Year 10 Hidden Creek camp form - The Southport School
Year 10 Hidden Creek camp form - The Southport School Year 10 Hidden Creek camp form - The Southport School
Please bring a cut lunch for the first day.As a result of the camp there will be NO Year Ten classes at The Southport School onFriday 21 st May or Monday 24 th May 2010. The House cross-country event is on Tuesday25 th May and the students are expected to participate.Further details will be explained to students in a meeting at school next week. Anequipment list, permission form and medical update form are attached. Please returnthe signed permission form and medical form no later than Monday 10 th May via yourson’s roll call teacher at roll call period, via Student Services, or directly to me at theschool by email, mail or fax if that is more convenient. Unfortunately, we do require anew form as they are date specific and there may be changes in the medical situation forsome students.I will contact the parents of students who record a significant medical issue or dietaryrequirement that may need further clarification of management or involvement inactivities.Exemption from the camp has to be approved by your son’s Housemaster and theDeputy Headmaster and such exemption may require an agreed alternative programmeto be utilized.Students participating in their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award may use this camp for anexpedition for their award. Students interested in starting their “DoE” Award shouldregister in the programme before the camp if they wish to use it for their award. Pleasecontact me for further details if interested.If you have any queries regarding the camp, please contact me the school. I am happy todiscuss any questions you may have.I am looking forward to another enjoyable Year 10 camp, with hopefully less impactfrom wet weather.Yours sincerely,C. HumbleyDirector of Outdoor Education
STUDENT EQUIPMENT LIST for YEAR 10 OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMPCut LunchBackpackDaypackFor the first day of camp.(ensure it is comfortable and large enough)(with two shoulder straps; or small waist bag) - to carry water and raincoat on bike ride.Sleeping BagSleeping Bag Inner (can be an old sheet sewn up)Sleeping MatTentRaincoat(shared by 2-3 boys). This must be organised prior to leaving for camp. CHECK allpieces present & functional.(very reliable one)HatClothing - 3 sets of clothing : one set for base campone set to walk in on expeditionone set as emergency gear (sleeping) on expeditionInclude warm gear, especially a woollen jumperChange of underwear for each dayChange of socks for each dayShoesToiletriesA comfortable, worn-in pair for walking in; a "wet" pair for canoeing(‘reef sandals’ are NOT suitable).Medicines, suncream, toothbrush & paste, soap.Plastic cup, bowl or plate,CutleryTo include a small knife for preparing food.Cooking Utensils 1 small can opener & 1 old small egg flip per walking group, if owned. Groupbillies & a lightweight frypan may be supplied by students, if desired. The School will supply billies andbilly lifters if required, but not frypans. Apart from the first day's cut lunch, all food supplies will beprovided by the School - there is no need to bring additional food and this is strongly discouraged toprevent wastage and students from carrying excess weight.Waterbottles2 litre capacity.Torch1 metre of string For emergency useCamera(optional, but suggested).4 large garbage bags & elastic bands or twist ties to secure them, for waterproofinggear left at camp and during canoe trip.Small overnight bagTo store personal gear left at base camp while on expedition.Do NOT bring AEROSOL CANS of any description, ELECTRONIC PLAYERS OR RADIOS, MOBILEPHONES, LARGE BLADED KNIVES, LOLLIES, CHEWING GUM, or extra FOOD.
Please bring a cut lunch for the first day.As a result of the <strong>camp</strong> there will be NO <strong>Year</strong> Ten classes at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Southport</strong> <strong>School</strong> onFriday 21 st May or Monday 24 th May 20<strong>10</strong>. <strong>The</strong> House cross-country event is on Tuesday25 th May and the students are expected to participate.Further details will be explained to students in a meeting at school next week. Anequipment list, permission <strong>form</strong> and medical update <strong>form</strong> are attached. Please returnthe signed permission <strong>form</strong> and medical <strong>form</strong> no later than Monday <strong>10</strong> th May via yourson’s roll call teacher at roll call period, via Student Services, or directly to me at theschool by email, mail or fax if that is more convenient. Unfortunately, we do require anew <strong>form</strong> as they are date specific and there may be changes in the medical situation forsome students.I will contact the parents of students who record a significant medical issue or dietaryrequirement that may need further clarification of management or involvement inactivities.Exemption from the <strong>camp</strong> has to be approved by your son’s Housemaster and theDeputy Headmaster and such exemption may require an agreed alternative programmeto be utilized.Students participating in their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award may use this <strong>camp</strong> for anexpedition for their award. Students interested in starting their “DoE” Award shouldregister in the programme before the <strong>camp</strong> if they wish to use it for their award. Pleasecontact me for further details if interested.If you have any queries regarding the <strong>camp</strong>, please contact me the school. I am happy todiscuss any questions you may have.I am looking forward to another enjoyable <strong>Year</strong> <strong>10</strong> <strong>camp</strong>, with hopefully less impactfrom wet weather.Yours sincerely,C. HumbleyDirector of Outdoor Education
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