Year 12 EOTC week Information - Scots College

Year 12 EOTC week Information
Dear Parents and Caregivers of year 12 students

This letter is to advise you of the EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) trip your child will be
involved in week 8 of this Term 1 (16th-20th March). The theme of the year 12 camp is ‘Leadership’.
There are 4 options for the students to choose from this year. Below are the options available and
other information regarding registering your child. This is a compulsory part of the college
curriculum.

There is provision for a maximum 40 students at GBI and a similar number for the dive option. We use
a ballot system to decide who goes where if one of the camps is oversubscribed. If you are not
registered by the Sun 9th of February, you will have no chance to join an oversubscribed camp.
Selections for these camps are found on the registration consent and medical form link that was
emailed to you by our server or alternatively you can access it via PC schools available forms see image
below.

It will also ask for a 2nd choice. Please complete this online form ASAP to secure your favoured
option. Please complete the registration before the end of week 2 (Sunday 9th Feb).

Option 1: OPC Great Barrier Island
Cost – approx. $1300 (including flights) – deposit $600

        A group booking has been made for this group. They will depart Sunday morning from
        Wellington Airport and arrive on the Sunday evening (15th March) so that they can start first
        thing Monday Morning (16th March). All camps finish on Friday the 20th and students should
        be home by late afternoon on Friday 20th March (Week 8 of Term 1).

        OPC Activities:

        Raft building, high ropes, food preparation, kayak and other water-based activities, abseil
        and team building exercises. Both of these camps have an overnight tramp/camp experience
        but are otherwise lodged in cabins during their stay.

        http://www.hillaryoutdoors.co.nz/?gclid=CNmVoZKE8NACFQojvQodRZkBcw

OPC - This will require a moderate level of fitness. No prior experience is necessary but you must be
able to tramp for up to 3 hours. We will have guides, instructors and staff there on hand. All that is
required is an open mind, team work and a good attitude.

Option 2: OPC Tongariro (different to Geo trip)
Cost – approx. $1000 (includes WW rafting) – deposit $500

        The Tongariro and GBI expeditions both depart and arrive on the Sunday evening (15th
        March) so that they can start first thing Monday Morning (16th March). All camps finish on
        Friday the 20th and students should be home by late afternoon on Friday 20th March (Week 8
        of Term 1).

        The bus for Tongariro will leave approximately 9:30am on the Sunday. More detailed
        instructions will be given once the ballot has been drawn at the close of registrations (9th
        Feb).

        OPC Activities:

        Raft building, high ropes, food preparation, kayak and other water-based activities, abseil
        and team building exercises. Both these camps have an overnight tramp/camp experience
        but are otherwise lodged in cabins during their stay.

        http://www.hillaryoutdoors.co.nz/?gclid=CNmVoZKE8NACFQojvQodRZkBcw

OPC - This will require a moderate level of fitness. No prior experience is necessary but you must be
able to tramp for up to 3 hours. We will have guides, instructors and staff there on hand. All that is
required is an open mind, team work and a good attitude.

Option 3: Open Water Diver Certificate
Cost – approx. $600 – deposit $300

        The 3rd option for this year group is to complete an open water diver certificate out of Island
        Bay during this week. This course is locally based and has some flexibility on when and how
        you complete the certificate. It is usually done over a Sunday-Sunday stretch with some
        theory lessons, some pool practice dives and some open water practice dives. All equipment
        will be provided.

        You will need a doctor’s certificate to complete this if you suffer from Asthma. Water
        confidence is also a requirement.

There will be three groups meeting on various days for lessons and dives over the time-frame. These
groups likely include weekends which should be considered prior to registering. Dates range from
Sunday 15th March – Sunday 22nd March. Transport will be provided to boarders only, and all groups
will have to complete theory component (several hours) online prior to starting pool sessions. All
groups have 2-3 pool sessions at Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre before they complete their two
Open Water dives in Island Bay.

Dive Wellington based in Island Bay http://www.divewellington.co.nz/

What to do before:

Dive – If you are asthmatic or have any circulatory or respiratory conditions you will need a
doctors certificate. Water confidence is more important than swimming ability.

Option 4A: Vocational - Sport Education
Cost – approx. $180 – deposit $100

        Mon 16th/Tue 17th – Sport Wgtn – coaching

        Wed 18th – Online First Aid (8:45-12:30). Circus School (1:30-3:00)

        Thu 19th – Practical First Aid (8:45-1pm). High Performance centre visit (ASB) 2-3pm

        Fri 20th – Adrenalin Forest (10am-1pm)

Option 4B: Vocational – Barista
Intro to coffee making (Hospitality) and Barista courses This will run Monday until Friday. It will be
run out of a central city campus for 3 days of theory (Tuesday – Thursday). Monday is an observation
day with Mojo coffee and Friday is a practicum day. There is potential to gain both an internationally
recognised certificate as well as unit standards via this option.

Cost – approx. $580 – deposit $300

Important information:

It is great that the students have input into where they are going for EOTC week. This does however
create some logistical challenges as all of these camps have maximum number limits and transport
needs to be finalised. For these reasons I ask that all year 12 students register by the end of week 2
(Sunday 9th February). Registering will not incur any charge but will allow us to confirm bookings.

This deposit will be charged out on the 28th February. This deposit is non-refundable as it covers the
fixed costs associated with group bookings. There is need for a cut-off date for any student
withdrawals, and for these camps it is Friday 21st February. EOTC is a compulsory part of the College
program. To withdraw your child for any or all of the week you must first gain permission from the
Senior School Principal. After this date your deposit may not be refunded. I am aware that at times
there are exceptional circumstances, the Principal reserves the right of discretion in these
circumstances.

What to do now:

Register! You need to do this before the end of week 2 (Sun 9th February) at this that was emailed to
you by our server or alternatively you can access it via PC schools available forms see image below.

You will be able to list any specific dietary and medical requirements here. Repeat for each child.
Registering will not incur any charge but will allow us to confirm final bookings.

Teacher in Charge:

Tongariro OPC – Eloise Wright wrighte@scotscollege.school.nz

Great Barrier Island OPC – Stephen Lawrenson lawrensons@scotscollege.school.nz

PADI Dive Certificate – Nick Sinnamon sinnamonn@scotscollege.school.nz

Vocational Sport Coaching & Barista - Gabrielle ORourke orourkeg@scotscollege.school.nz

Gear list (OPC only)

2 x Walking Shoes – Sport sneakers good tread.
2 x shorts longer leg, nylon (not cotton or short shorts) PE shorts excellent
2 x short sleeved shirts Not cotton (PE tops excellent)
2 x thermal/wool long sleeve tops Not cotton or brushed cotton
2 x thermal long legged bottoms Not cotton or brushed cotton
1 x polar fleece top/woolen long sleeved jersey Not cotton or brushed cotton
2 x pairs woolen/thermal socks Not cotton or brushed cotton
2 x sports socks
1 x pair jandals/light weight sandals
1 track pants
1 x Waterproof/ seam sealed rain jacket with hood Older jacket may need water proofing
1 x Beanie
Wool/ Thermal
1 x Sun hat
Swim Togs
1 x Microfibre towel or Not cotton beach towel
1 torch
Eating utensils – spoon/fork/knife/cup/bowl (plastic)
1 Tea Towel (may be cotton)
Pack Liner – to line pack/ 3 large extra, tough plastic bags to wrap clothes, sleeping bag, dirty
wet clothes

Personal Toiletries: Soap Hand sanitiser Insect repellent (roll on) Sun screen Personal
medication (if required)
Water bottle: recommended size 1 L One that can attach to pack is ideal.
Underwear
Sleeping Mat (attached to outer pack)
Sleeping Bag

Tent and food will be provided.

Some money can be useful to spend at the tuck shop on sight or during transit.

Kind Regards
Peter Connell
EOTC Coordinator