Year 7 Camp - The Great Aussie Bush Camp - Tea Gardens

The Great Aussie Bush Camp - Tea Gardens Year 7 2022

Wednesday 30 March to Friday 1 April 2022

To assist in the transition to high school, a camp has been planned for Year 7 2022 students. The camp will take place in Term 1 Week 10 2022.

Campers and supervising staff will depart from school by bus on Wednesday 30 March 2022 at 7.30am and return on Friday 1 April 2022 by 3pm.

STUDENTS ARE TO BE COLLECTED FROM FORMAN RESERVE, FORMAN AVENUE, GLENWOOD

 (TBA of any changes to plan).

Over the course of the camp students will:   

·         Participate in team building and co-operative activities

·         Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as rope climbing, raft building and kayaking  

·         Undergo challenge courses such as the high ropes, giant swing and flying fox

·         Enjoy the “Commando Quest” and a games night during the evenings

·         Extend their friendships as they get to know Year 7 students in other classes

During all activities, students will be supervised by Glenwood High School staff, in addition to experienced and trained camp leaders.

PLEASE NOTE THE CAMPSITE IS LIMITED TO 200 STUDENTS.

Cost: We estimate the cost to be approximately $345.00. This includes meals, accommodation, day & night activities, transport and other Stage 4 Wellbeing Programs.

Payment:  A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is required in order to secure a place for your child. Payment will be accepted from Tuesday 30 November 2021. Our preferred method of payment is our Parent Online Payment system – (POP). Please see enclosed flyer for payment instructions. This will enable us to secure the camp booking.

Please note:  Deposits will not be accepted after Friday 11 February 2022, or if the camp student limit is reached.  When numbers and total cost for the camp have been confirmed, the balance of the camp can be paid from Monday 14 February 2022 and no later than Friday 4 March 2022.

Please complete and sign the attached permission note and return it to the front office no later than Friday 11 February 2022, or email to glenwood-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au . Please ensure deposit payment has occured when returning the consent form.

You will also need to complete the compulsory online Medical Information/ Consent Booklet/ Dietary Requirements survey via the following Google Form, no later than Friday 4 March 2022:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY18t9NpTprIQfEnaTwBapav6jJZLa-QnUL30h0TGjM1BuDQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

More information regarding the camp will be issued to participating students at the beginning of next year.

Enquiries:      Email: glenwood-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au 

Attention: Mrs Michelle Koutsonikolis - Year 7 Adviser 2022