LI:  We are learning to plan and organise a holiday to Japan, while keeping to a budget

SC: I can consider best value for money when booking car rental, hotels and airfares.

I can book a hotel that is less than 2 miles from the city centre of Tokyo.

I can plan a day out/excursion for 2 adults and 1 child.

I can research and price an appropriate restaurant that is located in the city of Tokyo that is suitable for 2 adults and 1 child.

I can stay within the budget of £6000

This week P7/6 were challenged to book a holiday for a family to Tokyo for a week. In trios the children researched flight details and times and tried to find the cheapest flight within the given dates. They had to ensure car hire was booked, so they picked up their rented car from Narita airport. The hotel they booked had to be within 2 miles from the city centre, so the children researched further in to location and not just the best price. To ensure they had the best time when they were in Tokyo the trios organised a day excursion for their family and found well priced restaurants for them to eat in.

The children were so motivated during this real life challenge, and at times were a little concerned that they had actually booked for 3 people to climb Mount Fuji!! They loved the competition of beating their friends to a cheaper holiday price and some trios returned to try to reduce prices by choosing different deals. It was an excellent way to practice our budgeting skills and find out more about holidaying in Japan.

Japan has been a fantastic topic and we now are all excited about moving in to term 2! Enjoy your holiday!