Parent Information AfternoonWattle Gove Primary School

Year 7 Camp 2013

Year 7 Camp 2013Where?

Goldfields Camp School, Kalgoorlie

When?Term 4, Week 4November 4 – November 8 2013

TravelBetween Perth and Kalgoorlie:

Prospector Train

Leaves East Perth Terminal at 7:00am(Student must check in with their teacher inside the terminal, not the platform, at 6:30am)

Arrives Kalgoorlie Terminal at 2:30pm

Leaves Kalgoorlie Terminal at 3:00pmArrives East Perth Terminal at 9:45pm

TravelBuses around Kalgoorlie and between

activities will be driven by;

Mr Meachem will drive a 25 seater bus with his HR licence

Mrs Lavery will drive a 25 seater bus with her HC licence

Mr Sanderson will drive the 12 seater bus and only requires his car licence

EquipmentStudents will be given a list of items they are

permitted to take with them on camp.Electronic equipment, such as phones and

ipods, will be permitted.Wattle Grove Primary School does NOT take

any responsibility for these items, except at the close of each day, before bedtime, when all electronic items will be collected and secured by staff until the morning.

This will ensure all students have a well-earned sleep, ready for the next days activities.

Equipment ChecklistA packed

recess and lunch in a plastic bag will be required for the first day on the train.

SampleMenuGoldfields Camp

School caters for children with food alergies, gluten free, halal, vegan, vegetarian and other dietry requirements if needed.

These need to be stated by the end of Term 3.

Students’ DutiesStudents will

be rostered to perform duties while on camp.

DormsStudents will be allocated dorms for the whole

week.They will be permitted to choose one other

student they would like in their dorm with them.

Remember, this is an opportunity for students to work and play together and to develop memories that will last a lifetime.

It is important that ALL students have the opportunities to build on these memories with as many different students as they can

MoneyStudents will be permitted to take money on

camp.

This will allow them to purchase souvenirs from many of the tourist sights we will visit.

However, we are limiting the amount to $50.

Wattle Grove Primary School is NOT responsible for any monies brought along on camp by your child

Goldfields Camp SchoolSatellite Picture of

GCSMap of GCS

Goldfields Camp School

Itinerary as at Term 2 2013 (subject to change)

WA Museum Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Hammond Park

Hannan Street

Kambalda

Royal Flying Doctor Service

Kalgoorlie School of the Air

BushTwo-Up

Map of the City of KalgoorliePopulatio

n: 32 000

CostThe cost for camp includes;

Prospector train Perth to Kalgoorlie and returnBus HireFour (4) nights accommodationAll meals and entry to tourist sites

The final cost to parents is $300.

You may start paying in small increments each week to assist with payment

Thank YouThank you for attending today’s parent

information afternoon regarding the Wattle Grove Primary School Year 7 camp for 2013

If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to ask at any time

Debbie MacKenzie, Stuart Meachem,Doretta Lavery, Paul Sherlock, Carl Sanderson