Briefing Session

5 July 2008

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Participants

Shatin Tsung Tsin SchoolPui Kiu CollegeVictoria Shanghai Academy

Leaders

Patrick Lam (Shatin Tsing Tsin School)Rainbow Zhang (Pui Kiu College)Auntie Helen (self-funded assistant)

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OUR

TRIP

HK: 12 hours ahead

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Departure from HKG on 2 August 2008Arrival at Toronto on the same day afternoon

3-4 August: Excursion

5-8 August: Tomorrow’s Innovators

9 August: Excursion

10 August: Departure from Toronto

11 August: Arrival at HKG

Tour: 2-11 August 2008

International knowledge buildingHigh-order thinkingCultural exchange

Inspiring excursionGlobal perspectives

m-learning

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Flight: CX 826Gather at HKG Chap Lap Kok Int’l Airport (Zone C)Gathering time: 11:30 (HKG)Departure time: 14:50 (HKG)Be punctual for group check-in

Preparation:Luggage <20kg, 1 hand luggage only (backpack is suggested), valid passport (and visa if needed), HK ID Card, proper amount of CA and HK currencies, photo-copy of all personal identity (passport, HKID, visa), e-ticket (Patrick and Rainbow also keep a copy), materials for personal hygiene, a watch, spare glasses (if applicable)

Clothing: spring clothing 17-25oC + jacket (may also need long-sleeve sweater)

Departure on 2 August 2008

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Flight: CX 826Arrival time: 17:45 (Toronto time)

Accommodation:Victoria University in The University of Toronto140 Charles Street WestToronto, ON M5S 1K924 hour reception number 1-416-585-4524http://www.vicu.utoronto.ca/site4.aspx

Expected arrival time: 19:30

Check-in and dinnerPhone callA good rest

Arrival on 2 August 2008

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Accommodation

Victoria University in The University of Toronto140 Charles Street WestToronto, ON M5S 1K924 hour reception number 1-416-585-4524

Twin bedrooms forstudents

http://www.vicu.utoronto.ca/site4.aspx

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Whole-day excursion by Charming Holidays (Canada) 翠明假期 ( 加拿大 )

3-4 August 2008

7:30 Breakfast at Victoria University, UofT9:00 DepartureReturn to Victoria University (UofT) after dinner

3 August: Niagara Fall Tour

4 August: Toronto city tour and cherry orchard

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3 August 2008 7:30 Breakfast at Victoria University, UofT9:00 Departure for the whole-day tour

Maid of the Mist

Niagara FallGreenhouseButterfly ConservatoryBotanical GardenRainbow Bridge……………….

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4 August 2008 7:30 Breakfast at Victoria University, UofT9:00 Departure for the whole-day tour

CN TowerToronto city tour Cherry picking

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5-8 August 2008

7:30 Breakfast at Victoria University, UofT8:30 – 5:00 OISE, UofT

Tomorrow’s Innovators

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5, 7 August morning

Tomorrow’s Innovators

Field work/ zoo visit at TorontoEcological studies

5-8 August 2008Knowledge Building with students fromother countries on environmental issues

+ UofT tour

+ Museum visit

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9 August 2008

Whole-day tour

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Flight: CX 827Departure time: 11:00 (TO time)Leave Victoria University at 07:00 shortly after breakfast

Expected arrival at HKGDate: 11 August 2008Time: 14:15 (HKG)

Parent’s pick up at HKG Airport

Departure from Toronto10 August 2008

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Important Notice

1. Safety is our first priority - insurance - CA phone cards - emergency calls Shatin Tsung Tsin School: 26918194 Victoria U.: 1-416-585-4524 - daily update at www.patricklamhc.com/torontotrip

2. Financial management accommodation: CA$(35+10%)x8 days CA$308 = ~HK$2400 excursion: CA$(579+5%+24 for tips) CA$632 = ~HK$4930 insurance: HK$75

For each Pui Kiu College and VSA student: HK$10,000 (cheque payable to Shatin Tsung Tsin School refund the outstanding balance after return)

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Important Notice

4. Pocket money - variable but no more than CA$300 suggested for personal use - emergent money exchange is accessible

5. Manner - be polite at all time - be punctual - be open-minded - be patient - be mutually supportive - be positive

3. Emergency - any emergency will be reported to Shatin Tsin Tsung School General Office - report to the parent(s) and school(s) concerned by phone - a close link with UofT for crisis management and Charming Holidays (Canada)

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Important Notice

7. Loss of property (expensive item) - report to police - insurance claim (if needed)

8. Sickness - Patrick, Rainbow or Auntie Helen will stay at the Hall with you - simple medicine prepared by parents - taken to clinic/ hospital nearby without delay if necessary - report to parents immediately if necessary - Patrick will make the payment and then claim the insurance or arrange parents’ payment after return

6. Get lost (very low possibility due to at least 3 leaders for 11 students at any time) - keep calm and don’t rush without direction - make sure you are in a safe area - wait patiently and you will be found - make a phone call to Patrick if you have waited for 15 minutes (will give you before the excursion)

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Important Notice

11. Abbreviations ON/ ONT: Ontario, a province of Canada TO: Toronto, capital of Ontario YYZ: Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto

10. Important contact Cathay Pacific: 2747 1234 (flight schedule) 2747 8888 (general hotline) Patrick at HKG: 6200 7720 patrick@patricklamhc.com Victoria University in UofT 1-416-585-4524 accom.victoria@utoronto.ca

9. Self-help laundry machines (coins needed) are ready. Hand washing is another choice.