Kowhai Camp : Long Bay 15th-19th March :
11th February 2010
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Camp is looming! Please take note of the following.
In a large bag you need … (Try and have only one bag, with pillow, sleeping bag and mattress separate and tied together). Please clearly label the outside of these items with your child’s name and room number.
PERSONAL ITEMS
sunblock, lipscreen
toothbrush and paste (in plastic bag)
soap and flannel (in plastic bag)
towel (bath towel and beach towel)
hairbrush
2 large plastic bags (for wet or dirty clothes)
sleeping bag
pillow
sleeping mattress
book to read
game to play (eg) mancala, cards, knucklebones, small boardgames.
NO
- high soled or platform shoes
2 CLOTHING
3 full changes of clothes (include the ones worn on the Monday – Rms 1, 2 and 3, and Wednesday Rms 4, 5 and 6.) This should include:
solid footwear (eg) sneakers (2 pairs in case one gets wet)
sandals
boat/water shoes (optional)
raincoat
windproof jacket (eg) fleece style, windcheater
long pants
warm shirt
socks – 2 woollen and 3 sports type
t-shirts
sweatshirt/jersey
underwear
pyjamas
sunhat
swimming togs
shorts
rash shirt
NO
Torches or night lights
Radios/walkmans/cell phones
Gameboys or other electrical devices
Pocket knives
Money
Extra food/sweets/soft drinks
Cameras
3 OTHER ITEMS
day pack
drink bottle (refillable – no glass)
pencil case (with pencils, ruler, rubber, colour pencils).
Medication (This is to be in a resealable bag. Label the bag and bottle/medication clearly, and hand to your teacher before departing school.)
4 GENERAL
The school takes no responsibility for loss or damage to the children’s personal items, therefore we advise parents to “keep it simple”. Old (or cheaper) clothes are preferable, and labelling of all items is essential.
If possible, please put a list of all items your child will bring to camp into their bag. Then on the last day they can check off the list and ensure that everything they had on arrival, they have on departure.
Special note
All children will need a packed morning tea and lunch, and a drink in a refillable plastic bottle.
Rms 1, 2 and 3 – Monday
Rms 4, 5 and 6 – Wednesday
5 Leaving and return times:
On the Monday (Rms 1, 2 and 3) and on Wednesday (Rms 4, 5 and 6), your child will need to be at school by 8.45am, so that we can get away as soon as possible after 9am. If the weather is fine, please leave your children’s items outside their classroom (on the asphalt) in clear rows.
Your child will return to school at approximately 2.30pm. (Rms 1, 2 and 3 on Wednesday, and Rms 4, 5 and 6 on Friday.) Gear will then be sorted and collected, and your child will be ready to be picked up by 3pm.
6 Groupings
Trash to Fashion group: For the camp fashion parade, and other minor activities, the children will be divided into smaller groups from their activity group.
Sleeping arrangements: Your children will be sleeping in boys and girls areas.
Activity groupings: The children will be put in these groups. There will be 11/12 children per group.
7 Parents coming over to Long Bay for the day:
All parents are welcome to visit Long Bay during the day. Please make sure that you bring your own morning tea and lunch.
URGENT
If your child has any food allergies or dietary requirements please make sure your child’s teacher has the relevant information.
Many thanks
Year 5/6 teachers