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To encourage the development of a sense of community within the community group.
To promote independence and strategies to cope, by encouraging students to move beyond their comfort zones.
To stimulate a sense of adventure and gain awareness of our alpine environment – and enjoy this safely.
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Aug 1-5 Module A
Aug 8-12 Module B
Meet at 9.30am Bus Shelter Return 3.30pm Bus Shelter
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Week 1 – Module AEmma Lowing, Guy Mitchell, Warren
Sanders, Megan ShielsYr 11 Leaders – Wil Rodgers, Simon Rodd
Week 2 – Module BEmma Lowing, Guy Mitchell, Warren
Sanders, Penny VG Year 11 leaders – Lauren Hensell, Danielle
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Self contained Shearer’s quartersTolmie Rd, Mansfield : Erica Lowing
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“Sterling Experiences” Ski in Ski Out Tent camp at the Cricket Pitch
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
GROUP A
Travel & Food shop Ski Skills Day Mt Stirling
Ski to Overnight Camp at Cricket Pitch with Packs
Ski Day to the Summit and back to Cricket Pitch
Ski home and travel
GROUP B
Travel & food shop Ski Skills Day Mt Stirling Ski to Overnight Camp at Cricket Pitch with Packs
Ski Day to the Summit and back to Cricket Pitch
Ski home and travel
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Ski Patrol support for entire program Mobile phone communication Campsite has Refuge Area for
emergencies Qualified and First Aid Trained OE staff Eltham meets industry standards for
risk management procedures
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Students should pack as per the equipment list, attached to the parent letter.
Students must have 2 sets of thermals – top and bottom.
Students must have a japara and over-pantsStudents must have, beanie, gloves and
sunglasses or goggles.• Students must carry a whistle• Students must have a good quality down
sleeping bag.
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Students will be in a cooking group with their tent partners. (groups of 4)
Students will provide : 4x breakfast, 5x lunch, 3x dinner & snacks
Eltham will provide dinner on Monday evening.
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• Snacks encouraged – preferably filling like muesli bars, fruit or fruit bars etc rather than lollies – no individually wrapped lollies. NO NUTS
• Cup a soups, hot milo and chocolate strongly suggested.
• Mon & Tues – lodge based meals – access to refrigeration and bbqs.
• Wed, Thurs, Fri – snow camping. Cooking on gas stoves, but require lightweight meals as carrying them in.
• Cater for $70 per student maximum to do food shopping. 14
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•Pack using clothing list •Bring cut lunch on Day 1•Leave electronic gadgets (& phones)
at home•Make sure medical info is up to date
and returned