Year 6

Tai Lai Cat Tien National Park

Trip 1: 5th to 8th March

Trip 2: 12th to 15th March

Cat Tien National Park - 4 days / 3 nights

TRIP 1: 5th to 8th March 2024

6S, 6N, 6M, & 6C

TRIP 2: 12th to 15th March 2024

6B, 6I, 6V & 6H

This year as part of the British International School’s compulsory residential programme, the Year 6 pupils will be travelling to Orchard Home Resort in Cat Tien National Park, Tân Phú District, Đồng Nai Province, Vietnam.

The programme has been organised with Asiamotions, a professional company, based in Vietnam. They specialise in adventure activities and tours, and provide a high standard of safety and technical expertise.

Parent presentation

Trip Aims:

To build on challenges presented in previous residentials
To encourage a spirit of exploration.
To build personal confidence and independence.
To work as part of a team.
To rise to personal and physical challenges.
To enjoy a fabulous part part of Vietnam
To support our Year 6 community partner, EAST

The pupils will be encouraged to participate in memorable and high impact activities which engage all the senses and should leave them empowered by the feeling of “If I can do this, I can do anything!”

Travel Details

dEPARTURES - Tuesday 5th & Tuesday 12th March 2024

7:30-55am: Arrive at BIS Juniors

8:15am: Leave BIS Juniors (Gate C)

11:30: Arrive to Orchard Home Resort, check-in & lunch

Friday 8TH & 15th March 2024

11:30: Depart from Orchard Home Resort, Cat Tien

3pm: Arrive at BIS Juniors (Gate B)

Travel to and from Cat Tien will be aboard coaches which have been safety assessed and provided by our regular residential travel company. Journey time is roughly 3 hours with a rest stop along the way.

Accommodation

The area of Cat Tien offers an introduction to living within a natural environment, surrounded by nature, away from the pollution of the city.

We will be staying at Orchard Home Resort, an equipped home from home for our pupils with all the essentials to ensure our learners are comfortable yet challenged to become more independent and self-organised.

Trip Itinerary

Please be aware that times and activities may change depending on the weather and the needs of the groups.

BIS Y6 - March 2024 - Nam Cat Tien- March.pdf

Updates and photos

The teachers accompanying the children will be contacting the school each day to report on the day’s activities. Updates to the trip website will be made daily. Photographs of the activities will be shared via Asiamotions’ link below. You will need the password to be able to access the photographs.

BIS/NAM CAT TIEN/Y6/(1)

link: <https://asiamotions.smugmug.com/SCHOOL-TRIPS/YEAR-2023-2024/n-njSwXv/BIS-2023-2024/BIS-NAM-CAT-TIEN-Y6-1>

password: BISNAMCATTIEN61

BIS/NAM CAT TIEN/Y6 (2)

link: <https://asiamotions.smugmug.com/SCHOOL-TRIPS/YEAR-2023-2024/n-njSwXv/BIS-2023-2024/BIS-NAM-CAT-TIEN-Y6-2>

password: BISNAMCATTIEN62

Photos will be uploaded every night and should be available from 9am the following day, as long the internet connection is working.

Medicine

All medicine will be kept and administered by a teacher. Medicines should be labelled with your child’s name, the dosage and time of day it should be taken. A letter giving details, and signed by the parent/guardian, should also be given to the class teacher.

No medicine should be kept by the children, except for those who use asthma inhalers. These pupils should carry their own, named, inhaler at all times; a ‘spare’ should be handed in, also named.

Medical Provision

Asiamotions and BIS staff include trained First Aiders.

Local Hospital: Tan Phu, Medical Centre. Vietnamese Hospital located 6km away from the Cat Tien.

Car permanently parked in the central resort of Cat Tien for transport /evacuation. Main hospital for evacuation located in Ho Chi Minh City: FV Hospital or Family Medical Practice.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance has been arranged for each student. This is standard cover for our pupils as used on all BIS trips. It includes cover for a range of eventualities including personal accident. If you require any further details please contact the school.

Packing List

Please arrive on the Tuesday with your specially designed Cat Tien 2024 t-shirt on!

Small rucksack/backpack

Book
Games for entertainment (eg cards, small travel games, suduko, etc.)
Tissues, sunscreen, sunglasses & mosquito repellent
Sweater / long sleeved top
Empty water bottle (1.5litres) & hat

Your back pack must be suitable for hiking in the forest. Put a plastic bag inside so it is waterproof.

Large bag

Mosquito repellent
Sun protection cream & hat
Named water bottle (at least 1.5 litre)
Lightweight DARK coloured towel for showering/bathing
Bag for dirty or wet clothes
Pair of strong, very comfortable boots or shoes for hiking
Pair of trainers
1 set of “wet” clothes, including shoes for kayaking (old trainers or water sport shoes), an old T-shirt and shorts
Raincoat (lightweight)
Warm long sleeved top/fleece
2 long-sleeved shirts
2/3 pairs of long trousers
5/6 T-shirts
Socks, including 1 pair for hiking
Underwear
Nightwear - night dress or pyjamas
2 / 3 pairs of shorts
1 swimming suit / costume & pool towel
Toiletries (keep it simple - shampoo, shower gel, deodorant)
Small packet of tissues and wet wipes