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Showing posts with label 2014 trip schedule. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2014 trip schedule. Show all posts

Sunday, October 20, 2013

We have a trip!


At this point, early in the school year, it is safe to say that we will be having a trip this summer!  We have the minimum of six participants and we hope to attract more participants in the upcoming year.

This year, we are simply charging $1200.00 for the trip - transportation, translation, accommodation, facilitation, meals, etc.  People are expected to book their own flights, but we can help by suggesting a travel agent.

The trip is newly designed to provide people with an introduction to the country and its people.

You can see the current schedule here.

The really interesting idea is that we are promoting respectful partnerships between our schools and schools in El Salvador.  One partnership exists between several schools and the school in San Jose las Flores.

We have two schools who are now interested in developing new partnerships.  This will be a really interesting process and I see all sorts of interesting possibilities that can arise from this.

For those who have decided to come this year, I can guarantee you a very meaningful experience.  For those who are still thinking of coming - there is no time like the present!  Come join us. 

Sunday, September 29, 2013

First meeting of the new group

We are meeting on Oct 1. Th is should be a great meeting - we have over 20 people signed up for the trip - I think we are really offering something good this year.

Here is the agenda:


Introductory Meeting
Compadres y Comadres
Collective of Ontario teachers moving for peace, action, development and relationships in El Salvador
Tuesday, October 1
4:30 PM- 5:30 PM
St. Gregory School



Trip Dates: July 1 – 12, 2014



Introductions/Greetings – Paul

Outline of the trip - – Paul & Rene

A day in a life of a delegation participant– Meg

Opportunities for developing links with communities in El Salvador

Introduction to El Salvador and partners – Rene

Logistics
a. Program Costs - $1200. – minimum 6 people (meals, accommodation, transportation in El Salvador, interpretation, coordination – does not include flights or travel insurance)
b. Payment Schedule: November 15 initial deposit $600. 2nd deposit $600. – January 15 You are responsible for your own travel arrangements, but flights need to be booked by January 15.
c. Passports
d. Spanish preparation
e. group preparation and orientation – Saturday, June 21
f. optional additional trip to Guatemala