Year Six Camp to Kalgoorlie 2017

1. Year Six CampYear Six Camp
2017.2017.
Parent Information EveningParent Information Evening
Monday, August 14, 2017.Monday, August 14, 2017.

2. Departures and ReturnsDepartures and Returns
 Train departs from East Perth Terminal atTrain departs from East Perth Terminal at
7.00am sharp, Monday October 307.00am sharp, Monday October 30thth
..
 StudentsStudents MUSTMUST be there by 6.30ambe there by 6.30am
 Arrival in Kalgoorlie is at approximatelyArrival in Kalgoorlie is at approximately
2.00pm2.00pm
 Return to East Perth Terminal byReturn to East Perth Terminal by
9.45pm Friday November 3rd .9.45pm Friday November 3rd .

3. Supervising StaffSupervising Staff
 Stuart Meachem – Deputy PrincipalStuart Meachem – Deputy Principal
 Doretta Lavery – Camp CoordinatorDoretta Lavery – Camp Coordinator
 Paul Sherlock - Camp CoordinatorPaul Sherlock - Camp Coordinator
 Joy Lowther – Year 6 Teacher.Joy Lowther – Year 6 Teacher.
68 Year 6 students attending this camp68 Year 6 students attending this camp

4. Contacting StudentsContacting Students
Parents can contact theParents can contact the
Goldfields Camp School directlyGoldfields Camp School directly
School mobile numbers will be providedSchool mobile numbers will be provided
for evening or emergency contact.for evening or emergency contact.
Parents can ring between 6 and 9pmParents can ring between 6 and 9pm
to speak to their child.to speak to their child.

5. Collecting Students on FridayCollecting Students on Friday
 Students must be signed out before beingStudents must be signed out before being
released to their parents.released to their parents.
 Students being collected by anyone otherStudents being collected by anyone other
than parent/guardian must have writtenthan parent/guardian must have written
authorisation prior to commencement ofauthorisation prior to commencement of
camp (parents to complete form)camp (parents to complete form)
 Principal & staff must be notified by phonePrincipal & staff must be notified by phone
of any change to circumstances.of any change to circumstances.
 Please be on-time to collect your children.Please be on-time to collect your children.

6. Luggage AllowanceLuggage Allowance
Passengers can bring:Passengers can bring:
1 x large suitcase/bag weighing a1 x large suitcase/bag weighing a
max of 20kg ($10 a kilo charge overmax of 20kg ($10 a kilo charge over
20kg)20kg)
1 x small backpack for carrying onto1 x small backpack for carrying onto
the train.the train.

7. Meals on TrainMeals on Train
To KalgoorlieTo Kalgoorlie::
 Students to bring a packedStudents to bring a packed
lunch/drink/snacks for the trip.lunch/drink/snacks for the trip.
From KalgoorlieFrom Kalgoorlie::
 Students will be provided with a pre-Students will be provided with a pre-
prepared meal and snacks for the journeyprepared meal and snacks for the journey
back to Perth.back to Perth.

8. School UniformSchool Uniform
For safety purposes, all students MUSTFor safety purposes, all students MUST
wear their school ‘Leavers’ shirt on thewear their school ‘Leavers’ shirt on the
train to Kalgoorlie.train to Kalgoorlie.
Students do NOT have to wear schoolStudents do NOT have to wear school
shorts/skirts.shorts/skirts.
Students do NOT have to wear a school hatStudents do NOT have to wear a school hat
on camp. They still need a hat.on camp. They still need a hat.

9. Camp Food: Dietary NeedsCamp Food: Dietary Needs
Students requiring special meals have beenStudents requiring special meals have been
identified and the camp caterers informedidentified and the camp caterers informed
of these students.of these students.
Meals are being prepared with considerationMeals are being prepared with consideration
given togiven to::
 AllergiesAllergies
 Religious observancesReligious observances
 Food intolerances (i.e. Gluten, Lactose…)Food intolerances (i.e. Gluten, Lactose…)

10. Medications: AdministrationMedications: Administration
We are not permitted to administer any medicationWe are not permitted to administer any medication
without express parental consent andwithout express parental consent and
detailed administration instructions.detailed administration instructions.
 This includes aspirin, paracetamol, -This includes aspirin, paracetamol, -
anti-histamines, travel sickness medication etc.anti-histamines, travel sickness medication etc.
 An authorisation/administration form to beAn authorisation/administration form to be
completed and handed in prior to campcompleted and handed in prior to camp
 Students CAN self-administer asthma puffers.Students CAN self-administer asthma puffers.

11. Medications: StorageMedications: Storage
Apart from asthma puffers, students are notApart from asthma puffers, students are not
permitted to store medications.permitted to store medications.
 Medications to be given to a staff member –Medications to be given to a staff member –
along with the authorisation/administrationalong with the authorisation/administration
form, prior to the camp.form, prior to the camp.
 Medications stored in First Aid backpacks,Medications stored in First Aid backpacks,
which accompany students at all times.which accompany students at all times.
 Medications to be placed (by parents) in aMedications to be placed (by parents) in a
clearly labelled zip lock bag.clearly labelled zip lock bag.

12. What to Bring: LinenWhat to Bring: Linen
The Camp provides each student with aThe Camp provides each student with a
mattress, pillow and blankets.mattress, pillow and blankets.
Each student MUST bringEach student MUST bring::
 A single bottom sheet – even if they areA single bottom sheet – even if they are
bringing a sleeping bag.bringing a sleeping bag.
 A pillowcase and towel.A pillowcase and towel.
 Either a sleeping bag OR a second sheet.Either a sleeping bag OR a second sheet.

13. What to Bring: ClothingWhat to Bring: Clothing
RequirementsRequirements
Some of our excursions have strict OHSSome of our excursions have strict OHS
clothing requirements.clothing requirements.
Students MUST bring:Students MUST bring:
 Long pantsLong pants
 A long sleeved shirtA long sleeved shirt
 Enclosed shoesEnclosed shoes

14. What to Bring: MoneyWhat to Bring: Money
There will be opportunities for students to buyThere will be opportunities for students to buy
souvenirs, etc.souvenirs, etc.
 Students can bring up toStudents can bring up to $50 each$50 each..
 Parents to place money into a clearly labelledParents to place money into a clearly labelled
zip lock bag and give this to class teacher.zip lock bag and give this to class teacher.
 Money to carried by staff and given to studentsMoney to carried by staff and given to students
as opportunities arise. (remaining funds placedas opportunities arise. (remaining funds placed
back in bag and held by teacher, until the nextback in bag and held by teacher, until the next
shopping opportunity)shopping opportunity)

15. Lollies/SnacksLollies/Snacks
 Students are allowed to bring ONE bag ofStudents are allowed to bring ONE bag of
lollies to camp, but it is NOT compulsory.lollies to camp, but it is NOT compulsory.
 We have bought of lollies for prizes andWe have bought of lollies for prizes and
treats, so please make sure your childtreats, so please make sure your child
doesn’t bring more than the one bag.doesn’t bring more than the one bag.
 No chewing gum or bubblegum.No chewing gum or bubblegum.

16. JewelleryJewellery
We discourage students from bringing anyWe discourage students from bringing any
jewellery or personal effects that havejewellery or personal effects that have
high monetary or personal value.high monetary or personal value.
 Girls can wear their normal ‘schoolGirls can wear their normal ‘school
approved’ earrings.approved’ earrings.
 We accept no responsibility for lost orWe accept no responsibility for lost or
damaged jewellery or personal effects.damaged jewellery or personal effects.
 Rule of thumb: If you couldn’tRule of thumb: If you couldn’t
bear to lose it – don’t bring it !!bear to lose it – don’t bring it !!

17. ElectronicsElectronics
All electronic communicationAll electronic communication
and entertainment devicesand entertainment devices
are banned from camp.are banned from camp.
 This includes mp3 players, laptops,This includes mp3 players, laptops,
tablets, mobile phones, game devicestablets, mobile phones, game devices
 StudentsStudents CANCAN bring a camera,bring a camera,
butbut NOTNOT a camera phone.a camera phone.
 Disposable cameras are a good idea.Disposable cameras are a good idea.

18. Bed Times/Wake UpBed Times/Wake Up
 Students official wake up is atStudents official wake up is at
6.30am each morning.6.30am each morning.
Breakfast duty starts at 7:15 a.m.Breakfast duty starts at 7:15 a.m.
 Lights out at 9.45pm.Lights out at 9.45pm.
 If your child has difficulty sleeping in unfamiliarIf your child has difficulty sleeping in unfamiliar
settings and noises, etc – we suggest they bringsettings and noises, etc – we suggest they bring
some earplugs…some earplugs…
 There are sporting facilities and equipmentThere are sporting facilities and equipment
students can use before and after other activities,students can use before and after other activities,
to assist them to sleep better.to assist them to sleep better.

19. Night Time SupervisionNight Time Supervision
Staff patrol dorms until students are asleepStaff patrol dorms until students are asleep
 Female staff members patrol girls’ dormsFemale staff members patrol girls’ dorms
 Male staff members patrol boys’ dormsMale staff members patrol boys’ dorms
 Staff dorms are between the boys and girlsStaff dorms are between the boys and girls
dormsdorms
 Students are not allowed to go into other dormsStudents are not allowed to go into other dorms
after lights out.after lights out.
 Boys not allowed into girls’ dorms (and viceBoys not allowed into girls’ dorms (and vice
versa) at any time.versa) at any time.

20. Amusements for TrainAmusements for Train
Students can bring (in their small backpack):Students can bring (in their small backpack):
 A bookA book
 Notepad and pencil/penNotepad and pencil/pen
 Their Camp BookletTheir Camp Booklet
 A pack of cardsA pack of cards
 A small ‘travel’ board gameA small ‘travel’ board game

21. Question TimeQuestion Time
 Swimming - Level Three Certificate isSwimming - Level Three Certificate is
required for students to be able to gorequired for students to be able to go
swimming, whilst on camp.swimming, whilst on camp.
 Medication – Panadol and Travel Calm.Medication – Panadol and Travel Calm.
Parents are requested to give permissionParents are requested to give permission
for their children to take these, in the eventfor their children to take these, in the event
students require them.students require them.