ELL Multicultural Tour (September 2025)

ELL Multiculturalism Trip

TRIP DATES: September 11 - 13, 2025

TEACHER CHAPERONES: Carol Adamson and other chaperones TBD

TRIP DETAILS:

The ELL multiculturalism trip to Vancouver is a trip for our new cohort of ELL students as well as some of our returning ELL students. This weekend will be jam-packed with opportunities for students to practice their conversational English skills, tour around some cultural sites in Vancouver and eat delicious food. The trip includes 2 nights billeting at the Radisson Vancouver Airport hotel and we have lots of activities planned including a visit to the Museum of Anthropology at UBC, Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden, and a virtual experience with Fly Over Canada. Students will only be in charge of paying for the meals, otherwise all costs are covered by the school. Below is an overview of what we have planned for each day (though some details are subject to change).

Day One:

Depart SMUS at 3:00 PM for the 5:00 PM ferry to Vancouver.
Arrive at the hotel in Richmond and visit the Richmond Night Market for dinner.

Day Two:

Depart the hotel at 9:00 AM for a full day in downtown Vancouver.
Activities include FlyOver Canada, a visit to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, lunch, and afternoon shopping.

Day Three:

Depart the hotel at 8:30 AM for UBC to visit the Museum of Anthropology.
Travel from UBC to the ferry for the return trip to Victoria.

TRIP FORMS:

The Parent/Guardian Acknowledgment of Risk and Consent Form can be completed online below.

Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement of Risk & Consent Form:

Student First Name

Student Last Name

Student Phone Number

Day or Boarding Student

Day Student

Boarding Student

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

In the event of an emergency, what is the best phone number and/or email to reach you

Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement of Risk

As a parent or guardian of the student, and having reviewed the material provided by SMUS about the activity, hereby: a) Consent to the student participating in the activity. b) Recognize and understand the inherent risks associated with the activity including but not limited to the hazards of vehicle travel, air travel, water travel, accident/illness, weather and other circumstances beyond the control of St. Michaels University School employees, related parties and agents. c) Authorize the activity leaders to consent to medical treatment for the student by any qualified medical practitioner as may be necessary in the event of an emergency. d) Understand that even though there are a variety of measures and practices in place to reduce the frequency and severity of injury/illness, residual risk remains. Accidents and injuries can still occur.

I acknowledge the risks and and consent to my child participating in the activities