2015
Education Outside The Classroom
2015
Education Outside the
Classroom (EOTC) is more commonly known as camp or class trips. EOTC includes
planned opportunities that range in purpose from team building, personal
challenge - physical, emotionally and mentally, support classroom learning,
develop cultural awareness and generally provide experiences that are not
possible within the four walls of a classroom.
In 2015 we are doing Waikato based activities and the following year we will be staying away overnight in a school camp situation. This alternate year programme helps to reduce overall costs and provide a variety of experiences. The 2015 programme offers a mixture of activities that encourage and balance physical challenge with personal growth, water safety and team building.
The total cost is $90 and includes all activities, transport and qualified instructors. This is payable in cash, cheque or direct credit through the office.
Waitomo Day
Individual classes will
travel by bus to Stubbs Farm, just out of Waitomo, for a full day that includes
caving, abseiling and a team building mystery challenge. This is an
excellent opportunity for individuals to challenge themselves physically and
mentally as well as build strong relationships with their new classmates.
Water Safety and Education Week
Qualified swim instructors
and life guards will work with students on a range of water experiences
that explore water safety including snorkeling, kayaking and
river safety. Four sessions will happen in our school pool with the final
day being held at Water World in the dive pool.
2014
Totara Team EOTC Experience
AUGUST 29, 2014 Gear List
What to wear on Day 1
Mufti longer styled shorts or long
pants
Covered in walking shoes e.g
sneakers- this is a requirement at the zoo
Maeroa polo shirt and Maeroa sweat
shirt
In a day pack bring:
Large lunch from home
Drink bottle that can be refilled-
this is vital!
Raincoat
Unit Study Book
You will also need:
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste,
handtowel and hair brush)
Change of clothes for the next day
e.g. another pair of long pants and a warm mufti top
Hat or beanie (optional)
Thick socks for ice skating
Torch with red cellophane covering the light (optional)
Suitable sleep wear for communal
sleeping areas e.g. old track pants/shorts and T shirt.
Sleeping bag
Sheet to cover the mattress that is provided
Pillow
Camera (optional)
Reminders
Be at school no later than 8.30am,
meeting at the bus shelter.
All individual student medications
need to be handed to Mrs Yeoman or Ms Parker first thing in the morning.
If any medical things have changed please
let us know.
No lollies, cell phones, ipods or
money.
We are returning to school by 2.30pm.
Students are allowed to leave at this time. Please do not ring the School
Office as they will not be able to give you any further details.
Totara Teachers
June 27, 2014 Newsletter #3
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
Thank you for the $50 deposit and to those who have paid all of their child’s camp costs. We have paid our non-refundable deposits to the Auckland Zoo and will need all payments to be made by Friday 25 July.
Dates for the two groups going are as follows:
September 3 to 4 and September 11 to 12. The groups will have approximately 30 students in each. If you have a preference for the date that your child attends, please indicate this on the slip below and we will endeavour to respect this while we organise the trips, although there can be no guarantee. This would be of particular importance, and priority will be given, to parents going along as parent helpers as we are aware that they will need to take leave from work in order to attend.
We are looking forward to taking our students on this EOTC experience that will enable them to put their scientific learning into practice as well as allowing them to deal with their classmates in a different situation.
The Totara Team
Joanne Parker
Trish Scoble
Julie Yeoman
I have no preference as to which date ____________________________ of Room _______ attends the Totara team EOTC experience in Auckland happening on September 3 to 4 and September 11 to 12.
Parents/Caregivers Signature _________________________________
I would prefer ____________________________ Room _______ attends the Totara team EOTC experience in Auckland on September 3 to 4 OR September 11 to 12 (Cross out the one that you do not want). I understand that this cannot be guaranteed as the two groups will need to be similar numbers.
I will/will not (cross out the one that you do not want) be able to attend the Totara team EOTC experience in Auckland as a parent helper.
Parents/Caregivers Signature ___________________________ Contact
21 May 2014 Newsletter #2
Dear Parents/ Caregivers/ Whanau,
Thank you for the positive response to our EOTC experience. We currently plan to head to Auckland for the
Kelly Tarlton’s /Zoo experience towards the end of term three (in the process
of confirming dates) We have set our fee at $180.00 and request a deposit of
$50 to be paid by June 16 (Week seven Term two) to confirm your child’s place.
Alternatively, you may wish to pay the full sum then. The cost has been worked
out per student and, in the event of a child not attending, a full refund may
not be able to be given. The balance of $130 must be paid by the 25th
of July (end of week one, term three). Numbers at the moment would lend itself
to two separate groups but full payment by the due date will confirm your
child’s place. In our previous letter we did state that if this trip is to
go ahead a prompt payment is essential as we cannot lock in any dates without
paying a deposit.
Also a big thank you to those adults who have said they can
or may be able to attend. As of today, we are still awaiting confirmation from
venues and buses, but as soon as we know we will send home another note
detailing exact dates, so leave can be organised. It is essential that we have
parent helpers so that the trip can go ahead. If this doesn’t happen we will
need to cancel. Please understand that part of our new school policy will
require you to fill in a form to be police vetted. We feel it is essential that
you know this at this point. There may be minimal cost for adults attending as
we still have to cover entry costs and we would prefer a $30 payment from each
adult rather than increasing the student cost by more. We would also ask at
this point that adults consider if they would also be prepared to provide a car
and be emergency driver. A big ask but we require one car along with the bus.
There would be some reimbursement for petrol.
At this time our programme will be a visit to Kelly Tarlton’s
including a classroom session, Auckland Zoo’s overnight safari experience –
dinner and breakfast provided. A packed lunch will be required for the first
day. The Friday morning will see students go to Paradise Arena and we will
provide morning tea and lunch. We will depart school at 9.00am and return 2.30pm the
following day.
The return slip that was attached to this newsletter needs to be returned to school by Monday 26 May.
Kind regards
Joanne
Parker, Julie Yeoman and Trish Scoble
April 9 2014 Newsletter #1
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
This year Totara team is planning an outdoor programme based around our science programme. Within this there will be opportunities to extend themselves physically as well as covering content from the New Zealand Science Curriculum.
We are currently in the planning process and have three options to put to you as parents and families. You need to consider these carefully as the costs for these are quite different. Please understand that we may only run 1, 2 or 3 of the options depending on the interest. If options 1 and 2 were to go ahead we would expect payment up front (Term 2) as hefty deposits would be expected for these.
All trips would be by bus as a number of parents have concerns about transporting students who are not their own, so please understand that this will raise cost.
Option 1: Overnight trip to Auckland visiting Kelly Tarltons during the day - a packed lunch would be required - then onto Auckland Zoo for the overnight safari experience which would include dinner and breakfast.
The following day students would be given the opportunity to participate in ice skating at Paradise Skating Rink in Botany and would be provided with a lunch. We would return to school at approximately 2pm. The cost of this trip would be approximately $180.
Option 2: A long day trip starting at 7.30 am and returning at 6.30 pm. We head to Waitomo visiting the Discovery Centre, then Stubbs Farm where students will participate in 3 activities: caving, team building and abseiling, finishing with a tour of Ruakuri cave and returning to school. Students would need to bring all food and drink for the day. Approximately $100
Please note: Options 1 and 2 are costed on at least 30 students attending.
Option 3: A day trip to Hamilton Zoo leaving school at 9.00 and returning at approximately 2.00. Students would need to take all food and drink for the day. Approximately $20
Once we have indications of which trip(s) are supported, then an attendance decision and prompt payment will be required. Should your child then withdraw from the trip once decisions have been taken, refunds will be dependent on circumstances surrounding student withdrawal and may not be able to be given in full as we price based on numbers indicating they are attending. We will require parent support for all of these trips to go ahead.
This letter has been sent home with each student, please complete your selection and return to school by the end of Term One, Thursday April 17. If you don't have the letter, a copy can be found in the link (letter 1) below.
Joanne Parker
Trish Scoble
Julie Yeoman
Team Totara EOTC 2014 - Letter 1 - Click Here
Team Totara EOTC 2014 - Letter 2 - Click Here
Team Totara EOTC 2014 - Letter 3 - Click Here
Team Totara EOTC 2014 - Letter 2 - Click Here
Team Totara EOTC 2014 - Letter 3 - Click Here
2013
2013 Camp Week
August 21, 22 and 23
12 August 2013
Dear
Parents/Caregivers,
Just a note to remind you of the final
payment for camp:
· Final payment of $50 by 16 August
Basic Camp Gear List
· Sleeping Bag
· Pillow
· Day pack with water bottle and packed
lunch for first day
· Pyjamas
· Warm socks x4
· Warm Jersey x2 (school polar fleece
an option)
· Long Pants x3 (Skinny jeans not
suitable)
· Underwear x4 (thermals if you have
them)
· Rain Coat - Essential
· Shorts x2
· T-Shirts/Long sleeved tops x4
· Beanie, scarf and gloves
· Sturdy Sports Shoes (Canvas shoes
fine for around camp but not suitable for activities)
· Other shoes for around camp
· Towel, flannel
· Toiletries – tooth brush, soap,
deodorant – no sprays, roll on please, hair brush/comb etc.
· Plastic bags/rubbish bag for wet or
dirty clothing
This is a camp, not a fashion show – Old
practical clothes a MUST!
Optional
· Torch
· Camera (Students responsibility to
look after, take at own risk)
· Book or Board Game
· Sheet to cover mattress
A reminder that this is a school trip
so school rules apply: NO gum, lollies, cell phones, iPods or other electrical
devices!
This list is
also available on our team blog which can be accessed through the Maeroa
website class pages.
All medications must be placed in a
named bag and handed to Julie Yeoman at school prior to departure. Please note
dosages and times required. Panadol and Ibuprofen is a part of the first aid
kit that we take to camp. Asthma inhalers can remain with students and will be
with them at all times.
It would be helpful if families could
provide home baking or a packet of biscuits or fruit to support morning and
afternoon teas. These will be collected from students prior to departure.
On Wednesday
21 August, students will need to be at school by 8.45. This will enable us to
load the buses ready to depart at 9.30.
Students must also bring a lunch as this is not provided on the first
day. A water bottle will also be required.
We will be
arriving back at school at 3.30 on Friday August 23. Please do not phone the
school office to ask as we will be as close to 3.30 as possible. Trish Scoble
is remaining back at school supporting students not participating. Any emergency concerns may be addressed
with Trish: 0275729263 or Room 20
Kind Regards
Joanne Parker
Julie YeomanTrish Scoble
