grade 5 excursion week parent presentation 2014

GRADE 5 EXCURSION WEEKParent Information Evening 2014

In conjunction with Whiz Adventures Pte. Ltd.Friday, 14 March, 14

WHY?

Friday, 14 March, 14

SCHOOL RATIONALEIt is our goal that Excursion week

experiences will guide students’ attitudes of life long learning and assist them in their awareness that there is potential in every

moment in time, in all places;to discover, to question, to critique, to

analyse, to reflect upon, and to strengthen our ability to unfold the mysteries of the

world in which we engage.Friday, 14 March, 14

Real Life Learning & Problem Solving


Curiosity, awareness,

appreciation. Friday, 14 March, 14

Challenge personal boundaries

Promote Independence


Also...to laugh at their teachers


THE DETAILS


WHERE?Felda ResidenceTanjung Leman,Johor, Malaysia

WHEN?Monday April 21st -

Friday April 25th, 2014

COST?$ 600


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6 months on passport 2 full pages Visa? Green card/NRIC/FIN

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS






















TRANSPORTATION

Seat belts 2.5-3 hour bus ride


SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 13 CIS teachers plus a nurse

9 or 10 Whiz Adventures staff including trained life guard

Minimum 1:10 adult:child ratio

Snorkeling in pool / Raft building - about 1:6 ratio in water plus life guard


SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All staff on site 24 hours

Emergency situation plan

Contact between Singapore & Malaysia.

“No news is good news”

Comprehensive Travel Insurance is included


THE FUN STUFF!


Accommodation


Food


Facilities


ACTIVITIES

Fire Building

Hiking

Snorkeling (in pool) & Raft Building

Orienteering & Rope Tying

Team Building & Tent Set-up

Crafts

Swimming

Games/Challenges

Free time

Movie night

Disco

Campfire

Talent show

BarbequeFriday, 14 March, 14

PACKING

Detailed packing list provided

Passports will be with teachers as soon as border crossing is finished

Please, NO handphones or other electronic devices

Cameras OK - not on a phone


WHAT NOW? Check:

Passport validity/pages

Green card validity

Visa requirements - apply if needed

Tetanus shot date

Motivate & encourage your child

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME TONIGHTFriday, 14 March, 14

It is our goal that Excursion Week experiences will guide students’ attitudes

of life long learning and assist them in their awareness that there is potential in every

moment in time, in all places;to discover, to question, to critique, to

analyse, to reflect upon, and to strengthen our ability to unfold the mysteries of the

world in which we engage.


grade 5 excursion week parent presentation 2014

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