Sunday 25 June 2017

Final Camp Information

Good afternoon parents,

Attached are some final information about the Year 5 camp which is happening this week. I have looked at the weather, it is going to be very chilly! But so far there is no rain forecast (fingers crossed it stays this way).
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Thank you, 
Mr Danaher

The first item attached is some final camp information:


With our camp nearly here I have put together a few final reminders. Please remember:
  • Students are to be at school at around 7:30am on Wednesday for an 8:00am departure.
  • Any medication for your child (clearly marked with their name) needs to be handed to me by (Tuesday).
Packing list:

r  Pillow and pillow case
r  2 single sheets (please remember the campsite has requested NO sleeping bags)
r  Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, etc.)
r  Bath towel
r  Beach towel
r  Waterproof jacket
r  Cool casual clothes (not your best clothes) – old jeans, shorts, t-shirts, jumper, tracksuit pants.  WARM CLOTHES
r  Bathers
r  Pyjamas
r  Underwear & socks
r  One pair of comfortable, protective shoes / sneakers
r  One pair of sandals / thongs
r  A large garbage bag to put dirty clothes in
r  Hat
r  Sun cream
r  Water bottle
r  Bike helmet
r  Day pack (this needs to have in it:  your drink bottle, your jumper, a towel and anything else you might need during the day).



The second item is the final itinerary of the trip:


Wednesday 28th June  
Time

7.30am
Arrive at  OLC – bags to the bus to be packed
8am
Depart OLC
9.45am -10.30am
Arrive at Donnybrook Apple Fun Park
(Morning tea – provided by you)
10.30am
Depart Donnybrook Apple Fun Park
11.30am
Arrive at Bridgetown Camp School
11.30 – 1pm
Unpack bus, briefing and camp orientation
1pm – 2pm
Lunch
(Provided by you)
2pm -5.30pm 
Photo Orienteering
5:45pm
SSC’s set tables for dinner.
6:00pm
Dinner.
7:00pm
Showers
7:30pm
Evening program: Mini Olympics
8:30pm
Supper
9:00pm
Bed
Thursday 29th June  
7.30am
Group on roster to set up for breakfast
8:00am
Breakfast.
9:00am
Getting ready for the day
10.30am
Depart for Pemberton.
Big Brook Dam:
·         Canoeing
·         Bush  track cycling

Lunch at Pemberton
PM
Manjimup Timber Park Playground (free).
5:00pm
Showers.
5:45pm
SSC’s set tables for dinner.
6:00pm
Dinner
7:30pm
Evening program: Quiz Night
8:30pm
Supper.
9:00pm
Bed.
Friday 30th June  
7.30am
Group on roster to set up for breakfast
8am
Breakfast.
9.45am -10.30am
Pack up and clean camp.
10.30am
Challenge Course Activities.
11.30am
Lunch at camp.
12:30pm
Depart camp
2:30pm approx.
ETA Back at school

Sunday 18 June 2017

Week 9 Homework

Good afternoon parents,

Attached below is the homework for this week and an explanation of the spelling activities.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Reading:
15 minutes
Reading:
15 minutes
Reading:
15 minutes
Reading:
15 minutes
Maths:
Unit 16
Day 1
Maths:
Unit 16
Day 2
Maths:
Unit 16
Day 3
Maths:
Unit 16
Day 4
Spelling:
LCWC

ABC Order:
Explanation
below:
Spelling:
LCWC

Adding my words:
Explanation below:
Spelling:
LCWC

Consonants and Vowels:

Write your spelling words; use a blue coloured pencil for consonants and a red coloured pencil for vowels.
Spelling:
LCWC

Synonyms:
Choose 5 spelling words and next to each one write 2 synonyms.

A synonym is a word that means the same. Use a thesaurus for help, if needed. Example: large big