23rd October 2014

Dear Parents,

This term the Year 5/6 students will participate in a Beach Safety Program as part of the Physical Education/Outdoor Education curriculum. It will be run over two days at Urquharts Bluff. Students will participate in 2 x 2hr surfing lessons, run by Torquay Surf Academy (TSA) as well as a Nippers Session (Friday 15th) and Beach Sports and Activities (Friday 22nd).

Please read the following details and requirements for the day and fill out and return the attached permission form by Friday 31st October.

YEAR 5/6 BEACH SAFETY PROGRAM

Dates: Friday 7th November and Friday 14th November

Departure Time: 9.10am sharp

Return Time: 3:00pm

Location: Urquharts Bluff

Transport: Requirements:

·  Wide brimmed hat

·  Towel

·  Bathers (please wear bathers to school under school uniform. This is a request from TSA))

·  Rash vest or t-shirt

·  On both days students are to bring healthy, energy-sustaining snacks and lunch, no rubbish or wrapping

·  Full water bottle

·  Large plastic bag for wet bathers, towel and wetsuit (a wetsuit will be provided if you do not have one/cannot bring one, please don’t buy one)

·  Own sunscreen if allergic to regular sunscreen

·  Surfboards and other necessary equipment will be provided

NOTE: If you have any LARGE shade houses we could use on the beach for shade please let your teacher know.

We are also seeking parents and siblings who hold their Bronze Medallion to assist with water supervision and/or are members of a local Surf Lifesaving Club to assist with the running of Nippers Sessions. If you are available on the 7th of November, please indicate this on the attached permission form.

We look forward to this program and trust that it will be very beneficial and fun for all involved. If you have any further questions or queries please don’t hesitate to email us.

Kind Regards,

5/6 Teachers

Ronald Dando

PERMISSION FORM- Year 5/6 Beach Safety Program 2014

I give my child ______permission to travel by bus to attend the Year 5/6 Beach Safety programs at Urquharts Bluff on Friday 7th November and Friday 14th November 2014.

In the event of an accident or other unforeseen circumstance, I 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)

Emergency Contact no______

SWIMMING AND SURFING CONFIDENCE AND COMPETENCIES
When swimming in the ocean, my child’s confidence is… / LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH
When swimming in the ocean, my child’s competency is… / LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH
When surfing, my child’s confidence is… / LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH
When surfing, my child’s competency is… / LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH

Sibling/Parent Helpers

I ______am available to help with:

c  Water supervision

c  Nippers Session

on Friday 7th November

Sibling/Parent Helpers

I ______am available to help with:

c  Water supervision

on Friday 14th November