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Susan French Program Enhancement Coordinator

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sfrench@redeemer.ab.ca

1. All of the events can be found at centreforlearning.ca by clicking on the Events tab. 2. Then follow the Registration link to see all of the current and upcoming events.

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CENTRAL – for Red Deer and surrounding communities

MED HAT – for Medicine Hat and surrounding communities

LETH – for Lethbridge and surrounding communities

EDM– for Edmonton and surrounding communities

GP – for Grande Prairie and surrounding communities

PEACE RVR – for Peace River and surrounding communities

PROV – for provincial activities that may be of interest to all geographic locations

M A R C H 4 , 1 1, 1 8 , 2 5 AP RI L 1 , 8

S P O R T F O R F U N – L E T H B R I D G E This session will include, Floor Hockey, Dodgeball, Kickball and other popular games.

This activity will meet some of the learning outcomes of Physical Education Where: Lethbridge College Gym When: Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8 _ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Who: Grade 1-12, Students will be divided into age appropriate groups.

Cost: Student = $25

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M A R C H 4 ( P R O V I N C I A L E V E N T )

A L B E R T A L E G I S L A T U R E T O U R Join The Centre for Learning @HOME as we tour the building where our provincial representatives make the decisions that govern our province. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the history of the building and take part in their own mock legislature. This activity will meet some of the learning outcomes of Social Studies. WHERE: Alberta Legislature, 10800 97 Ave NW Edmonton, AB WHEN: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 TIME: 1:00- 4:00 pm WHO: CFL Students Grade 4-9 COST: Complimentary

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M A R C H 5 E S C A P E R O O M A N D P I Z Z A P A R T Y - M E D I C I N E H A T Experience a live action adventure for yourself! Participants find themselves in life or death situations. In order to survive they must work together as they find clues, solve mysteries, decode ciphers, figure out riddles, manipulate puzzles, open locks and ultimately escape the room in which they find themselves. Are you up to the challenge?

Where: The Clued Inn - Medicine Hat When: Thursday, March 5 _4:30 PM– 6:00 PM Who: Grade 6 -12 Cost: $22 (Includes the cost of pizza) Click Here to Register

M A R C H 6 S K I D A Y - H I D D E N V A L L E Y - E L K W A T E R Students trying snow sports for the first time receive a morning and afternoon lesson. Experienced enthusiasts have a 1hour lesson which includes an assessment so students know exactly where they are at with their progress. All students must take a lesson prior to your day on the hill. Students Grade 4-12- After the initial skill instruction and safety concerns have been emphasized students may ski in small groups in designated areas. Students Grade 1-3, after initial skill instruction students may ski with a parent chaperone.

All CFL students must participate in a group lesson.

ALL students must wear a CSA approved ski helmet. Helmets are included in rental cost. If you have your own equipment please ensure you wear a ski helmet.

Families may stay until the hill closes for the day.

This program will meet learning outcomes of Physical Education.

Where: Hidden Valley Resort – Elkwater When: Friday, March 6 _8:45 AM– 3:00 PM Who: Grade 1-12 Cost: Lift lesson & Rental $52.50 Please see event link for pricing details.

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M A R C H 1 1 J U M P L A - L E T H B R I D G E Join us for a morning of trampoline fun. This program will meet learning outcomes of Physical Education.

Where: JUMP LA – Lethbridge When: Wednesday, March 11_11:00 AM– 12:00 PM Who: Grade 1-12 Cost: $ 15.00 Click Here to Register JUMP LA Waiver

MARCH 16 T H ( P R O V I N C I A L E V E N T ) N A T I O N A L G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N T S B U I L D I N G T H E P H O T O A R K

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore is on a mission to capture portraits of the world’s species before they disappear. With ingenuity, wit, and a serious Midwestern work ethic, Sartore has created the Photo Ark project, the largest archive of its kind with more than 9,000 images and counting.

Joel has had 36 stories published in National Geographic magazine to date, with more to come. Three of Joel’s stories helped bring about protection: 1,000 acres of rainforest in Bolivia's Madidi National Park was saved after National Geographic's March 2000 cover story, Koala Rescue in National Geographic's May 2012 issue, & the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow in Audubon Magazine’s April 2013 issue.

Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Ave SE, Calgary When: Monday, March 16 Time: 10:15 AM - 11:20 AM Who: Grade 1-12 Cost: $20

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M A R C H 1 7 , 24 S P O R T F O R F U N – P I C K L E B A L L - M E D I C I N E H A T The focus on pickleball skills and game play. This activity will meet some of the learning outcomes of Physical Education Where: Medicine Hat Family Leisure Centre When: Tuesdays, March 17, 24 Who: Grade 1-6 _2:30 PM-3:30 PM Grade 6-12 _3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Cost: $10

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M A R C H 2 0 B A K I N G C L A S S – M E D I C I N E H A T Candice Funk, from Baked with Candice is hosting cooking classes for The Centre for Learning@HOME students. Grades 1-4 - Raw healthy granola bars Grades 4-8 - Pigs in a blanket, students make the dough roll it and wrap their dogs and bake. Grades 8-12 Red lobster cheese biscuits. This program will meet learning outcomes of Health/ Foods.

Where: 501A 4 Ave SE – Medicine Hat When: Friday, March 20 Who: Grade 1-4 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Grade 5-8 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Grade 8-12 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Cost: $15 (Includes the cost of food)

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M A R C H 2 4 J O H N ' S B U T T E R F L Y H O U S E – M E D I C I N E H A T This program will meet learning outcomes of Science.

Where: Windmill Garden Centre 920-1 ST SW– Medicine Hat When: Tuesday, March 24 _1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Who: Centre for Learning@HOME families Cost: $6.50

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M A R C H 2 6 C O - C U R R I C U L A R W O R K S H O P – L E T H B R I D G E Students will have the opportunity to engage in classroom and gym time.

We will be exploring the science of polymers, dance, and art! Where: The Lethbridge Christian Tabernacle -1805 9th Avenue North When: Thursday, March 26 _ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Who: Grade 1- 12 Students will be divided in to grade appropriate groups Cost: Home Education (Traditional) Student = $12.00 Print-Based, Online, Shared Responsibility (Blended) student = Complimentary

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M A R C H 3 1 & A P R I L 7 S P O R T F O R F U N – D O D G E B A L L & F L O O R H O C K E Y -M E D I C I N E H A T This activity will meet some of the learning outcomes of Physical Education Where: Medicine Hat Family Leisure Centre When: Tuesdays, March 31 and April 7 Who: Grade 1-6 _1:00 PM- 1:50 PM Grade 6-12 _2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Cost: $10

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A P R I L 1 ( P R O V I N C I A L E V E N T )

V E L Y K D E N @ U K R A I N I A N C U L T U R A L H E R I T A G E V I L L I A G E The lifestyles of rural Ukrainian settlers, spring preparations, and Velykden' celebrations are brought to life for students by costumed interpreters. Through the program, students see the religious and cultural importance of Easter within the lives of early Ukrainian settlers in east central Alberta. A hands-on session provides students with the opportunity to learn about the symbolism of the traditional pysanky. This activity will meet some of the learning outcomes of Social Studies WHERE: 195041 Highway 16 East, Lamont County, AB

WHEN: Wednesday April 1, 2020 TIME: 10:00am - 2:00 PM WHO: CFL Students Grade 1- 9 COST: CFL Student = $13 Parent/ Guardian = $6 Sibling (best suited for attendees ages 5+) = $13

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AP R I L 2 “ S N A P S H O T A H I S T O R Y O F P H O T O G R A P H Y ” T O U R A N D W O R K S H O P – M E D I C I N E H A T View the “Snapshot A History of Photography” exhibit. Learn about the technology of how film and cameras have changed and how Medicine Hat’s photographers have used them to document our community. Student will have the opportunity to create their own photography art project inspired by the exhibitions on display. This activity will meet some of the learning outcomes of Art Where: Medicine Hat Esplanade When: Thursday, April 2 Who: Grade 1-5, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Grade 6-12, 2:15 PM– 3:15 PM

Cost: $7.00

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A P R I L 3 F R O Z E N J R – M E D I C I N E H A T This enchanting modern classic from Disney Frozen JR. performed by students form Medicine Hat St. Mary’s School is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Where: Esplanade – Medicine Hat When: Friday, April 3 _10:00 AM– 11:00 AM Who: The Centre for Learning@HOME families Cost: $4.00

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A P R I L 2 1 S C I E N T I S T S I N S C H O O L L E T ’ S T A K E F L I G H T – M E D I C I N E H A T Topic A: Air and Aerodynamics, Topic B: Flight Explore the science behind powered and non-powered flight. Uncover the properties of air and the principles of flight. Find the best wing design and angle of attack for liftoff and experiment with the mechanics of propeller construction. Build a paper plane and become an aviator to investigate the speed of flight. This program will meet learning outcomes of Science. www.scientistsinschool.ca

Where: Kinplex Social Room– Medicine Hat When: Tuesday, April 21 _1:30 PM– 4:00 PM Who: Grade 3-8 Cost: $20

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A P R I L 2 2 – J U N E 3 R E D C R O S S S W I M L E S S O N S L E V E L 1 - 1 0 L E T H B R I D G E This program will meet learning outcomes of Physical Education. Where: Fritz Sick Pool - 420 11 St S Lethbridge AB When: Wednesday, April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3 _ 1:00 PM– 2:00 PM Who: Grade 1-12 Registrants must be 6 yrs. or older to participate Cost: Level 1-2 = $ 55.00 Click Here to Register Level 3-4 = $ 55.00 Click Here to Register

Level 5-6 = $ 55.00 Click Here to Register Level 7-8 = $ 57.00 Click Here to Register Level 9-10 = $57.00 Click Here to Register

A P R I L 2 3 A N D 3 0 G Y M N A S T I C S – L E T H B R I D G E Coach led gymnastics classes for all! The Westwind Gymnastics Club will tailor our experience to each group’s ages and gymnastic abilities while incorporating games, team building, stretching and physical challenges. Participants are never pushed to participate past their comfort zone but encouraged to try something new! This program will meet learning outcomes of Physical Education.

Where: Westwind Gymnastics Club 245 10 Street North Lethbridge When: Thursday, April 23 and 30 _2:00 PM– 3:00 PM Who: Grade 1-12, students will be divided into grade appropriate classes Cost: $20

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A P R I L 2 4

H E A D - S M A S H E D - I N B U F F A L O J U M P Guided Building Tour Tour of the Interpretive Centre will include an introduction to local Native culture and the history and mechanics of a buffalo jump. Your students will walk the cliff top trail to look over the actual buffalo jump! You will have a chance to view our engaging theatre presentations and be guided through our artifact-rich exhibits. Living off the Land Learn how First Nations people lived in harmony with nature by harvesting all that they needed, taking advantage of our abundant natural resources. Find out about the tools and technologies that evolved with the buffalo culture in this interactive and hands-on program. Where: Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage

Site When: Friday, April 24, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Who: CFL Students and Chaperones Cost: Students $6.00 Chaperones $10.00

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A P R I L 2 8

C O - C U R R I C U L A R W O R K S H O P – M E D I C I N E H A T Students will have the opportunity to engage in classroom and gym time. We will be exploring social studies, dance, and art! Where: First Assembly Church 395 9 St SE, Medicine Hat When: Tuesday, April 28 _ 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Who: Grade 1- 12 Cost: Home Education (Traditional) Student = $12.00 Print-Based, Online, Shared Responsibility (Blended) student = Complimentary

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M A Y 5 S A F E T Y C I T Y R E A D Y T O R I D E – M E D I C I N E H A T Ready to Ride conveys the importance of wearing a helmet and following the traffic safety rules and laws when "driving" a bicycle. Please bring your bike and helmet to class. This program will meet learning outcomes of Health Where: Medicine Hat – Safety City When: Tuesday, May 5_10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Who: Best Suited for Grades K-4 Cost: FREE

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M A Y 5 , 1 2 , 1 9 A N D 2 6 T E N N I S – M E D I C I N E H A T An introduction to the basics of tennis where forehand shots, backhand shots, and serve will be some of the skills we will learn. Tennis balls, racquets, and instruction will be provided by the Medicine Hat Tennis Club. This program will meet learning outcomes of Physical Education Where: Medicine Hat Tennis Club When: Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26 Who: Grade 1-5, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Grade 5-12, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Cost: $25.00

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M A Y 6 G E O C A C H I N G – L E T H B R I D G E Real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Where: Helen Schuler Nature Centre – Lethbridge When: Wednesday, May 6 _11:00 AM– 12:00 PM Who: Grade 4 - 12 students Grade 1-3 students may register if they have a parent assistant Cost: $6.00

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M A Y 8 W R I T I N G - O N - S T O N E / Á í s í n a i ’ p i

Writing-on-Stone is a sacred landscape; a landscape of special spiritual significance to the Blackfoot people who hunted and travelled these Great Plains since the beginning of time. All who visit this area feel inspired. Abundant First Nations carvings (petroglyphs), and paintings (pictographs) cover the sheer sandstone cliffs and are protected here as living legacy to the spiritual connection of a people with a place. Outdoor Discovery Tours learn more about our local environment? Program will Includes interactive activities & outdoor wild flower exploration. This program will meet learning outcomes of Science/ Social Studies. Rock Art Hike with a park interpreter through the hoodoos and along the cliffs of the Archaeological Preserve Milk River Watershed Learn about the unique history and geography of the Milk River which affects the water quality and quantity today. Where: Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park When: Friday, May 8 _10:00 AM– 2:00 PM Who: Grade 1-12 students Cost: $14.00/student Click Here to Register

M A Y 1 2 W O R M C A S T I N G S – M E D I C I N E H A T Students will have the opportunity to tour the farm where worm castings are made. T.R.A.D. Worm Industries is dedicate to preserving the environment by re-purposing materials that would normally end up in a land fill. By doing this, T.R.A.D. Industries manufacture an organic super food for your growing needs. This program will meet learning outcomes of Science. Where: T.R.A.D Worm Industries Ltd When: Tuesday, May 12 _11:00 AM– 12:00 PM Who: Grade 1-12 students Cost: Free

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M A Y 1 3 W I L D F L O W E R O U T D O O R D I S C O V E R Y – L E T H B R I D G E Outdoor Discovery Tours learn more about our local environment? Program will Includes interactive activities & outdoor wild flower exploration. This program will meet learning outcomes of Science. Where: Helen Schuler Nature Centre – Lethbridge When: Wednesday, May 13 _11:00 AM– 12:00 PM Who: Grade 1-12 students Cost: $6.00

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M A Y 2 2 F O R T W H O O P - U P – L E T H B R I D G E Learn about the traders, Indigenous people, Metis and NWMP who worked and lived at Fort Whoop- Up after it was constructed in 1869. This activity will meet some of the learning outcomes of Social Studies Where: Fort Whoop-up – Lethbridge When: Friday, May 22_11:00 AM– 12:30 PM Who: Grade 1-12 students Cost: $5.00

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M A Y 2 2 A L B E R T A B I R D S O F P R E Y F O U N D A T I O N – C O A L D A L E The Alberta Birds of Prey Centre is Canada’s largest birds of prey facility. Situated on a 70-acre wetland area site our centre is a celebration of nature featuring the hawks, falcons, eagles and owls of Alberta. Our centre has been called a "must-see" attraction delighting many visitors from around the world and when you do visit, we guarantee you will have an unforgettable wild experience. This activity will meet some of the learning outcomes of Science. Where: Alberta Birds of Prey -2124 16 Ave, Coaldale, When: Friday, May 22_1:30 PM– 2:30 PM Who: CFL Families (siblings under 3 are free) Cost: $7.00

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M A Y 2 5 G O I N G W I L D - M E D I C I N E H A T Brian Keating Presents Going Wild Natural relationships can be extremely beneficial. In nature, some animals can be called a ‘Keystone Species’, defined by their important position in the ecosystem. Without them, many species would simply vanish. It’s all about mutually beneficial relationship building. Brian Keating has spent a lifetime observing our wild counterparts. He has come to the conclusion that we humans are very much like many of the wild creatures we share the planet with. We just dress fancy and have smart phones! This program will meet learning outcomes of Science.

Where: Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre When: Monday, May 25_1:30 PM– 2:30 PM Who: CFL families

Cost: $2.00

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M A Y 2 9 D I N O S A U R P R O V I N C I A L P A R K - B R O O K S This program will meet learning outcomes of Science. Fossil Investigators: Grade K-3 Investigate the diversity of animals that lived and thrived in Late Cretaceous Alberta. Touch and feel real fossils. Compare them to each other to discover how these animals lived and died. Hike to a dinosaur bone bed (up to 2 km round trip). Have hands-on opportunity to work with fossils. Enjoy an opportunity to find fossils in the ground. Mystery Quarry Investigation: Grade 4-6 Come for an investigation! We take a hike through the badlands and use our observations to determine how the animals in Late Cretaceous Alberta lived - and died. You’re the palaeontologist! Use evidence and understanding to determine why and how these animals ended up in this fossil quarry. Badlands Expedition Grade 7-12 Hike through the badlands of Dinosaur Provincial Park. Students will go off trail to find and learn about plants, animals, geology and fossils. Experience Alberta’s Late-Cretaceous resource, a unique outdoor ecosystem.

Where: Dinosaur Provincial Park - The Park is located 48 km northeast of Brooks and 18 km from the village of Patricia.

When: Friday, May 29_10:00 AM– 2:30 PM Who: Grade K-3 _10:00 AM – 12PM, Fossil Investigators_ $7

Grade 4-6_ 12:30 AM – 2:30PM Mystery Quarry Investigation_$7

Grade 7-12_ 10:00 AM – 2:00PM, Badlands Expedition_ $14

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These events are not confirmed and are subject to change based on venue availability. At this time, please refer to the Events tab of The Centre for Learning@HOME website www.centreforlearning.ca for a list of upcoming events.

CFL Sibling Participation Siblings of CFL students may register and participate in a limited number of CFL events in the 2019 –

2020 school year. Each event description will indicate if siblings may attend.

• Parent/guardian must attend and supervise sibling attendees.

• Event must be low risk, age appropriate, and have ample capacity.

• Registration for CFL siblings will commence 1 month following the date event registration

opened. Co-Curricular Workshop are limited to CFL students only.

S T U D E N T S U P E R V I S I O N S T A N D A R D S A N D P A R E N T P A R T I C I P A T I O N

All field trips and events hosted by The Centre for Learning@HOME require supervision to ensure acceptable levels of behavior and

safety. The Centre for Learning@HOME will have at least one school staff member on site at every event we host. Staff, and when

necessary, parent volunteers (who have provided police issued security clearance documents), will attend events to meet the

necessary supervision ratios set out by Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools and as listed below.

The CFL welcomes parents to participate in activities and events whenever possible. Some events require a parent supervise every

participant; other events/venues restrict parent participation. The role of the parent is included in each event description. Please

see below for an explanation of the rational.

1. P A R E N T P A R T I C I P A T I O N I S M A N D A T O R Y

In this scenario, the students will require one on one assistance to complete the task or the venue has asked us to have a

parent with each child. A CFL staff member will be there to assist the event leader, check in students and parents, and

obtain the activity waiver forms.

2. P A R E N T P A R T I C I P A T I O N I S V O L U N T A R Y

In this scenario, the parents are welcome to stay and participate, or release their student(s) to the care of The CFL staff

and approved volunteers. The ratio of adults to students is in accordance with Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools’

policy (below). If the parent elects to drop their student(s) off, they must deliver the student(s) to the school staff member

at the event to check them in and sign the activity waiver. At the end of the event, the parent must collect the student(s)

from the school staff member at the specified time and ensure the staff member knows the parent has arrived to pick up

the student(s). Please do not drop your student off at the door or plan to pick them up outside.

3. P A R E N T P A R T I C I P A T I O N I S R E S T R I C T E D O R N O T A L L O W E D

In this scenario, the host venue has asked that parents not participate either due to the nature of the event (i.e. swim

lessons) or because of limited space. The Centre for Learning@HOME will provide supervision according to the supervision

standard set by Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools. Parents may be able to watch from the sidelines (like in swim

lessons) or drop the student(s) off and pick them up at the end of the program. When dropping off your student(s), please

deliver the student(s) to the school staff member at the event to check them in and sign the activity waiver. At the end of

the event, the parent must collect the student(s) from the school staff member at the specified time and ensure the staff

member knows you have arrived to pick up the student(s). Please do not drop your student off at the door or plan to pick

them up outside.

If arrangements are made for someone other than the parent/guardian to pick up a student, please notify The CFL staff member, in

writing, prior to the start of the event.

S U P E R V I S I O N R A T I O S A S S E T B Y C H R I S T T H E R E D E E M E R C A T H O L I C S C H O O L S F O R F I E L D T R I P S

G R A D E L E V E L A D U L T : S T U D E N T R A T I O

1-3 1:5

4-6 1:10

7-9 1:15

10-12 1:25

Please note, some activities replicate a classroom setting (example: teacher led co-curricular classes) and in such situations, the

Field Trip Supervision Ratios will not apply. Ratios similar to a traditional classroom will apply.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding supervision, please contact The Centre for Learning@HOME Program Enhancement

Coordinator for your area.