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Highlights
- Flight details (Air Canada)
- Prince Rupert to Vancouver: Flight 8090 (3:40 PM to 5:18 PM) (layover in the terminal, may not leave the terminal area, may not pass security or exit the terminal/airport)
- Vancouver to Montreal: Flight 314 (11:20 PM to 7:20 AM, next day)
Meals for Today
- Dinner – On your own at the YVR airport
Overview of the Day
- Today will be a long travel day and we will be flying all night (bring snacks, games, book, etc. if you want)
- Reminder: The flight is long – with an overnight flight
Schedule
- 5:18 PM – Arrive at the Vancouver airport
- 5:30 PM to 10:30 – Wait at the airport
- Travel in groups of at least 2 people
- If you leave the gate area, text your lead chaperone to let them know where you are going
- Do not leave the terminal (stay in the part of the airport that the gate is located)
- Never go outside of the terminal (never go past security)
- This means everyone must stay in the airport
- 11:20 PM – Flight departure time (Vancouver to Montreal: Flight 314)
- This is an overnight flight
Notes and Other Information
Reminders
- Once we connect with the NB students, please be sure to be with your twin for all activities.
- The same goes for when back in BC, please be sure to include your twin in all activities.
- Things can go wrong… so be sure to COMMUNICATE with your chaperones if you need ANY help (this includes letting us know your preferences, if you need help communicating with your host family or twin, etc.). The point of this trip is to have fun, learn about Canada, and connect with students from another community. So please, let us know if you need any help.
- The major rules:
- This is a school trip – follow all school rules (including rules about public displays of affection, appropriate language, being respectful, and no drinking/smoking/use of illegal drugs/etc.).
- Always ask for and keep a receipt. This is a trip requirement. Failure to not have a receipt or other proof of purchase may result in being sent home early at your parent/guardian expense. If for any reason you do not have a receipt, you must immediately text Mr. Kertes to let him know this. If you immediately notify him that you did not get a receipt, that may count as proof of purchase based on the circumstances. The key: Always ask for and keep a receipt.
- Communicate where you are and get permission first (text your chaperone).
- Stay in a group (we will tell you the minimum group size depending on the location and time).
- Stay within the boundaries (including when at the airport) and be on time (this makes for more free time).
- Be safe, have fun, be respectful. You are representing our school.
- Follow all the rules in the code of conduct that was provided to all participants.
Seat Assignment
- We will check-in as a group.
- Your boarding pass will have a seat assigned to it. Do NOT use this seat.
- Mr. Kertes will make index cards with all the seats assigned to our group.
- The cards will be given to the student ambassadors, who will then work out where you sit based on preferences. You must sit in the seat assigned to you. Keep your index card so you know where you are seated.
- We do this to avoid confusion once on board, as students like to select seats but this cannot be done during boarding.
Packing and Planning – More Details
- Packing List – Trip to NB
- Bring government issued photo ID with your name and birthdate or let us know that you do not have this ID (in which case, bring school and ID and we will provide a school letter for you as well)
- Bring some spending money
- Bring enough money for about 5-7 meals (when travelling on the flight)
- Meals when in NB are provided by the host school
- Bring a small and inexpensive gift (under $20) for your host family (something from our region is best, homemade is perfect, not fancy, just say “thanks”)
- Plan for cold, wet, changing weather
- Packing List – Trip in NWBC
- Bring some spending money
- Bring money for 5-6 meals (lunches and dinners) and any extra for breakfasts (if you want to eat out for some breakfasts, as light breakfasts will also be provided)
- Bring a sleeping bag, pillow and sleeping pad for YOU and YOUR TWIN (2 of each)
- Food Details
- Food when flying is on your own (plan for 5-7 meals when in-transit)
- Most food when in BC is on your own (plan for 7 meals when in BC)
- Some food is provided for all students (NB and CHSS), such as group meal in Terrace and other days
- When hosting, food will be provided for all the students being hosted (both NB and CHSS)
- Hosting Details
- View the list of students being hosted in Prince Rupert, with detailed calendar/times here (password protected – contact Mr. Kertes if you need the password)
