Milepost 2 Residential Trip Wednesday 27th to Friday 29th May

KONYA

Staff

• Robert Unsworth, Trip Leader• Banu Kökçü • Semiha Clulow• Cara Mcknight• Lisa Tudehope• James Bryant• Ann Çelenk• Malcolm Wood

BESA Residential Trips

• Positively impact attitudes, beliefs and self-perceptions such as independence, confidence, self-esteem, personal effectiveness and coping strategies.

• Helps the development of interpersonal and social skills.

• Adds value to classroom experience.

• Outdoor learning and particularly residential learning improves long-memory of learning.

• Links affective and cognitive learning which develops higher order thinking. 

• Good fun!

Peacock, A. (2006). Changing minds: The Lasting Impact of School Trips (UK). University of Exeter, The Innovation Centre.

Rickinson, M. e. (2004). A review of research on outdoor learning. London: Field Studies Council.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

LEARNING

WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

LEARNINGIn Geography, we’ll be finding out:About restaurants in the local areaWhere our food comes fromWhich foods are produced locallyHow food travels to the shop or supermarketAbout different types of farmingWhat happens on a local farm

In History, we’ll be finding out:About popular foods from different periods of historyWhat sailors and explorers used to eat when travelling

In Technology, we’ll be finding out:How to make bread and butterHow we can present food to make it more interestingHow to create a healthy fruit sundaeHow to make freezer jamHow we can make models of farm machines

In Society, we’ll be finding out:About different diets and food requirementsAbout different countries and the role of food in their celebrations and traditions

In International, we’ll be finding out:About local food and customs in the host countryHow special events are celebrated in our home and host countries

In Science, we’ll be finding out:How fruits and vegetables growHow we can grow our own food in the classroomWhy a balanced diet is importantHow to store our food properlyWhat is inside a breakfast egg and how we can cook it

JOURNEY

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY

• Leave BESA at 08:00• Arrive at the hotel between 11:30 - 12:00• Check in, orientation, fire drill and lunch • Visit the Alaadin Hill, Selçuk Mosque and Palace• Return to hotel, shower and journal recording• Dinner at 19:00• Lights out between 20:30 and 21:00

SCHEDULE

THURSDAY

• Leave hotel at 08:30• Visit pasta (makarna) factory• Eat lunch at the factory• Visit Çatal Höyük• Return to hotel, shower and journal recording• Dinner at 19:00• Lights out between 20:30 and 21:00

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY

• Leave hotel at 08:30• Arrive at the Mevlana Museum for 09:00• Eat traditional Konya Kebab • Leave Konya at 12:30• Arrive back at BESA between 16:00 – 16:30

TRIP INFORMATION•Ensure you have completed all forms and given a photocopy of ID document.

•Ensure the children have packed accordingly in a bag they can carry and identify.

•Be at school at 07:45 to load luggage on bus.

•Remain in Ankara.

•Keep phone on.

•In case of an emergency during school hours contact the school, outside school hours contact your class teacher.

•Children will not go to club on return.

•Children will not take service buses.

• Any prescribed medicine should be given to Mrs. Kokcu on the morning of departure.

TRIP INFORMATION

ESSENTIAL KIT LIST

Luggage containing:•Indoor shoes. •A change of clothes for the evening and travelling.•Casual clothes for Çatal Höyük – it is dusty!•Enough underwear (socks and pants). •A toilet bag: toothbrush, toothpaste, a comb/brush, any necessary toiletries etc. •Optional extras: •Small games, reading books, camera. Staff will not be responsible for any electronic games or equipment lost, stolen or damaged . •Watch. •Pocket money (50 TL) in a named, sealed envelope or purse please to your group leader!

TRIP INFORMATION

ESSENTIAL KIT LIST

Small day pack containing:

•Sun hat and sun cream

•Sunglasses

•Lightweight waterproof jacket

•Spare glasses if required

•Small games

TRIP INFORMATION

CONTACT INFORMATION:School:•+90 (312) 468 6563   Robert Unsworth•+90 541 352 74 92Dedeman Hotel:Isparta Beyşehir Yolu, Sille Kav. Özalan Mah.Selçuklu 42080 Konya – Turkey+90 (332) 221 66 00

Groups and their leaders • Cara Mcknight Kemal Sera Julian Sebi Zeynep B

• Semiha Clulow Doga Alhan Hannah Aleks Zeynep

• James Bryant Emre Alex D Carmen Mira Chikako

• Banu Kökçü Ecedeniz Yann Selcan Alexia Maya

• Lisa Tudehope Kaan Y Ewan Maud Poyraz Tille Ana S

• Robert Unsworth Deniz Jack Ceylın Ian Sidney

• Anne Çelenk Kaan B Alex W Nisan Emily Dawson

• Malcolm Wood Beren Tolga Luke Lara Anna T Sohei

QUESTIONS?