The document provides information about a 3-day, 2-night residential for Year 5 students at Taechon Beach in South Korea in May 2011. It details arrangements for transportation, accommodations, facilities, activities, schedules and the need for parent volunteers. Students will stay in bunkrooms, participate in outdoor activities like orienteering and games, help prepare meals, and have the opportunity to swim with a lifeguard present. Parents are asked to ensure children pack according to the equipment list and to provide a homemade snack to share.
2. Residential – General information May 10-12 2011, 3 days, 2 nights Use of bunkrooms and facilities at Taejon Beach Community Leave SFBS Tuesday morning, arrive Tuesday lunchtime Leave Taejon Thursday morning, return SFBS Thursday afternoon before 3pm Two classroom teachers As many parent volunteers as possible One lifeguard
3. Arrangements Taking a bus down to Taechon with adult supervisors – May 10th Children will be supervised at all times All meals will be prepared by adults and children
4. Information What to bring: An equipment list has been issued. Please go through the packing list carefully with your child. If your child needs to take any medication, please pack it in a separate bag and give it to one of the Year 5 teachers. Children will be able to bring electronics on the bus, but these will be collected by the teacher prior to arrival in Taechon. They will be returned on the bus ride home. We have decided that it would be nice if your child would bring a snack to share with each other during our residential; please provide a sweet or savoury homemade snack for 10 children. It will be much appreciated by all!
5. Taechon Beach Facilities Dormitories – Max 6 people to a room Separate showers and toilets Dining hall Lodge Campfire pit Large outdoor space Private beach Fenced compound
7. Activities Orienteering Scavenger hunt Quiz Night walk Problem solving activities: Obstacle course Campfire and stories Disco T-ball game/cricket/football Swimming/paddling with lifeguard Team games Cooking and food prep
