Hi team,
I'm just posting this notice that will get handed out on day one incase you want to start getting gear organised over the last few days of holidays. The parents who are coming on camp are listed on the notice. Sorry for the late notice - I realise most of you need to take time off work. If you have any problems attending camp if things have changed for you, please email me ASAP.
Please note the cost of parents skiing on camp has decreased as we booked in time to get a special offer which is great!! If you have any questions or concerns about any information on this notice please get in touch.
Hope you're all having a great holidays and you're enjoying having your kiddies at home with you :)
Thanks heaps
Jo
Years 5 & 6 Ski
Week
19th – 21st
August 2015
Dear
Parents,
Most
things have fallen into place and we can now just hope that the snow and weather
are favourable. Thank you to those of
you who have offered to come on our camp. It’s going to be a great 3 days!!
Parent Helpers:
Kendra
Breen, Claire Cockburn, Vaughn Healey, George Flannery, Charlie O’Neill and
Kevin Timms. The drivers will be Kendra, Vaughn, George, Charlie and Kevin.
Vehicles that the children are travelling in will be shared closer to the time.
What to bring:
Below
is a list of clothing requirements for the trip. The weather can be very changeable on our
mountains so everyone should come well prepared. It is suggested that if students do not have
all of the following they should beg or borrow it for the trip. Selene Scobie
has a pair of size 12 ski pants that she is happy to lend out for camp. If you
need any gear please let me know and I can put a list on our blog and in the
newsletter to save people going out and buying new gear. Remember, several thin
layers are better than one thick layer of clothing. Please be sure that your child has sunscreen
and sunglasses/goggles as the altitude, clear skies (we hope) and facing the
snow all day leads to increased exposure of UV rays.
- 2 x polyprop
or merino long johns underwear
- Jacket –
waterproof AND windproof
- 2 pairs trousers/track
pants NO JEANS
- Overtrousers
(waterproof) or ski suit with polyprop/lycra or merino leggings
- 2 x Polyprops,
skivvies or shirts, jersey (woollen/merino)
- 3 pairs socks, woollen if possible, a pair of thin socks
(in the hut)
- 3 changes of undies
- Hat or
balaclava (woollen/polar fleece)
- Helmet
- Hi Visibility
vest – All children have been issued one of these from school.
- Sunglasses and
sunscreen factor 15 or above
- Gloves (waterproof)
and a spare pair
- Sleeping bag, -
sheet to cover the mattress, pillow
- 2 towels
- Toilet gear – tooth
brush, tooth paste, face cloth, brush/comb
- Pyjamas
- Slippers or runners
for inside the hut
- Gumboots or
suitable older shoes for outside the hut.
- Handkerchiefs/tissues,
camera (optional) or i-pod (for photos only), 1 pencil, pen and rubber in
a plastic bag – coloured pencils optional
- An indoor game to
share and a book.
- Separate back pack - packed lunch and two drinks
(sturdy drink bottles that will last), food for morning and afternoon
snacks, 1 bag
scroggin, hat, sun screen, gloves, goggles/sunglasses, hi visibility
jacket, helmet attached.
Because
of the altitude, cold temperatures and energy expended it is important that the
students eat and drink plenty during the day so take plenty of food for the
first day as well as those energy snacks to keep in pockets. Plenty of food and
fluids are essential when skiing!! A
hearty snack will be provided each day about 4pm on the return to the hut.
Accommodation is
at the Vincent Ski Hut, which is on the left just inside car park number 5. Sleeping facilities are 2 bunkrooms with
curtained off cubicles. Parents will
sleep amongst the students. There is to be no food in the bunkroom
area.
To
be handed in at school no later than Friday 14th August
2
small named bags of scroggin (for days 2 and 3 of skiing) – make sure you keep
one with you, as you need this for the first day.
Medications:
Those
students who require medication should bring spare supplies in a named plastic bag by Friday 14th
August – it will be carried as part of the 1st aid kit. Any medication administered while on camp
will be recorded and parents informed on our return.
Cost:
The
accommodation and food cost for parents will be covered within the costs of
this camp, Parents will pay for their own skiing. If anyone has any
difficulties with this please remember that you may contact myself or Mrs
Eastwood. As soon as the food budget is confirmed the exact cost for students
and parents will be available. At
present the estimate is $300 per student and $120 per skiing parent (this has been reduced due to us booking in
time for more free of charge adults). Could the estimate amount be paid to the
school office ASAP. Reimbursements will be made where necessary. Those
fundraising please make contact with Mrs Eastwood in relation to your payment.
Food:
I
will be discussing food with the ‘ helpers’ once we return from holiday. All
families will be asked to donate either baking, muesli bars or small packets of
chips - this information will be given to you closer to the time. Children will
need to bring their own cereal if they want it for breakfast – this needs to be
in a named bag and in class by Friday 14th August. Bread for toast
will be supplied out of the camp budget.
Parent Meeting Thursday 13th August for
those parents going on camp. Purpose:
to share expectations, answer any questions, finalise travel arrangements and address
BOT requirements regarding vehicles and chains.
Emergency Contacts and Health Profile Forms are
not being sent out as we are using
the ones that you did at the beginning of the year (to save you doing it all
again). If your child has any issues or medical information (travel sickness,
homesickness, bed wetting, headaches etc.) please inform me through email ASAP
– jopassmore@stgerards.school.nz. Thanks J
Any
parents wishing to visit or come and ski for the day with us are welcome.
Regards,
Jo
Passmore
