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Mosman Church of England Preparatory School

                                Year 6 - Canberra Tour
                                          2021

This year, Year 6 will be visiting Canberra not only to play Rugby and Football but to
participate in a number of educational excursions. Please refer to the accompanying itinerary
for the exact planned details.

In brief we will depart school at 7.00 am on Monday 2 August and return to school at
approximately 7.30pm on Tuesday 3 August.

In the evening the boys will be accommodated at “Canberra Park”. Dinner, breakfast, linen,
pillow and doona will be provided.

The cost of this trip is $215.00. This cost covers coach use, excursions (see itinerary) and
accommodation. An additional amount, not in excess of $10 may be brought to have a snack
at “McDonalds” Sutton Forest on the return journey and for spending money.

           A packed lunch and morning tea needs to be taken on the Monday.

Clothing
The boys are to travel to and from Canberra in their school uniform.
 Below is a clothing list and all boys should make certain that ALL items of clothing are
clearly marked.
Small electronic gadgets including ipads and / or travel games are permissible but parents and
boys are reminded that it is the responsibility of the boys to look after them. Ipads will be
collected by the teachers and stored overnight.

Items to be Packed or Worn
    1. School uniform for two days – not varsity cap or sun hat
    2. School Tracksuit for after the games.
    3. Football / rugby gear (shorts, jersey, boots, socks, garters, mouth guard, shin pads)
    4. Appropriate underwear
    5. Towel
    6. Toiletries
    7. Pyjamas
    8. Large plastic bag for wet / dirty football clothes
    9. Lunch and morning tea for Monday
* Sports accessories should be packed in a small travel bag (with morning tea and lunch)
for ease of access upon arrival.
PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS

Parents have already booked for dinner (numbers are full) and by now each should have
confirmed their room booking with Hotel Realm.

   ● 02 6163 1888 - Reservations direct line – Hotel Realm
   ● www.hotelrealm.com.au

For your son to join the tour please complete and sign the permission / medical details
page attached and return it to the school by Friday 11 June, 2021. Payment notification
will be added to Term Three Student Fees.

Yours sincerely,

G. McDonald
Deputy Headmaster.
Canberra Itinerary - Year 6 - 2021

Monday 2 August, 2021

07.00                    Depart School driving direct to Canberra (morning tea stop - Mittagong)

11.30                    Arrive Canberra & early lunch at Senate Park: right hand side of “Old Parliament
House”

* Boys travelling by car to Canberra to meet at above park, to the right of ‘Old Parliament House’ by
11.45a.m.

12.00 & 12.30            Electoral Education Centre in “Old Parliament House” - hands on activities

2.00                     Travel to Canberra Grammar School – drop off: Flinders Way / Alexander St., Red
Hill

2.45     (TBC)           2 x football games, 2 x rugby games .

After games 5.00?        Coach transfer of students & staff to overnight accommodation at “Canberra Park”
(cnr Federal H’way & Old Well Station Rd, Gungahlin)

Tuesday 3 August, 2021

08.15                    Coach departs for Parliament House

                         09.00    Tour of Parliament House + Role Play “Debating a Bill”

                         11.30    Short tour to Mt Ainslie or Red Hill

                         12.30-1.00         Lunch provided at Questacon

1.00 -3.00               Questacon - hands on activities

3.00                     Depart Canberra

                         7.30    Return to school via McDonalds - Sutton Forest
                         (snack money required by boys)

* Please phone Class Mothers after 6pm to check E.T.A.
Class Mothers only to ring Mr McDonald on 0409049725
Canberra Grammar Boys Junior School
           Alexander St., Red Hill.

Best parent parking for games is in Flinders Way.
MOSMAN CHURCH OF ENGLAND PREPARATORY SCHOOL
                 PERMISSION SLIP RE: Year 6 OVERNIGHT EXCURSION TO CANBERRA
                       PLEASE RETURN TO THE SCHOOL BY FRIDAY 11 JUNE

 Pupil’s Name:
 Address:
 Home Phone:                                                         Mobile:

                  Private Health Fund and Number:
                                 Medicare Number:
                                        Date of Birth:

 Does your son suffer from any medical problem? If so what:

 Does your son need medication? If so what?

 Are there any medications he is not to be given?

 Has your son had a tetanus immunisation? If so when?

 Are there any particular foods your son can’t eat?

 Other information that would be helpful for staff to know:

I give permission for my son,                                    to attend the Canberra Excursion. I acknowledge
and understand that there are risks associated with this excursion.
The specific activities in which my son will be participating include: football or rugby games, visits to “old” and
“New” Parliament House and “Questacon”. Overnight my son will be accommodated at “Canberra Park”.
I am not aware of anything that would prevent my son participating in these activities and I have informed my son
that he must observe the rules of the excursion and cooperate with all those in positions of responsibility for him.
In the event of an emergency, I give permission for the school staff to authorize any medical treatment, should
staff not be able to contact me.
Parents should be aware that their son is insured for personal injury under the School’s Accident Insurance Policy
for any injury which may occur to a pupil of the School at any time worldwide. This insurance provides benefits and
compensation according to the available schedule of injuries and amounts, after claims through Medicare and
private health insurance have been settled. Enquiries and claims on this insurance can be made by contacting the
Business Manager’s office.

Payment of $215.00 will be made to the school as a part of my son’s Term Three, 2021 School Fees.

 Name of Parent / Guardian                                      Signature                      Date
ASTHMA MANAGEMENT PLAN

To be completed for any participant who suffers from Asthma.

Name of Participant: ___________________________________

Regular Asthma Medications:

Name ________________________ Quantities and Dosage ___________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

The above medications must be brought to the Program by the Participant

Peak Expiratory Flow Readings:

Expected reading:                                              ____________________

Reading requiring extra Medication:                            ____________________

Reading when advisable to seek Medical Assistance: ____________________

Known Trigger Factors (please tick any appropriate item)

�        Dust of any sort in sufficient quantities

�        Sudden Temperature changes

�        Contact with animals

�        Grass and Weed Pollens, Mould

�        Atmospheric Pollution

�        Vigorous Exercise

�        Other, please provide details

Please provide other information that may be of assistance in providing medical assistance for this person.
___________________________________________________________________________

Please note:
Another form accompanies this notice. It is called “COVID 19 PERSONAL HEALTH
DECLARATION FORM”.

It must be completed and handed to the class teacher on the day of the excursion.

Thank you for your assistance.

GMcDonald.
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