Physics Visit to CERN

Arden Academy 2016

All about Diverse School Travel.

ABOUT

GENEVA

& CERN

Presentation summary

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SUMMARY

Destination information: where we are

going and why.

3 days packed-full of exciting activities!

Recap of the most important details.

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ABOUT

GENEVA

& CERN

Why Geneva?

ABOUT

GENEVA

& CERN

• Geneva is a gem of a city, set on the shores of Europe’s

largest Alpine lake.

• Geneva is home to many international organisations

including CERN.

• The boat cruise on Lake Geneva is a real highlight of the

trip and provides fantastic photo opportunities!

• Public transport is excellent and all schools are given a

Geneva Transport Card that entitles them to unlimited

free use of all public transport.

• So getting around this compact city is safe and a breeze!

About Geneva

ABOUT

GENEVA

& CERN

Why CERN?

ABOUT

GENEVA

& CERN

Permanent exhibitions – Microcosm &

Universe of Particles

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GENEVA

& CERN

Guided Tour with a resident expert!

ABOUT

GENEVA

& CERN

ATLAS building

ABOUT

GENEVA

& CERN

Your Itinerary: Day 1

DAY 1

Friday 4th November 2016

02:30 – depart Arden, by Johnsons coach, for London Luton Airport

(meet at 02:15)

07:00 – Flight to Geneva from London Luton Airport (train from

airport to hostel)

11:00 – Arrive accommodation: Geneva Youth Hostel is our first

choice for school accommodation! Collect travel passes.

12:30 – Visit the History of Science Museum and admire its

collection of historical scientific apparatus.

13:30 – Pick up some souvenirs along Geneva's waterfront and

stroll around the beautiful Park Moynier to see the iconic Jet d'Eau.

Lunch – buy own

15:30 – Enjoy a pleasant cruise on Lake Geneva - don’t forget to

take pictures!

18:30 – Dinner at the hostel.

20:15 – Ten-Pin Bowling: enjoy a fun and relaxing evening at la

Praille bowling alley!

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Your Itinerary: Day 2

DAY 2

Saturday 5th November 2016

Breakfast at the hotel

09:00 - CERN guided tour. This visit lasts three hours, and a resident

expert will be an engaging and informative guide to research at CERN

(no open-toed/high-heeled shoes permitted).

13:00 – Lunch at CERN restaurant. Please allow CHF15 per person,

payable in cash (network with CERN scientists!)

14:00 – Visit the permanent exhibitions “Microcosm” to explore the

mysteries of the universe and “Universe of Particles” to learn more

about the Big Bang!

19:00 – Restaurant Edelweiss; enjoy a traditional Swiss fondue to

the tune of a live folkloric band that’ll oompah throughout the dinner

hour! Includes fondue, sausage, chips, ice-cream and a soft drink.

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Your Itinerary: Day 3

DAY 3

Sunday 6th February 2016

Breakfast at hotel

10:00 – Visit The Museum of Natural History: frogs, toads and indigenous

birds, Lucy and the dinosaurs, the Arctic and the Antarctic. Don’t miss any of its

mysteries!

12:30 – Explore Geneva’s picturesque Old Quarter. Lunch – buy own.

15:00 - With a collection that boasts over half a million objects, the Musée

D’Art et D’Histoire is one of Switzerland’s most important museums.

19:50 – Check-in at Geneva. Dinner – at airport, buy own

21:50 - Flight back from Geneva to London Luton Airport.

22:30 - Arrive London Luton Airport – Johnsons coaches

01:00 (Monday) – Arrive back at Arden

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Permanent Exhibition

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• Microcosm:

• This exhibition gives you the key to understanding the secrets of

matter.

• Students you will explore the mysteries of the universe and

discover the massive apparatus used by physicists, the

accelerators and detectors, and see how each part works!

• Universe of Particles:

• The purpose of the entirely

interactive exhibition is for students

to confront the great questions of

contemporary physics.

• It will take you on a journey all the

way back to the Big Bang. Find out

more about the creation of the

Universe!

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Accommodation: Geneva Hostel

Diverse School Travel

comprehensively audit all

accommodation they use,

ensuring that it adheres to

the necessary high standards

for fire safety, food hygiene

and security.

The Geneva Hostel is the first

choice of accommodation for

schools. It sits on the shores

of Lake Geneva, just a short

walk from the main Cornavin

rail station.

Student Rooms

• Private, four to twelve bed student

rooms

• Individual night-lights

• Personal secure lockers

• Heating and air conditioning

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Accommodation: Geneva Youth Hostel

Facilities • Secure luggage lockers are

available

• Free Wi-Fi

• Laundry facilities

• Towels non included but

available for hire

• Restaurant (vegetarian meals

available)

• Students are given a key card for

access to room, personal locker

& shower room (gender specific)

• Two games rooms (equipped

with TV, small library & table

tennis)

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About Diverse School Travel

• Over 20 years’ experience of organising school trips.

• Highest standards of safety and security (STF).

• ABTA and ATOL bonded for complete financial

protection .

• Their LOtC Quality Badge is our assurance that our

trips will always enrich your child’s education.

• 24 hour emergency helpline while the group is away.

• They have an intimate knowledge of our

destinations.

• Dedicated bilingual (at least!) Travel Consultant looks

after our every need.

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What next?

• Make sure to remember passports and your EHIC card. You

will need your passports at CERN!

• You must wear appropriate footwear at CERN. Flip flops,

sandals and heels are not allowed.

• Remember to bring a camera for the boat cruise and also

for CERN as you are allowed to take pictures!

• Take some Swiss Francs for lunches and for any souvenirs.

• Each student allowed 1 piece of hand luggage for the flight.

• Toiletries must be packed in a transparent plastic

bag and not exceed 100ml.

• There is no weight limit for the cabin bag but it must

be no bigger than 50 X 40 X 20cm.

SUMMARY

• Bring a towel – remember only hand luggage so not a bath sheet! • • Bring a Swiss adaptor plug (different to European ones) • • Students will need spending money to buy lunch each day (we

suggest approx. £10-£15 minimum (of Swiss Francs) per day for lunch. Also, money for dinner on Sunday evening and also for souvenirs and any other drinks/snacks other than those provided.

• • Remember to bring any medication needed for the trip. Students

should carry their own medication – please consider hand luggage restrictions.

• Mr Smith – emergency telephone number 07866 727523 (will be available from 01:00 on 4/11/16 until we arrive back at Arden on Monday morning)

Thank you.

Have a fantastic trip!