The document provides information about an upcoming 5-day residential trip for Year 5 students to Taechon Beach in South Korea. It will take place from May 10-12, 2011 with 2 nights spent at the Taejon Beach Community facilities. Students and teachers will travel by bus and will participate in a variety of outdoor activities like orienteering, cooking, and swimming. Accommodations include dormitories that can house up to 6 people each with separate shower and toilet facilities. Parents are encouraged to volunteer and students should pack according to the equipment list and bring a homemade sweet or savory snack to share.

1. Year 5 Residential Taechon Beach South Korea May 2011 Written By Mr.Corben Design By Awani Cuddon

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. Food for the trip 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.

5. You need to bring a savourey! 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!

6. 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

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

9. Time Table Given already

10. Volunteers! Dry Food shopping Cold food shopping on the day Parents to join us

11. Questions?

12. Have fun!