Year 5 Residential2013 – 2014

Dates: Mon 5th – Wed 7th May, 2014 Wed 7th – Fri 9th May, 2014

Topics For TodayPart One The Venue The Activities SafetyPart Two What To Bring Medications StaffingPart Three Departure Itinerary Questions

Part 1: The Venues

Part 1: The Venues: The Pines Resort, Pratum Thani

Water Bridge Activity

Water Ropes Activity

Bunk rooms

Blanket and sheet provided. Students may want to bring a sleeping bag.

Venue 2 - TE Asia lake: opposite the Pines Resort

The ActivitiesChallenge By Choice

Mountain Biking

Floating Bridge

Raft Making

Raft sinking….

Photography

Climbing and abseiling

Zip-Line

Swimming

Kayaking

Exploring

Campfire

Safety Considerations Risk assessment has been done on all

activities.

Students will undergo cycling trials in PE prior to camp.

School nurse with us for duration.

School nurse to dispense medication as per guardian’s written directions.

Safety Considerations Teachers are EFR trained.

NIST teachers are present and solely responsible for students during activities led by outside groups.

NIST staff ride with students when transport is required.

1: 8 staff to student ratio

St Carlos Hospital – Pratum Thani

NIST Nurse

NIST Staff EFR trainedTE Staff First Aid Trained

First aid kits with all activities

Part Two

- What To Bring - Medication- Staffing

What To Bring (name all items)

Large Soft Bag Underwear and socks for three days Pajamas 4 tee-shirts/sports shirt 3 pairs of shorts (suitable for walking in) Long sleeved sweatshirt A pair of long or ¾ trousers (light) One pair of strong, ‘worn in’ sports shoes or similar to be worn

during ‘dry activities’ One pair of old sports shoes or rafting shoes (not crocs) to be

worn during ‘wet activities’ A swim suit A towel Mosquito repellant Toiletries: soap and shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrush Plastic bags for wet clothes and shoes

Packing For Camp Important for students to pack their own

bags.

Important for students to be able to carry their own bags – they should have no more than 2.

One small backpack and a piece of soft luggage is best. (does not need to be bigger than a cabin bag)

Snack & water for a morning snack on Day 1.

The packing list for students will be on class blogs prior to camp so students can prepare and practice being responsible with their own packing.

What Not To Bring! mobile phones iPods electronic games expensive watches jewelry money – not needed sweets and candy extra food expensive cameras

Sun hat Sunglasses (optional) Sun block lotion Mosquito repellent One or two books for recreational reading Camera or disposable camera (optional) Water bottle - good quality refillable Two healthy snack for the first morning A dry T-shirt A pair of sandals/flip flops A small towel

One Small Daypack

Medications All medications will be given to the school

nurse prior to departure day. by Friday 2nd May for trip 1 or by Monday 5th May for Trip 2 Parents should put medications in a ziplock

bag with a photograph and name of the student on the bag and clear written directions for each medication.

The nurse will dispense medication as per written instructions.

Staffing

NIST Staff are responsible for supervising students at all times

We are supported in activities by our TE Asia, our Activity Provider

Staff to student ration 1:8

Part Three

- Departure- Itinerary- Questions

Departure & Luggage Students to assemble in classes with luggage at 6.40am outside the CAB. Register Pack Luggage Depart School 7.00 am

It is important that everyone is on time so we can leave promptly.

We plan to return to NIST by 2:00 pm

You will be free to take your child home when

they arrive

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Follow-up Paperwork On Thursday consent forms will be sent

home with the students. These will need to be returned by Friday 28th March so that we are able to meet the requirements of the Thai Ministry of Education.

Please fill in all forms as accurately as possible to enable us to meet your child’s needs. Please include medical insurance details on the form