YEARS 5-6
BOATING DAY EXCURSION “INFORMATION SHEETS”
PRE-VISIT
· Ensure Day Excursion Information Sheet is completed and faxed to HBEEC at least 3 weeks prior to day excursion. FAX (07) 40550506
· Before the excursion day please contact HBEEC re the day’s program
· Contact HBEEC if you would like us to visit your students to discuss your planned activity.
· It is essential that your visit here is an important part of a relevant unit of work eg. a culminating or introductory activity.
· Ensure relevant letters are sent home and consent forms for all students returned.
· Group List and Alert List Forms must be given to HBEEC teacher on day of visit.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PLANNING AND PREPARATION:
Clothing And Personal Items Students Will Need
· Old, loose, cool, light clothing is preferable ie. shorts and long sleeved shirts or at a minimum, shorts and t-shirts (no singlets or brief tops)
· Any footwear except (thongs). Sandals, shoes are okay. Footwear is only required along the track to the boat ramp
· A hat with a brim is preferable; with legionnaire style caps the next best option. No visors please.
· Sunscreen and insect repellent - teachers may bring bulk supplies from school.
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YEARS 5-6 BOATING NUMBERS
ONLY 1 class
To use 3 boats in an all day trip, class teacher must accompany students. (approx 10am to 2pm)
NOTE: MAX 28 persons includes adults
Students ‘MUST’ have used ‘Mangrove Plants and Animals Interactive Student Web Link.
Contact HBEEC if you require us to visit your class before your excursion date. During this visit we will present a ‘Pre Boating Talk’. Discussing with the students what they will be doing:-
eg. - bird identification
- mud crabbing
- crocodile spotting
- fish study
- water quality optional
- pumping yabbies
Allow approx 1hour - 1½ hours per activity.
Only 1 class at a time
Please Note:
· Boating requires as much time as possible, especially if groups are rotating. Groups must be on site by 9:45am and depart by 2:30pm at the latest.
· It is essential that your visit here is an important part of a relevant unit of work eg. a culminating or introductory activity.
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FOOD
· Morning tea, lunch and drink container and bag to carry everything in. Please encourage students to bring litter free morning tea and lunches (see page on litter free meals)
· Students will have morning tea and lunch on the boat if it is a whole day trip. If a half day trip the first boating group will need to carry their morning tea with them. Lunches will be eaten at the centre.
COSTS
· BOATING - TBA per student
SANDFLY AND MOSQUITO INFORMATION
· It is imperative that teachers discuss with children the consequences of not being protected from these insects. Some general information may help.
· Aerosol cans are discouraged. There is the potential that it can be sprayed into eyes or inhaled. Most repellents contain DEET which dissolves paint, plastic and other materials.
ON ARRIVAL
· Parking – as there is limited space inside the grounds of HBEEC and because there are often many children moving around, we ask all accompanying adults to park their cars in the cul-de-sac outside HBEEC grounds. Buses deliver passengers inside the centre. All vehicle parking is at owners risk.
· Children take all their gear to the Under Cover Area between the car park and the oval.
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Litter Free Meals
HBEEC strongly recommends students and staff provide nutritious litter free meals which will promote good health and a cleaner environment.
Being litter free means that you have no packaging to throw away. Food will need to be packed in washable, reusable containers rather than plastic or cardboard packaging, alfoil or cling wrap.
Litter Free meals are good for parents, students and our Centre.
· For the parents- A litter free meal is less expensive to make than a disposable lunch as it does not use costly pre-packaged foods.
· For the students- A litter free meal is healthier because generally fresh, less processed foods are used.
· For the Centre- A litter free meal decreases the amount of litter around the Centre.
Tips for packing a litter free meal-
LITTER FREE ITEMS / ITEMS NOT IN A LITTER FREE MEALFruit + Vegies / Purchased roll-up fruits/ muesli bars
Sandwiches / Poppers
Reusable containers / Cling Wrap/ Alfoil
Dried food or nuts / Packets of chips
Bulk yoghurt put into small reusable container / Small purchased container of yoghurt
Remaining organic matter is composted. Recyclable items are recycled. Reusable containers are washed and returned home. This means no rubbish should be going into the bins at the Centre from meals if everyone brings a litter free meal.
Cold water is provided at the Centre. You can bring a water bottle to refill if you wish.
See “Smart Food Choice” page for more recipes and helpful hints on Litter Free Meals
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GENERAL INFORMATION
· In the event of any accidents requiring ambulance assistance all children at the HBEEC are fully covered under the Queensland Ambulance Service’s School Subscription Scheme.
· Although a timetable is sent before arrival, teachers must appreciate the need for flexibility if unforseen situations arise eg. rain etc.
· With all groups large or small it is the visiting teacher’s responsibility to make sure children are fully supervised at all times as there is the potential for dangerous situations to arise.
· It is a risk assessment requirement that if you have never visited this site before your excursion date YOU MUST familiarise yourself with the centre’s layout and facilities.
PARENTAL ASSISTANCE
· There is generally no room for parents on the boats. Please explain this to parents to avoid any embarrassing situations.
WET WEATHER
· If the forecast is for rain the centre teacher will contact the weather bureau on the morning of the excursion and then talk to the co-ordinating teacher to discuss whether or not to go ahead, If we decide not to proceed with the excursion, another day could be decided upon. If no other day is available, the day will have to be cancelled.
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STUDENT’S CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
AS A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL GROUP YOU SHOULD:
· show respect for other students, their ideas, opinions and their property.
· listen to and follow directions by teachers and other supervising adults.
· take responsibility for your actions.
· demonstrate self-control when required.
· work equally hard for yourself and your group to ensure a happy and successful camp.
· have fun.
· encourage and support others.
· feel safe.
· cooperate with your teacher, accompanying adults, centre staff and fellow students.
· consider the safety of yourself and others.
· create situations that help make the camp a pleasant one.
AS A VISITOR TO THE HBEEC YOU SHOULD:
· show respect for the Centre’s property.
· show respect to all Centre staff.
· listen to and follow the rules and procedures of the Centre.
· show respect for the local environment.
· be responsible - you are representing your family and school.
SERIOUS BREACH OF THIS CODE OF BEHAVIOUS WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE:
· First offence - warning and time out/cooling off period, (supervised).
· Second offence - excluded from activity (supervised).
· Third offence – after consultation with teacher, Centre staff and school principal if in their opinion the student’s behaviour is no longer acceptable, they will be sent home, ie. either returned to school or parents asked to collect their son/daughter.
* Any additional expenses incurred will be the responsibility of the parents.
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