EPPING PUBLIC SCHOOL
Stage 1 Excursion – Year 2 - Vaucluse House
31 October 2016
Dear Parent or Caregiver,
Students from Stage 1 will be attending an excursion to Vaucluse House. Year 2 will be attending on Friday 4 November 2016 and Year 1 will be attending on Friday 11 November 2016. The cost of the excursion has been included in the Term 4 invoice.
During this excursion the students will be taken on a guided tour of the house visiting the kitchen area, childrens’ room, drawing room, main bedroom and family room. The students will also participate in activities such as playing 19th century games and a walk around the estate. The excursion has been planned to support the History unit ‘Past and Present Family Life’.
Students will need to be at school by 8:45am so that we can depart on time at 9:00am and will return approximately 2.30pm. They will need to wear need to wear comfortable walking shoes (joggers) and their full school uniform, including a school hat. They should bring their lunch, recess, crunch and sip and a drink. Students will not be able to purchase food. Travel to and from the venue will be by private bus.
Only a small excursion backpack is needed for the children’s belongings. Your child must be able to independently carry this bag. The excursion will run regardless of weather conditions. Students will need to come prepared with wet weather gear (a raincoat, no umbrellas please) and sun protection (please apply sunscreen at home and bring a hat).
Supervising staff on the excursion will be Mrs Gibb and Miss Payne.
We will also require 2 parent helpers per class. If you are interested in attending please contact your class teacher by Monday 24 October. You will be supporting the class teacher with supervision whilst at Vaucluse House. Unfortunately, no younger siblings are able to attend. Your transport to and from Vaucluse House will be via bus with the students. If we receive more responses than the required number of parents per class we will consider parents who did/did not attend the zoo excursion earlier in the year. A confirmation letter if you are needed will be sent home no later than Wednesday 26 October. A ‘Working With Children Check’ will need to be completed at the school office, if you haven’t already done so and wishing to attend the excursion.
Please complete the permission slip below and return it to your child’s class teacher by Friday 28 October 2016.
If you need more information please contact your child’s class teacher.
Stage 1 Teachers Principal
Mrs Croker, Miss Doyle, Mrs Gibb, Miss Payne, Mrs Townend, Mrs Yoo Mr John Ford
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EPPING PUBLIC SCHOOL
Stage 1 Excursion – Year 2 – Vaucluse House
I give / do not give (please circle) permission for my child ______of class ______to participate in the excursion to Vaucluse House on Friday 4 November 2016. I am aware that travel to and from the venue will be by bus.
Contact name on day of excursion: ______
Contact number on day of excursion: ______
My son/daughter has the following medication or additional needs (Please provide details):
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