new esp trip brochure letter 2017 · 2016. 10. 22. · october 20th, 2016. dear students and...

Extended Study Programme (ESP)

13 - 17th March 2017

Trip Brochure

October 20th, 2016. Dear Students and Parents, The following brochure highlights the many trips offered to students in grades 7-11 during ESP Week (March 13-17th 2017). A new feature of this year’s ESP week is an evolved trip structure for grades 7 and 8 whereby students in these grades will mix to form composite trips like those offered previously to only grades 9 and 10 students. Composite trip structuring allows for greater diversity in trip offerings and differentiated trip themes and activities to inspire our students to try new experiences, broaden student relationships, and engage more directly with the physical and social landscape in our host country, Tanzania. ESP 2017 Trips are focused around three main objectives: 1. To develop select Approaches to Learning skills (ATLs) 2. To engage students through action and/ or service activities 3. To experience Tanzania’s physical and social landscapes. As you read through this brochure, consider the trip descriptions carefully, especially the special notes section at the bottom of each entry that may contain qualifying statements for trip applicants. Students will be invited to participate in the ESP 2017 Trip Information Fair, held during Extended Homeroom on November 2nd 2016. Faculty members will be available to answer questions about their trip at this time. Trip sign-up will then take place via an online form emailed to each student on November 3rd and will close at 3pm on November 4th. Trip rosters will be subsequently released by the end of November 2016. Please note that students in grade 10 who participated in an existing trip cannot pursue the same trip this year and will need to make a new selection. Students will make a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice with every effort made to appropriate students to a trip of their preference. Students in grade 11 will be automatically allocated to one of the 3 trip possibilities according to their current Diploma Program course selections. IST faculty are very excited about this year’s ESP and are putting together some truly unique and exciting experiential learning opportunities for the students. I encourage you to talk as a family about the various trip destinations and associated activities, noting that some trips have fitness requirements or additional fees associated with them. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me ([email protected]). With best regards, Ms. Kristine Greenlaw ESP Trip Coordinator, Vice- Principal (Secondary)

ESP 2017 Grade 7-8 Composite Trips

Trip Name Makatube Survivor Island

Grade levels

7-8

Location Makatube Island

Max # of Students

23

Faculty Supervisors

Ivanna Rodriguez, Gary Hartel, Tim Goundry, John Belela (Lifeguard)

Trip Description

Students will be given different challenges to take them out of their comfort zone of peninsular life in Dar Es Salaam to learn survival skills in the outdoor environment of Makatube Island. From constructing shelters, to preparing food, creating stories and building (miniature) rafts, students will find that teamwork and collaboration are necessary to survive! Students will be given purposeful tasks that develop confidence and resiliency as such attributes will enable students to tackle their immediate contextual challenges at hand but also those in their daily lives after the trip. While on the island, students will learn about the local flora and fauna while also practising the art of survival in the outdoors. In addition, they will also about learn about Tanzanian culture and its social diversity. Are you smart enough? Are you tough enough? Are you creative enough? Are you up to the challenge? Then sign up for Makatube Survival Island!

Additional fees

None

Special Equipment required

Sleeping bag, water canteen, flash light, mosquito repellent.

Special Notes

Swimming competency is required if swimming at the beach.


Trip Name Zanzibar Coastal Adventure

Grade levels 7-8

Location Kizimkazi, Zanzibar

Max # of Students

23

Faculty Supervisors

Peter Powell Vikki Collins Gloria Samwell Ezekiel Msaki (lifeguard)

Trip Description

This trip will include a combination of adventure and conservation activities while accompanied by an expert ecology guide. Activities will include: Visiting a conservation butterfly centre, trekking in the Jozani monkey forest, service volunteering at a turtle sanctuary, snorkelling with dolphins, kayaking and a chance for coastal exploration. Students will focus on social, communication and self-management skills during the week. This will be a week of adventure and fun for the intrepid outdoor explorer!

Additional fees

None


Water shoes or shoes that students can get wet

Special Notes

Swimming competency is required for this trip.


Trip Name Saadani- Bush to Beach

Grade levels

7-8

Location Saadani National Park

Max # of Students

23

Faculty Supervisors

Cyrille Girardin, Robyn Wood, Jonathan Hewitt

Trip Description

During this week at Saadani National Park (the only Tanzanian National Park on the Indian Ocean), we will:

- Discover and learn the mysteries of the bush with the help of an expert guide!

- Learn how to orientate yourself and how to survive in the wild - Walk through the savanna ecosystem - Travel up the 3rd largest Tanzanian river and observe wildlife (hippos,

crocodiles, birds, etc...) - Go on safari in the heart of the National Park in search of more wildlife - Participate in a nature conservation project - Sleep with the ocean breeze cooling your tent

It is all about adventure and learning how to BE ONE with Nature!

Additional fees

None


Sleeping bag, hiking shoes, backpack, cutlery.

Special Notes

Physical fitness would be an asset.


Trip Name Amani Forest Discovery

Grade levels

7-8

Location Emau Hill Forest Camp, Amani Forest Reserve

Max # of Students

23

Faculty Supervisors

Chris Dwyer Laura Yates Court Williams

Trip Description

This trip includes a four-day excursion around the Emau Hill Forest Camp at Amani Forest Reserve. This trip is ideal for students who love hiking, nature and swimming! This trip will offer a plethora of engaging activities, such as: Mountain hikes, waterfall and river swimming, a picnic near a cave dug by treasure seekers, a day trip to see unique plant species, locally grown spices, tea plantation, and to hear local history told of colonists and slavery. A highlight of the trip will be a nighttime hike to find chameleons and fireflies whilst enjoying a brilliant view and discussion about stars. If that isn’t enough, there’s also a morning bird walk, a trip to a botanical garden, a women’s craft workshop where you can buy souvenirs, and a hike into a pristine primary forest to watch the sunset atop Mbomole hill! This trip is a visit to an Eastern African paradise! Sign up now if you can handle all that this trip has to offer!

Additional fees

None


Hiking attire / shoes, swim wear, personal necessities for a forest camping trip. Students should bring clothes for hot / cool weather.

Special Notes

None


Trip Name Arusha Hiking and Plantation Exploration Trip

Grade levels

7-8

Location Arusha

Max # of Students

23

Faculty Supervisors

Kaskella Mjovella Nicole Payne Isabelle Seigneur Keegan Vance

Trip Description

Do you want a chance to explore the nature surrounding Arusha, gain insight into the local community and get a chance to learn more about each other at a pace that is just right for you? If so, then this is the trip for you! Trip activities will include: *half day hikes in the countryside around Arusha *visit to a coffee plantation to learn all about how the impact of the humble coffee bean on local villagers and Tanzania *evening activities such as a campfire program, games night, and talent challenges During this trip our focus will be on critical thinking skills, social skills and giving students the opportunity to broaden their understanding and knowledge of Tanzania.

Additional fees

None


Hiking shoes/or sneakers, sandals, clothes appropriate for day/evening outdoor activities, swimsuit (there may be a possibility for swimming), personal items, hat, sunscreen, small daypack for hiking

Special Notes

None


Trip Name Iringa Farm Stay and Stone-Age Site Visit

Grade levels

7-8

Location Iringa

Max # of Students

20

Faculty Supervisors

Chloe McKeever Rupert Hunt Kathleen Paenhuysen

Trip Description

This trip to a farm stay in Iringa will incorporate a variety of activity types, ranging from those which are more active (hiking and participating in farm projects), and more recreational (horse riding and fishing). In addition, students will learn about community and wildlife development projects. A visit to one of the earliest stone-age sites on the planet is just outside of Iringa and not to be missed! Iringa is a food production hot spot of Tanzania with unique geographical topography and historical significance. This is your chance to see what many have not at IST! Sign up now!

Additional fees

None


None

Special Notes

None


Trip Name Mt. Meru Climb

Grade levels

7-8

Location Mt. Meru, Arusha National Park

Max # of Students

23

Faculty Supervisors

Vishanu Bhoja, Marija Abramenko, Heidi Fitzpatrick, Rayesh Peswani

Trip Description

This trip is a true mountain expedition that will last a total of 6 days. Students will complete the climb over 4 days with the support of professional guides and porters. Climbers will reach the summit at an altitude of 4000m. Highlights of the trip include spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro; particularly on the 3rd morning when students hike to Rhino Point (4000m) before sunrise. The final day hike also includes a forest walk to a spectacular waterfall and the chance to view local wildlife such as giraffes and African water buffalo.

Additional fees

$400 USD


Hiking boots, 70L backpack, warm and cold weather clothing, and a 3L water carrier are all mandatory personal items.

Special Notes

This trip is a select-intake trip. Interested participants will partake in weekly physical workouts as a group every Friday and perform additional individual training for 45 minutes, 3x per week that is recorded in a shared training log. Successful candidates will demonstrate a positive attitude towards challenges, show improved fitness over time, embrace a ‘team’ ethos, and show personal responsibility for the organizational challenges during the training period.


Trip Name Usambara Mountain Biking

Grade levels

9-10

Location Usambara Mountains

Max # of Students

20 Students

Faculty Supervisors

Mark Henderson Carrie Wood Brad Carson Deanna Milne

Trip Description

Through tea plantations, under the canopies of tall trees, and across our beautiful Usambara landscape, students will get to experience Mountain Biking like never before! We cycle up to 30 kilometers a day in a wide variety of mountain environments and on an array of back roads and mountain trails. With a focus on environmental awareness and how to minimize human impact, students will experience local villages, tea plantations, endemic forests, rivers, and waterfalls. Our theme: “Leaving only tyre tracks..”; That means having fun and keeping fit in an environmentally sustainable way. This will be a physically demanding trip, but is a once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed!

Additional fees

$100 (TBD)


Sturdy shoes, biking shorts More specific suggestions will be given in preparation phase

Special Notes

Must have good personal fitness and the ability to ride a bike with confidence on uneven terrain. Students in grade 10 who joined this trip last year in grade 9 cannot select this trip for a 2nd time.


Trip Name Crater Highlands Trek

Grade levels

9-10

Location Crater Highlands

Max # of Students

20

Faculty Supervisors

Adam Batty, Michael Sapp, Anja Maro

Trip Description

Fit and Adventurous Wanted! We will spend the week trekking with Maasai guides through parts of the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area along the Rift Valley, that borders the Serengeti. The visit includes camping at the edge of the Ngorongoro and Empakai Craters, a walk to Lake Natron and a visit to a waterfall. Trekking distances can be up to 25 km in one day with every step worth the journey with the fabulous scenery surrounding you!

Additional fees

Approximately 500 USD The price of the trip will include the bus and air transport, all camp and ranger fees, vehicle costs, guides, cooks, donkeys, three meals a day, water, and camping gear.


Sturdy walking shoes, Sleeping bags, Raingear

Special Notes

Of special note: due to the amount of hiking and climbing this trip is not for the light-hearted – fitness is imperative, as well as a sense of adventure! There will be 2 compulsory practice hikes before going. Be aware that the PE Department will also verify your fitness ability if you sign up for this trip.


Trip Name Arusha Art & Activism

Grade levels

9-10

Location Arusha

Max # of Students

23

Faculty Supervisors

Aaron Kelly, Courtney Park, Malina Patel

Trip Description

How will you be the change you want to see? The UAACC (United African Alliance Community Center) was created by activists Pete & Charlotte O’Neal to provide training and support for their local community. Students will work closely with members of the community on projects that are led by the youth of Arusha and visiting artists and experts. The center offers programs in radio, musical production (they do have a recording studio!!), mural art, computer technology, graphic design, early childhood development, English classes and creative writing workshops. This trip is perfect for students interested in combining creativity and the arts with community service!

Additional fees

None


None

Special Notes

None


Trip Name Usambara Sustainability (Business Development)

Grade levels

9-10

Location Usambara (East) Mambo Viewpoint Hotel

Max # of Students

23

Faculty Supervisors

Daniel Flynn, Andrea Plakmeyer, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Tammy Roelse

Trip Description

Are you interested in business development in rural Tanzania? During this trip you will be working closely with local businesses in sustainable economic development; from chicken farms to yougurt distribution. You will work with alongside local entrepreneurs to developing profit and loss sheets guided by business plans and other unseen business opportunities. You don’t have to have any previous experiences, however, you must be dedicated and willing to work hard before, during and after the trip as well as have a keen interest with regards to rural business development. In addition, you will be doing some hiking/walking in and around the Usambara mountains, so hiking shoes are a must as this trip takes place in the gorgeous Usambara mountain range located near Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru.

Additional fees

None


Hiking shoes, warm clothes,

Special Notes

None


Trip Name Capturing social and environmental issues through photography

Grade levels

9-10

Location Kilwa

Max # of Students

20

Faculty Supervisors

Jacqueline Cussen, Claudia Mushi, Anibal Bogliaccini, Evelise Vaoga

Trip Description

The students will visit the Kilwa ruins, documenting what they discover in photographs. They will learn about: ● the history of the Swahili Coast trade, architecture, and conflicts, ● the challenges of conserving and restoring archeological sites, ● the role of UNESCO, ● the impacts of the world heritage status on local communities, ● and the environmental issues facing these islands. This is a trip to explore the art and craft of photography to communicate social and environmental issues. Students will be taught some of the technical capabilities of digital SLR cameras and the art of photography.

At the end of the trip, each student will produce a photo essay on one of the topics above which will be shared electronically.

Additional fees

None


1. Students MUST have use of a digital SLR camera with manual controls, a charger, removal memory and preferably with changeable lenses. They will need this during the preparation and planning meetings and on the trip itself.

2. Students must bring their laptop. They will use this while at Kilwa and after the trip.

Special Notes

None


Trip Name Zanzibar Reef Ecology

Grade levels

9-10

Location Kendwa, Zanzibar

Max # of Students

23

Faculty Supervisors

Anna Chandler, Rob Tate, Vivienne Verschuren

Trip Description

If you love the ocean, then this is the trip for you! You will be travelling to Kendwa, Zanzibar to learn more about ocean ecology and environmental impacts on Zanzibar and its people. You will examine the marine ecosystem ‘in situ’ while diving to look for indicators of reef health. Students will investigate reef structures and consider the impact different threats (invasive species, pollution, and dynamite fishing) can have on this fragile environment. Other possible activities include beach and ocean clean ups, a visit to the turtle sanctuary, meetings and interactive activities with marine biologists, researchers, local fishermen and sea farmers, and much more. Sign up now!

Additional fees

None


None

Special Notes

Students must hold current PADI or ACUC dive certification. Students must good swimmers and must pass a swimming test at IST prior to being approved for the trip. Students who are not dive certified can earn their credential in advance of the trip at Seabreeze Marine Ltd. (Slipway), http://www.seabreezemarine.org/

http://www.seabreezemarine.org/

ESP 2017 Grade 11 Composite Trips

Trip Name DP Biology 11- Ecology Field Course

Grade levels

Grade 11 Biology Students Only

Location Bagamoyo, Lazy Lagoon

Max # of Students

35

Faculty Supervisors

Erin Baugher, Pinkney Steiner, Gayathri Kumar, Lilian Nyombi, Pemba (lifeguard)

Trip Description

The Biology Field Course is a trip that incorporates ecological field work with statistical analysis to prepare students for their Internal Assessment in the DP Biology course. Students will engage with ethical issues relating to sustainable industry, practice a variety of field data collection techniques, learn statistical processing relevant to their course, and have opportunities to discuss the relevance of ecological work in the region. During downtime, students will also be able to swim, snorkel, kayak, and explore the the island. A variety of non-teaching partners will be involved, sharing their experiences and addressing questions to help enhance the depth and quality of this experience for students.

Additional fees

None


Sunscreen, Sun hat, durable water shoes/sandals (flip flops are not allowed during field work), refillable water bottle

Special Notes

Students will spend Monday-Thursday in Bagamoyo. On Friday, they will be in school to follow up on the field work completed and finish their data analysis with the aid of laptops.


Trip Name DP Geography 11- IA Field Work

Grade levels

Grade 11 Geography Students Only

Location Morogoro

Max # of Students

All G11 Geo students (25)

Faculty Supervisors

Camilla Alexander-Watson Tunu Lukumbuzya Tom Triller Maryconsolata Tairo

Trip Description

In the foothills of the Uluguru Mountains, Grade 11 Geographers will be collecting primary data in the Morogoro river for their Geography Internal Assessment which forms 20% (HL) or 25% (SL) of their final grade. The data collected will attempt to prove or disprove the geographical theory on rivers. We will visit 5 sites in the river and will start off in Mbete village in the upper course and work down to a brick-making village of Nane Nane. As we move along the course of the river we will notice changes within our data, as well as in the human uses of the river which will help us to analyze why the results might not fit the geographical theory.

Additional fees

None


Wellington boots/gum boots (waterproof footwear), waterproof jacket and pants, refillable water bottle and a laptop (and charger).

Special Notes

Students will spend Monday to Thursday in Morogoro. Students will return to school on Friday to continue writing up their field work reports.


Trip Name DP- 11 (Mixed), The Boma

Grade levels Grade 11

Location Makasi Boma, Handeni

Max # of Students 24

Faculty Supervisors Patrick Lawther-Heard, Susan Henderson, Britho Shawa

Trip Description Students will be spending a week living alongside Masai in Makassy’s Boma, east of Handeni town in the Tanga region. This project will give them an unprecedented opportunity to interact with, learn from and help one of Tanzania’s aboriginal groups as they transition from nomadic pastoralists to more settled agriculturalists. Students are going to spend the week getting involved in projects to enhance the Boma such as enhancing its existing rainwater harvesting system. They will also be engaging in Boma life, herding cattle, collecting water and firewood and sharing in the food preparation duties. We are hoping that when students return to IST, they will be able to bring their new learning back to share with their peers in the community service projects they are committed to here in Dar es Salaam.

Additional fees None


Sleeping Bags, Sleeping mattress

Special Notes Students will sleep in tents.

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