worldwide.and rehabilitate damaged reefs worldwide.





Borneo Dream (dive operator): Borneo Dream (dive operator): http://www.borneodream.comTunku Abdul Rahman National Park:Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park:http://www.sabahparks.org/eng/http://www.sabahparks.org/eng/tunku_abdul_rahman_park/tunku_abdul_rahman_park/Reef Check Malaysia:Reef Check Malaysia:http://www.reefcheck.org.my/about.php

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS10 CAS10Group size:Group size: Min – 12 Max – 24 Min – 12 Max – 24Duration:Duration: 10D/9N 10D/9NProvisional Dates: Oct 5–11Provisional Dates: Oct 5–11. Students should keep . Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Flights between Hong Kong and Kota Flights between Hong Kong and Kota Kinabalu. Students to make own way to HK IntKinabalu. Students to make own way to HK Int’’l Airport l Airport on day of travel.on day of travel.Physical / Skill Requirement:Physical / Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Special Equipment:Special Equipment: To be advised at a later stage, if To be advised at a later stage, if applicable.applicable.Meals:Meals: Included for Malaysia Included for MalaysiaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.applicable.Immunisation: Immunisation: Students to arrange own immunisationStudents to arrange own immunisationEstimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$ 16,500 HK$ 16,500 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)


Borneo Dream (dive operator): Borneo Dream (dive operator): http://www.borneodream.comTunku Abdul Rahman National Park:Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park:http://www.sabahparks.org/eng/http://www.sabahparks.org/eng/tunku_abdul_rahman_park/tunku_abdul_rahman_park/Reef Check Malaysia:Reef Check Malaysia:http://www.reefcheck.org.my/about.php

Activity Code:Activity Code: CAS10 CAS10Group size:Group size: Min – 12 Max – 24 Min – 12 Max – 24Duration:Duration: 10D/9N 10D/9NProvisional Dates: Oct 5–11Provisional Dates: Oct 5–11. Students should keep . Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Transportation: Transportation: Flights between Hong Kong and Kota Flights between Hong Kong and Kota Kinabalu. Students to make own way to HK IntKinabalu. Students to make own way to HK Int’’l Airport l Airport on day of travel.on day of travel.Physical / Skill Requirement:Physical / Skill Requirement: This activity is suitable This activity is suitable for all students, but note that on some days, there will be for all students, but note that on some days, there will be quite a lot of physical activities.quite a lot of physical activities.Special Equipment:Special Equipment: To be advised at a later stage, if To be advised at a later stage, if applicable.applicable.Meals:Meals: Included for Malaysia Included for MalaysiaPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.applicable.Immunisation: Immunisation: Students to arrange own immunisationStudents to arrange own immunisationEstimated cost*:Estimated cost*: HK$ 16,500 HK$ 16,500 (may vary due to factors (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)


http://www.borneodream.com/

http://www.reefcheck.org.my/about.php

http://www.borneodream.com/

http://www.reefcheck.org.my/about.php

Nepal is for many a mystical land, invoking images of Nepal is for many a mystical land, invoking images of high mountain peaks, dark forest with tigers and high mountain peaks, dark forest with tigers and elephants, and ancient cities. It is all of these and much elephants, and ancient cities. It is all of these and much more. Nepal has the highest mountain in the world (Mt. more. Nepal has the highest mountain in the world (Mt. Everest), incredible trekking routes in the shadows of the Everest), incredible trekking routes in the shadows of the Himalayas, great national parks such as Chitwan, the Himalayas, great national parks such as Chitwan, the UNESCO Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley, and UNESCO Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley, and truly wonderful people.truly wonderful people. Although Nepal has long been recognized as a tourist Although Nepal has long been recognized as a tourist destination, internal conflicts in the country through destination, internal conflicts in the country through 2008 had worsened the situation for many Nepalese. 2008 had worsened the situation for many Nepalese. Even as the country today emerges from a period of Even as the country today emerges from a period of turmoil, it still ranks as one of the poorest countries in turmoil, it still ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world. Your service efforts will greatly help a village the world. Your service efforts will greatly help a village community by increasing the quality and availability of community by increasing the quality and availability of education, medical aid, and support for women.education, medical aid, and support for women.

One current project involves building a multi-function One current project involves building a multi-function community center that will offer a place where villagers community center that will offer a place where villagers can meet together, and house medical missions and can meet together, and house medical missions and offer locals better access to doctors. Students are offer locals better access to doctors. Students are involved by being workers and managers on the project, involved by being workers and managers on the project, engage in constructionengage in constructionefforts, making mortar, building walls, painting, and efforts, making mortar, building walls, painting, and everything else.everything else.

Nepal is for many a mystical land, invoking images of Nepal is for many a mystical land, invoking images of high mountain peaks, dark forest with tigers and high mountain peaks, dark forest with tigers and elephants, and ancient cities. It is all of these and much elephants, and ancient cities. It is all of these and much more. Nepal has the highest mountain in the world (Mt. more. Nepal has the highest mountain in the world (Mt. Everest), incredible trekking routes in the shadows of the Everest), incredible trekking routes in the shadows of the Himalayas, great national parks such as Chitwan, the Himalayas, great national parks such as Chitwan, the UNESCO Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley, and UNESCO Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley, and truly wonderful people.truly wonderful people. Although Nepal has long been recognized as a tourist Although Nepal has long been recognized as a tourist destination, internal conflicts in the country through destination, internal conflicts in the country through 2008 had worsened the situation for many Nepalese. 2008 had worsened the situation for many Nepalese. Even as the country today emerges from a period of Even as the country today emerges from a period of turmoil, it still ranks as one of the poorest countries in turmoil, it still ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world. Your service efforts will greatly help a village the world. Your service efforts will greatly help a village community by increasing the quality and availability of community by increasing the quality and availability of education, medical aid, and support for women.education, medical aid, and support for women.

One current project involves building a multi-function One current project involves building a multi-function community center that will offer a place where villagers community center that will offer a place where villagers can meet together, and house medical missions and can meet together, and house medical missions and offer locals better access to doctors. Students are offer locals better access to doctors. Students are involved by being workers and managers on the project, involved by being workers and managers on the project, engage in constructionengage in constructionefforts, making mortar, building walls, painting, and efforts, making mortar, building walls, painting, and everything else.everything else.

‘‘SIS goes MaDSIS goes MaD’’ 2013 - Y12 2013 - Y12CAS11 Nepal: CAS11 Nepal: KathmanduKathmandu


The program offers a range of experiences focused The program offers a range of experiences focused around a significant community service project as around a significant community service project as mentioned above. We also visit the incredible temple mentioned above. We also visit the incredible temple and market areas of Kathmandu, go white water rafting, and market areas of Kathmandu, go white water rafting, and have a half day hike with Himalayan views, including and have a half day hike with Himalayan views, including the inspiring Mt. Manaslu. We enjoy the village the inspiring Mt. Manaslu. We enjoy the village environment and campsite in our project area, taking environment and campsite in our project area, taking daily swims in the clean river waters, getting to know the daily swims in the clean river waters, getting to know the villagers and easily adapting to the slower pace of village villagers and easily adapting to the slower pace of village life. It is a truly one-of-a-kind experience and one you will life. It is a truly one-of-a-kind experience and one you will remember for years to come.remember for years to come.

Activity Code: Activity Code: CAS011CAS011Group size: Group size: Min – 15Min – 15 Max – 30Max – 30Duration: 8Duration: 8D/7N D/7N (from departing to arriving Hong (from departing to arriving Hong Kong)Kong)Provisional Dates: Oct 4-11Provisional Dates: Oct 4-11. Students should keep . Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Physical/Skill requirements: Physical/Skill requirements: NilNilSpecial equipment: Special equipment: To be advised at a later stage, if To be advised at a later stage, if applicableapplicableMeals: Meals: Included for NepalIncluded for NepalTransportation: Transportation: Flights between Hong Kong and Flights between Hong Kong and KathmanduKathmanduPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.applicable.Estimated cost per student*:Estimated cost per student*: HK$18,400 HK$18,400 (may vary (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)


The program offers a range of experiences focused The program offers a range of experiences focused around a significant community service project as around a significant community service project as mentioned above. We also visit the incredible temple mentioned above. We also visit the incredible temple and market areas of Kathmandu, go white water rafting, and market areas of Kathmandu, go white water rafting, and have a half day hike with Himalayan views, including and have a half day hike with Himalayan views, including the inspiring Mt. Manaslu. We enjoy the village the inspiring Mt. Manaslu. We enjoy the village environment and campsite in our project area, taking environment and campsite in our project area, taking daily swims in the clean river waters, getting to know the daily swims in the clean river waters, getting to know the villagers and easily adapting to the slower pace of village villagers and easily adapting to the slower pace of village life. It is a truly one-of-a-kind experience and one you will life. It is a truly one-of-a-kind experience and one you will remember for years to come.remember for years to come.

Activity Code: Activity Code: CAS011CAS011Group size: Group size: Min – 15Min – 15 Max – 30Max – 30Duration: 8Duration: 8D/7N D/7N (from departing to arriving Hong (from departing to arriving Hong Kong)Kong)Provisional Dates: Oct 4-11Provisional Dates: Oct 4-11. Students should keep . Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Physical/Skill requirements: Physical/Skill requirements: NilNilSpecial equipment: Special equipment: To be advised at a later stage, if To be advised at a later stage, if applicableapplicableMeals: Meals: Included for NepalIncluded for NepalTransportation: Transportation: Flights between Hong Kong and Flights between Hong Kong and KathmanduKathmanduPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.applicable.Estimated cost per student*:Estimated cost per student*: HK$18,400 HK$18,400 (may vary (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)






Activity Code: Activity Code: CAS011CAS0112013-14 Year group: 2013-14 Year group: Years 8, 9 & 10Years 8, 9 & 10Group size: Group size: Min – 10Min – 10 Max – 40Max – 40Duration: 7Duration: 7D/6N D/6N (from departing to arriving Hong (from departing to arriving Hong Kong)Kong)Provisional Dates: Oct 4-12Provisional Dates: Oct 4-12. Students should keep . Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Physical/Skill requirements: Physical/Skill requirements: NilNilSpecial equipment: Special equipment: To be advised at a later stage, if To be advised at a later stage, if applicableapplicableMeals: Meals: Included for Chiang Rai Included for Chiang Rai Transportation: Transportation: Flights between Hong Kong and Flights between Hong Kong and Kathmandu, via BangkokKathmandu, via BangkokPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.applicable.Estimated cost per student*:Estimated cost per student*: HK$18,400 HK$18,400 (may vary (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)

Activity Code: Activity Code: CAS011CAS0112013-14 Year group: 2013-14 Year group: Years 8, 9 & 10Years 8, 9 & 10Group size: Group size: Min – 10Min – 10 Max – 40Max – 40Duration: 7Duration: 7D/6N D/6N (from departing to arriving Hong (from departing to arriving Hong Kong)Kong)Provisional Dates: Oct 4-12Provisional Dates: Oct 4-12. Students should keep . Students should keep the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case the weekend either side of MaD Week available in case of schedule changes.of schedule changes.Physical/Skill requirements: Physical/Skill requirements: NilNilSpecial equipment: Special equipment: To be advised at a later stage, if To be advised at a later stage, if applicableapplicableMeals: Meals: Included for Chiang Rai Included for Chiang Rai Transportation: Transportation: Flights between Hong Kong and Flights between Hong Kong and Kathmandu, via BangkokKathmandu, via BangkokPassport Validity: Passport Validity: 6 months6 monthsTravel Visa:Travel Visa: Students to arrange own travel visa, if Students to arrange own travel visa, if applicable.applicable.Estimated cost per student*:Estimated cost per student*: HK$18,400 HK$18,400 (may vary (may vary due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges due to factors such as exchange rates, fuel surcharges and group size.)and group size.)Deposit:Deposit: HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable) HK$2,000 (non-refundable/non-transferrable)

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