THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SHANGHAI, Puxi A NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION SCHOOL 6 May 2015 RE: U11 FOBISIA GAMES Dear Parent/ Guardian, It is now almost time for the U11 FOBISIA squad to travel to Manila. The teams have been working hard to reach this point and I am pleased to see how they have improved as individuals and as a team. I have included some important information with regards to travel details in this letter. If you have not already paid the final balance for the trip, please ensure that 3500RMB is paid as soon as possible. Parents pre-games meeting I would like to invite you all to a meeting on Monday 11 th May 2015 at 15:35 -16:00 in the Secondary school, room 164. During this meeting we will cover the travel arrangements for parents who are going to Manila and any outstanding questions you may have regarding this exciting experience. Trip Itinerary Wednesday 13 May 11:45 Bus leaves BISS Puxi for Pudong airport (students and staff) A school packed lunch will be provided. 16:00 The team will fly to Manila on the flight PR337 19:40 Arrive in Manila and travel via hosts transport to the hotel (details below) Thursday 14 May Athletics and swimming tournament begins at British School Manila and Makati Stadium Friday 15 May Tournament continues with T-ball at British school Manila Saturday 16 May Tournament continues with football at British School Manila Evening Gala dinner and awards ceremony Sunday 17 May Bus will leave the hotel directly to the Airport where students will travel back to Shanghai on flight number P336 which leaves Manila at 11:25 and is due to land at 14:55. There will be no school transport pick up from the airport on our return. Parents should make plans to collect their own child or have them travel home with another parent. In the latter case, please inform us in advance who will be taking your child home. THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SHANGHAI, Puxi A NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION SCHOOL Hotel details Dusit Thani Manila Ayala Avenue, 1223 Makati City, Philippines Tel: +63 (2) 238 8888 Ext. 8819 Fax: +63 (2) 238 8865 Web: www.dusit.com/dtmn E-mail: [email protected] Host School Details The British School Manila 36th Street, University Park, Bonifacio Global City 1634 Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines Email: Caroline Simpson [email protected] Kit List for Competitions We recommend that all students bring two BISS Puxi PE t-shirts and shorts for hygiene and general comfort during the three day event. T- Ball • BISS Puxi PE shorts • Underwear and white socks • Trainers • Athletes will be given a T-Ball t-shirt for the day Football • Football boots • Long football socks and underwear (BISS socks are sold in the uniform shop) • Shin pads (nobody will be allowed to play without shin pads) • Team uniform will be given to the pupils for the day Athletics • BISS Puxi PE shorts • Underwear and white socks • Trainers(spikes are more than welcome) • Athletics uniform top will be given to the pupils for the day THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SHANGHAI, Puxi A NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION SCHOOL Swimming • BISS Lions swimming hat will be issued to all swimmers • One piece black swimming suit or BISS Lions swimming suit • Goggles • Towel (we will not be able to use the hotel towel) Additional Students will be given a BISS Puxi cap and an event water bottle however we strongly recommend that all students bring a spare water bottle, spare hat and plenty of sun cream for the event. Non sport clothes Each evening the students will be given some free time to relax in their rooms. For this they will need some comfortable clothes, a change of underwear and a pair of non-competition footwear. The students should bring smart casual clothes for the gala dinner on the final night. There will be a disco where all the schools can celebrate their success. Should you wish to contact our trip leader, Mr Fudge during the time the students are travelling, please use the following number; +86 15221095553 The team will be accompanied by Ms Meehan, Mrs Hanson, Mr Wilson, Mr Lewis, Miss Mc Mahon. Please contact me if you have any questions on [email protected]. Best Wishes Thomas Htchings Director of Sport .