2023-2024 LEVEL I INFORMATION FORM Level I Excursions are those which take students to familiar settings within the local area for day time activities which expose students to risks typically encountered in everyday living or while at school and which involve local transportation either by walking, subway, city bus, school bus, or taxi. Examples of Level I Excursions: trips to museums, local parks, a local store or neighbourhood, a library, an art studio, a concert hall, a theatre, another school, or athletic facility. Parental consent for Level I Excursions is given at the beginning of each school year. Excursion Name
Grade 4 Trip to Ontario Science Centre – Light & Sound (meet on Level 2 / Studio Area) includes Science Centre Exhibits
Date(s) and Times (And Transportation Details)
Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 Depart School: 10:00 am Workshop: 1:00 pm Depart Science Centre: 2:30 pm and return to school for the regular 3:15 pm dismissal
Group Involved (number of students)
4A & 4B (Approximately 44 students, 4 teachers)
Group Leader and Staff Involved
Mary Hudson, Suzanne MacMaster, Elvy Tseng, one other York School faculty member.
Destination Address
Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills Rd., North York, ON M3C 1T3
Activity Description and Educational Rationale
The students will be participating in activities related to their current and upcoming units of inquiry. Light and Sound: Investigate the principles of light and sound energy. Make sound with fire, energize a light bulb with your body and let us steal your shadow! Explore how light and sound behave through engaging demonstrations on pitch, frequency, reflection, absorption and vibration.
Service Provider(s)
Ontario Science Centre; Stock Transportation
Emergency Contact Information
Ontario Science Centre (416) 696-1000 The York School: 416-926-1325 Mary Hudson: mhudson@yorkschool.com Suzanne MacMaster: smacmaster@yorkschool.com Elvy Tseng: etseng@yorkschool.com
Approximate Cost Per Student
$25.00 - $35.00 Cost includes: Workshop ticket price and transportation Costs will be levied to student accounts after the excursion.
Special Considerations and What to Bring
What to Bring: 1. WATER BOTTLE: All students need to bring a water bottle. 2. LUNCH: Sandwiches will be provided by The York School cafeteria. Students are permitted to bring their own lunch if they choose to. Students may NOT purchase lunch at the Science Centre cafeteria. We ask that all students exercise caution when packing snacks for the bus and are aware that people in our community have serious allergies to foods. A NO NUT and NO PEANUT policy is in effect. 3. CLOTHING: Although we will be indoors, please have your child dressed for the weather so that they are warm and dry when getting on and off the bus. There are lockers at the Science Centre where students can store their coats during the visit. 4. PERSONAL MEDICATION: Please bring any personal medication (such as personal epipen, puffer, etc).