It's finally here! Let's go explore Venice! The weather is looking hot (in Venice) reading through the brochure last night, it promises to be a great cultural experience. Thanks go to all the planning and preparation by everyone in school and at home, but hopefully it's going to be an experience to remember. Don't forget your passport!!!

From experience, if you have not packed your stuff in your case - its strongly recommended that you don't leave it to the last minute! For more info, see 2 nd June blog entry.

When packing if you have concerns over what you can take, liquids etc - Firstly use the booklet from school Then look at the East Midlands Airport website ( www.eastmidlandsairport.com) there is a section 'at the airport' which will answer most questions. Having used the booklet, www.bmibaby.com was very useful with luggage information. A reminder- don't just get dropped off, go to your teacher in the airport main entrance - with your passport, then say goodb...

With less than a week to go, Year 10 are very excited and looking forward to Venice. All the information packs are out, all the paperwork is ready! The best weather guess is that Wednesday and Thursday are looking sunny and 24 degrees! favoloso!! (fabulous)

More reminders now as we are less than 2 weeks away! Remember small snacks for traveling may be useful. At the airport: you must go to your teachers showing them your passport- please remind people dropping you off, not to drop and run! If you left your passport in the car then you are stuck! This next comment must be taken with a large pinch of salt: the long term forecast for Venice is showing possible rain. It is worth remembering the meeting advice: have a...