Frequently Asked Questions
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Times and Dates
What time do we get home?

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What time does the coach leave?

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What are the dates and times

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Basic Items
How does the Notley Trips Hotline work.

When we arrive in Austria Mrs Segura we will leave a message on the hotline. She will also do this to notify parents of any other important news including our predicted arrival time back at Notley. Please phone the Trips Hotline on 01376 556378

What do I need to take on the trip?

All students travelling on the ski trip this year will require an E111 card. You must have a current card in order to go on the trip (please check your as these do expire!). These are obtainable online or via the Post Office. Below is a checklist for you to ensure you pack the correct items:

Must Have Items

  • Ski helmet. These are obligatory for all staff and students. You will not be allowed to ski without one under any circumstances.
  • Googles
  • Ski jacket - to be worn on the journey
  • Sallopettes (ski trousers)
  • Thermal top
  • Thin fleecy layer
  • Thermal bottoms
  • 3 pairs ski socks (put 1 pair in your hand luggage for ski fit)
  • Thick ski gloves (keep in your hand luggage for ski fit)
  • Suntan lotion and lip salve
  • Swimming costume

Recommended Items

  • Ski hat (i.e. wooly hat)
  • Sunglasses
  • Small rucksack to carry packed lunch
  • Clothing for evenings e.g. jeans and tops
  • Food for the journey to last Friday night
  • Small pillow for the journey
  • Saturday breakfast and lunch
  • Pair of sturdy footwear/trainers
  • DVDs for the journey (no 15 or 18 cert films!)
  • MP3 player and headphones - you will not be allowed to use external speakers on the coach. Note - iPhones and other media enabled phones count as mobile phones and are not permitted on the trip.

Passport - hand in when getting on coach - you cannot travel without one!

Money in Euros (in an envelope labelled with name and full amount - hand in when getting on coach)

Any medication currently being taken should be placed in a named bag stating when it is to be taken and given in before getting on the coach

All luggage should be packed in a medium sized suitcase/holdall.

Important: no pupils should be bringing valuables on the trip and we insist they leave mobile phones at home.

If you have any concerns or questions please contact Mrs Segura at schoo


About Austria/Flachau
What is the temperature?

During our ski trips we have found that the temperature ranges from minus 5 to minus 11.

What is the time difference?

Austria is 1 hour ahead of England.

Where are we staying

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