THE CAMP PAGE
The following information is the same information that will /has been sent home in a note with another medical form closer to the end of term. This ensure we have the most accurate information regarding your child's health. An ACT Department of Education Medical Information form will / has accompanied the note and is / was due out to parents in Week 8 of this term.
I hope this will make it easier for parents to make sure their child is adequately equipped for camp. If you have any questions don't hesitate to e-mail, phone or send a note.
Parents are asked to get their deposits of $50 in by Wednesday 13 March, along with:
# The Permission Note
# The Jindabyne Agreement
# The NSW Department of Sport and Recreation Medical Form
Final date for full payment is Wednesday 9 April. It may be convenient for parents to pay in instalments.
TRANSPORT : The Transborder Coach will leave Aranda at 9.00am on Monday, 5 May. Students should be at school by 8.30am to allow for roll checks and loading of luggage. The estimated time of arrival on Friday, 9 May is 3.30pm.
FOOD : Students will need a packed recess and lunch for Monday. They should also have their water bottle filled.
STAFF : Mrs Maria Reeves(Teacher in Charge), Mrs Emily O'Connor, and Mr Chris Shaddock will accompany the students and assist the Jindabyne staff with supervision, and the organisation and conduct of activities.
PROGRAM : Students will participate in adventure activities which enhance learning in an exciting, enjoyable manner. We aim to develop confidence, teamwork, peer relationships, social skills and rapport with teachers and to increase students’ knowledge and appreciation of the alpine environment.
ACTIVITIES : Students will participate in:
Abseiling, Climbing Ropes Course, Archery, Orienteering, Initiatives Course, Rock Wall Climbing, Archery, Snowy River BBQ, Thredbo River Walk including stop at Jindabyne Visitor's Centre.
REQUIREMENTS: Campers should have a sleeping bag or two sheets and a pillow and pillowcase, towel, toilet bag containing soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb etc, pyjamas, shirts, shorts, tracksuits for 5 days (alternative shirts, long pants, jumpers) clothes for night activities e.g. shirt, jeans, jumper, underclothes for 5 days, socks (more than 5 pairs) sun hats, joggers or walking shoes (minimum 2 pairs), handkerchiefs, and rain protection.
N.B. Temperatures in this region can vary greatly. Warm clothing including jumper, long trousers, all weather coat, gloves and beanie are mandatory. Children must be able to show that they have four layers of clothing to wear on the day of the walk.
WET WEATHER GEAR : Ensure students have wet weather gear as many activities will not be inhibited by rain.
DAY PACK AND WATER BOTTLE : A day pack to carry spare warm clothes and a plastic water bottle must be taken on all activities, with at least a litre of water to be taken on the walk.
NOT TO BE TAKEN : Food or lollies of any kind (other than packed recess and lunch for Monday), portable music players, electronic toys, mobile phones or money.
CAR SICKNESS : Where required, tablets should be administered for the forward journey by parents and any tablet required for the return journey should be handed to Mrs Reeves or Mr Shaddock. More serious cases are advised to carry an empty ice-cream container (with lid) as an extra precaution.
MEDICINES : All medications are to be handed to Mrs Reeves or Mr Shaddock prior to departure for Jindabyne.
Please label carefully all medicines with your child’s name and the dosage and when to be administered.
INSURANCE: ACT Government schools and programs do not carry any insurance for injury, disease or illness to students resulting from school activities or organised excursions.
The department is its own insurer and would have to be proven negligent before compensation was paid should a student sustain an injury during a school organised activity.
Parents should be advised to consider whether they need to take out personal insurance cover for students. This insurance might cover contingencies such as medical/hospital expenses, ambulance transport outside the ACT, cancellation of transport/accommodation, or loss/damage to luggage.
Parents should be made aware that free ambulance transportation for students injured while under supervision at school or in a school-related situation only applies within the ACT. They should be reminded to check their health cover for ambulance transportation outside the ACT.
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