GRADE 5 EXCURSION WEEK Parent Information Evening 2014
In conjunction with Whiz Adventures Pte. Ltd. Friday, 14 March, 14
WHY?
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SCHOOL RATIONALE It is our goal that Excursion week experiences will guide students’ attitudes of life long learning and assist them in their awareness that there is potential in every moment in time, in all places; to discover, to question, to critique, to analyse, to reflect upon, and to strengthen our ability to unfold the mysteries of the world in which we engage. Friday, 14 March, 14
Real Life Learning & Problem Solving Friday, 14 March, 14
Curiosity, awareness, appreciation. Friday, 14 March, 14
Challenge personal boundaries
Promote Independence Friday, 14 March, 14
Also... to laugh at their teachers
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THE DETAILS
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WHERE? Felda Residence Tanjung Leman, Johor, Malaysia
WHEN? Monday April 21st Friday April 25th, 2014 COST? $ 600 Friday, 14 March, 14
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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6 months on passport 2 full pages Visa? Green card/NRIC/FIN
TRANSPORTATION Seat belts 2.5-3 hour bus ride
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 13 CIS teachers plus a nurse 9 or 10 Whiz Adventures staff including trained life guard Minimum 1:10 adult:child ratio Snorkeling in pool / Raft building - about 1:6 ratio in water plus life guard
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS All staff on site 24 hours Emergency situation plan Contact between Singapore & Malaysia. “No news is good news” Comprehensive Travel Insurance is included
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THE FUN STUFF!
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Accommodation
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Food
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Facilities
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ACTIVITIES Fire Building
Games/Challenges
Hiking
Free time
Snorkeling (in pool) & Raft Building
Movie night
Orienteering & Rope Tying
Disco
Team Building & Tent Set-up
Campfire
Crafts
Talent show
Swimming
Barbeque
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PACKING Detailed packing list provided Passports will be with teachers as soon as border crossing is finished Please, NO handphones or other electronic devices Cameras OK - not on a phone
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WHAT NOW? Check: Passport validity/pages Green card validity Visa requirements - apply if needed Tetanus shot date Motivate & encourage your child
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME TONIGHT Friday, 14 March, 14
It is our goal that Excursion Week experiences will guide students’ attitudes of life long learning and assist them in their awareness that there is potential in every moment in time, in all places; to discover, to question, to critique, to analyse, to reflect upon, and to strengthen our ability to unfold the mysteries of the world in which we engage. Friday, 14 March, 14