24 - Sunday, March 2, 1986 ~ North Shore News Kids’ trips take preparation SPRING BREAK is approaching, and with it many groups of students head for the airport embarking on that marvellous experience - the school tour. crumpled tissue from one end of Germany to the other. Instead, stick to garments that don’t crease. Anyways, do kids on a tour really One mother kindly sent me care? copies of the guidesheets provided by the organizers of the tour to Germany her son will be taking this spring. Naturally, she wanted me to throw-in my two-bits worth. So, here is McCreadie’s guide to sen- ding your kid on a two-weck school tour. Luggage: Two pieces - one light handbag with a shoulder strap and a small light-weight suitcase. Keep the handbag with you on flights, Make a list of everything you br- ing and tape it inside the lid. This may prevent a trail of socks from Frankfurt to Munich. Also, tape your name and address inside the lid in addition to the outside tag. Pack your extra shoes at the back so they will ride on the bot- tom. Always put your sleepwear and cosmetic kit on the top. See Pack Page 25 trains, busses, etc. Girls, carry a small purse that fits into the hand- bag to carry your tickets, passport, money and other valuables. Guys, when you aren't carrying the same in the handbag, these should be transferred to an inside, zipped pocket of a jacket - never the back pocket of your jeans. Packing: The guide I received suggested layers of tissue paper in the suitcase. | had an immediate vision of 20 suitcases disgorging Careers in Travel = Wecan open the doorto the § m exciting world of travel for YOU DAY AND EVENING COURSES E conducted by Industry professionals & nm TRAVEL COUNSELLING SALES & MARKETING RESERVEC COMPUTERS with on-site Installatlons TRAVEL TRAIRIRG CENTRE Ste. 2-1583 Pembarton Ave. North Vancouver 9986-2221 by Barbara McCreadie eat ea ER NAT 2 SPECIAL FOR SENIORS 4 weeks In Waikiki at your own condominium. 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CAULFEILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4685 Keith Read - 926-3241 Welcomes Visitors March 3-March 7, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Please phone for an appointment. CHARTWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1300 Chartwell Drive - 922-3928 ky Phone now to arrange to meet #@ the teachers and principa! see the ® programmes offered and tuur the school. m February 24 to February 28 . § 9:00-10:15 a.m. 1 KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM NIGHT Wednesday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. GLENEAGLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6350 Marine Drive - 921-7421 Meet the Kindergarten teachers and principal — March 25th at 7:00 p.m. KINDERGARTEN VISITATION WEEK April 21 to April 25 8:40 to 11:10 a.m. and 12:10 to 2:40 p.m. Please call and let us know when you will be visiting. Bill Alexander's MAGIC OF OIL PAINTING SEMINAR April 20-27, 1986 Join BILL ALEXANDER the internationally renowned Artist and see his wonderful talent demoristrated during his week- long Seminar. For further information, write or call: BEACH GARDENS RESORT, 7074 Westminster Avenue, Powell River, B.C. V8A 1C5 (604) 485-6267 ECOLE HOLLYBURN SCHOOL 1329 Duchess Avenue - 922-9348 Kindergarten Visitations will be held March 10 and 11 — 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. March 12 — 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Please call Mrs. Maishail to arrange a day and time. INFORMATION MEETING - March 72 at 7:00 p.m. for parents interested in entering Early French Immersion — Hollyburn Gym. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR KINDERGARTENS kkk kak kk ake KKK KKK Following are Open House details. PLEASE PHONE THE SCHOO: OF YOUR CHOICE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY IRWIN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2455 Haywood Avenue - 926-3244 Weicome to our Kindergarten Open House — April 14 to 18 — 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. April 16 — 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. For appointments and information please phone. 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