Year Six Camp Year Six Camp 2016.2016.

Parent Information EveningParent Information Evening

August 15, 2016.August 15, 2016.

Departures and ReturnsDepartures and Returns

Train departs from East Perth Terminal at Train departs from East Perth Terminal at 7.00am sharp, Monday November 77.00am sharp, Monday November 7 thth..

Students Students MUSTMUST be there by 6.30am be there by 6.30amArrival in Kalgoorlie is at approximately Arrival in Kalgoorlie is at approximately

2.00pm 2.00pm Return to East Perth Terminal byReturn to East Perth Terminal by

9.45pm Friday November 119.45pm Friday November 11 thth . .

Supervising StaffSupervising Staff Stuart Meachem – Deputy PrincipalStuart Meachem – Deputy Principal Doretta Lavery – Camp CoordinatorDoretta Lavery – Camp Coordinator Paul Sherlock - Camp CoordinatorPaul Sherlock - Camp Coordinator Joy Lowther – Year 6 Teacher.Joy Lowther – Year 6 Teacher.

60 Year 6 students attending this camp60 Year 6 students attending this camp

Contacting StudentsContacting Students

Parents can contact the Parents can contact the

Goldfields Camp School directlyGoldfields Camp School directlySchool mobile numbers will be provided School mobile numbers will be provided

for evening or emergency contact.for evening or emergency contact.

Parents can ring between 6 and 9pm Parents can ring between 6 and 9pm

to speak to their child.to speak to their child.

Collecting Students on FridayCollecting Students on Friday

Students must be signed out before being Students must be signed out before being released to their parents.released to their parents.

Students being collected by anyone other Students being collected by anyone other than parent/guardian must have written than parent/guardian must have written authorisation prior to commencement of authorisation prior to commencement of camp (parents to complete form)camp (parents to complete form)

Principal & staff must be notified by phone Principal & staff must be notified by phone of any change to circumstances.of any change to circumstances.

Please be on-time to collect your children.Please be on-time to collect your children.

Luggage AllowanceLuggage Allowance

Passengers can bring:Passengers can bring:

1 x large suitcase/bag weighing a 1 x large suitcase/bag weighing a max of 20kg ($10 a kilo charge over max of 20kg ($10 a kilo charge over 20kg)20kg)

1 x small backpack for carrying onto 1 x small backpack for carrying onto the train.the train.

Meals on TrainMeals on Train

To KalgoorlieTo Kalgoorlie::Students to bring a packed Students to bring a packed

lunch/drink/snacks for the trip.lunch/drink/snacks for the trip.

From KalgoorlieFrom Kalgoorlie::Students will be provided with a pre-Students will be provided with a pre-

prepared meal and snacks for the journey prepared meal and snacks for the journey back to Perth.back to Perth.

School UniformSchool Uniform

For safety purposes, all students MUST For safety purposes, all students MUST wear their school ‘Leavers’ shirt on the wear their school ‘Leavers’ shirt on the train to Kalgoorlie.train to Kalgoorlie.

Students do NOT have to wear school Students do NOT have to wear school shorts/skirts.shorts/skirts.

Students do NOT have to wear a school hat Students do NOT have to wear a school hat on camp. They still need a hat.on camp. They still need a hat.

Camp Food: Dietary NeedsCamp Food: Dietary Needs

Students requiring special meals have been Students requiring special meals have been identified and the camp caterers informed identified and the camp caterers informed of these students.of these students.

Meals are being prepared with consideration Meals are being prepared with consideration given togiven to::

AllergiesAllergiesReligious observancesReligious observancesFood intolerances (i.e. Gluten, Lactose…)Food intolerances (i.e. Gluten, Lactose…)

Medications: Administration Medications: Administration

We are not permitted to administer any medication We are not permitted to administer any medication without express parental consent and without express parental consent and

detailed administration instructions.detailed administration instructions. This includes aspirin, paracetamol, - This includes aspirin, paracetamol, -

anti-histamines, travel sickness medication etc.anti-histamines, travel sickness medication etc. An authorisation/administration form to be An authorisation/administration form to be

completed and handed in prior to camp completed and handed in prior to camp Students CAN self-administer asthma puffers.Students CAN self-administer asthma puffers.

Medications: Storage Medications: Storage

Apart from asthma puffers, students are not Apart from asthma puffers, students are not permitted to store medications.permitted to store medications.

Medications to be given to a staff member – Medications to be given to a staff member – along with the authorisation/administration along with the authorisation/administration form, prior to the camp. form, prior to the camp.

Medications stored in First Aid backpacks, Medications stored in First Aid backpacks, which accompany students at all times.which accompany students at all times.

Medications to be placed (by parents) in a Medications to be placed (by parents) in a clearly labelled zip lock bag.clearly labelled zip lock bag.

What to Bring: LinenWhat to Bring: Linen

The Camp provides each student with a The Camp provides each student with a mattress, pillow and blankets.mattress, pillow and blankets.

Each student MUST bringEach student MUST bring::A single bottom sheet – even if they are A single bottom sheet – even if they are

bringing a sleeping bag.bringing a sleeping bag.A pillowcase and towel.A pillowcase and towel.Either a sleeping bag OR a second sheet.Either a sleeping bag OR a second sheet.

What to Bring: Clothing What to Bring: Clothing RequirementsRequirements

Some of our excursions have strict OHS Some of our excursions have strict OHS clothing requirements.clothing requirements.

Students MUST bring:Students MUST bring:Long pantsLong pantsA long sleeved shirtA long sleeved shirtEnclosed shoesEnclosed shoes

What to Bring: MoneyWhat to Bring: Money

There will be opportunities for students to buy There will be opportunities for students to buy souvenirs, etc.souvenirs, etc.

Students can bring up to Students can bring up to $50 each$50 each.. Parents to place money into a clearly labelled Parents to place money into a clearly labelled

zip lock bag and give this to class teacher. zip lock bag and give this to class teacher. Money to carried by staff and given to students Money to carried by staff and given to students

as opportunities arise. (remaining funds placed as opportunities arise. (remaining funds placed back in bag and held by teacher, until the next back in bag and held by teacher, until the next shopping opportunity) shopping opportunity)

Lollies/SnacksLollies/Snacks

Students are allowed to bring ONE bag of Students are allowed to bring ONE bag of lollies to camp, but it is NOT compulsory.lollies to camp, but it is NOT compulsory.

We have bought of lollies for prizes and We have bought of lollies for prizes and treats, so please make sure your child treats, so please make sure your child doesn’t bring more than the one bag.doesn’t bring more than the one bag.

No chewing gum or bubblegum.No chewing gum or bubblegum.

JewelleryJewellery

We discourage students from bringing any We discourage students from bringing any jewellery or personal effects that have jewellery or personal effects that have high monetary or personal value.high monetary or personal value.

Girls can wear their normal ‘school Girls can wear their normal ‘school approved’ earrings.approved’ earrings.

We accept no responsibility for lost or We accept no responsibility for lost or damaged jewellery or personal effects.damaged jewellery or personal effects.

Rule of thumb: If you couldn’t Rule of thumb: If you couldn’t bear to lose it – don’t bring it !!bear to lose it – don’t bring it !!

ElectronicsElectronics

All electronic communication All electronic communication

and entertainment devices and entertainment devices

are banned from camp.are banned from camp.This includes mp3 players, laptops, This includes mp3 players, laptops,

tablets, mobile phones, game devicestablets, mobile phones, game devicesStudents Students CANCAN bring a camera, bring a camera,

but but NOTNOT a camera phone. a camera phone. Disposable cameras are a good idea.Disposable cameras are a good idea.

Bed Times/Wake UpBed Times/Wake Up Students official wake up is at Students official wake up is at 6.30am each morning. 6.30am each morning. Breakfast duty starts at 7:15 a.m.Breakfast duty starts at 7:15 a.m.

Lights out at 9.45pm.Lights out at 9.45pm. If your child has difficulty sleeping in unfamiliar If your child has difficulty sleeping in unfamiliar

settings and noises, etc – we suggest they bring settings and noises, etc – we suggest they bring some earplugs…some earplugs…

There are sporting facilities and equipment There are sporting facilities and equipment students can use before and after other activities, students can use before and after other activities, to assist them to sleep better.to assist them to sleep better.

Night Time SupervisionNight Time Supervision

Staff patrol dorms until students are asleepStaff patrol dorms until students are asleep Female staff members patrol girls’ dormsFemale staff members patrol girls’ dorms Male staff members patrol boys’ dormsMale staff members patrol boys’ dorms Staff dorms are between the boys and girls Staff dorms are between the boys and girls

dormsdorms Students are not allowed to go into other dorms Students are not allowed to go into other dorms

after lights out.after lights out. Boys not allowed into girls’ dorms (and vice Boys not allowed into girls’ dorms (and vice

versa) at any time.versa) at any time.

Amusements for TrainAmusements for Train

Students can bring (in their small backpack):Students can bring (in their small backpack):A bookA bookNotepad and pencil/penNotepad and pencil/penTheir Camp BookletTheir Camp BookletA pack of cardsA pack of cardsA small ‘travel’ board gameA small ‘travel’ board game

Question TimeQuestion Time

Swimming - Level Three Certificate is Swimming - Level Three Certificate is required for students to be able to go required for students to be able to go swimming, whilst on camp.swimming, whilst on camp.

Medication – Panadol and Travel Calm. Medication – Panadol and Travel Calm. Parents are requested to give permission Parents are requested to give permission for their children to take these, in the event for their children to take these, in the event students require them.students require them.