P5 Camp (5H to 5L) Parents' Briefing - 11 January 2021 (Monday) 4 p.m - Tao Nan School
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Contents 1. Camp Objectives 2. Date & Venue 3. Camp Programme 4. Camp Activities 5. Covid-19 Safe Management Measures (SMM) 6. Reporting for Day Camp 7. Transport Arrangements 8. Dismissal Arrangements 9. Packing List 10. Contacting Students for Emergencies 11. FAQ
Camp Objectives To help students: • understand and develop independence and inter- dependence • develop resilience and ruggedness • build confidence and responsibility • foster bonding and camaraderie as a class
Date & Venue P5 Day Camp Classes 5H to 5L 25 to 27 Jan 2021 Date (Monday to Wednesday) Dairy Farm Outdoor Venue Adventure Learning Centre
Dairy Farm Outdoor Adventure Learning Centre About the campsite • Managed by MOE • Infrastructure owned and maintained by MOE • Personnel who conduct activities are known as Outdoor Adventure Educators (OAEs) • Specially trained MOE staff who are equipped with the skills and competencies to conduct and facilitate outdoor activities
Camp Programme- Sample for 1 Day Time (Guidelines Only) 8am - 8.30am Arrival of School Buses 8.30am - 9am Safety & SMM Brief & Initiation in Assigned Dorms PPE & Ground PPE & Rockwall PPE & Abseil School Brief Brief Journey Prep & Journey to SG Teambuilding High Tier Rockwall Lane 1 Longkang Sensory Trail / Problem Solving 9am - 12pm Abseil Quarry Activities / Mid Tier &3 Fishing Corner Challenges in Dining Hall De-kit & De-kit & De-kit & Disinfecting of Disinfecting of Disinfecting of PPE PPE PPE 12pm - 1pm Lunch at designated areas Journey Prep & Journey Prep & Teambuilding Journey to SG Cement Art Cement Art Journey to DF Longkang Problem Solving Activities 1pm - 4pm Cement Art Quarry Quarry Fishing Challenges in Dining Hall 4pm - 4.15pm Groups' movement to Main Gate to board buses to go back to School
Camp Activities
Camp Activities • Ice-breakers • Teambuilding games • High Challenge Course • Zip-line • Abseil • Rock Climbing • Longkang Fishing • Sensory Trail (within campsite) • Journey to SG Quarry & DF Quarry • Cement Art
High Challenge Course
Zip-line
Abseiling
Rock Climbing
Longkang Fishing
Sensory Trail
Journey to Singapore Quarry
Journey to Dairy Farm Quarry
Cement Art
Safe Management Measures (SMM)
Safe Management Measures (SMM) • Alignment with the national posture and prevailing SMM (e.g. no cheering and singing are allowed throughout the duration of the camp) • Adherence to MOE’s guidelines for PE/CCA • Only personnel who are well, including school staff and students will attend the camp
Safe Management Measures (SMM) Students • Temperature-taking (before departure for campsite and in the afternoon) • Wearing of face masks • Use of sanitisers • Sub groups of 8 in their classes • No intermingling between classes • Washing of hands with soap or sanitising their hands before and after an activity
Safe Management Measures (SMM) Mask Policy • Face masks must be worn at all times • Face masks are allowed to be removed when the students are engaged in strenuous activity (e.g. going on a hike) or individual activities using the DFOALC facilities (e.g. rock wall climbing, High Challenge Course)
Safe Management Measures (SMM) Safe Distancing • Keep 1 m apart between individual for all general lining up (seated activities and meal times) • Keep 1 m apart between individuals within sub group of 8 • Keep 2 m apart between individuals during physical activities requiring vigorous movement (e.g. High Challenge Course)
Safe Management Measures – Safe Distancing
Safe Measurement Measures – Safe Distancing
Safe Measurement Measures Equipment • Each student to have his/her own personal protective equipment (PPE) – helmet, harness and gloves • Disinfecting of equipment at the end of each day
Safe Measurement Measures Meals • Individual bento meals are provided • School will refer to the medical declarations made by parents/guardians for catering needs • No seafood in all catered meals • Vegetarians will be catered for • Snack breaks will be factored in and provided accordingly • Regular reminders for drinking and refilling of water at water coolers in the adventure centre
Reporting For Day Camp
Reporting for Day Camp 25 to 27 Jan 2021 Date (Monday to Wednesday) Time 7.15 a.m. (as per normal) Reporting 5H, P5I Foyer D Venue 5J, 5K, 5L Foyer A • PE T-shirt and long pants Attire (no jeans) • School shoes/sports shoes Form Teachers will take attendance and conduct temperature-taking before departing the school for the campsite
Transport Arrangements
Transport Arrangements • School will provide transport to ferry them from school to DFOALC and vice-versa • To ensure safety and well-being of all students, parents can pick students up from the school only at about 5.00 pm
Dismissal Arrangements
Dismissal Arrangements 25 to 27 Jan 2021 Date (Monday to Wednesday) Time 5.00 p.m. • Parents/guardians to make arrangements with students for pick up at one of the following school gates: Gate 2 (Security Post) Gate 4 (Eco Garden) Gate 5 (Canteen)
Packing List
Packing List – Compulsory items to be brought ITEMS QUANTITY Day Pack (with proper shoulder support to 1 carry all personal items) Non-disposable water bottle(s) (at least 1 1–2 litre in total) Thermometer 1 Raincoat / poncho/ waterproof jacket with 1 hood Buff (for hygiene purposes when wearing - helmets; will be provided by school) Long pants (compulsory for height 1 activities) Sun protection – sunblock, hat or cap 1 Stationery and scissors (for activities) -
Packing List – Compulsory items to be brought ITEMS QUANTITY Reusable face masks (one to be worn and - one as a spare and to be kept in ziploc bag) Ziploc bags (one to store worn mask and - one to store spare mask) Personal medication (e.g. Inhaler; must if label and declare to FTs) applicable Insect repellent spray - Personal hand sanitiser 1
Packing List – Compulsory items to be brought ITEMS QUANTITY Torchlight 1 Rags 1 Wet wipes 1 Spare PE T-shirt and long pants (no jeans) 1 Spectacles (spare) and spectacles If band/hook applicable Small face towel 1 Ziploc bags to waterproof items in Day Pack 1 There is no need to bring COVID-19 Care Pack as students will be carrying their day pack with the necessary items.
Packing List IMPORTANT 1. Do not bring valuables 2. Label ALL personal items
Contacting Students For Emergencies
Contacting Students for Emergencies In case of emergency, please contact the school at 6442 8307.
FAQ
FAQ Is the camp compulsory? Yes What if my child/ward becomes unwell during camp? The Form Teacher will contact the student’s parent/guardian as per normal school procedures.
FAQ My child is very afraid of heights. The activities present perceived risks for students to undertake so that they can learn and grow in alignment with the camp objectives. Participation in the camp activities is based on “Challenge by choice”. FTs and OAEs will encourage students to participate based on their readiness level.
FAQ Where is the nearest hospital? National University Hospital (within 10km) 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road Singapore 119074
Q&A Q&A
Q&A For further clarifications, please email Mr Ang Chee Yong. (email: ang_chee_yong_a@moe.edu.sg)
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