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STUDENT AND PARENT CAMP BOOKLET 2019
In the Booklet there is a very detailed “Camping and Clothing” information sheet and it is very important that this is followed.
At this stage camp buses will depart from Wise Street at 8:00 am on Monday 18 February, therefore your daughter needs to be at school by 7:30 am. There will be a brief stop at Cooma on the way to Tathra. This is intended to be for morning tea and a toilet break so please make sure that your daughter has eaten breakfast before boarding the bus. Students will need to bring a substantial morning tea and lunch with them as the first meal provided at camp is afternoon tea. A return stop will depend on traffic and timing, as our goal is to return to school at the scheduled time. We estimate that we should return to Merici at 5.30 pm Wednesday 20 February.
Your daughter will have had a busy few days so please be punctual in collecting her. Supervision will be limited after the last bus arrives, so it is essential that students be collected promptly at 5.30 pm. Should there be an unforeseen emergency and you cannot collect your daughter at 5.30 pm you must contact the College on 6243 4100 to alert the school of the problem before 3:30 pm. Please leave a return mobile number so you can be contacted. It is important to note that you must phone before 3:30 pm as the school switchboard will close. An alternative mobile number will be provided when students are given their camp booklets and information.
The cost of the camp has been included in your Term 1 school fees. The cost includes accommodation, the rental of all equipment required, activities staff, insurance, transport to and from camp, food provision and a Camp T-shirt.
If you have any questions or concerns about the camp, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to getting to know your daughter on the 2019 Year 7 Camp.
Yours sincerely
Virginia McLeod Head of Junior School
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Merici College Year 7 Camp Booklet
Camp Details Location: Sapphire Coast of New South Wales
Venue: Hobart Beach Campground, Bournda National Park
Dates: Monday 18th to Wednesday 20th February 2019
Transport Times: Depart from Merici College at 8:00am on Mon 18th March
Arrive back at Merici College at 5:30pm on Wed 20th March
Camp Contacts
Coastlife: 02 6494 1122
Email and Web: [email protected] and www.coastlife.com.au
About Coastlife Adventures
Coastlife Adventures has over 20 years’ experience delivering outdoor education programs
of the highest quality to primary and secondary schools from across the Australian Capital
Territory, New South Wales and Victoria. The company prides itself on an exemplary safety
record and its’ success in delivering sequential, progressive and educational outdoor
experiences for students of different ages and abilities. The professional team of experienced
outdoor leaders, surf and stand up paddling coaches, kayak guides, surf lifesavers and chefs
work together to guarantee every student is enriched and inspired through their participation
in a Coastlife Adventures camp.
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CAMP ACTIVITIES Surf Safety at Tathra Surf Life Saving Club
Coastlife’s signature camp activity is the Surf Safety Program. This
three hour educational session is delivered at a local surf lifesaving club by qualified surf life savers. The
students are introduced to the features of the club house, the rescue equipment and are provided with a first-
hand insight into how a beach patrol works. The surf safety program aims to reduce the risks in the aquatic
environment and extend each participant’s knowledge and understanding of surf survival skills.
The program begins with a short interactive presentation in the surf lifesaving club. This is followed by a tour of
the club house facilities and rescue equipment. The students will then head down onto the sand for an
energetic game of beach flags, shallow water wading races and body boarding in the waves.
Raft Building Activity at Wallagoot Lake
Raft building is the ultimate water based team building activity. Clear safety instructions and basic knot tying
skills are explained before the group is split into two teams. They are then given a set amount of time to design
and build a raft with the equipment provided. The session peaks with a competitive raft race between the
two vessels on the lake.
Holey Pipe Challenge at Wallagoot Lake
This hilarious team challenge will be facilitated on the shores of Wallagoot Lake near the raft building activity.
The students will get wet up to their knees so this activity combines well with the raft building session. The
students will move between the two water activities in their swimwear.
Coastal Walk to Bournda Lagoon
The students will be guided on a coastal discovery walk through the southern part of Bournda National Park.
The route will pass through tea tree thickets, coastal woodlands and past Bondi Lake. The students will carry
day packs with a snack, water bottle, swimmers and towel so they can enjoy a cooling swim in the tannin
enriched waters of Bournda Lagoon. Fascinating ecological interpretation and bush tucker knowledge will be
provided by the Coastlife leaders along the way. This is an easy level route and there is 2WD vehicle access to
Bournda Lagoon so students who are unable to walk can be transported to this point to meet up with the
group for a swim.
Team Building Challenges close to the campsite
The students will participate in a dry activity session designed to build trust, respect and improve
The program will include a billy cart challenge that involves the students communication between individuals.
working together in teams of four to construct a simple billy cart. Each group must race their cart around a flat
grassy course and then dismantle their vehicle. The success of each team is reliant on their ability to work
constructively together, as points are rewarded for teamwork, as well as for speed and skill.
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Camp Overview The Year 7 students from Merici College will take part in an exciting three day camp at
Bournda National Park near Tathra in March. The students will be accommodated in large
modern tents at the Hobart Beach Campground and will share delicious home cooked
meals under a huge dining pavilion. In small groups the students will take part in a surf safety
program, a raft building event, team initiative challenges and a coastal bushwalk and
lagoon swim.
Camp Activities
Coastal Bushwalking
National Park Camping
Campfire Evening
Team Building Challenges
Raft Building Event
Surf Safety Education
Lagoon Swimming
Beach Games
Sensory Night Walk
Camp Packing List
Please pack a substantial morning tea, lunch and 2 full water bottles for the first day.
The list below is in addition to what is worn on the first day of the camp.
Morning tea & lunch for Monday
2 x 1 litre water bottles – Check seals for leakage
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Head torch or small hand torch with new batteries
Shower towel
Beach towel
Small day backpack for the bushwalk
2 x recycled shopping bags for wet and dirty clothes
Personal medication – Label and forward to the teachers before departure
Sturdy closed lace-up shoes for bushwalking such as hiking shoes or supportive sneakers
Mess kit:
- Tea towel
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- Strong plastic or camping style deep bowl
- Strong plastic or camping style plate
- Strong plastic or camping style mug
- Fork, butter knife & spoon (not disposable type)
Bathroom bag:
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Soap
- Facial wipes or baby wipes
- Hair brush and hair ties if required
- Small sunscreen
- Small insect repellent
- Deodorant – Roll on or stick application only. Aerosol sprays are not allowed.
- Sanitary items if required
Clothing kit:
- 1 x Long pants – Sports tracksuit pants are recommended
- 2 x Shorts – Lightweight and mid-thigh in length
- Pyjamas
- 1 x Swimming shorts or board shorts
- 1 x Swimming shirt or rashie
- Swimmers – 2 pairs are recommended
- 3 x Tee shirts - Singlets and tank tops are not suitable
- 2 x Warm jumpers or sweaters
- 3 x Underwear
- 3 x Socks
- Waterproof rain coat
- Sun hat
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Extra Equipment Notes
A waterproof rain coat is essential as the camp activities will go ahead in light rain.
Casual comfortable clothing or active wear is preferable to stylish valuable items.
Mobile phones and electronic devices are not allowed. All technology is best left at
home to avoid it being lost or damaged.
Medication - If medicine is required please label clearly and forward with a note
concerning its application to the teachers at school before departure. Students
requiring EpiPens must carry a minimum of two EpiPens with them at all times.
Luggage - Each student is limited to the packing list provided. All items should be
transported in a soft sports bag or duffle bag. Suitcases are not suitable for camping.
Extra Food - All food and drink is provided, with the exception of lunch on the first day
which the participants will bring with them from home. No extra food (other than
medical and dietary needs) is allowed. Snacks, lollies, chips etc. will attract wildlife
into the tents and will therefore be confiscated for safety and hygiene reasons.
Important Safety Rules
Matches, cigarettes, drugs & alcohol are not permitted on camp.
No student is to leave the accommodation venue or an activity site without
permission from a Coastlife leader and a teacher.
No student, by her actions, is to place themselves or any other student in a
dangerous situation.
Warnings Parents and guardians are encouraged to consider the following:
Is your child up to date with tetanus injections?
Do you have ambulance service cover?
Special Diets - Coastlife Adventures will cater to most medical diets and religious
diets. At least 14 days’ notice needs to be given to the coordinating teacher
regarding special diets. Please call and ask for our Catering Manager if you wish to
discuss your child’s dietary needs.
No meals on camp are provided or prepared with nuts, but we warn that some of the
products we use may contain traces of nuts. Please consider the safety of other
students by ensuring you do not pack any foods containing nuts for your child.
We look forward to seeing you soon for an exciting coastal camp!
TRANSITION TEAM MEMBERS SUPPORTING STUDENTS
TEACHERS ACCOMPANYING STUDENTS ON YEAR 7 CAMP
Virginia McLeodAmy ConnellanLouisa Barnsley
Amanda Verrier
Karen Williams
Laura Sheehan
Shane Devoy
Emma Kennedy
Clare Freeman
Oliver Barlow
Corinne Preston
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Transition Captain
Tent 1 BALGO (BA1 and BA2)
Tent 2 BALGO (BA3 and BA4)
Tent 3 BALGO (BA5 and BA6)
Mariam Askander Jessica Hayes Josephine Blackmore
Dani Martens Emily Smith Lucy Curtis
Brindle White Isabel Teagle Amelie Lawless
Annie Whittaker Elizabeth Beaver Olivia Scholten
Eva Burke Mia Greenall Anneliese Keir
Skylar-Rose Driscoll-Fitzsimmons Tahlia Prentice Charlotte Lawless
Lara Stephenson Dakota Roberts
Ava Walsh
Tent 4 BRESCIA (BR1 AND BR2)
Tent 5 BRESCIA (BR4 AND BR5)
Tent 6 BRESCIA (BR6 AND BR3)
Ella Hawkes Sylvia Hemmings Sean’Hope Craig
Charlotte Kidston Ruby Horn Jorja Jongeneel
Sophie Tozer Louise Jordan Annabella McNamara
Madeline Ween Madeline Dale Eleanor Roggeveen
Caelan Edghill Athelie Hays Poppy Bandle
Alexis Hayes Liana Wattam Amber Butchart
Natasha Searle Kate Wilson Madeleine Dyson
Sabrina Torrealba Olivia Williams
Tent 7 NINGIL (NI1 AND NI6)
Tent 8 NINGIL (NI2 AND NI4)
Tent 9 NINGIL (NI5 AND NI3)
Clara Andino Freya Boyd Georgia Foley
Jasmine Cramond Lara Dau Harriette Maguire
Isabella Fitzsimon Hannah David-Hoole Grace O'Mahoney
Cailee Watts Victoria Innes Kate Bartu
Jessica Jenkins Aryana Niyakan-Safy Willow Fitzgerald
Mollie McMahon Zoe Bullock Josephine Foster
Healey Yong Arshiya Islam Anisiya Stening
Tent 10 PENOLA (PE1 and PE6)
Tent 11PENOLA (PE2 and PE3)
Tent 12 PENOLA (PE4 and PE5)
Zoe Crews Emily Booth Holly Connors
Jorja Hamilton Tisha Dhingra Madeleine Helliwell
Mia Kreger Xiaohui (Sophie) Huang Lindsay Holmes
Lakshita Sundar Sofia White Evie Lange
Isabella Polic Anuroop Dhaliwal Laiken Denton
Brooke Mason Michelle Ha Grace Fairweather
Tieve Rowlinson Holly Visser-Marchant Emma Windsor
Sophie Tonkin Akolde Ngachida (Amelia)
Tent 13 SEIWA (SE1 and SE2)
Tent 14 SEIWA (SE3 and SE4)
Tent 15 SEIWA (SE5 and SE6)
Hayley Shea Eliza Begley Harlei-Jae Gwynne
Gabrielle Shoebridge Jane Clifford Charlotte Kay
Charlotte Turner Millicent Kingwill Taylah Ross
Georgia Willshire Abigail Brown Ella Tutton
Finlay Dawson Gwendolyn Haggan Alexia Katsoulis
Sofia Di Mezza Lily Nutt Allegra Senti
Subavee Kekulandara Sabrina Fawcett
Orellana
Tent 16 TULLOW (TU2 and TU3)
Tent 17 TULLOW (TU5 and TU6)
Tent 18 TULLOW (TU1 and TU4)
Charlotte Behnke Lila Eriksson Hannah Burr
Brielle Noyen Georgina Humphrey Laila Frankham-Carcach
Zaima Imran Chloe McCormack Jemma Males
Minh-Thu Khong-Huynh Grace Pembroke Aleena Ahmed
Mackenzie Liddy Charlotte Canavan Lauren Antoney
Angelina Rose Fiona Magnussen Daniela Arena
Lara Ware Natalie Pearson Emily Bauer
Sonam Tshering
ACTIVITY GROUP 1
ACTIVITY GROUP 2
ACTIVITY GROUP 3
ACTIVITY GROUP 4
You will stay in your Pastoral Care groups for the entire camp. At night you will sleep in tents which will be grouped together in Houses.Each House will have one Transitions Team member supporting it.In the day time the groups will change slightly to allow inter-mingling of Houses and to give you the opportunity to get to know other girls in other Houses. Please remember who you are with at night and who you are with during the day
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