Camp Information

Year 6 Camp Meeting for Parents 2 September.


St Mary’s School 2015 Year 5

Camp Information

LAKE TAUPO CHRISTIAN CAMP

Venue: Lake Taupo Christian Camp

            State Highway 1

           100 Rawhira Road

           Turangi

           New Zealand

            Phone: 07 386 7967

Dates:              Monday 21 – 23 September

                       

Cost:               $185 per child

                       

Enclosed:         General Information

                        Gear List

                       

                        Participation: Medical Consent Form (due back 15^th May )

                        Payment Form:  (due back Week 1 Term 3)

                        Parent Helper Form: (due back 8th May )

                       

If you have any queries please contact the classroom teacher.  This information will also be posted on the class blogs

Note: Students need to bring their own morning tea, lunch and a drink in their school bag on the first day of their camp.

Departure Arrangements:

9am on Monday 21^st September.

Students attending the camp are to bring their luggage and lunch and meet in the school hall. The roll will be taken, then students will leave in allocated cars for their departure. We will not wait for any students who are late for school.       

           

Return to School:    

We will return to school by 2.30 pm on Wednesday 23^rd September.

Emergency Contact:

If, due to an emergency, you need to get hold of a student while they are at camp you may contact a St Mary’s Staff member, via Mrs Todd on 021 023 94928.

Accommodation:

Students will be accommodated in rooms within several lodges, grouped close together. There will be separate accommodation for boys and girls. The adult helpers will be assigned rooms within each lodge to supervise. Students are encouraged to bring sleeping bags, but if they do not have access to one, they need to bring sheets. A duvet, pillow and pillow case is supplied.

                       

Meals:                                   

The meals at camp are prepared for the students. If any student requires a special diet could you please indicate the requirements on the camp participation form, which needs to be returned to school by 15^th May. The camp is able to cater for vegetarians and others who require a special diet for medical reasons.

Transport:

Travel to and from camp will be by private vehicles.

Parent Helpers:

Could you please complete and return the application form included in this information pack. We are limited to how many parents we can accommodate. We will make contact with all those who have offered assistance with further information.  Parent helpers will be expected to supervise a small group both at camp and during the out of camp activities.

Cost to parent helpers:

There will be no costs to parent helpers on this camp.

Cost:                          

The cost to each student is $185.00

If you wish to arrange automatic payments or start making regular payments to the office now please contact the school office. It would be appreciated if payment of the camp fee could be made by Week 1 Term 3. If there is any difficulty with making payment if full by this date could you please contact Mr Macmillan this term.  Please send the payment in an envelope clearly labelled with your child’s name, class, amount enclosed and with payment form enclosed.

Individual fundraising:

Some students might like to do some individual fundraising for their camp fee (weeding, mowing lawns, cleaning etc). A form is attached is anyone wishes to make use of it.

Programme:  

A copy of the camp programme will be on display in each classroom in the week prior to camp. Students will be placed in groups, assigned an adult as a Group Leader and will participate in a wide range of activities.

                                                             

Bedtime:                   

Students will go to bed at approximately 8.30pm and will be expected to be quiet between 9pm and 6.30am.

Medication:              

Please indicate on the Participation form if your child will have any medication with them at camp and provide specific written instructions for any medication that you require school staff to administer.

Gear List:                 

A list of items that students need to bring to camp is included in this information pack. Please name all items of clothing and personal gear        so that anything that ends up in lost property can be returned to its owner.

Money:                      

There will not be any opportunity to spend money while at camp. Please do not bring money to camp.

Telephones:             

The students will not have access to telephones during their time at camp. If a parent needs to make contact with their child in an emergency, this needs to be done via Mrs Nieuwboer or Mrs Dunkley.

Visitors: 

If you wish to visit us while we are at the camp please make prior arrangements with the class teacher.  We will not be able to provide meals unless prior organised, or accommodation for those visiting.   

Behaviour Expectations:

Students are expected to be courteous, honest, co-operative and responsible at camp and to show respect for other people and the camp environment. Students are expected to follow the instructions of teachers, parent helpers and camp staff at all times. Students attending camp will need to sign on the participation form that they agree to behave in an acceptable manner and that they understand the need to respect others and the camp environment. If the behaviour of a student causes concern to the teaching staff the contact person for the student will be phoned. If necessary the child may be withdrawn from the camp and returned home, with no camp refund.

                                   

Swimming:               

Students will need to bring their swimming gear and have a towel and plastic bag.  

First Aid:                  

There will be an adult in charge of first aid at camp. In the event of illness or injury, the staff/adults in attendance will make the decision as to what assistance is needed and seek professional help if this if necessary.  Any costs incurred in accessing professional treatment, will need to be reimbursed to the school.

Alcohol and Illegal drugs and substances including smoking: 

These are not permitted at camp by students or adults.

Student Gear List  - Year 5

ALL ITEMS MUST BE CLEARLY NAMED

NB: Please attach a luggage tag to the outside of your bag(s), which clearly indicates your name and class.

Baking: Please send some baking along to school on the day we leave (Please, no nuts in the baking). The baking will be shared out for morning and afternoon teas.

Backpack, or small bag, which the student will keep with them on the first day. This bag should contain:

• Morning tea, lunch and a filled named drink bottle for the first day of the Camp.  Please make sure this is easily accessible and named (a disposable paper or plastic bag would be better than a lunchbox).
• Raincoat – if wet weather
• Sunhat
• Sunblock
• Pencil/Pen and paper

Bag

Large plastic bag for dirty or wet clothing

Sleeping bag or sheets

Two towels

Swimsuit and plastic bag

Shorts/shirts

Sweatshirts or fleece jackets or jersey

Jeans, trousers or sweatpants

Underwear    

Socks

Sports shoes or similar

Jandals or sandals

Pyjamas

Tissues

Toiletry gear - which needs to include soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, facecloth, comb/hairbrush

Torch

Optional:

Camera (bring at your own risk)

Pack of cards or small board game

Note:

NO cellphones

NO electronic games,

NO music or radio players

NO knives

NO aerosol deodorant sprays or similar

St Mary’s School Year 5 Camp Fundraising Form 2015

From Monday 21^st – 23^rd September  St Mary’s Year 5 students will be attending the Lake Taupo Christian Camp. The cost of the camp for each student is $185.00

This form has been made available for individual students to use if they wish to find themselves some odd jobs at weekends or after school to assist with their personal camp fee.

We appreciate any support you are able to offer students trying to help themselves. Thank you.

Mr David Macmillan

Principal

St Mary’s School

Rotorua.

Employer	Job to be completed	Amount student to be paid	Payment made to student.

Year 5  Camp: 21-23 September 205

Participation and Medical Consent Form  Page 1 of 2

(Form due 15th May)

STUDENT AGREEMENT

Name of student:

Class:

                                               

Parent(s) / Guardian    …………………………………………..      (name)

                                   

                                    …………………………………………..

                                    …………………………………………..      (address)

                                    ……………………………………………    (phone number)

                                    …………………………………………….   (mobile phone number)

Family Doctor and contact phone number  Dr…………………………… Ph………………

Camp Participation -Student Agreement:

I understand that Camp is an opportunity for me to learn and for me to practise and gain skills in an environment outside the classroom.

I know that a high standard of behaviour is expected at all times and that the teachers and parent helpers are giving up some of their time to provide me with this opportunity. I will endeavour to display a positive attitude and be considerate and helpful. I will act responsibly at all times and follow the instructions of teachers/ parent helpers and camp staff.

I will show respect for others and the camp environment.

I am aware that if my behaviour is unacceptable to the teaching staff at camp, that I may be withdrawn from the trip and arrangements made for me to return home at the expense of my parent(s)/ caregiver.

I understand that I will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities at camp and that I will also be expected to assist with some duties.

I know that I need to take responsibility for looking after my personal belongings.

I will accept the rules set by the school for this camp, even if they are different from what is expected of me at home.

Student signature:       _____________________________Date:  _________

Year 5 Participation and Medical Consent Form 2015 Page 2 of 2

PARENT/ CAREGIVER AGREEMENT:

I give permission for my child……………………….. to attend the school camp for Year 5 St Mary’s School students from 21-23 September. I agree to pay the camp fee in full.

I give permission for professional services to sought, in the event of any need for medical, emergency dental or surgical treatment. I give permission for anaesthetic or blood transfusions if they are considered necessary by the medical personnel involved. I will reimburse St Mary’s School for any costs incurred if my child requires a medical consultation, prescribed medication or other such services while on this trip.

I understand that a high standard of behaviour is expected at camp. In the event of my child’s behaviour being unacceptable to the teaching staff I understand that the child may be withdrawn from the camp and arrangements made for them to be returned home at my expense. I understand that if my child is withdrawn from the trip there will be no refund of the camp fee.

Immunisations: Please indicate below if your child in not fully immunized.

_________________________________________________________________

The teachers need to be aware of the following needs of my child:______________

1. Outline of any special Dietary requirements:

_____________________________________________________________

2. Outline of any medication my child may have with them at camp. Details to be provided of who will be responsible for looking after this medication (student or teaching staff), when it needs to be used and how this needs to be administered.

_______________________________________________________________________

3. Outline of any allergies to medication, food, insect bites or stings, other allergies and what treatment is required.

______________________________________________________________

4. Anything that may prevent my child from participating fully in the camp.

____________________________________________________________

5. Anything that the teachers should be aware of e.g. bed wetter or any concerns or fears that the child has that we should be aware of. (Please provide mattress protection or suitable protective nightwear as parents will have an additional charge if the mattress is soiled - $150.00)

___________________________________________________________

6. Is your child able to be given the recommended dosage of panadol (paracetamol), or similar, in the event of them being in pain or feeling unwell (please circle one) 

                                     YES                                        NO

7. I will keep the class teacher informed of any information contained in this permission form

needs to be updated .

Signed………………………………….. (Signature of Parent/Guardian) ……………

Date………………………..

Camp Payment Form –

Due at School Office by Week 1 Term 3

Note: Please make any cheques payable to St Mary’s School

Automatic payments can be arranged with the school office.

Child’s Name:

Class (please circle):       Rm 1     Rm 2     Rm 3    Rm 4

Year 5 Camp Fee   Amount due          $185           Amount enclosed:…..

                                                                                 Cheque   / Cash

Please outline any special arrangements made with the School Office or Mr Macmillan for any money due.

Application for  Parent Helper - Year 5 Camp

Please return this form to the school office by the 8th of May.  Parents will be notified by the 22nd May.  There will be no charge for parent helpers.  We are not able to accept late applications.

We require:

·      Supervision during the three days of camp plus transport to and from camp

·      Transport to and from camp only OR transport one way only (see next page)

Please note: We are limited to how many parents we can accommodate. We will make contact with all those who have offered assistance with further information.  Parent helpers will be expected to supervise a small group both at camp and during the out of camp activities.

(Please return this form by 8th May)

Name of child: _______________________________________________

Class:          Rm 1          Rm 2          Rm 3          Rm 4

Name of adult offering to assist with camp: ________________________________

Relationship to child:  ______________________________________

Contact phone number(s) (Home) _______________________

                                    (Mobile) ______________________________

Contact email: __________________________________________________

Please indicate any qualifications or background that you have that may assist us at camp: (eg Doctor/Nurse/Police/Fireman/Current First Aid Certificate/ Surf Lifesaver, etc)

_________________________________________________________________

What are you available to help with? (Please indicate clearly)

·      Able to transport children to and from the venue. Able to accompany a group for full duration of camp and supervise a group of students undertaking a variety of activities.

·      If you are short of helpers please contact me and I may be able to assist

TRANSPORT ONLY FOR YEAR 5 CAMP

(Please return this form by 8th May)

Name of child: _______________________________________________

Class:          Rm 1          Rm 2          Rm 3          Rm 4

Name of adult offering to assist with camp: ________________________________

Relationship to child:  ______________________________________

Contact phone number(s) (Home) _______________________

                                    (Mobile) ______________________________

Contact email: __________________________________________________

PLEASE INDICATE WHEN YOU ARE ABLE TO TRANSPORT

1. I can transport a group of students and their luggage to camp on Monday 21^st September. We will be stopping in Taupo to complete an activity, arriving at the camp by 2pm.

 

Number of students…………………

2. I can transport a group of students and their luggage from camp on Wednesday 23rd. We will leave camp around 10.00am and make a stop in Taupo to complete a swimming activitiy, returning to school at 2.30pm.

         

Number of students…………………

3. I can transport students to camp (leaving school at 9am on 21^st September) and from camp (leaving camp at 10.30am and returning to school at 2.30pm – includes activity in Taupo).

Number of students……………………

Thank you for your assistance

St Mary’s School 2015 Year 6

Camp Information

WILLOW PARK CHRISTIAN CAMP

Venue:             Willowpark Christian Camp and Convention Centre

                        1 Hostel Access Road, Eastern Beach

                        PO Box 54098

                        Bucklands Beach

                        Auckland

                        Ph 09 5349640

Dates:              Monday 21 – 24 September

                       

Cost:               $310 per child

                       

Please note:     Participation: Medical Consent Form (due back 15^th of May)

                        Payment Form:  (due back Week 1 Term 3)

                        Parent Helper Form: (due back 8^th of May)

                       

If you have any queries please contact the classroom teacher. This information will also be posted on the class bogs.

Note: Students need to bring their own morning tea, lunch and a drink in their school bag on the first day of their camp. They also need a pencil and pen and their raincoat in this backpack.

Departure Arrangements:

8am on Monday 21^st of September

Students attending the camp are to bring their luggage and lunch and meet in the school hall. The roll will be taken, then students loaded onto buses for their departure. We will not wait for any students who are late for school.         

           

Return to School:    

We will return to school by 4 pm on Thursday 24 September. Please meet your child by the church car park.

Emergency Contact:

If, due to an emergency, you need to get hold of a student while they are at camp you may contact a St Mary’s Staff member, via Mr Macmillan 022 061 2071

Accommodation:

Students will be accommodated in bunkrooms. There will be separate accommodation for males and females. The adult helpers will be assigned bunkrooms and may be sleeping in the same room as students. There will be up to 5-6 people in each bunkroom. Students are encouraged to bring sleeping bags, but if they don’t have access to one, they need to bring sheets and blankets/duvet. Students need to bring a pillow and pillowcase.

                       

Meals:                                   

The meals at Camp are prepared for the students. If any student requires a special diet could you please indicate the requirements on the camp participation form, which needs to be returned to school by the 15^th of May. The camp is able to cater for special diets for medical reasons.

Transport:

Travel to and from camp will be by chartered bus.

Parent Helpers:

Could you please complete and return the application form included in this information pack. We are limited to how many parents we can accommodate. We will make contact with all those who have offered assistance with further information.  Parent helpers will be expected to supervise a small group both at camp and during the out of camp activities.

Cost to parent helpers:

There will be no cost for parent helpers.

Cost:                          

The cost to each student is $310.00

If you wish to arrange automatic payments or start making regular payments to the office now please contact the school office. It would be appreciated if payment of the camp fee could be made by Week 1 Term 3. We need the money in by this date so that we can keep the cost to each child to the amount stated. If there is any difficulty with making payment if full by this date could you please contact Mr Macmillan this term.  Please send the payment in an envelope clearly labelled with your child’s name, class, amount enclosed and with payment form enclosed.

Individual fundraising:

Some students might like to do some individual fundraising for their camp fee. A form is attached is anyone wishes to make use of it.

Programme:  

A copy of the camp programme will be on display in each classroom in the week prior to camp. Students will be placed in groups, assigned an adult as a Group Leader, and will participate in a wide range of activities.

                                                             

Bedtime:                   

Students will go to bed at approximately 8.30pm and will be expected to be quiet between 9pm and 6.30am.

Medication:              

Please indicate on the ‘Participation’ form if your child will have any medication with them at camp, and provide specific written instructions for any medication that you require school staff to administer. All medication should be given to a teacher on Monday the 21^st of September - before 8am.

Gear List:                 

A list of items that students need to bring to camp is included in this information pack. Please name all items of clothing and personal gear        so that if anything ends up in lost property it can be returned to its owner.

Money:                      

There will not be any opportunity to spend money while at camp. Please do not bring money to camp.

Telephones:             

The students will not have access to telephones during their time at camp. If a parent needs to make contact with their child in an emergency, this needs to be done via the teachers on camp.

Visitors: 

If you wish to visit us while we are at the camp please make prior arrangements with the class teacher.  We will not be able to provide meals unless prior organised, or accommodation for those visiting.   

Behaviour Expectations:

Students are expected to be courteous, honest, co-operative and responsible at camp, and to show respect for other people and the camp environment. Students are expected to follow the instructions of teachers, parent helpers and camp staff at all times. Students attending camp will need to sign on the participation form that they agree to behave in an acceptable manner, and that they understand the need to respect others and the camp environment. If the behaviour of a student causes concern to the teaching staff, the contact person for the student will be phoned. If necessary the child may be withdrawn from the camp and returned home, with no camp refund.

                                   

Swimming:               

Students will need to bring their swimming gear and have a towel and plastic bag.  

First Aid:                  

There will be an adult in charge of first aid at camp. In the event of illness or injury, the staff/adults in attendance will make the decision as to what assistance is needed and seek professional help if this if necessary.  Any costs incurred in accessing professional treatment, will need to be reimbursed to the school.

Alcohol and Illegal drugs and substances including smoking: 

These are not permitted at camp by students or adults.

Student Gear List  Year 6 Camp

ALL ITEMS MUST BE CLEARLY NAMED

NB: Please attach a luggage tag to the outside of your bag(s), which clearly indicates your name and class.

Backpack, or small bag, which the student will keep with them on the first day. This bag should contain:

• Morning tea, lunch and a filled named drink bottle for the first day of the Camp.  Please make sure this is easily accessible and named (a disposable paper or plastic bag would be better than a lunchbox).
• Raincoat
• Sunhat
• Sunblock
• Pencil/Pen and paper
• Notebook

Bag

Large plastic bag for dirty or wet clothing

Pillow and pillowcase

Sleeping bag or sheets and duvet/blankets

Two towels

Swimsuit and plastic bag

Shorts/shirts

Sweatshirts or fleece jackets or jersey

Jeans, trousers or sweatpants

Underwear    

Socks

Sports shoes or similar

Jandals or sandals

Pyjamas

Tissues

Toiletry gear - which needs to include soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, facecloth, comb/hairbrush

Torch

Optional:

Camera (bring at your own risk)

Pack of cards or small board game

Note:

NO cellphones

NO electronic games,

NO music or radio players

NO knives

NO aerosol deodorant sprays or similar

Year 6 Camp:  Monday 21 – 24 September, 2015   

Participation and Medical Consent Form

Please return this form to your teacher by the 15^th of May, 2015.

STUDENT AGREEMENT

Name of student:

Class:

                                               

Parent(s) / Guardian    …………………………………………..      (name)

                                   

                                    …………………………………………..

                                    …………………………………………..      (address)

                                    ……………………………………………    (phone number)

                                    …………………………………………….   (mobile phone number)

Family Doctor and contact phone number  Dr…………………………… Ph………………

Camp Participation -Student Agreement:

I understand that Camp is an opportunity for me to learn and for me to practise and gain skills in an environment outside the classroom.

I know that a high standard of behaviour is expected at all times, and that the teachers and parent helpers are giving up some of their time to provide me with this opportunity. I will endeavour to display a positive attitude and be considerate and helpful. I will act responsibly at all times and follow the instructions of teachers/ parent helpers and camp staff.

I will show respect for others and the camp environment.

I am aware that if my behaviour is unacceptable to the teaching staff at camp, that I may be withdrawn from the trip and arrangements made for me to return home at the expense of my parent(s)/ caregiver.

I understand that I will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities at camp and that I will also be expected to assist with some duties.

I know that I need to take responsibility for looking after my personal belongings.

I will accept the rules set by the school for this camp, even if they are different from what is expected of me at home.

Student signature:       _____________________________Date:  _________

Participation and Medical Consent Form

PARENT/ CAREGIVER AGREEMENT:

I give permission for my child……………………….. to attend the school camp for Year 6 St Mary’s School students. I agree to pay the camp fee in full.

I give permission for professional services to sought, in the event of any need for medical, emergency dental or surgical treatment. I give permission for anaesthetic or blood transfusions if they are considered necessary by the medical personnel involved. I will reimburse St Mary’s School for any costs incurred if my child requires a medical consultation, prescribed medication or other such services while on this trip.

I understand that a high standard of behaviour is expected at camp. In the event of my child’s behaviour being unacceptable to the teaching staff, I understand that the child may be withdrawn from the camp and arrangements made for them to be returned home at my expense. I understand that if my child is withdrawn from the trip there will be no refund of the camp fee.

Immunisations: Please indicate below if your child in not fully immunised.

_________________________________________________________________

The teachers need to be aware of the following needs of my child:______________

1. Outline of any special Dietary requirements:

_____________________________________________________________

2. Outline of any medication my child may have with them at camp. Details to be provided of who will be responsible for looking after this medication, when it needs to be used and how this needs to be administered.

_______________________________________________________________________

3. Outline of any allergies to medication, food, insect bites or stings, other allergies and what treatment is required.

______________________________________________________________

4. Anything that may prevent my child from participating fully in the camp.

____________________________________________________________

5. Anything that the teachers should be aware of e.g. bed wetter or any concerns or fears that the child has that we should be aware of. (please note there is a $150 charge for wet beds- please provide mattress protection or suitable protective nightwear)

___________________________________________________________

6. Is your child able to be given the recommended dosage of panadol (paracetamol), or similar, in the event of them being in pain or feeling unwell (please circle one) 

                                     YES                                        NO

7. I will keep the class teacher informed of any information contained in this permission form

needs to be updated .

Signed………………………………….. (Signature of Parent/Guardian) ……………

Date………………………..

St Mary’s School Year 6 Camp Fundraising Form 2015

From Monday 21^st of September to the 24^th of September,  St Mary’s Year 6 students will be attending Willow Park Christian Camp. The cost of the camp for each student is $310

This form has been made available for individual students to use if they wish to find themselves some odd jobs at weekends or after school to assist with their personal camp fee.

We appreciate any support you are able to offer students trying to help themselves. Thank you.

Mr David Macmillan

Principal

St Mary’s School

Rotorua.

Employer	Job to be completed	Amount student to be paid	Payment made to student.

Camp Payment Form

Due at School Office by Week 1 Term 3

Note: Please make any cheques payable to St Mary’s School

Child’s Name:

Class (please circle):       Rm 1     Rm 2     Rm 3    Rm 4

Year 6 Camp Fee   Amount due          $310           Amount enclosed:…..

                                                                                 Cheque   / Cash

Please outline any special arrangements made with the School Office or Mr Macmillan for any money due

Application for Parent Helper - Year 6 Camp

Please return this form to the school office by the 8^th of May. Parents will be notified by the 22^nd of May. There will be no charge for parent helpers. We are not able to accept late applications.

Name of child: _______________________________________________

Class:          Rm 1          Rm 2          Rm 3          Rm 4

Name of adult offering to assist with camp: ________________________________

Relationship to child:  ______________________________________

Contact phone number(s) (Home) _______________________

                                    (Mobile) ______________________________

Contact email: __________________________________________________

Please indicate any qualifications or background that you have that may assist us at camp: (eg Doctor/Nurse/Police/Fireman/Current First Aid Certificate/ Surf Lifesaver)

What are you available to help with? (Please indicate clearly)

·      Able to accompany group for full duration of camp and supervise a group of students undertaking a variety of activities

·      If you are short of helpers please contact me and I may be able to assist

Any other notes:

Thank you for your assistance.