This document provides information about an upcoming 3-day, 2-night residential trip for Year 5 students to Taechon Beach in South Korea in May 2011. It details logistical arrangements including transportation, accommodations, meals, packing lists, and activities. Students will stay in bunkrooms at the Taechon Beach Community facilities and participate in a variety of team-building activities like orienteering, cooking, and games. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with food shopping and preparation. A detailed schedule and list of skills to be developed are also provided.

1. Taechon Beach South Korea May 2011 BY Mr.Corben and Maha Al-Mosawi Year 5 Residential

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. 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 savouryhomemade snack for 10 children. It will be much appreciated by all! Food for the trip

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

6. What does TBA look like?

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

8. Skills Leadership Teamwork Communication Awareness of others Self-esteem ResponsibilityProblem solving

9. Timetable Given already On Wiki

10. Volunteers ! WE need some parents to buy: Dry Food Some: Cold food shopping on the day WE ask parents to join us