2022-2023 LEVEL I INFORMATION FORM
Level I Excursions are those which take students to familiar settings within the local area for daytime 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
SK Trip to Ontario Science Centre –Science Investigators
(And Transportation Details) Friday, May 5th
Date(s) and Times
Depart School: 9:00 am Workshop: 10 am
Depart Science Centre: 12:30 pm and return to school for approx. 1:15 pm
Group Involved (number of students) SKA & SKB (27 students, 4 faculty chaperones and additional parent volunteers)
Group Leader and Staff Involved Morgan Carroll, Rebecca Philp, Hannah Foulds, Maria Barnden and parent volunteers as needed
Destination Address
Activity Description and Educational
Rationale
770 Don Mills Rd , North York, ON M3C 1T3
SK is inquiring into the 5 senses in their How The World Works unit. This investigation at the Science Centre will allow them to employ their knowledge and use their 5 senses to solve the mystery presented to them The students will also explore the Bright Spark Kids Area where they can use all their senses to investigate the various exhibits
Service Provider(s) Ontario Science Centre; Magic Bus Company
Emergency Contact Information
Ontario Science Centre (416) 696-1000
The York School: 416-926-1325
Morgan Carroll:mcarroll@yorkschool.com
Rebecca Philp: rphilp@yorkschool.com
Hannah Foulds: hfoulds@yorkschool.com
Maria Barnden: mbarnden@yorkschool.com
Sarah Charley: scharley@yorkschool.com
Approximate Cost Per Student $40 00 - $50 00
Cost includes: Workshop ticket price and Magic Bus Company 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 coats & belongings during the visit Please bring any personal medication (such as personal epipen, puffer, etc)
