Bush Experience – Wednesday 14th (Postponement date - 15th December)
As part of our education outside the classroom programme, we believe that students should :-
- be exposed to a variety of learning experiences.
- have opportunities for enjoyment, adventure and challenge.
- develop knowledge and understanding of safe practices in the outdoors.
- participate in outdoor activities which can benefit personal health and fitness.
- be aware of environmental issues especially when their physical safety is a factor.
- enjoy our local environment and the outdoors as a recreational and educational option.
Suggested equipment for the trip (all named !)
- Waterproof jacket (Good quality). A layer of clothing to account for changeable conditions.
- Thermal/Merino top/pants + T shirt + Polar fleece top.
- Warm headwear (e.g beanie).
- Sunscreen for exposed skin and lips – minimum factor 15+ (Re-apply sunscreen regularly).
Food
Packed lunch (Take plenty. This must be wrapped in paper only please. No plastic will be taken)
Water bottle (Not soft drink).
High energy snacks (Not in plastic wrapper).
Personal effects / medication, Band aids (in case of blisters).
Optional (Students own responsibility)
Camera / Phone for photos.
Transport
All students are allocated to cars. (See below)
Programme
9.30 am – Meet at the Heritage Lodge car park.
Safety Lesson - Go over safety guidelines and expectations with Geoff.
Check packs, footwear and food.
Organise parents with each whanau group. We will walk as one group, but divide into whanau groups. (Whanau Group buddies will also be set up).
Walk with group to Heritage Lodge.
Break at Heritage Lodge for a good morning tea.
Extension Group - walk to creek on Irongate track (Group challenge).
Remaining Group - Group activities at Heritage Lodge and walk down to river.
Lunch at Heritage Lodge together.
1.30 : Walk with whanau group back to cars.
2.00 pm - Meet at cars and head home.
Note: This is weather dependent but we would really like this trip to go ahead on Wednesday so the weather will have to be really unsettled for the trip to be postponed. However, we will head back earlier if the weather starts to close in.
Contact information (Useful to put them in your phone)
Christine Digby - our local point of contact - 06 3284833 Nicki Fielder - 0273289688
If you have any queries, please contact Nicki or Christine
We are delighted to have such great support from parents with this trip.
I have allocated students to the following vehicles :
DIGBY : Tyler and Kealee.
FIELD : Josie, Katie, Brooke and Johnny.
FIELDER : Jackson, Abbey, Fisher and Hendrik.
FLUTEY : Cidnee, Tayler and Ava. Adrian.
JAGGARD : Devarney.
KIRA : Natasha, Caelan, Darren, Aimee, Bently and Bentley.
PHILPS : Ava, Lauren, Renee, Savannah and Saxon.
STRAHAN : Pat, Summer, Sarah and Phinece.
If any of the above arrangements change, please contact Nicki a.s.a.p.
Where necessary, could parents please contact their child’s driver to arrange for pick up and drop off.
Swimming this Friday
Our final swimming day is divided into 2 parts.
1. All students will have water safety lessons. Group 1 and 2 will remain in the learners’ pool inside. Group 3 and 4 will be in the outside pool and dive pool. On arrival we will all put our gear where we usually put it for ease.
Could ALL students please bring clothes to use for this. Students have learnt from past experience that clothes such a ridgelines are not really suitable. Shorts, trousers, T shirts etc are fine.
2. While at the pools we will have our end of year celebration. Students plan and pay for this from their ‘Bon Apiti’ student account. They have planned a shared BBQ for lunch, whanau group challenges, a small treat shop at the Makino Shop and time to enjoy the outside pools.
Students were hoping for venison, bacon or sausage sandwiches for lunch. If you would be happy to donate a little venison, bacon or sausages we would appreciate you sending it to school tomorrow. Many thanks.
Students will need to come prepared on Friday with morning tea, water bottle, sunscreen, sunhat, clothes for water safety lesson. I would suggest the students who are doing their water safety outside apply sunscreen in the morning.
We are still needing transport for Friday. You are welcome to stay for the fun … or make the most of the time to do a little shopping!!
Assembly Reminder
Just a reminder that our end of year assembly begins at 1.15 next Monday. Everyone is welcome! Following the assembly you are invited to the Apiti Tavern for our end of year School and Community Get-Together.
