Maria Island Camp 2019 OCTOBER 29– NOVEMBER 1

This camp is for all secondary and primary students. It is an essential part of our school curriculum and forms the base of work that will follow in the next weeks. The curriculum emphases will be on writing, history, science, drama, outdoor education, environmental studies and art. Adults accompanying students will be Wilma, Steve, Bob, Pascal, Ben, Anoushka and Jordy. We hope that it will be as enjoyable for teachers and students as it always has been.

Students need to bring:

Sleeping bag

Towel and toiletries

Clothes for both hot and cold weather (including a coat and strong shoes)

Hat and sunscreen

Diary, reading book and pencil case

Grade 10’s will also need equipment for camping: tent or share tent or swag, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and torch*Please note that a hat and warm coat are essential

Optional:

Bathers and beach towel

Camera but not as part of a phone

Sunglasses

Pillow

Torch

– Students should not bring mobile phones, money, electronic games, sweets, food, food utensils, or any items which could be considered illegal or dangerous e.g. pocket knives and matches.

– Gear should be in a soft bag and be able to be carried by the student. Do not tie sleeping bag to bags.

– Please tell Steve before Tuesday October 29th of any medication your child needs and please give it to him before Tuesday morning. THIS IS MOST IMPORTANT. Also in case of being stuck on Maria due to bad weather at least one extra day’s medication must be provided.

Departure Tuesday October 29th

Grades 8-10 students need to be at school at 7:45am.

Grades 3-7 will need to arrive at 8:00 am.

Please don’t be late as bus will depart very soon after this time

Arriving back at school Friday November 1st

Grades 3-7 4:15

Grades 8-10 4:30

Important

Please note that we have 2 buses requiring access to the school so please do not park on the school bus zone or in front of the school when dropping off or picking up. On return to school we will need students to help unpack the bus before they leave. We are hoping to get all the grade 3-7 bags on the first bus but if this is not achievable then you may need to wait for the second bus to return.

The camp fee is $120 and should be paid in the week before the camp. The morning of departure is too busy for the receipting of camp fees. Please fill out and return the slip below.

Please sign and return to school

I have received notice of the Maria Island Camp and have read the Lambert School’s Camp Policy on our public website)

Student Name……………………………………………………………

Parent Signature………………………………………………………..

Date………………………

In case of a minor medical situation I give permission for

Panadol/Ibuprofen (cross out one if not to be given) to be administered to my child and first aid provided as required.

Signed………………………………………………………………………..