Today we visited the Mai Organic Farm and spent time learing about the fruits and vegetables. We picked our own food and prepared our lunch with the help of the Balinese farmers, learning all about traditional Balinese cooking techniques Afterwards we went to the beautiful rice terraces and explored the landscape by walking up the terraces. After relaxing at the resort a short walk down the street for dinner was much needed.

-Lucy

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

I have just received notification that the flight has landed and they are making their way to immigration. Our liaison on the ground, Michael from Five Pillars is waiting to meet them and they will then make their way to Ubud. You may not hear from the tour direct until much later, I’m sure they will be busy.

Kind regards

Donna

Dear Team,

The date has almost arrived. This time tomorrow you will be in Ubud. I would like to thank all of the students for working so hard with their preparation and fundraising. You are a very strong team and you have wonderful staff to support you in this journey. Embrace this experience, you are about to create memories that will remain with you long after you leave school.

Parents, I would also like to thank you. Without your support this tour would not be possible.

Enjoy, and I look forward to hearing about the adventure when you return.

Regards

Donna Wilson

Good afternoon all,

It seems the recent blog post did not show the seat allocations for everyone l.

I have re attached it below, hopefully this one works.

Kind regards

Aidan

Good afternoon everyone,

The countdown is on!

Please find some key details below for the final days before we leave.

1) Please complete the customs declaration (Screen shot the QR code at the end)

https://ecd.beacukai.go.id/

You may need your seat allocation for this, please find them below:

2) Health pass form (Screen shot the QR code at the end)

https://sshp.kemkes.go.id/

3) Please ensure you have either physical copies or screenshots of each pre flight form (Visa, tourist levy, customs, health pass).

3) Please make sure you wear your Bali tour shirts to the airport.

• It is cold in Aus, however when we land in Bali it will be quite warm, so be prepared for this clothing-wise

4) There are major construction works happening near terminals 1 and 2. As per the article linked below, it may take 30min extra to get to the airport. Please account for this in your planning.

https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/perth/perth-airport-traffic-delays-travellers-told-to-allow-for-extra-time-for-flights-at-terminal-1-terminal-2-c-19136213

5) Remember to be there no later than 3:50am (sorry to anyone doing the airport drop off).

This is going to be a great tour and I hope we are all pumped to head off! 🙂

Please send through any questions you may have.

kind regards,

Aidan

Good evening all,

Not long now until we depart.

Just reminding everyone that we have approval from both Head of Campuses to wear the tour shirts during Week 9 (this week)…please just make sure they are clean before we fly out!

Please also see previous blog posts for the packing list and I will post later in the week as a reminder for the custom declarations etc.

kind regards,

Aidan

Dear Parents/Caregivers and Students,

Departure date is not long now and we are sure there are some very excited students. Before the tour departs we would like to have a last meeting with parents/caregivers and students. The meeting will be at Duncraig Campus in the Science Forum on Tuesday June 10, 4.15 to 5pm. We will revise the itinerary, packing list and other tour information.

It is very important that at least one parent from every family attends the meeting. 

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Bali Tour Staff

Good morning all,

Just providing an update from our meeting yesterday for those who were away or if you have forgotten anything.

1) Visa

• Thank you to the vast majority who have sent these through. If you are yet to send through your completed visa, please do so ASAP.

2) Fundraising

• This should all be handed in to the school by now. Mrs Wilson will get a report from the school in the coming days to ensure everyone has handed their fundraising in.
• Thank you so much for being on top of this.

3) Packing List

• Below I have pasted the packing list.
• We are away for 10 nights so please pack accordingly.

Baggage Allowance:

• 20kg checked in baggage.
• 7kg carry – on baggage.

Clothing:

• Underwear/socks
• Hat (wide brim preferred)
• 3x pairs of shorts (minimum)
• 7x T-Shirts (with sleeves) (minimum)
• Pyjamas
• Bathers/beach towel/rashie
• 1x Enclosed shoes (i.e.: runners) + 1x Pair of enclosed shoes for farms/hidden canyon etc. (be ok with leaving this pair in Bali, so some old or cheap shoes are sufficient)
• Casual shoes for around hotel/pool (i.e.: thongs/sandals)
• Light weight long sleeve shirt and trousers/pants

Miscellaneous:

• Passport
• Screenshots and/or printouts of Visas, Tourist Levy, Customs and Health Declaration
• Doctor travel note for any prescribed medication.
• Re-useable water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hand sanitiser/wipes
• Toiletries
• Insect repellent (Deet based)
• Light backpack
• Activities for Bali Life Foundation
• AK hygiene pack (we will put these together in final meeting)
• Chargers/Adapters

Personal First – Aid Kit:

• Personal Medication
• Bandaids
• Other items you may wish to add

*Pack other items such as chargers/earphones etc. at your own discretion.

**Staff will be supplied with two extensive medical kits that will accompany the group at all times.

*** Tour T-shirt MUST be worn at airports for departure and arrival.

4) Hotel Rooms

• Please find the hotel room allocations below

Bali Tour Hotel Rooms

5) Itinerary PPT

• Please find the powerpoint below outlining the itinerary for the trip as a bit of a refresher.
• Please note the times to arrive at the airport on 28th June.
• Itinerary PPT (PDF version)

6) Mobile Phones and Sim cards/Data

• We will be creating a Whatsapp group at the airport before we depart, this will be used throughout the trip. Please ensure you have Whatsapp set up prior to arriving at the airport.
• For safety reasons, we need to be able to contact each of you at any time whilst in Bali. As such you will need access to mobile data.
• There are multiple options for mobile data whilst overseas, please see the flowchart below to decide with your parents/guardians which option you will be going with.

Mobile Data Options

• All students will soon receive an email with an editable spreadsheet. Please complete this to indicate which data option you are going with. This will tell me if I need to organise a company to come out to the hotel or not for the Indonesian sims.

7) Spending Money

• All meals are included in the cost of the tour.
• Students are welcome to bring any spending money if they wish. There are opportunities towards the end of the tour to do some shopping and may be able to purchase snacks if required.
• Approximately $200 Aud is the recommended spending money. This is more than enough and they are likely to not spend all of it.
• Students may bring an international card (i.e.: Wise card), however cash will be needed for any shopping. You may elect to bring some cash and keep some on a card. This is personal preference.
• Please exchange all money to Indonesian Rupiah prior to departure. Due to being a large group, it will be difficult to exchange money upon arrival.

8) Final Meeting 

Please find details of our final meeting below

• Week 7 Tuesday (10th June)
• 3:45 to 4:15 (quick meeting – putting together hygiene packs)
• 4:15 to 5pm (parent evening – opportunity for parents/guardians to ask any questions to tour staff)
• Location: Science forum/seminar room

In the meantime, please reach out should you have any questions or queries.

Kind regards,

Tour Staff

Good morning all,

Just a reminder of the details for our meeting this afternoon.

• Week 5 Tuesday (27th May)
• 3:45 to 4:30
• Library Reading Room 1

We have a bit to cover but with some efficiency we will finish a bit early

kind regards,

Mr Johnstone

Good morning all,

Thank you to those who have been keeping up to date with the blog. I understand there have been numerous posts to keep track off in the lead up to the tour.

Could I please ask that if you have not done so already, please send confirmation of your Visa’s to myself (Mr Johnstone) as soon as they are completed. A reminder that these are to be completed by next weeks meeting (27th May)

Kind regards,

Aidan Johnstone