Canberra Excursion Stage 3: 2nd-4th June - Edgeworth Heights Public School
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Canberra Excursion Stage 3: 2nd-4th June Dear Parents/Carers A reminder that final payments for Canberra-Stage 3 are due over the next few weeks with final payments to be made by Monday, Week 5, 17 May 2021. Attached permission slips need to also be returned by this date. The attached medical/co-vid sheets need to be returned by Thursday 29 April 2021 as this information needs to be collated and forwarded on. Things you need to know * You need to be in full school uniform Days 1 and 2. * Be at school on Wednesday morning at 5.30 am so the bags can be packed in the bus for a 6.00 am departure. The bus will not wait for you if you are running late, as we have venues booked for set times in Canberra later in the day. * You are responsible for your souvenir money and games, as well as the responsible use of them. (The school will take no responsibility for these things). * No phones! * Only 1 suitcase per child, plus a day pack. * Pack your textas or coloured pencils in your large bag. DAY PACK In your day pack you need- • individual hand sanitisers • extra jumper/coat, beanie/gloves • recess and lunch for just the first day (including a bottle of water) • souvenir money in a wallet or purse • camera (optional) • a pillow so you can sleep comfortably on the bus if you wish • book to read on the bus, notebook and pencils for drawing, card game (optional) * You won't have access to your large bag until the evening, after dinner. So make sure the things you need for the first day, (especially your spending money), are in your Day Pack. * Remember, it will be very cold at rest stops on the way down and when we arrive in Canberra.
ONE LARGER SUITCASE PER CHILD: Labelled clearly on the outside with your child’s
name. (All black suitcases look similar).
In your large suitcase:
• Spare uniform for Day 2
• Warm clothing for evenings and for Day 3- (warm shirts, skivvies, jumpers, tops, long
pants, underwear, socks, spare shoes, warm pyjamas, slippers or ugg boots.
• Toiletries- toothpaste, tooth brush, soap, shampoo and conditioner, hair brush, roll on
deodorant.
• Garbage bag for dirty clothes
NO GLASS BOTTLES OR AEROSOL PRODUCTS
(Towels and linen are provided)
Remember to pack warm appropriate clothes for Day 3 in Canberra and for the evenings as
you will change out of your uniforms once we are at the lodge for the evening.
Co-vid 19 reminder
No person is to board the coach if any of the following applies:
• They are required to be in isolation because they have been diagnosed with
coronavirus
• They have been directed to quarantine
• They have been in contact with someone with coronavirus who is in quarantine
• Have recently returned from overseas
• They are displaying any flu-like symptoms
• Temperature above 37.5 degrees, chills, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose,
loss of sense of smell.
Pupils are estimated to arrive back at school at 3 pm on Friday (4.6.2021). Updates will be
posted during this day if times change due to traffic delays.Pupil Itinery:
5.30 am Coaches arrive and load luggage at Edgeworth Heights Public School – Ridley
Street, Edgeworth NSW 2285
6.00 am Depart Edgeworth Heights Public School, travel to Canberra
Morning tea (brought from home) and comfort stops en-route at suitable
times and locations
1.00 pm Lunch (brought from home) at Regatta Point
1.30 pm Depart Regatta Point
GROUP 1 GROUP 2
2.00 pm Mount Ainslie Lookout Parliament House
views of the Parliamentary Parliamentary
Triangle Education Office
2.30 pm Depart Mount Ainslie Lookout
GROUP 1A GROUP 1B
3.00 pm National
Electoral Parliament House
Education Tour of the Senate and
Centre "House House of Representatives
of
Representative
s"
program
National
3.30 pm Electoral
Education
Centre "House
of
Representatives
"
program
Parliament House
4.00 pm Hospitality with your Local
Member of Parliament (if
available)
4.30 pm
Depart Old Parliament House Proceed to coach
4.45 pm
Depart Parliament House
5.15 pm Canberra Student Lodge - room allocations
6.00 pm Dinner at Canberra Student Lodge
Teacher guided activities in the Dining Hall following dinnerTHURSDAY 3 JUNE 2021
MEALS Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided by Canberra Student Lodge
7.00 am Breakfast at Canberra Student Lodge
8.15 am Depart Canberra Student Lodge
8.30 am Australian Institute of Sport - 1 hour "Sportex" program
9.30 am Depart Australian Institute of Sport
GROUP 1 GROUP 2
10.00 am Australian War Memorial Questacon
“Wartime Stories” program facilitated visit
Depart Australian War
11.00 am Memorial
11.30 am Telstra Tower
self-guided visit
Depart Questacon
11.45 am
Lunch in the grounds
12.00 pm of Old Parliament
House
Depart Telstra Tower
12.15 pm
12.30 pm Lunch at Black Mountain National Electoral Education
Peninsula Centre
"House of Representatives"
program
1.00 pm Depart Black Mountain Peninsula
Parliament House Depart Old Parliament
1.30 pm Hospitality with your Local House
Member of Parliament (if
available)
Parliament House Australian War Memorial
2.00 pm Tour of the Senate and House “Wartime Stories”
of Representatives
program
3.00 pm Parliament House Depart the Australian War
free time for a group photo on
the rooftop Memorial
3.30 pm Proceed to coach Mount Ainslie Lookout
views of the Parliamentary
Triangle
3.45 pm Depart Parliament House
4.00 pm Questacon Depart Mount Ainslie
facilitated visit
Lookout
4.30 pm Telstra Tower
self-guided visit
5.30 pm Depart Telstra Tower
6.00 pm Depart Questacon
7.00 pm Dinner at Canberra Student LodgeFRIDAY 4 JUNE 2021
MEALS Breakfast and lunch provided by Canberra Student Lodge
7.00 am Breakfast at Canberra Student Lodge and pack up
8.15 am Load luggage onto coaches
8.30 am Depart Canberra Student Lodge, travel to Edgeworth
3.00 pm Comfort stops and lunch en-route at suitable times and locations
Estimated time of arrival at Edgeworth Heights Public School
Medication: Please ensure medication is in its original packaging and is handed to teachers
before children board the bus- clearly marked with student’s name, required dosage.
STUDENTS MUST NOT CARRY THEIR OWN MEDICATION. (Apart from asthma
puffers).
No phones are to be taken by children on the excursion. If you need to contact your
child please do so through the school office or contact Canberra Student Lodge
after hours. You can also contact through the school mobile in case of an
emergency- 0455 060 238 - Please only ring if necessary.
Updates on what the children are doing will be posted on our school facebook site while
they are away.
Photos will be taken by teachers and children will be able to access these using a thumb
drive once they return to school the following week.
Yours sincerely
Stage 3 TeachersEdgeworth Heights Public School
Ridley Street
Edgeworth, NSW 2285
Ph: 02 49581180
Fax: 02 49584386
Email: edgeworthh-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
26 Apr 2021
STAGE 3 CANBERRA EXCURSION 2021 - PERMISSION NOTE
Dear Parent/Carer,
The following activity has been arranged for students.
ACTIVITY: Stage 3 Canberra Excursion
START DATE: Wednesday, 2 June 2021
END DATE: Friday, 4 June 2021
COST: $400.00 including $40 deposit. Balance is due by Monday 17 May 2021.
If any parents are experiencing difficulties re: payment, please see The Office Staff as soon as possible.
NOTE: Please return permission note and balance of money by Monday 17 May 2021.
Yours sincerely,
Stage 3 Teachers.
STAGE 3 CANBERRA EXCURSION 2021 - PERMISSION NOTE
Edgeworth Heights Public School Permission Note for Stage 3 Canberra Excursion
• I give permission for ____________________________________________ in ___________________ to attend the
Stage 3 Canberra Excursion on Wednesday, 2 June 2021 to Friday, 4 June 2021 at a cost of $400.00.
• I give permission for my child to receive medical treatment in the case of emergency.
• I give permission for my child to travel to and from the venue by bus.
_____ Amount of $_____________________ enclosed
_____ Amount of $_____________________ paid by POP
List existing medical conditions or illnesses (include asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, allergies etc). Outline
medication/treatment for each:
IMPORTANT NOTICE
When a medical practitioner has prescribed medication (including emergency medication) that will need to be
administered during the excursion, parents are responsible for:
• Bringing this need to the attention of the school
• Ensuring that the information is updated if it changes
• Supplying the medication and any 'consumables' necessary for its administration in a timely way. The medication
should be well within its expiry date.
• Collaborating with the school in working out arrangements for the supply and administration of the prescribed
medication for the duration of the excursion/incursion. For some excursion/incursion the school will ask you to supply the
medication in a different way to what has been already been agreed to by school. You may be asked to supply an
additional adrenaline auto-injector (i.e. EpiPen® /Anapen ®) for example.
Signed (parent/carer):______________________________________ Date:______________CANBERRA EXCURSION Medical and Consent Form – Child Name of School: Edgeworth Heights Public School Stage 3 Student Details: Surname: Given Names: Address: __________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Postcode: Date of Birth: / / Male Female Parent/Guardian Details: Please Tick: Mother / Guardian Father / Guardian Other Contact Full name of Parent/Guardian: ____________________________________ Home Phone: ________________Work Phone ______________Mobile Phone: Medicare Number: _________________ Expiry Date: / / Student Name on Card: _________________________________ Student Number on card: _____________________________Ambulance Cover: Yes No Private Health Fund Name: Health Fund member number: ________
Is your child in good health? Yes No
Does your child require regular medication? Yes No
Does your child suffer from any Chronic Illness / Injury / Allergies? If Yes No
yes, please specify?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Current Medication / Dietary Requirements
Edgeworth Heights Public School Student Name: __________________________
Time and Dosage – Please specify exact time of medication
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Other
Medication Name Time Dose Time Dose Time Dose Time Dose
Regulations require that all medication must be provided in the original
container / packaging. Teachers will collect and administer all medication.
Has your child suffered from any Acute Illness in the past four months? Yes No
If yes, details. __________________________________________
Has your child been treated by a doctor in the past four weeks? Yes No
If yes, please attach a medical certificate outlining treatment,
and stating that the child is fit to attend camp.
Has your child had any major surgery? If yes, please specify. Yes No
Is your child’s Immunisation up to date, including tetanus? Yes No
If yes, what year was the last booster given?
Does your child wet the bed? Yes NoDoes your child sleep walk? Yes No Do you give permission for Panadol Yes No Paracetamol Yes No Nurofen Yes No Ibuprofen Yes No be administered if required? Does your Child have any Dietary Requirements? Yes No Strict Vegetarian Vegetarian No Read Meat Coeliac Glute Free Dairy or Lactose Intolerant Nut Allergy (Please specify type of nut/s &/or seeds) _______________ ANAPHYLAXIS (Please specify which food allergens trigger reaction) ____________________________________________________ Vegan Diabetic Halal Other: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Please Note: If you state that your child is Vegan (for example) – they will only receive that food, they won’t have a choice of standard meals. Parent or Guardian Consent In the event of an emergency, and I am unable to be contacted, I authorise obtaining medical assistance for my child. I also agree to cover any costs that may be incurred with any medical treatment received, and or any medication required while my child is on the Canberra Excursion. Full Name of Parent / Guardian: Date: / / Parent/Guardian Signature:
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