Chicky Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hi guys, Just found out that my name came out of the hat to go to China next Easter with my School. Im in Y7 and really excited. Were goin to see the big landmarks:Great wall, tiannem square, bell tower, forbidden city, summer palace and terraotta army. Goin for 8 nights and 7 days. Really excited. Start saving pennies!!! Sorry about some spelling mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 How Lucky !!! Wow!!! That's so cool Hope you have lots of fun Is the actual amount confirmed yet? I'm sure you could do a sponsered eglu clean if you'd like to raise money Are your friends going? I'm sure its going to be a blast Don't worry about spelling mistakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 That is fantastic It is an incredible country and the landmarks are fabulous, you will have an incredible time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Yay!!! My son will be in year 8 next school year & is due to go to China too in July We are saving up the big, BIG pennies to pay for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicky Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 The final amount is £1,200. This includes travel, accomidation, food. Only thing I have got to take is spendin money. I know some people that are goin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Thats a lot of money that. Better start doing some chores for the family to earn some cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 That would mean no more shopping trips until it was time to go for me! How would I live? Actually, if I had to pay just out of my pocket money and nothing else it would take me ...£10 a month...£120 a year...£1200 in ten... GAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 What a fantastic trip . Congratulations . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Wow sounds fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Congratulations how fab!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Wow, have an amazing time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Sounds Bag packing is always a good way to raise money, especially if you go with friends. And the poundshop is always a good place because people get change in £ coins and put one in the bucket and its easier to count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Wow when I was at school the trip was to Wales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Lucky thing. You'll love the Terracotta Warriors. I saw the few that came to London and thought them breathtaking. To see them all must be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Schools amaze me! How parents are supposed to fork out for such trips disgusts me. What about less fortunate children? It really saddens me that some children get ' special priviliges'. So much for preventing jealousy & bullying. Enjoy your trip though! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 On that note at our son's induction evening for secondary school they have changed the Yr 7 holiday from a foreign one to Mersea Island (think its Essex!) because of the current financial times. Apparently in September they will be giving out forms so that parents can take longer to pay for it. I think they said it will be £120 which could be more in line with what a lot of parents could pay. Enjoy your China trip - what an adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 That's more like it £120. We I was a girl - we went to Llandudno for 5 days. It was about £70. We also had a daytrip to Calais. Which I think was £25. Me & my dad went on that one. The coach left school at midnight & I felt really grown up being allowed to stay up so late. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hmmnn My DD is off to India for a month in less than 12 months time - cost? £3000 but she has to raise it - upto £1300 so far - much better idea than parents paying for it Having said that, China would be a wonderful place to visit - have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Schools amaze me! How parents are supposed to fork out for such trips disgusts me. What about less fortunate children? It really saddens me that some children get ' special priviliges'. So much for preventing jealousy & bullying. Enjoy your trip though! Emma.x I know what your saying, my daugther came home with a trip to Japan a couple of years ago and I'm afraid I said no, it was just soooo much money and I couldn't justify the rest of us going without a holiday. Sorry not meaning to put a downer on your trip. My brother lives in China and he loves it. Hope you have a fab time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
