This is a copy of the letter that will be sent home Week 1
of Term but we thought we would post it on here to give you more time to read
it.
Please advise us as soon as possible if your child will
not be attending this excursion as it will change the costs. Although it is
hard to let them go for two nights it is invaluable for their learning
of how our government works and it is good practise for next year where
they will be attending Year 7 camps.
Our Lady of the Rosary School
8 Diana Avenue, Kellyville 2155
Phone: 9629
2566; Fax: 9629 2148
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Canberra Excursion
Mon 25th, Tues 26th, & Wed
27th May 2015
20th April 2015
Dear Parents
Our excursion Canberra is fast approaching (Week 6, term 2) and
we would like to share some final details with you.
By visiting Canberra, students develop a deeper understanding of
how we’re governed and our Australian Identity, fostering a sense of national
pride.
Participating in a wide range of programs in Canberra builds
student knowledge of how we are governed, how laws are made, electoral
processes and rights, Australian identity, history and heritage. Our
visits to the Electoral Education Office and Parliament House will give our
students an inside look at the way our country is run and we will participate
in a mock making of a law at Parliament House. By visiting the Australian
War Memorial our students are given the opportunity to gain a greater
appreciation of the sacrifices that have been made to help Australia develop
into the nation it is today.
The final cost of the excursion will be $351.00 (has been billed
divided over Term 1, 2 & 3 School Fees) This includes bus travel, 2
breakfasts, 2 morning teas, 2 afternoon teas and 3 dinners. The children
will need to bring their own packed morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for
day one.
All Year 6 students attending will be required to be at
school by 6.00am on Monday 25 May in preparation for a 6.30am
departure. The buses are expected to arrive back to school at
approximately 7pm on Wednesday 27th May.
You will find attached a checklist of what to pack for the 3
days excursion. Cameras and mobile phones are permitted at parents’
discretion. The children are responsible for the safety and security of
these items. School rules still apply as to the usage of phones throughout
the excursion. It is Mr Spradbrow’s request that phones are switched off
at 9pm and are not to be turned on before 7am.
This excursion is an important part of your child’s learning and
development. It is also a fun time that will be long remembered.
(For emergencies please contact school mobile – 0409299655)
Yours sincerely
Stephen Bamford
Stage 3 Co-ordinator
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Volunteer
Parent Helpers
A small number of positions are available for parent helpers to
assist on the Canberra Excursion. If you are interested in attending the
excursion as a parent helper would you please fill in the details below to
allow you to be considered for this excursion. (If volunteering it is essential that you have a
current working with children check.
Name………………………………………….
Class …………………………
Signature:………………………………………………………..
Date: ………………………………………..
Our Lady of the Rosary School
8 Diana Avenue, Kellyville 2155
Phone: 9629
2566; Fax: 9629 2148
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Canberra – Year 6 Travel Guidelines
It is important that we remember our school rules. Year 6
are representing our school during the three days that we are staying in
Canberra.
· Respect
Ourselves
· Respect
Others
· Respect the
Environment. (Please do not drop rubbish on the ground as we move about
Canberra.)
· Never leave
your group without permission.
· Please
listen and follow directions given by tour guides.
· Every group
is responsible for the ongoing cleanliness of their rooms.
· Respect
others after lights out.
· Do not
tamper with any equipment when moving about or whilst in your rooms.
· Damage to
property will incur a charge to the individual
· Closed in
shoes and a hat must be worn at all times.
· Do not
enter out of bounds areas.
· Respect
male and female areas. Enter no room other than your own.
· No glass to
be brought on the excursion please.
· Please
refrain from bringing lollies and junk food.
· No gum
please
· Be
responsible for your own property
· Be polite
and respectful to others at all times.
Gear Checklist
· iPad-
We would like the children to bring their IPad to take images and information
on. We will be using these to create things after our excursion. It would be
purely up to the parents discretion as we understand the risk.
· Morning
Tea, Lunch and Afternoon snack for day 1
· Wear closed
walking shoes. (Thongs/sandals are not appropriate for day wear)
· Raincoat
(regardless of forecast)
· Hat
· Sunscreen
· Day Pack
with your name on it (small back pack for day walks.)
· Underwear
and socks
· Long pants
(2 pairs)
· Toiletries
· Jumpers/Jacket
(appropriate for the cold season)
· Pyjamas
· Toiletries
· Camera
(optional)
· Garbage Bag
for Wet/Dirty Clothes
NB please nametag all items and please ensue all medication is
labelled clearly and passed on to your child’s class teacher before you get on
the bus at school.
