Year 8 Camp Letter - The Southport School

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YEAR 8 STRADBROKE CAMP EQUIPMENT LIST The following items must be brought unless otherwise stated. Please remember to keep weight and bulk to a minimum. Clothing (including that worn to island) 1 waterproof raincoat 4 pairs shorts or trousers 4 T-shirts (plus singlets if desired in winter) 1 loose fitting long trousers * 1 long sleeved shirt * (or sun-shirts) 2 jumpers (preferably woollen, for warmth) warm clothing (e.g. beanies, socks) as applicable 1 track suit pants 4 pr socks 1 swimming togs (wet suit vest, if owned, in winter) 1 pr comfortable, worn in walking shoes 1 pr old sandshoes, or wet suit boots for canoeing (they WILL get wet) - ESSENTIAL N.B. thongs; reef sandals are NOT suitable. 1 shady hat - ESSENTIAL 1 towel * optional, but essential for boys who burn easily, (also good midgie protection!) Equipment 1 x 2-3 man tent (must be shared by 2-3 boys) 1 backpack (optional) otherwise large sports bag 1 sleeping bag and inner sheet 1 sleeping mat 1 torch with spare batteries 1 set cutlery; include small knife for food preparation and a can opener 1 plastic cup and eating bowl & plate (in a small bag to keep them together) 1 old gardening glove (for protecting hand when lifting billies from fires) 1 scourer 1 tea towel 1 1 litre water bottle 1 pen or pencil personal medications personal toiletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc. sunburn cream ESSENTIAL 3 large garbage bags with ties or elastic bands (for waterproofing gear on canoe trips) ITEMS NOT ALLOWED ANY ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, e.g. RADIOS, TAPE / CD PLAYERS, ELECTRONIC GAMES, MOBILE PHONES; MONEY, THONGS, LOLLIES, LARGE BLADED KNIVES, AEROSOL CANS (insect repellent should be cream or roll-on). Warm clothing and a raincoat must be worn or readily available in their packs or bags as the water taxis we use are often open to the wind and possibly some spray from the waves. Please ensure all items are packed INSIDE the pack or bags that you bring.
PERMISSION FORM - YEAR 8 STRADBROKE ISLAND CAMP I, ___________________________________________ being the parent / guardian of ________________________________of _________(House) have read the attached information regarding the TSS 2011 Year 8 Stradbroke Island Camps and give permission for my son/ward to attend that camp in the week of: 8A Monday 16 May to Thursday 19 May 8B Monday 23 May to Thursday 26 May 8C Monday 18 July to Thursday 21 July 8D Monday 15 August to Thursday 18 August 8E Monday 22 August to Thursday 25 August 8F Monday 29 August to Thursday 1 September Signed _______________________________________ Date __________ Return to Mr, Humbley, c/ TSS, Winchester St, Southport, 4215 or Fax: (07) 55319977 email; craig.humbley @tss.qld.edu.au Please return by the Tuesday of the week preceding your son’s camp. PLEASE TURN OVER AND COMPLETE MEDICAL UPDATE FORM RETURN BOTH FORMS TO Mr HUMBLEY
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