2013-14 year 5 camp briefing session- april 25th update
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Topics For TodayPart One The Venue The Activities SafetyPart Two What To Bring Medications StaffingPart Three Departure Itinerary Questions
Safety Considerations Risk assessment has been done on all
activities.
Students will undergo cycling trials in PE prior to camp.
School nurse with us for duration.
School nurse to dispense medication as per guardian’s written directions.
Safety Considerations Teachers are EFR trained.
NIST teachers are present and solely responsible for students during activities led by outside groups.
NIST staff ride with students when transport is required.
1: 8 staff to student ratio
St Carlos Hospital – Pratum Thani
NIST Nurse
NIST Staff EFR trainedTE Staff First Aid Trained
First aid kits with all activities
What To Bring (name all items)
Large Soft Bag Underwear and socks for three days Pajamas 4 tee-shirts/sports shirt 3 pairs of shorts (suitable for walking in) Long sleeved sweatshirt A pair of long or ¾ trousers (light) One pair of strong, ‘worn in’ sports shoes or similar to be worn
during ‘dry activities’ One pair of old sports shoes or rafting shoes (not crocs) to be
worn during ‘wet activities’ A swim suit A towel Mosquito repellant Toiletries: soap and shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrush Plastic bags for wet clothes and shoes
Packing For Camp Important for students to pack their own
bags.
Important for students to be able to carry their own bags – they should have no more than 2.
One small backpack and a piece of soft luggage is best. (does not need to be bigger than a cabin bag)
Snack & water for a morning snack on Day 1.
The packing list for students will be on class blogs prior to camp so students can prepare and practice being responsible with their own packing.
What Not To Bring! mobile phones iPods electronic games expensive watches jewelry money – not needed sweets and candy extra food expensive cameras
Sun hat Sunglasses (optional) Sun block lotion Mosquito repellent One or two books for recreational reading Camera or disposable camera (optional) Water bottle - good quality refillable Two healthy snack for the first morning A dry T-shirt A pair of sandals/flip flops A small towel
One Small Daypack
Medications All medications will be given to the school
nurse prior to departure day. by Friday 2nd May for trip 1 or by Monday 5th May for Trip 2 Parents should put medications in a ziplock
bag with a photograph and name of the student on the bag and clear written directions for each medication.
The nurse will dispense medication as per written instructions.
Staffing
NIST Staff are responsible for supervising students at all times
We are supported in activities by our TE Asia, our Activity Provider
Staff to student ration 1:8
Departure & Luggage Students to assemble in classes with luggage at 6.40am outside the CAB. Register Pack Luggage Depart School 7.00 am
It is important that everyone is on time so we can leave promptly.
Follow-up Paperwork On Thursday consent forms will be sent
home with the students. These will need to be returned by Friday 28th March so that we are able to meet the requirements of the Thai Ministry of Education.
Please fill in all forms as accurately as possible to enable us to meet your child’s needs. Please include medical insurance details on the form