grade 7 telunas parent booklet final
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2011 -‐ September Trip Coordinator: Bruce North An Introduction The Team The Location Accommodation Travel Arrangements The Itinerary The costs Spending Money What to bring Health and safety I NDEXTRANSCRIPT
Grade 7 Week without Walls 2011 -‐ September
Trip Coordinator: Bruce North
INDEX
An Introduction
The Team
The Location
Accommodation
Travel Arrangements
The Itinerary
The costs
Spending Money
What to bring
Health and safety
Important contacts
Risk assessment
Travel Insurance
Student Conduct Form
Introduction Welcome to our Week without walls program. This program is developed to give students the opportunity to work together to build relationships and leadership skills. It also provides students with the opportunity to see how what they learn in the classroom relates to the world around them. Links to the taught and written curriculum are made and are an essential part of our Middle Years Program. We hope that the information provided in this booklet will give you valuable information as well as the essence of what the trip is all about. Please do contact us if you have any questions regarding this trip. The Team: Trip Coordinator – Mr. Bruce North Ph number :082111178141 Team members: Mr. Melanie Alde Ms. Jenny Montague Mrs. Alison Armstrong Mrs. Luxia Yan
Ms. Deb Towner
The Location: The Grade 7 trip will be based in Telunas Beach Resort Outdoor Education facility, near Batam Island. Here the students will have the chance to be involved in team building activities, confidence building, curriculum connections and working with people in the local community. This is a part of the Community and Service requirement of the MYP program. Students will have the chance to engage in activities which concentrate on them becoming caring compassionate people and also to help build leadership and team skills which will be needed in their life journey. Most activities will be in within walking distance of our accommodation whilst for two activities we will travel to nearby communities in the resort’s boats.
Accommodation During our four nights away we will be staying in dormitory style accommodation built on stilts over the shallow waters of Sugi Island. The rooms are simple and have a rustic charm. Built over the shallows beside the shore provides natural cooling, although all rooms have fans. All meals and snacks are provided. We take our meals in the resort dining room, which is at the end of the long pier.
Travel Arrangements We will be flying with Garuda to Batam. The details of this flight will be given at the parent meeting. Once there we will be met by our Telunas facilitators and escorted to the Telunas ferry which will take us to the resort. The boat is used exclusively by the resort. Life vests are compulsory for all passengers. Travel Insurance: We have organised travel insurance for all students. Insurance details will be given at the parent meeting held on Tuesday 21 September 2011.
The Itinerary September 26 (Mon): Developing Familiarity Time of flights to be advsied 11:00am – SWA arrives in Batam 11:15am – Bus pick-‐up & travel to Ferry Terminal 11:30am – Boat trip to Telunas 1:15pm – Welcome Briefing – Settling in 1:30pm – Lunch 2:30pm – Johari Window and Familiarity Games 4:00pm -‐ Curriculum connections (Music Madness) 6:00pm – Dinner 7:30pm – Telunas Olympics 10:00pm – Lights Out September 27 (Tue): Building Cooperation and Learning to Trust 7:00am – Breakfast 8:00am – Team Initiatives on the beach (Focus on Team Honor) 10:00am – Curriculum connections 12:00pm – Lunch 1:30pm – The Telunas Adventure Race 6:00pm – Dinner 8:00pm – Cultural Orientation for village 8:30pm – Evening Activities (Team Games) 10:00pm – Lights Out September 28 (Wed): Problem Solving Together 7:00am – Breakfast 8:00am – Depart for local village for CD project 12:00pm – Lunch in local village – traditional Melayu lunch 2:00pm – Back at Telunas 4:00pm -‐ Curriculum connections 6:00pm – Dinner 7:00pm – Debrief of island experience 8:15pm – Evening Program (Game Night/Star Gazing/Hang Out)
September 29 (Thurs): Overcoming a Challenge 7:00am – Breakfast 8:15am – Kayaking and Survivor Activity (Rotation) 10:30am – Free time 11:30am – Lunch 12:30pm – Jungle Waterfall hike 6:00pm – Dinner – Pizza on the Beach 7:45pm – Bonfire Ceremony/Final Reflections September 30 (Fri): 7:30am – Breakfast 8:30am – Low Ropes course/Beach & Mangrove Exploration 12:00pm – Lunch and Clean up 2:30pm – Depart Telunas for Batam 4:30pm – Travel to Airport 6:55pm – Flight home to Jakarta Pick up times will be explained at parent meeting
The Costs: The following is a breakdown of the costs, this includes all meals and snacks, accommodation, cost of chaperones, travel, incidentals and travel insurance. We have included a contingency fund for any emergency, which may occur.
Item Total Cost (includes chaperones)
Cost Per/student
Telunas Program (including accommodation, local transport and food)
per person
109120000 3,637,000
Airline Travel and airport tax
(Garuda Citilink)
57,600,000
1,920,000
Full Travel Insurance cover including emergency evacuation
2,700,000 90,000
Contingency fund
(refundable if unused)
100,000 100,000
Total Cost
5,747,000
Spending Money: Everything that students need including snacks will be covered within the budget provided so spending money will not be required. However if students wish to bring spending money we would kindly request that they bring no more than 200,000 Rupiahs. The school cannot take responsibility for any money, which is carried by the students. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
What to bring Please try to pack as lightly as possible, using one backpack that the student can carry himself or herself.
Clothes (For five days of outdoor activities)
5 pairs of Underwear 5 T-‐Shirts (at least one old T-‐shirt for getting dirty) 2 or 3 pairs of Shorts (At least one old pair for getting dirty) 1 pair of Lightweight trousers (not jeans) 5 pairs of Socks Walking shoes (with good grip) Flip flops for the shower Running Shoes Sun Hat Sunglasses (optional) Swimming Suit and Towel Pajamas
Medication Any medication required must be given to the Teacher in charge with instructions of how much and when it is to be taken. All medication should be in a sealed bag and will be collected by chaperones on the first day
Toiletries Toothpaste and Toothbrush Soap and Shampoo Girls (Sanitary needs) Deodorant Insect repellant Sunscreen Towel
Equipment Water bottle Small lightweight daypack for walking Torch Students must ensure that their baggage is within the allowable limit of 20kgs.
Note: If you choose to bring Mobile phones, cameras or other electronic equipment the school cannot be held responsible for any damage or lose that may occur, you bring this equipment at your own risk.
Health and safety
Telunas Resort provides first aid equipment, which is able to deal with minor events. Their staff all have first aid training which is valid and current.
Important contacts
Chaperones
Trip Coordinator Bruce North 082111178141
Chaperone Deb Towner 08811684472
Senior Leadership contact person
Executive Principal Karen O’Connell 08111084422
Risk assessment
Mr. Paul Sebastian will be visiting the site prior to our trip. On their return we will present a risk assessment to parents at the planned pre-‐trip meeting.
Behaviour on public occasions such as camps should be such that it reflects credit on the school. This includes behaving in a courteous and orderly manner and following instructions promptly. Each member of the school community has the right to be treated with courtesy and understanding. Every individual should be treated with respect. SAFETY • All students must follow instructions from the teacher/staff member in charge. • At all times, students must stay within the physical boundaries stated by the teacher/staff
member in charge. • All guidelines must be strictly observed.
CONDUCT SWA Middle & High School Behavior Expectations apply at all times – Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Respect the Environment, Practice Responsibility and Kindness. • Behave in a way that respects yourself, others and your physical environment • Respect other people’s rights, cultures, opinions, personal space, and property • Respect the Natural Environment • Respect relationships – your own and other people’s • Treat everybody (other students, staff, general public) with politeness and courtesy • Always listen carefully and use appropriate language • Work cooperatively and collaboratively • Bullying, teasing and violence do not respect others and are not acceptable behaviors • Dangerous and offensive items must not be brought to school or on a field trip • Smoking and consuming alcohol/drugs is strictly forbidden as per SWA school policy.
NOTE In the event of serious misconduct, it will be at the discretion of the Principal to decide if the student will be sent home. After contact has been made with parent/caregiver transport arrangements will be made. Transport costs and associated expenses will be charged to the parent/caregiver.
Please sign the Agreement below:form on the reverse of this sheet.
RETURN THIS FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO THE HOMEROOM TEACHER.
AGREEMENT
STUDENT’S NAME: _____________________________________ HOMEROOM __________ STUDENT’S SIGNATURE: _______________________________ DATE ________________ I have read the above Code of Conduct and accept responsibility for my son / daughter complying with these requirements. I give my son / daughter permission to attend this Camp, which has been approved by Sinarmas World Academy. PARENT/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT FORM
This trip has been approved by the Sinarmas World Academy to be held at:
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The trip will take place from ________________to_________________.