NOBLE PARK SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTAL SCHOOL
Dear Parents/Carers
BLACKWOOD CAMP
www.blackwoodssoec.vic.edu.au
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Your child has the opportunity to attend Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre at Blackwood from ______inc. with their classmates and school staff. The students will travel by school bus departing at _____ a.m. on ______and return at _____ p.m. on ______. Our accommodation will be in The _____ in bunk beds / tents and we will self-cater.
Students will participate in the following activities:-
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· lots of other activities designed along the Imagination Trail.
· We may also visit Sovereign Hill in Ballarat.
Check out the above website for pictures and more information re the camp.
Staff attending have Level 2 First Aid and CPR qualifications and know the students well. Staff have attended numerous camps with students over several years and are experienced in many of the activities the students will be participating in. Students will be supervised at all times by the above staff and qualified camp staff at the various activities. Should an illness or injury arise expert medical care including an ambulance and hospital is 30 and 45 minutes respectively away with a helicopter being available should there be a need.
Camp provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve their independent living and social skills and increases their self-esteem thus providing a valuable contribution to their overall development.
The cost of the camp is $___.00 per student, which includes all meals (except lunch on Monday), accommodation, activities and transport. Payment can be by installments.
Please give the camp serious consideration and complete
the attached form and return it to school by
______or earlier.
More information will be sent home with your child next term once numbers are confirmed. If you have any queries please contact your child’s class teacher as soon as possible.
Staff and students look forward to positive reply.
Teacher Principal
NOBLE PARK SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTAL SCHOOL
BLACKWOOD CAMP 2012
STUDENT’S NAME ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(Please tick the appropriate box)
Will be attending camp
Will not be attending camp
SIGNED………………………………………………….……..(PARENT/GUARDIAN)
DATE…………………………………….
NOBLE PARK SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTAL SCHOOL
BLACKWOOD CAMP 2012
STUDENT’S NAME ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(Please tick the appropriate box)
Will be attending camp
Will not be attending camp
SIGNED………………………………………………….……..(PARENT/GUARDIAN)
DATE…………………………………….
Courtesy of Noble Park Special Developmental School
SAMPLE LETTER TO PARENTS / GUARDIANS
BLACKWOOD CAMP
Date:- / /
Dear Parents/Carers
Please find attached the following forms for your child’s camp at Blackwood SSOEC.
1. Confidential Medical Report for Camps and Excursions to be returned to
school by:-
2. Transport Form to be returned to school by:-
3. Medication Chart – to be completed & returned (if required) with medication on the day of departure for camp and handed to the teacher.
4. Clothing List – please take particular note of the requirements.
Also don’t forget a hearty, healthy morning tea, lunch and drink/s (Prima/water) in a disposable bag for day one. You may send $5.00 in a named envelope as pocket money to purchase a drink and/or ice cream at the local shop.
If you have any queries please contact me at school.
Yours sincerely
Teacher in Charge of Camp School Principal
Courtesy of Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Specialist School
Blackwood Camp (Residence) – Secondary 1
Dear Parents,
The Secondary 1 Camp to Blackwood Outdoor Education Centre will take place from:-
Monday ...... – Friday ......
Enclosed is information regarding the camp:
· Medical Form
· Parent Consent Form
· Clothing list
· Itinerary
· Payment voucher slips
· Medication Identification/Administration Form (to accompany students & medication to camp)
The cost of the camp will be $...... This will include accommodation, meals (excluding first lunch) and excursions. Payment vouchers have been included for those wishing to pay by installments.
The following staff will be attending the camp:
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Please note: Consent Form and Medical Information must be completed and returned to school prior to the camp. It is essential that staff have up to date medical information.
The Medical Identification/Administration form should be sent to school along with medication on the day of the camp if applicable
Please do not hesitate to contact us, if you have any concerns or queries.
Classroom Teacher
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Emergency contact numbers for Blackwood Camp are listed below:
Blackwood Camp Office 5368-6768
School Number 5368-6555
Residence Number 5368-6576
Tent Shelter Number 5368-6383
School Mobile on Camp …………..
Courtesy of Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Specialist School
PARENT CONSENT FORM
Secondary 1 2011 Camp
I hereby give permission for my son/daughter……………………………………. to attend the camp at Blackwood Outdoor Education Centre from Wednesday 19th October to Friday 21st October, staying in the School.
I acknowledge that during the camp acceptable standards of behaviour will be expected of the students.
I understand that in the event of my son/daughter’s serious misbehaviour during the camp he/she may be sent home. I further understand that in such circumstances I will be informed and that any costs associated with his/her return will be my responsibility.
I authorise the teacher in charge, where it is not possible to communicate with me, to consent to my child receiving such medical or surgical treatment as may be deemed necessary.
Parents/Caregivers Signature …………………………………..
Date………………………….
Telephone No…………………………………….