14thFebruary 2013

Dear Parents and Carers,

RE: School Camp 2013 for Grade 6

The Year 6 camp in 2013 will provide the students with an exciting, rewarding and interesting experience of Melbourne life. Even though your children will have already been to Melbourne, going together as a group is an experience which they will never forget. As a learning community, we are very much looking forward to this experience.

Camp Dates

We depart on Monday 25th March and return Wednesday 27th March. The group will be travelling with V-Line Train Services.

On Monday we will depart from Marshall station at 9:19am. We ask that parents transport their children to Marshall Station, arriving NO LATER than 9.00am, in time to have their names checked off by their teacher /leader for the camp (students will be notified who this is closer to the date).

On Wednesday 27thwe will return to Marshall Station at 3:09pm and we ask that they be picked them up at this time, checking in with their teacher leader again before taking them home.

MYKI cards

In the past, we have been able to get free tram travel whilst in Melbourne, through Metlink. With the introduction of the MYKI cards, this option is no longer available to us. It is your responsibility to purchase a MYKI card for your child, with a $10 amount on it. Myki cards may be purchased at all 7 eleven stores, online by phone 136954 .This card remains the responsibility of individual students so we advise that you buy a lanyard which the students can hang around their necks so that they have their cards on them, at all times. Given the number of students and the number of times students will need to swipe their own cards, it is impractical for staff to take charge of these cards.

Cost

Camp fees are charged to your school fee account and these will cover accommodation, train travel, food and a range of exciting activities.

Permission Form

Parents must give their consent before any child can participate in this school camp. Please ensure that all forms provided are signed and sent back to school by Friday 22nd February.

Supervision

Supervising adults on this camp will be Luke Hindson, Rick Hynes, Ronald Dando, Leanne Todd, MargMurnane, Kerrie White and Darren Gibbons for some of the time.

Requirements

A list of student requirements for the camp has been included with this letter to help you with organisational matters.

Medical Forms

Also attached to this letter are medical forms which must be filled out in detail and returned to the school with the permission form, the more detail the better. ALL medication needs to be in a sealed labelled bag with the following information: students name, medication, dosage and when to be administered. This needs to be given to your child’s teacher leader either prior to or on the morning of departure. We understand that children may be on medication between now and the camp so please update forms on the morning of departure. No child should be carrying their own medicine (asthma inhalers excepted).

Meals

On the first day, the children will need to provide their own snacks, lunch and drink. A small backpack to carry things would be practical.

On the final day of camp the students will be taken to the Queen Victorian Market where they will have an opportunity to buy their lunch and look around. To buy their lunch they will need to be provided with some spending money, please send along NO MORE than $30.

While on camp all other meals will be provided and children with special dietary needs can be catered for, so please indicate on the medical form any special needs your child may have.

Please complete and return medical and permission forms by Friday 22nd February, 2013.

Yours sincerely,

5/6 Teachers

Itinerary

Below is a brief itinerary for the camp so you will have a better understanding of what to pack for the 3 days.

Monday 25th March

MSAC – Melbourne Aquatic centre – wipeout session

Dinner @ 3 Crowns hotel

Ice house skating

Tuesday 26th March

Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Zoo

Dinner @ Dragon boat in China Town

Etihad stadium – Amazing Race

Wednesday 27th March

Scavenger Hunt

Queen Victoria Market

CAMP REQUIREMENTS

It has been made very clear by the staff at Hotel Miami that bags should weigh NO MORE than 10kg. There will be times when students will have to transport their own luggage so ‘wheely’ suitcases are best for this.

At least 2 changes of clothes

Pyjamas/tracksuit

4 pairs of socks and underwear

1 pair of runners

1 pair of sturdy walking shoes

Water proof jacket or parka

Towel

Hat/Cap

Necessary toiletry items – NO hairdryers or aerosol cans

PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL ITEMS ARE VERY CLEARLY LABELLED!

Important

–Mobile phones, ipods or other electronic devices are not permitted on camp and will be confiscated and returned to parents after camp.

–No food is to be brought into Hotel Discovery so please DO NOT send along lollies with your child.

–Cameras are permitted but will be the student’s full responsibility.

–If there are any questions or private concerns that you would like to discuss before camp regarding your child contact your class teacher:

PERMISSION FORM

School Camp 2013 for Gr. 6

Hotel Miami - Melbourne

I give my child ………………………………………………… permission to travel to and from Melbourne by VLine train and other public transport (mainly trams) when in Melbourne and to attend the school camp based at Hotel Miami in Melbourne from Monday25th March to Wednesday27th March 2013.

I give my child permission to participate in the activities listed in the Itinerary.

In the event of an accident or other unforeseen circumstance, I also grant permission for my child to be treated by a doctor and to receive any necessary medical treatment including travelling by ambulance if necessary.

Name ……………………………………Signed …………………...……. Date …………………….

Parent/Guardian

PERMISSION FORM

School Camp 2013 for Gr. 6

Hotel Miami - Melbourne

I give my child ………………………………………………… permission to travel to and from Melbourne by VLine train and other public transport (mainly trams) when in Melbourne and to attend the school camp based at Hotel Discovery in Melbourne from Monday25th March to Wednesday 27th March 2013.

I give my child permission to participate in the activities listed in the Itinerary.

In the event of an accident or other unforeseen circumstance, I also grant permission for my child to be treated by a doctor and to receive any necessary medical treatment including travelling by ambulance if necessary.

Name ……………………………………Signed …………………...……. Date …………………….

Parent/Guardian

PERMISSION FORM

School Camp 2013 for Gr. 6

Hotel Miami - Melbourne

I give my child ………………………………………………… permission to travel to and from Melbourne by VLine train and other public transport (mainly trams) when in Melbourne and to attend the school camp based at Hotel Miami in Melbourne from Monday 25th March to Wednesday 27th March 2012.

I give my child permission to participate in the activities listed in the Itinerary.

In the event of an accident or other unforeseen circumstance, I also grant permission for my child to be treated by a doctor and to receive any necessary medical treatment including travelling by ambulance if necessary.

Name ……………………………………Signed …………………...……. Date …………………….

Parent/Guardian