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2016CAMPS REVIEW

De La Salle College, Malvern

2016 CAMPS REVIEW PAGE 1

Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 2

Review Rationale .......................................................................................................................... 3

Review Methodology and Timeline ................................................................................................ 4

Data Presentation/Discussion ....................................................................................................... 6

Findings ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Recommendations ...................................................................................................................... 19

Appendix .................................................................................................................................... 21

1. Parent Survey Comments ............................................................................................ 21

2. Proposed Year 4 Camp Itinerary: .................................................................................. 23




7. Costings & Proposed 2017 Year 9 Camp Itinerary: ........................................................ 25

8. Proposed Philippines Trip Itinerary: ............................................................................... 26

9. Proposed Year 11 PNG Trip Itinerary: ........................................................................... 27

10. Proposed VCAL Balgo Hills Trip Itinerary: .................................................................... 28

11. Proposed Year 12 Coolies Trip Itinerary: ..................................................................... 29

12. Proposed Year 10 New Zealand Trip Itinerary: ............................................................. 31

13. Proposed Sri Lanka Cricket Trip Itinerary: ................................................................... 33

14. Camp and Overseas Trip Committee .......................................................................... 35



Introduction

De La Salle College believes that the opportunity for students to participate in Outdoor and Environmental education is an

integral and complimentary element to the classroom learning programs at the College. Experiential learning programs

provide the platform to assist students discover more about their personal strengths, capabilities and resilience as well as

developing interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills. This review investigates the current arrangements and makes

recommendations for the future direction of camps and overseas trips at the College.



Review Rationale The current camp, tour and overnight stay arrangements have been in place for three years. As part of the on-going strategic planning for both curricula and co-curricula activities it is important to review the current arrangements. In light of increasing community expectations in relation to camps, trips and any other activities involving students in an overnight stay arrangement, a focus in terms of the organisation of a whole-school camps program may be best managed through the assembling of a Standing Committee to oversee risk management, scheduling, staffing, travel and accommodation arrangements, aligning the activity with educational outcomes. At present, the College Executive is applying disproportionate time and attention to the finer detail of camps arrangements. A Camps Review Committee will create the framework for the strategic planning of camps and outdoor education at the College for the next 3 years.

Brief

1. Audit and review current camp, tour and overnight stay arrangements

2. Make recommendations to the College Executive regarding the future direction of camps, tours and overnight stays at the College.

3. Make recommendations regarding the structure and function of an on-going Committee to oversee the approval processes for all camps, tours and overnight stays

Standing Committee Membership

Tom Ryan (Chair) DP Staff and Operations

David Alexander Director Experiential Learning

Luke Kenealy Director of Students 4 - 9

Anette Phillips Director of Primary School

Andy Clements Camps Coordinator

Heath Tregear Year 9 In9uiry Coordinator

Jon Edgar ACC Sports Coordinator

Michael Wilson House Sport Coordinator

Peter Larsen VET Coordinator

Maria Hawley Staff Representative

Noel Patterson Staff Representative

Patricia D’Arcy Administrative Support



Review Methodology and Timeline

Meeting Number Date Task

Preliminary April 1. Camps Review Committee Brief presented to College Executive 12 April

2. Communication of Brief to staff 13 April – Expressions of Interest

3. Camps Review Committee formed 18 April

1 April 1. Planning. Scope of the review 2. Data/ Information required. 3. Collection process:

Existing DLS documentation Staff consultation (SWOT analysis) External schools/programs Parent and student surveys Guest speakers

4. Focus Groups (Primary, 7-9, 10-12) established

OTHER SCHOOLS CONSULTATIONS 22 April – 3 May

STAFF CONSULTATION 1: Staff Meeting 2 May (SWOT analysis in small groups of current 4-9 programs)

2 May 1. The College rationale for camps

2. Discussion of feedback from Staff Consultation 1 (2-5-16) Year 4-9 Camps 3. Focus Group Time

Analysis of existing information (including.Year 9 Review Committee 2015 recommendations)

4. Parent and student surveys content discussion

3 May Committee review other school programs

1. Collated summary of Staff Consultation 1

2. Discussion of feedback from schools consultations

3. Draft parent and student surveys

PARENT SURVEYS 20 May – 3 June

STUDENT SURVEYS (Years 5 and 7) 20 May – 3 June



STAFF CONSULTATION 2: Staff Meeting 30 May (SWOT analysis in small groups of current 10-12 Interstate and Overseas Trips)

4 June Review staff consultation feedback 1. Review draft of general rationale statement for Year 4-9 camps

2. Parent survey update

3. Student survey (Year 5 and 7’s) review

4. Guest Speaker: Phil Stringer Outdoor Education Group (OEG) on

involvement with Year 9

5. SWOT analysis feedback on 10-12 Interstate and Overseas

trips

6. Focus Group discussion

5 June Short meeting to review timeline and prepare for option writing

6 July Focus Groups Draft of options for focus areas 2017 - 2019

7 August 1. Presentation of options from each Focus Group

2. Committee analysis and confirmation of options

3. Draft report sections identified

8 September Draft report due for Committee discussion

9 September Final report released to College Executive Follow-up

recommendations as required

2016 Camps Review Committee Focus Groups

Primary Years 7-9 Years 10-12

Anette Phillips David Alexander Maria Hawley

Tom Ryan Andy Clements Michael Wilson

Noel Patterson Jon Edgar

Heath Tregear Peter Larsen

Luke Kenealy



Data Presentation/Discussion

Current Year 4-9 Camps at De La Salle

Year

Venue

Overview 4 Phillip Island

“Cypress Lodge” Duration: 3 days in November Students have an opportunity to engage in the following: Nobbies walk, beach games, rock-pool exploration, talks from a Vic Wildlife Parks Ranger, the construction of wave-defying forts and if the weather is warm enough, a swim in shallow water. Students will also get to partake in a Ship Wreck exploration; body boarding; Waterslide and Mini Golf; and at night, students attend the Penguin Parade. Preparation of a detailed camp booklet by the Grade 4 students forms part of their class-work in the lead up to the camp. Staff: 3 (CC, HRT + 1 external OEd) Cost: $1,850

5 Torquay “Grossman’s Cottages

Duration: 3 days in April The camp introduces students to a number of team based challenging activities, and the theme of the camp is together we make a difference. Activities include mini golf, maze, coastal walks, vertical challenge, crate climb, Anglesea lighthouse, waterfalls, beach games and night activities. Staff: 3 (CC, HRT, + 1 external OEd) Cost: $3,745

6 Wilson’s Promontory Duration: 3 days in September During the camp students will be given the opportunity to build their confidence in a variety of Outdoor pursuits. These include: Canoeing, tent building, raft building, Mount Oberon hike, team challenge, spotlight and a range destination visits. Students are given the option to sleep in tents which they construct themselves with the help of their peers. They also enjoy purchasing their own food to cook for lunch using the schools camp cookers. Staff: 3 (CC, HRT, + 1 external OEd) Cost: $4,330

7 Torquay “Grossman’s Cottages

Duration: 3 days in HR groups (7 camps). 7 weeks in Term 1 Activities are orientation based with a coastal theme. They include, marine studies, surfing, swimming, snorkelling, coastal walks, beach games and night activities. Self-confidence is further enhanced through the completion of team building activities. Throughout the week students are constantly encouraged to step outside their comfort zone. Staff: 3 (CC, HRT, + 1 external OEd) Cost: $34,760



8 Phillip Island Cowes

Duration:3 days in HR groups (4 camps; 2 groups at a time) Aug, Sept, Oct The students are given the opportunity to build their confidence in a variety of outdoor pursuits, namely: Sea Kayaking, Chartered Fishing, raft making, mini golf and maze, surfing, night activities and environmental awareness. Staff: (CC, 2xHRT’s + 2 external OEd) for each camp Cost: $51,540

9 Howqua Duration: 4 days 3 or 4 HR groups tied to Lasallian Service in June 4 days 3 or 4 HR groups tied to Lasallian Service in October During the camp students will have the opportunity to build confidence and self-esteem in each of the following: Archery, Horse Riding, Flying Fox, High and Low Ropes, Survivor Challenge, Water slide, Tubing, and Orienteering. All activities take place at the Camp Howqua property. Staff: (CC, 4xHRT’s + 2 external OEd) Cost: $65,000 when including buses

Current Year 10-12 Interstate and Overseas Trips at De La Salle

Year Level Venue Overview

10 Queenstown NZ Adventure experience40 boys, 4 staff 6 days June/July holidays Cost: $2250 per student Selection: Based on interest and good conduct

10-12 Italy Language ImmersionUp to 15 students, 3 staff 17 days (1 week of school time) Planned for Sept 2016, postponed until Sept 2017 Cost: $ 6400 per student Selection: Based on language study and good conduct

10-12 France Language ImmersionUp to 15 students, 3 staff 17 days (1 week of school time) Planned for Sept 2016, postponed until Sept 2017 Cost: $ 6400 per student Selection: Based on language study and good conduct

9/10 Philippines Cultural Exchange – Social Justice focus 16 students, 3 staff 16 days (1 week of school time) Biennial. Sept/Oct 2016 Cost: $ 1400 per student Selection: Based on hosting a student in Aust. and good conduct



11 PNG School Improvement Program – Social Justice focus 14 students, 3 staff 12 days (1 week of school time) Annual. Sept 2016 Cost: $ 1400 per student Selection: Based on interest and good conduct

12 India “Coolies” Program – Social Justice focus 20 students, 3 staff 32 days (students finished, staff miss last 3 weeks of school) Annual. Nov/Dec Cost: $ 2600 per student Selection: Based on interest and good conduct

12 VCAL Balgo NT School Improvement Program – Social Justice focus 10 students, 3 staff 8 days (1 week of school time) Annual. Sept 2016 Cost: $ 750 per student Selection: Based on interest and good conduct

9-11 Sri Lanka Cricket Tour 15 students, 3 staff, open to parents 13 days April holidays, 2017 Cost: $5000 per student Selection: Based on interest, ability and good conduct

10-12 Adelaide 1st XI Cricket Tour 15 students, 3 staff, 4 days Biennial. (students finished, staff miss 2 days of school) Cost: $250 per student Selection: Based on ability and good conduct



Staff Consultation: Year 4 – 9 Camps Program

(Highest ranked responses)

Strengths

Safe environment Social/Emotional skills Year 7 – great friendship formation. One at a time is

ideal Year 9 camp- Good opportunities for boys to work in

groups and experience a range of activities not usually experienced.

Funded via school fees Build relationships b/w staff and students

Weaknesses

Purpose Too many beach based activities. Maybe need for more

bush based activities (ratio & qualified) Camps need stronger goals and objectives Too similar to Year 7 camps Year 9 Camps – More challenging. eg. Survival camp,

organising food, cooking it. Lack of outdoor education camps/activities/staff

Opportunities

Curriculum to link in with life skills Duke of Edinburgh Program provides many

opportunities for personal growth Progression between year levels We could build on a theme from Years 4 – 9, focus

on resilience & problem solving Opportunities for other teachers to attend not just the

homeroom teachers Need to plan their own camp – how to manage over

3 days. Learn self-sufficiency Map & survival skills – bush craft Camps have a learning continuum – built up of skills

over time Activities could be reassessed in light of the new

program With the new program itself, chance to improve the

overall relevance & educational / social / emotional benefits of a camp

Threats

Needs to be given a context. Often our camps are isolated, one off events and not within a broader theme. eg. Sustainability

Costs Venues OHS Staffing expertise Risk assessment Financial – Parents may not be able to pay Kids with special needs- safety factors, needs of an aid Medical issues Expertise to build a structural program



Staff Consultation 2: Year 10 – 12 Interstate and Overseas Trips

Strengths

Coolies / PNG Adelaide Trip (ACC Cricket) Travelling sporting teams a positive Music tours - to interstate – allow 50 to go rather

than an overseas limitation Balgo Ski trip/New Zealand

STAFF

Staffing based on transparent process Willingness of staff to become involved Opportunity for all staff to participate

LEARNING

Offer a variety of experiences Language tours – immersion into language & culture

and continuation of academic learning Skills that can be transferred to life Students given opportunities to experience other

cultures (Italy/France) Wide variety, different programs for different boys

with different ability and interests Language immersion tours Different focuses – sport, spiritual, cultural

PROCESS

Represents many departments Work well when we offer them Choosing right sort of students to go (on overseas

trips) and realistic numbers. Selection process of students Money is not an issue for a great majority

SOCIAL JUSTICE

Lasallian opportunity -/Social Justice is something to be proud of

Lasallian Network Manila/India -> Lasallian family/partners to tap into,

fundraising marries with student experiences. Money is paid to worthwhile projects.

Beneficial/Social Justice care part of some activities Coolies well executed

Opportunities

LEARNING

China – emerging trend Perhaps Italy and France could alternate Link trips more closely to our curriculum Link immersion subjects to trips Link Year 9 to another city experience in Canberra or

Sydney Language Exchange students French/Italian rips should encompass 20th History Science / Environmental History – Europe -> ANZAC Cove, Kokoda (link to

curriculum) Target maths & science ie. Attend conventions etc Consider Year 9 program “trek or urban” for a month

away. Tech based tours – facilities / experiences

LASALLIAN

Capitalise on out Lasallian Network We are not doing a lot with other Lasallian schools Possibility of cultural interchange with Lasallian schools in

NZ – Maori culture Lasallian Foundation Options -> holiday, post school Need to better link these trips to “live, learn, lead” &

better connection – vision/mission & 5 Lasallian Principles

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Interchange between Year 10 camp -> survival camp One direction walks – Tasmania * enduring experience Outdoor education programs Outdoor Ed that is really challenging INDIGINOUS Central Australia: we should open our boy’s eyes to this. Another indigenous program WA & NT Indigenous immersion for all students OTHER What’s out there? -> Campus in another country Year 10 students missing out on NZ -> should bring back

Nrth QLD trip Other options at the same time as PNG/India ->

Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam More interstate opportunities Doubling size of group so more students could go



Threats

EXTERNAL FACTORS

Safety / security issues War / Terrorism threats Virus / diseases threats eg Zika Political instability in places like PNG Natural disasters France -> due to ‘State of Emergency’ CURRICULA ISSUES Timetable constraints Time out of curriculum Catching up on busy curriculum

STAFF

Staff availability/support/responsibility Lack of experience – Teachers with culture trips etc Not recognised as much as what it should be in

terms of commitment and responsibility of students when overseas. (There are no Junket trips) Awarding of co-curricula points

OTHER

Camp house with Australian excursion requirements may create significant issues for India and PNG

Paperwork Financial position of families

Weaknesses

TRIP NATURE

New Zealand Trip – spread a bit thin, Offered to small specific groups, 6 days in NZ is $2,250 is this flexible

PNG -> safety Why are we going to Sri Lanka -> should not be

subsided Balgo only offered to VCAL PNG only offers places to males Ski Trip – doesn’t see to have cultural link / or social

justice / or De La Salle family Currently PNG – large numbers apply -> numbers are

limited Length of trips for people (Coolies now back before

Christmas) Is there opportunities for preparation for trip &

understanding of community you are travelling to. Have variety of tasks – too much building. Cricket tours – are they just playing cricket or are they

doing other things? Something accessible to all Year 10’s We don’t have outdoor Ed programs

Weaknesses Cont.

STAFF

Risk Assessment for PNG – staff expertise Staff have to give up holidays (little appreciation, no day

in lieu, no monetary rewards or compensation) Staff attending France/Italy – do we support staff who are

engaged in this? (time, resources, time in lieu) Co-curricula / curricula – is the line clear. Supportive of

contributors of all - does a point system solve this In some cases, lack of support for the person organising Possible gender imbalance – could be that both sexes

don’t apply. Criteria selection might need to be more explicit.

Too many people overseeing trips. Inconsistency in paper work. Need consistent person to oversee admin of paperwork. (Otherwise could threaten people’s desire to put hand up for trips)

Dependence on holiday time -> staff time / burnout Similar staff / limited staff to trips

COST

Could be a little ‘elitist’ – limited opportunities for some How well do we cater for less financially well-off? Limited to those who can afford it. Some students may

never get a chance. Cost

STUDENTS

Why is there no Year 10 Camp? Limited to student numbers Should interstate be available to 7, 8 or 9? Who is keeping track of which students go and which

miss out? Students have doubled up in the past. All students who apply, and meet criteria should be

allowed to attend – not restricting numbers Should the interview process be the only method for

being selected? Some boys can’t ‘sell themselves’ but are good students & solid workers.

OTHER

Should be tied in with policy -> meaningful experience Don’t engage in Australian Culture ie. Indigenous Overseas trips are not offered regularly



Parent Survey

Parents Survey conducted in May 2016 Survey responses collected: 254

Response split

Results to ‘Camps at De La Salle…’ questions

*See Appendix 1 for parent comments



Findings

De La Salle College Outdoor Education Experiences 2017 – 2019 Rationale De La Salle recognises that experiential learning outside the classroom are important requirements in 21st Century education. The Outdoor Education Experience Program aims to provide both an educational and recreational experience that is challenging, stimulating and engaging building the keystones of developing strong relationships with peers and staff, fostering strong leadership skills and effective communication.

The aim of these camps is to provide opportunities for all students at the College to be able to Learn, Live and Lead in an environment that optimises student involvement with student safety of paramount importance

Primary These proposals are developed on the understanding that the current Camp budget is not adequate to accommodate an acceptable Camp Program that fosters a myriad of skills and learning opportunities. Therefore each proposal assumes that there will be an increase in the Camp budget to recognise the need to create a program that builds upon the initial focus planned prior to these suggestions with additional 21st Century life and survival skills.

Year 4 (based on 22 Students) Current (2016): 3 Day, 2 Nights - Camp at Phillip Island Focus: Transition, Team Work, Wildlife, Rock Pooling, National Parks Exploration Time of Year: Term 4 Current Cost: $85 pp approximately $2000 with petrol and incidentals It is proposed that there be a change to the Camp venue and time of year for these students who are transitioning to a new school. They are all new to De La Salle and to support their transition and provide opportunities to make stronger and quicker networks it is preferred that these students attend a 3 Day, 2 Nights Camp at Torquay in Term 1 Week 8. This enables the Camp Coordinator to run the Year 7 Camps prior to this event and gives the Year 4 students almost a full term to explore new friendships and work together in class. If Term 1 Week 4 was available this would be the optimum time but anywhere in second half of Term 1 is opportune. This Camp is used for Year 7 therefore there is enough time between Year 4 and Year 7 to keep it as a repeat adventure. Proposed (2017 onwards): 3 Day, 2 Nights - Camp at Torquay Focus: Transition, Team Work, Water Safety, Friendship Time of Year: Term 1 Current Cost: $185 pp approximately $4000 with petrol and incidentals Proposed Year 4 Itinerary: See Appendix 2



Year 5 (based on 26 students) Current (2016): 3 Day, 2 Nights - Camp at Torquay Focus: Transition, Beach Experience, Water Safety Time of Year: Term 2 Current Cost: $160 pp approximately $4000 with petrol and incidentals It is proposed that there be a change to the Camp venue and time of year. This will support the new Year 5 students to integrate into this group. The skills of resilience and friendships are important to continue to build upon together with integrating these goals with the curriculum. These links will help to create a learning experience and opportunity to study Australian History in a ‘hands on’ context, an optimal educational environment. It is preferred that these students attend a 3 Day, 2 Nights Camp at Sovereign Hill in the first half of Term 1 or in Term 2 Week 2 or Week 3 to compliment the College Camps Program. Proposed (2017 onwards): 3 Day, 2 Nights - Camp at Sovereign Hill Focus: Transition, Resilience, Networking, Team Building, Goldfields & Australian History Time of Year: Early Term 1 or early Term 2 Current Cost: $180 pp approximately $4700 with petrol and incidentals Activities available and simple plan for Year 5 Itinerary: See Appendix 3

Year 6 (based on 28 students) Current (2016): 3 Day, 2 Nights - Camp at Wilson’s Promontory Focus: Leadership, Hiking, Endurance, Outdoor Education Time of Year: Term 4 Current Cost: $170 pp approximately $4500 with petrol and incidentals It is proposed that there be a change to the Camp venue and time of year. This will support the development of Leadership and engage the small number of new Year 6 students supporting them to transition into a well-established class. This Camp offers a true difference in prior experiences where students partake in the Glamping and Expedition program. This would provide one night in a fully facilitated upmarket style tent Village. The second day students would set off with packs on a walk into Mount Coal State Forest to set up camp in a designated Forest area for the second night. Students would set up in the ‘great outdoors’, learn how to cook and after 2017 be exposed to an indigenous program that includes visits from Elders. This Camp is fully facilitated from La Trobe Bendigo where the activities focus on fun, survival, teamwork, personal pursuits and also underpin an educational focus through the cross curricula priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures and sustainability. It is preferred that these students attend a 3 Day, 2 Nights Camp at Cave Hill Creek in the first half of Term 1 or in Term 2 Week 2 or Week 3 to compliment the College Camps Program. Proposed (2017 onwards): 3 Day, 2 Nights - Camp at Cave Hill Creek Focus: Leadership, Endurance, Outdoor Education, Problem Solving, Resilience, Independence, challenges Time of Year: Early Term 1 or early Term 2 Current Cost: $280 pp approximately $8000 with petrol and incidentals Activities and suggested ideas for Year 6 Itinerary: See Appendix 4



Year 7 Current 3 Day Camp at Torquay – Focus Surfing, Snorkelling, Marine Education, Team Building Games, Surf Coast Walk Run over 7 weeks in Term 1. Proposed: 3 Day Camp at Torquay 6 weeks in Term 1 2017. It is proposed that there should be no change made to the Year 7 Camp structure. Feedback from parents, students and staff was that the Term 1 Homeroom camps were pivotal to fostering friendships and building a relationship with the Mentor Teacher. However due to constraints relating to running seven weeks of camps across other College events the recommendation is to run three camps, two groups at a time. The camp program will continue to focus on being a supportive one that helps assist students to achieve desired outcomes and motivates those that are struggling. “Fun” water-based activities like surfing, snorkelling and team building games were deemed developmentally appropriate and seasonally fitting. The length of the camp was also considered adequate and seemed reasonable within the tight OED budget. Costing: Year 7 Total Costs (2016) $34,760 Year 7 Total Costs (2017) $35,000 Proposed Revised Budget (2017) (given one less stream) $29,000

Proposed Year 7 Itinerary: See Appendix 5

Year 8 Current: 4 Day Camp at Phillip Island – focus Surfing, Fishing, Canoeing, Raft, Games. Run over 4 weeks in Terms 3 and 4. Proposed: 4 Day Camp at Phillip Island – focus shift to Hike/Camp craft, Canoeing, Raft/Team build, Fish & Cook, Nobbies/Sustainability walk. Run over 4 weeks in Term 3 and 4. It is proposed to have a Year 8 camp program that instils teamwork skills, camp craft, logic, and group work initiatives. Year 8’s should learn life skills like: how to fish; how to scale, gut and cook the fish; canoeing; reasoning and team strengthening skills during raft-building; essential camp skills; and learn of environmental issues. Further strengthening of friendships is also a crucial aspect of their time away on Year 8 camp. It is hoped that certain activities will remove students from their comfort zones. It was deemed appropriate to tailor a program that gives them a greater sense of what they will be doing at Year 9 the following year. Removing surfing and replacing it with a half-day hike and overnight camp-out will better prepare students for the following year. Canoeing should be retained given the Year 9 Focus the year after.

It is imperative to work within the constraints of a 40k budget without having to jeopardise the quality or the length of the program. We believe Phillip Island can continue to provide an appropriate venue for this brief although other coastal areas could be explored. The committee recognise that running four Year 8 camps over 4 weeks places significant strain on human resources and causes clashes the ACC and Immersion Program as well as other College events. The committee suggests ongoing review of the Year 8 Camp Program by the Camps and Overseas Camps Committee to address these issues.

Costing: Year 8 Total Costs (2016) $51,538 Proposed Revised Budget (2017) $40,000




Year 9 Current:

4 Day Howqua Camp – focus on team building and recreational activities, including Horse Riding, Waterslide, Flying Fox, High Ropes, Low Ropes, Archery, River Tubing, Commando Course. Accommodated in cabins.

Pitched at an Upper Primary - Year 7 Level. Run over 2 weeks (half year level at a time) during Term 2 and Term 4. Facilitated by Camp Howqua staff & DLS Water Qualified Staff. Required Ratio of 1 DLS Staff: 10 students. (Total 22 staff)

Proposed:

5 Day Camp at Snowy River and surrounds – with a focus shift from Outdoor Recreation to Outdoor Education. Safe, suitably challenging activities that ask students to remain positive in the face of adversity. Activities will include (but not limited to) raft building and rafting, canoeing, hiking, biking, and GPS Navigation. The program will be consistent across the cohort ran at isolated locations. Pitched at a Year 9 Level.

Run over 1 week (entire year level at a time) during Term 4. Facilitated by Outward Bound Outdoor Education. Required Ratio of 1 DLS staff : 15 students (Total 14 staff)

Based on the Year 9 Review Committee’s recommendation (2015) it was decided that the College explores a new direction with our Year 9’s to better align the program with educational outcomes. It was decided that as part of a staged rollout of the Year 9 In9uiry Program the Semester focus of a rural experience would:

Have students engaged in a one week rural experience that is challenging, stimulating, educational and thought-provoking.

Have a higher emphasis on outdoor education rather than predominantly focusing on outdoor recreation Be made up of purposeful, challenging, relevant educational activities Have curriculum related activities in the lead up to the camp that promote a more active and self-directed

element to their experience.

After presentations from three external providers Outdoor Education Group (OEG), Outward Bound and Bindaree Outdoor Education it was ascertained that a 5-day program would cost in the order of $120-160k and a 4-day program in the order of $100-110k. In order to achieve the objectives of the rural component of the In9uiry program a 5-day camp is recommended. It is suggested that the whole year level would complete this expedition in the same week. The appropriate timing of this camp would be early Term 4 which would allow for a comprehensive educational component to complement their learning in the lead-up to the camp, and a thorough reflection/self-assessment upon return. It is thought that a 5 day experience facilitated by Outward Bound as the provider will best meet our desired learning outcomes. They will tailor a program that:

Increases awareness of self and others Provide a better understanding of students potential develop an appreciation for the natural environment enhanced independent living skills and resilience building take positive, challenging experiences back to the school environment allows expeditions that will adequately accommodate assessment of the Duke of Edinburgh Award suitably works within national risk-assessment guidelines

A 5-day program (over a 4 day option) will ensure:

a more diverse range of activities to be experienced, including rafting (not part of the 4-day program) students are provided with a second over-night expedition (away from their base camp) the week maximises the students time away given the extensive half-day travel time both to and from



the camp allows for the Duke of Edinburgh to be assessed within the mandated guidelines (NB. practice and assessed expeditions must have at least 24 hours between expeditions)

the preparatory educational component in the lead up to the camp will contain more substance

If budget constraints prevent this from being possible it would then be proposed that we revert to a 4-day program facilitated by Bindaree Outdoor Education at Lake Eildon and surrounds. Students will still engage in challenging activities but not have the full benefits of the 5 day rural experience as outlined above.

Costing: Year 9 Total Costs (2016) $65,000 Proposed Revised Budget (2017) $130,000 (5 day) or

$101,000 (4 day)


Budget Summary Year 4 – 9 Camps

Proposed Camp Budget 2017 Year 4 – 9 Camps

NOTES

Year 4 $4,400 Includes petrol and incidentals Year 5 $4,700 Includes petrol and incidentals Year 6 $8,800 Includes petrol and incidentals Year 7 $29,000 6 Camps Year 8 $40,000 Year 9 $130,000 5 Day Camp TOTAL $216,900

College Budget $225,100 Proposed 2017 camp cost $216,900 Surplus $8,200

Years 10 – 12 Interstate and Overseas Trips

Current opportunities for students are very much supported by the group, in particular those that have Lasallian connections and links with social justice. Staff organising and taking part in trips are making a huge commitment to the College in terms of time and energy, often having an impact on family life especially when trips are planned during school holidays. The Committee identified a lack of an overall co-ordinated plan for trips. All trips should go through some sort of approval process before in depth planning begins. The process of risk assessment is essential. Emphasis should be placed creating a balanced set of trip opportunities across the areas of social justice, sport/adventure and culture.

Camps and Overseas Trips Committee.

This representative committee of staff will be chaired by the DLD – Experiential Learning and oversee all arrangements for the approval and conduct of international trips. The Camps and Overseas Trips Committee (COTC) will write a three year Strategic Plan detailing which international trips will be offered across the three categories. The COTC will grant pre-approval subject to all CEM guidelines for international trips being met. Final proposals for each trip will need to go through the COTC before getting passed on to the College Executive. Students nominated for these trips need to meet the following expectations:



All school fees are paid Behavioural (both past classroom behaviour and expectations on camp behaviour) The College is aptly prepared to meet individual student medical needs.

Social Justice Trips

Year 10. Continue the biennial Philippines trip to Greenhills Manilla in 2018. See Appendix 8 Year 11 Continue PNG trip in the Term 3 holidays. See Appendix 9 Camps Co-ordinator to investigate an alternative immersion experience to the PNG trip for 2018 Continue the VCAL trip to Balgo Hills Indigenous Community, WA. See Appendix 10 Year 12 Coolies Maintain trip to India in its current form. See Appendix 11

Sport and Adventure Trips

Year 10 Continue to offer the NZ Adventure Experience in the Term 2 holidays. See Appendix 12 For 2017, more local and/or shorter trips should also be considered as a lower cost alternative to the NZ trip.

These trips are non-year level specific. They are based on staff and student interest and may not run annually. The COTC will determine the viability of these trips for each planning period. For example in 2017 the Sri Lanka Cricket Tour. See Appendix 13

Links need to be developed with proposed introduction of Duke of Edinburgh scheme at Year 9. Clear pathways should be developed for students to progress through Gold level at Years 10-12 or beyond. This could possibly be established with a link to an outside agency or another school. Ideally students could complete Gold in Years 10, 11, or 12 (i.e. there is no requirement to do all levels before the end of Year 12).

Cultural Trips

These trips take the form of language tours (French and Italian) or other specific purpose academic tours.

The CTOC will determine the viability of such tours based on CEM guidelines and the volatility of existing or

predicted international conditions.

Trips to Italy and France are currently suspended as a result of security concerns in Europe.

Academic exchanges to Lasallian Colleges in Asia are potentially future opportunities.

There are no current proposals for 2017. Italy and France to be reviewed for 2018.



Recommendations

1. The position of Camp Co-ordinator be retained and be offered as a two year Position of Responsibility within the College. Role description to be revised for 2017.

2. A Camp and Overseas Trip Committee be established for 2017 to oversee the planning and approval process for all camps and overseas tips at the College.

3. The philosophy underpinning outdoor learning be promoted across the College and embedded across the curriculum.

4. The Camps Program 4 - 9 be delivered as follows: (See Findings section for specific detail) Year 4 3 day camp at Torquay in Term 1 (Wednesday 15/2 – Friday 17/2) Focus on transition, team work, water safety

Year 5

3 day camp at Sovereign Hill Early Term 1 or 2 (Monday 6/3 – Wednesday 8/3) Curriculum focus with team-building skills

Year 6 3 day camp at Cave Hill Creek Term 4 (Wednesday October 18 – Friday October 20) Focus on leadership, outdoor education, problem solving and challenge

Year 7 No change to current activity structure at Torquay. 3 day camp at Torquay. (Dates to be confirmed) One class per camp Year 8 Retain Phillip Island as the preferred venue Shift the focus to camp craft, sustainability and team building skills. To be run over four weeks in Term 3 and 4 (Dates to be confirmed) Camps and Overseas Trips Committee to review Year 8 Camp for 2018. Year 9 New five day camp in the Snowy River National Park, East Gippsland Shift the focus to outdoor education. Run over one week with the entire year level together (Monday 23/10 – Friday 27/10) To be facilitated by the Outward Bound organisation

or/ New four day camp at Eildon and surrounds Shift the focus to outdoor education Run over the one week with the entire year level together (Monday 23/10 – Friday 27/10) To be facilitated by Bindaree

5. The Camps Program 4-9 be reviewed every three years.

6. The College maintain its existing funding level for camps as part of the College budget.



7. An annual camp levy to be considered by the College Finance Committee in the future for Years 4 – 9 camps, to supplement any shortfall in the annual College camps budget.

8. Identify all Year 4-9 camp staff required prior to the commencement of the school year.

9. Maximize involvement by DLS College staff and use CRT’s as a “last resort” option.

10. Ensure thorough preparation and staff information is provided at the Collage prior to the commencement of each camp.

11. Camps and overseas trips for Year 10 -12 students continue to be offered on a user pays basis, pending approval from the Business Manager.

12. Expanded camp opportunities be developed for Year 10 students in the Term 2 holiday period

13. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Gold Level expedition component be developed as an optional Year 10 - 12 experience in a suitable holiday period.

14. The Year 11 PNG trip continue to be offered.

15. An alternative Year 11 immersion experience be developed for 2018.

16. The Year 12 "Coolies" India trip continue in its current form.

17. The Year 10 -12 camps and overseas trips program be reviewed every three years (or sooner if international conditions require).

18. That Risk Assessment for each camp and overseas trip be given the highest priority by trip organisers

19. Risk Assessment for each camp be reviewed at the conclusion of the camp in preparation for the next cycle of that camp program.

20. That the process for undertaking Risk Assessment is reviewed annually and communicated to all staff and the wider College community.

21. Communication to parents and students of optional camp opportunities be improved to ensure all students are given adequate notice of the options available.



Appendix

1. Parent Survey Comments

More camps for Years 9 & 10, a time where the boys I believe, would benefit even more so from having the above attributes reinforced.

Give all students an opportunity to attend camps/excursions. My son is not being given the opportunity to go to New Zealand this year. Only a select few (the chosen ones) are going.

Actually have a camp would be a nice change!

Happy with camp programs

Not enough camps offered, very disappointing! My son has attend 1 he's now year 11

With a child that thrives on new experiences outside of the family unit i would support longer durations of camp (I think grade 4 is only 2 nights), and if possible explore opportunities for additional camps over school holidays. At our previous school there was a regional camp were certain children were selected from neighbouring schools to attend, great opportunity to meet and collaborate and learn from each other.

No camps were offered (or if offered not communicated to parents) in Year 10, 11 or 12.

These are my sons' thoughts. My Son thought that he learnt and did different things each camp which was great. Jan Jac was the worst and a very run down place to stay. Camps should go for a week and be full with activities and confidence building leaders / activities and groups. Year 9 students should go on a two / three week camp, considering De La does not have a separate campus something to build on relationships, opportunities including away from home skills. The older you get the camps should be more structured yet fun. Maybe consider going interstate like Ayers Rock, Canberra, Skiing, Queensland, Survival camps. My son is currently in Year 10 and said the Year 5 camp was the best out of all the camps he has been on.

Compulsory camps for older years after year 9

More/variety of Camps in offer in Yr 10. Yr 6 camp far too short given the travel time. A longer or closer camp. Yr 7 camp was poorly resourced- no balls etc for the boys to kick around. Activities were good overall.



I think with the senior boys that perhaps only 2 nights away from home could be a bit short to fully learn and grow from the experience.

We are new to the school from Qld so I am unsure of the program at DLS. We have previously experienced a progressive camp system for primary school which has been very successful for the children and well received by parents due to its incremental nature. It was 1 night away for grade 3, increasing an additional night by year level (I.e. 2 nights for grade 4 etc). Therefore grade 6 would have 4 nights away. Such a large trip was to Canberra to learn about the nations capital, government, war memorial, etc. In grade 5 he was able to go caving, snorkelling, turtle hatching along the coast for 3 nights. I hope that DLS provides a great educational experience for their last primary school camp. Being the last I think I should be special and reflect their status as seniors.

Would like to see more camps offered. My boys are now in yr 11 and we have been disappointed in the camps offered during their time at De La. Year 7 & 8 at Jan Juc were pretty ordinary camps. Year 9 at Howqua was an enjoyable experience. But then we were disappointed that that there was only the New Zealand Camp on offer in year 10.

I would like see greater opportunities for camps/trips as part of the school experience. My son is now in Yr 12 and his camp experience has been limited to Yr 7-9.Suggested camps would be Canberra,Central Australia,Outdoor Education .I hope that greater opportunities can be created as I feel disappointed that there has not been more to offer.

I am really disappointed that there is no trip to Italy this year. Other parents that I have spoken to from other schools tell me that their overseas trips are still going ahead!! We felt my son was to young to go in year 9 and advised him to wait for year 11 only to reach year 11 and now devastated there is no trip. My other two children have been on exchange to Italy and both had a wonderful time, and a life changing experience. I really think this is one area that lets the school down. I believe the trip should be offered by the school at the discursion of the parents. Terrorism is a threat everywhere including Australia. I'm sure families can decide together if it is right for their child as they see fit at the time. I hope the school reconsiders.

More challenging offerings at Yr 9 and 10 level, with an element of choice - so boys can select a type of experience that appeals to them.

Just a little more notice on venue and activity. Potentially we would like to as a family stay for the weekend as an extension after the camp. Also a notice on the safety planning on events, we notice a camp in Warrnambool where a group of kids was caught in a rip on canoes.

I don't know if there are any camps in year 10 but the year 9 Howqua camp was the best my son has attended so far

My son did not attend the NZ ski trip/camp in Year 10. It was not made clear that this OS camp which was not mandatory but by personal choice, was to be the only camp experience for the Year 10s. There were some single day enrichment retreats from memory which were pastorally focused, but only of day duration. In Year 11, the camp intention has not been made clear, at this stage of Term 2. Better communication (a rarity for DLS whose parent communication is of an extremely admirable standard) would be appreciated for 2016, and would have been appreciated for 2015.



2. Proposed Year 4 Camp Itinerary:


This is a very simple example of a plan. There are a number of education activities that will be added if this Camp is accepted

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Leave DLS & Arrive SH at 12:00pm

Sovereign Hill Activities on site

Last chance for exploring Sovereign Hill

Camp Rules, Tour & Setup

Attend some of the free activities including sweet making, candle making and gold panning, Red Coats, Gun Powder Demonstration, Theatre Performance etc

Lunch at Café and Games

Entrance into Sovereign Hill – exploration of the site 2 – 5pm

Attend School Group Education Session TBC

Bus back to school by 3:00pm

5:30 Dinner on site

5:30 Dinner on site

8:00 Blood On Southern Cross

Hire Quarter Masters Room for Activities



4. Proposed Year 6 Camp Itinerary: Ideas provided by Cave Hill Creek. Specific itinerary will be planned once dates are set. This will include one day on site in Glamping space and one day and night outdoors that includes camping in the Rainforest.



Note: This program could be condensed into 3 days to enable back to back camps over the week



7. Costings & Proposed 2017 Year 9 Camp Itinerary:

Provider Proposed Program Staff : Student

Cost 5 day Program

Cost 4 day Program

Duke-Ed Component

2017 Availability Term 4

Activities on Day 1 & Day 4

Outdoor Education Group (3)

Journey based canoe/hike. Most professional company – concern that cost will escalate over the time.

1:14

$136,800 (with 3 year lock in)

$105,000 (self-cater 1.5 days)

Yes

No (Must be Term 3)

Unclear

Outward Bound (2)

Cave/Abseil/Climb/Raft/ Hike Most appealing program (inconsistent exhibitions). Concern about Vacant Day 1 & Day 4 and Duke of Ed.

1:18* $ 130,00.00

$104,000

Yes* (but will impact ratios)

Yes No

Bindaree Outdoor Education (1)

Neat program entailing Raft Build/Canoe/Bike/ GPS Navigation (consistent program at different locations)

1:15 $145,000

( self-cater

1.5 days)

$101,000 (self-cater 1.5 days)

Unclear

Yes Yes



8. Proposed Philippines Trip Itinerary:

Date Activity

Day One Departure from Melbourne late evening

Day Two Arrive Manila mid-afternoon. Travel to La Salle

Green Hills and boys introduced to host families

Day Three Time with host families

Day Four Time with host families

Day Five Orientation and Classes at La Salle Green Hills

Day Six City Tour and museums Visit; old walled city, Manila Cathedral, Arts precinct. Waterfront and Privately owned museum detailing the culture and arts of the Philippines

Day Seven Visit Gawad Kalinga or ANCOP

Day Eight Visit Jiamie Hilario School Overnight stay

Day Nine Jiamie Hilario School return to Manilla

Day Ten Time with host families

Day Eleven Time with host families

Day Twelve Visit an Lasallian school either Zobel or one of

the Lasallian Universities

Day Thirteen Classes and activities at La Salle Green Hills

Day Fourteen Visit Kuya centre or ‘Outreach’ program

Day Fifteen Preparations and Farewell dinner

Day Sixteen Depart for Melbourne

Day Seventeen Arrive in Melbourne



9. Proposed Year 11 PNG Trip Itinerary: Day One: (Nationals celebrating Independence Day, Long Weekend)

o Students arrive in Port Moresby and are met by welcome party. o Travel to shopping compound to purchase phone, sim card and bottled water. o Travel to DLS Bomana and settle into Keaga House.

Day Two: (Public Holiday)

o 8:00am Tour of College and identify work site. o Start work, half day of work then travel to Port Moresby and view Independent Day Celebrations.

Day Three:

o PNG Students start back and we are presented to the school. o Start work, only one break for the day. o Lunch 12:00 – 1:00pm. o Have Tea, students have own time in the compound and then bed 10:30pm.

Day four:

o Work all day. o Note: As materials are required a staff member or lay person, two students and PNG Nationals as security will

travel into Port Moresby to purchase hardware. Day Five:

o Work all Day then Football clinic with PNG AFL Squad. Day Six:

o Work most of the day. o Boys will be special guests at School Assembly and Mass, they will present school gifts in the sacrificial offering. o At the end of the day there will be a trip into Port Moresby to the Shopping Centre Compound.

Day Seven:

o Work half day. o Lunch, then travel to Owers Corner southern end of the Kokoda Track, 61km by road North East of Port

Moresby. Day Eight:

o Work half day. o Lunch - a BBQ at a beach side village and a swim in the Coral Sea. Approx 70km South of Port Moresby.

Day Nine: Work all day.

Day Ten:

o Work all day then trip to Shopping Centre Compound in Port Moresby. Day Eleven:

o Work all day. - Work should be finished. o Football clinic organised with PNG AFL Squad.

Day Twelve: o Work half day. o Clean and tidy work site, evaluate and reflect on work done. o Principal’s words of thanks. o PM: Shopping at Local Open Craft Market for souvenirs. o Back to Keaga House. o Pack up, clean up and prepare for early departure for home.

Day Thirteen: o Wake up early, drive to airport, fly home. o Parents to meet boys at Melbourne Airport



10. Proposed VCAL Balgo Hills Trip Itinerary:

DAY ONE

Arrive by commercial flight at Alice Springs. Met by staff at airport. The group will travel in 3 4WD, 2 rentals and the other owned and driven by De La Salle staff member Tom Buick. Travel to Tilmouth Springs Road House. Evening meal and accommodation in pre booked cabins for the night at the Road House.

DAY TWO

Travel on the Tanami Track 4WD trip to Balgo Hills. Stop for lunch. Arrive at Luurnpa Catholic School. Settle into accommodation.

DAY THREE

Tour school – identify work sites. Start work as programmed.

DAY FOUR

Attend work sites. 3 x 2 hour sessions. 1 hour lunch break

DAY FIVE

Attend work sites 2 x 2 hour sessions Afternoon travel to cultural site to view ancient rock art. Local elders to act as guides.

DAY SIX

Attend work sites. 2 x 2 hour sessions. Afternoon session travel with the elders as guides into the pound to view Old Balgo remains.

DAY SEVEN

Leave Balgo in 4WD vehicles to Tilmouth Springs. The vehicles and staff allocation will be as for the arrival on day one.

Once again, stay the night in pre booked cabins at the Road House DAY EIGHT

Drive to Alice Springs. Fly to Melbourne via commercial flight. Arrive Saturday afternoon.

PROPOSED ITINERARY FOR TRIP TO LUURNPA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

BALGO HILLS WA



11. Proposed Year 12 Coolies Trip Itinerary:





12. Proposed Year 10 New Zealand Trip Itinerary:

26 June - 1 July 2016

Day 1

- 06:00 Parents to drop off students at Melbourne International airport and head to the Air New Zealand desk to check in for your flight to Queenstown. There will be De La Salle staff at the 2 minute drop off point directing students to the Air New Zealand desk to meet as a group.

- 09:00 Depart Melbourne on Air New Zealand flight NZ864 direct to Queenstown - 14:15 Arrive into Queenstown, the adventure capitol of New Zealand! - 14:30 Clear security, grab your bags and meet your Haka representative who will be on hand to help with all of your trip needs and enquiries - 14:45 Meet with your coach and transfer to your accommodation at Lakeview Holiday Park

Free time this afternoon to relax at your accommodation or take a short stroll into Queenstown Head to Green Toad in town this afternoon to hire your soft gear which includes jacket, pants, gloves and goggles

- 17:30 Enjoy an early dinner tonight at one of Haka's favourite restaurants! - 19:00 After dinner time to head back to Lakeview and get an early night, ready for tomorrow's big day on the slopes! -

- Day 2

- 06.30 Wake up for breakfast - 07.30 Meet the coach and head up the mountain - 08:15 Arrive at The Remarkables ski resort and head up to the base building to collect your ski passes - 08:30 Get fitted with ski and snowboard gear - 09:00 Group ski lesson – 1.5 hours - 10:30 Free skiing - 12:30 Break for lunch (self-catered) - 13:30 Afternoon free skiing - 15:45 Finish up on the slopes and take all your gear back to the bus, you will be at a different mountain

tomorrow - 16.00 The coach will transfer you back to your accommodation - 16.45 Sometime before dinner to shower, warm up and relax - 17.45 Stroll into town for your evening meal at another of Queenstown's delightful establishments - 19:30 Enjoy some free time after dinner, there's heaps to see and do in Queenstown, check out the Odyssey Sensory Maze, Vortex 12D motion theatre or for those brave enough there is the Fear Factory Haunted House for an

evening of spooks and scares! -

- Day 3 - 07.30 An early start for breakfast today to fuel-up before another exciting day of snow sports!!

- 08.00 The bus will collect group from your accommodation and transfer you to a new resort - Coronet Peak. Don't forget your ski gear and also take some shoes with you to wear when you return ski boots at the end of the day

- 08.40 Arrive at Coronet Peak and check in with ski school - 09:00 Group ski lesson - 1.5 hours - 10:30 Free skiing - 12:30 Break for lunch (self-catered) - 13:30 Afternoon free skiing - 15.45 Finish up at Coronet, leave your ski and snowboard gear up, there bring everything else back down

with you - 16:00 The coach will transfer you back to your accommodation - 16:30 Arrive back at Lakeview enjoy some time to chill before dinner tonight - 17.45 Your evening meal tonight will be at another Queenstown restaurant, 6pm sharp!

- 19:30 Enjoy some free time after dinner, check out what you missed out on last night there's also ice skating, cinema and bowling available, or if you prefer head back to Lakeview and enjoy a quiet move night



- Day 4 - 07:00 Another early start today, you have a jam packed day on the water so make sure you have a hearty

breakfast - 07:45 Pick up from Lakeview Holiday Park to start your Funyak adventure

You will be provided with a life jacket, wetsuit and booties as well as optional spray jackets and fleece tops. Dry bags are also provided for any personal items.

We would recommend thermal underwear for your wetsuit, warm hat, gloves, sunglasses, insect repellent and a camera. You may also want to bring a towel and spare warm undergarments to wear after the Funyak experience.

- 08:45 You will spend your day exploring the beautiful Dart River area on a wilderness jet boat and inflatable canoes. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this area as you float downstream on sparkling water and then enjoy a wilderness picnic lunch before heading past 'Paradise' and on to Glenorchy, going through locations

used in movies to illustrate Middle Earth - 16:00 Finish up at Glenorchy and make your way back to Queenstown - 17:00 Arrive back at Lakeview and have some free time to warm up before dinner - 17.45 Your evening meal tonight will be at another Queenstown restaurant, 6pm sharp! - 19:30 Enjoy some free time after dinner you'll probably need an early one after today's epic adventure!

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- Day 5 - 07:30 Rise and shine, another day another adventure - 08:05 Head down to the Queenstown Rafting store in town and check in for your tour today - 08:15 Check in and embark on your Queenstown Kawarau Rafting experience!

You will be provided with a life jacket, wetsuit & booties Hot showers and sauna on return to rafting base also available You will require a swimsuit and towel and warm clothing to change into after the tour

- 13:30 Arrive back into town and spend the rest of the afternoon in Queenstown, checking out the sights and shops! Speak to your rep if you want to do other activities

- 15.30 Walk up to the Skyline Complex and take a gondola ride up to the top of Bob's Peak – check out the fantastic views and head around the luge track for a spin - three times!

- 17:15 Experience the traditional Haka performance inside the Skyline building over-looking Lake Wakatipu - 18:00 Check out the spectacular views from your fantastic vantage point as you enjoy a massive buffet

dinner for your last night in Queenstown - 20:00 Finish up at Skyline and head back down the gondola at your own time then roll back down to Lakeview, thankfully it's only a short walk!

- Day 6 - 09:00 Enjoy a nice sleep in this morning, pack your bags and have your last breakfast at Lakeview - 10:00 Free time this morning to get those last minute souvenirs for everyone back at home - 12:30 The coach will collect you for your transfer to Queenstown airport

Make sure everyone is packed and check everyone has their passport! Bags need to be packed and ready to be loaded onto the bus

- 12:45 Arrive at Queenstown Airport and check in at the Air New Zealand counter – time to say goodbye to your Haka rep

- 15:15 Depart Queenstown on Air New Zealand flight number NZ865 - 16:45 Flight arrives into Melbourne International Airport

Welcome home! Parents to collect students from airport arrivals area.



13. Proposed Sri Lanka Cricket Trip Itinerary: Day One:- Arrive Bandaranayke International Airport

Meet on arrival our Antiquity Local Tour Leader and transferred to Seeduwa. Check in to Gateway Airport Garden Hotel - Breakfast at Hotel 10.30am Transfer to Kandy On route to Kandy we will visit the famous Elephant Orphanage. This orphanage is the home to around 90

elephants out of which some are baby elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Arrive in Kandy- Check in to Cinnamon Citadel Hotel Experience Kandyan Cultural Dance and visit the Temple of the Tooth. Return for Dinner at Cinnamon Citadel Hotel

Day Two:- Kandy

Breakfast at hotel Transfer to Match venue for Match 1 of tour vs. Dinner and overnight stay at Cinnamon Citadel Hotel

Day Three:- Kandy to Galle

Breakfast at Cinnamon Citadel Hotel Transfer to Galle via Nuwara Eliya On route to Galle we will pass through some of the most magnificent countryside to be seen anywhere in the

world let alone on the island of Sri Lanka. We will visit the town of Nuwara Eliya via the famous tea country where we visit a tea plantation and factory.

Check in at Amari Galle Hotel. Dinner at hotel. Day Four:- Galle

Breakfast at Hotel Transfer to Matara for match venue 2 vs. Dinner at Hotel Galle’s test venue Galle International Stadium is considered as one of the most picturesque grounds in the

world. It was damaged severely during the events of the Boxing Day Tsunami and was rebuilt in order to house international cricket again.

We travel to a game in Matara today. Matara is another major coastal city of Sri Lanka and was also very much affected by the Tsunami.

Day Five:- Galle

Breakfast at Hotel – Transfer to match venue 3 for T20 vs. Rest of Day at Leisure/beach trip to Unawatuna Beach Dinner at Hotel

Day Six:- Galle

Breakfast at Hotel – Transfer to match venue for Match 4 vs. Dinner at Hotel.

Day Seven:- Galle

Breakfast at Hotel – Transfer to Foundation of Goodness Charity in Sinigama. Cricket Clinics/Aussie Rules Lesson at F.O.G Dinner at Hotel

Day Eight:- Galle

Breakfast at Hotel Transfer to Sinigama for Match Venue 5 Vs. Foundation of Goodness Dinner at Hotel

Day Nine:- Colombo

Breakfast at Hotel – transfer to Colombo. Afternoon proceed on sightseeing tour of Colombo – drive through Commercial area of the ‘Fort’, drive pass

‘Pettah’- noisy oriental bazaar. Walk to Galle Fort area Dinner at Galle Forte Café (not included)



Day Ten:- Colombo Breakfast at Hotel – transfer to match venue for Match 6 vs. Dinner at the Cricket Club Cafe

Day Eleven:- Colombo 1. Breakfast at Hotel 2. Transfer to match venue for Match 7 3. Dinner – Team Dinner at Cinnamon Lakeside Dining Room Day Twelve:- Colombo 1. Breakfast at Hotel – Transfer to Airport for Departure.



14. Camp and Overseas Trip Committee

Camps and Overseas Trips Committee Role Description (COTC)

Aim: To coordinate the process of approval and preparation of camps and overseas trips at new camp experiences.

Membership - Chair DLD – Experiential Learning Camps Coordinator 3 Staff representatives Reports to: College Executive Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the annual overseas trip and new camp proposal process

2. Monitor preparations and management of documentation associated with all camps and overseas trips at the College with particular emphasis on risk assessment documentation.

3. Ensure all CEM guidelines oversee camps and overseas trips are being met

4. Coordinate selection of staff for overseas trips

5. Make recommendations to the College Executive regarding the viability of camps and overseas trips

6. Monitor issues related to overseas and camp risk assessments and communicate these to relevant staff

7. Ensure a transparent student selection process occurs for each overseas trip that includes attention to financial and behavioural elements.

8. Write a 3 year Strategic Plan for overseas trips across the categories of social justice, sport/adventure and

culture.

9. Develop a camp and overseas trip review process at the conclusion of each camp / trip to address any issues and facilitate future planning.

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