Grade  7  Week  without  Walls  2011  -­‐  September  

Trip  Coordinator:  Bruce  North  

         

       

INDEX    

An  Introduction  

The  Team  

The  Location  

Accommodation  

Travel  Arrangements  

The  Itinerary  

The  costs  

  Spending  Money  

What  to  bring  

Health  and  safety  

Important  contacts  

Risk  assessment  

Travel  Insurance  

Student  Conduct  Form  

               

 Introduction      Welcome   to   our   Week   without   walls   program.   This   program   is  developed  to  give  students  the  opportunity  to  work  together  to  build  relationships  and  leadership  skills.  It  also  provides  students  with  the  opportunity  to  see  how  what  they   learn   in  the  classroom  relates  to  the  world  around  them.    Links   to   the   taught   and   written   curriculum   are   made   and   are   an  essential  part  of  our  Middle  Years  Program.    We  hope  that  the  information  provided  in  this  booklet  will  give  you  valuable   information   as   well   as   the   essence   of   what   the   trip   is   all  about.    Please  do  contact  us  if  you  have  any  questions  regarding  this  trip.      The  Team:    Trip  Coordinator  –  Mr.  Bruce  North    Ph  number  :082111178141    Team  members:               Mr.  Melanie  Alde             Ms.  Jenny  Montague           Mrs.  Alison  Armstrong           Mrs.  Luxia  Yan    

Ms.  Deb  Towner          

 The  Location:      The   Grade   7   trip   will   be   based   in   Telunas   Beach   Resort   Outdoor   Education  facility,   near   Batam   Island.   Here   the   students   will   have   the   chance   to   be  involved   in   team   building   activities,   confidence   building,   curriculum  connections  and  working  with  people  in  the  local  community.  This  is  a  part  of  the   Community   and   Service   requirement   of   the  MYP   program.   Students  will  have  the  chance  to  engage  in  activities  which  concentrate  on  them  becoming  caring  compassionate  people  and  also  to  help  build  leadership  and  team  skills  which  will  be  needed  in  their  life  journey.    Most  activities  will  be  in  within  walking  distance  of  our  accommodation  whilst  for  two  activities  we  will  travel  to  nearby  communities  in  the  resort’s  boats.    

 

                 

Accommodation    During   our   four   nights   away   we   will   be   staying   in   dormitory   style  accommodation   built   on   stilts   over   the   shallow   waters   of   Sugi   Island.   The  rooms  are  simple  and  have  a  rustic  charm.  Built  over  the  shallows  beside  the  shore  provides  natural  cooling,  although  all  rooms  have  fans.    All   meals   and   snacks   are   provided.   We   take   our   meals   in   the   resort   dining  room,  which  is  at  the  end  of  the  long  pier.    

   Travel  Arrangements  We  will  be   flying  with  Garuda  to  Batam.  The  details  of   this   flight  will  be  given  at   the  parent  meeting.  Once   there  we  will  be  met  by  our  Telunas  facilitators   and   escorted   to   the   Telunas   ferry   which   will   take   us   to   the  resort.   The   boat   is   used   exclusively   by   the   resort.   Life   vests   are  compulsory  for  all  passengers.    Travel  Insurance:    We  have  organised  travel  insurance  for  all  students.  Insurance  details  will  be  given  at  the  parent  meeting  held  on  Tuesday  21  September  2011.      

The  Itinerary  September  26  (Mon):  Developing  Familiarity  Time  of  flights  to  be  advsied  11:00am   –  SWA  arrives  in  Batam    11:15am   –  Bus  pick-­‐up  &  travel  to  Ferry  Terminal  11:30am   –  Boat  trip  to  Telunas  1:15pm   –  Welcome  Briefing  –  Settling  in  1:30pm   –  Lunch  2:30pm   –  Johari  Window  and  Familiarity  Games  4:00pm   -­‐    Curriculum  connections  (Music  Madness)  6:00pm   –  Dinner    7:30pm   –  Telunas  Olympics  10:00pm   –  Lights  Out    September  27  (Tue):  Building  Cooperation  and  Learning  to  Trust  7:00am   –  Breakfast  8:00am   –  Team  Initiatives  on  the  beach  (Focus  on  Team  Honor)  10:00am   –  Curriculum  connections  12:00pm     –  Lunch  1:30pm           –  The  Telunas  Adventure  Race    6:00pm   –  Dinner  8:00pm   –  Cultural  Orientation  for  village  8:30pm   –  Evening  Activities  (Team  Games)  10:00pm   –  Lights  Out      September  28  (Wed):  Problem  Solving  Together  7:00am     –  Breakfast  8:00am             –  Depart  for  local  village  for  CD  project    12:00pm     –  Lunch  in  local  village  –  traditional  Melayu  lunch  2:00pm   –  Back  at  Telunas  4:00pm   -­‐    Curriculum  connections  6:00pm             –  Dinner    7:00pm   –  Debrief  of  island  experience    8:15pm   –  Evening  Program  (Game  Night/Star  Gazing/Hang  Out)  

 September  29  (Thurs):  Overcoming  a  Challenge  7:00am             –  Breakfast  8:15am   –  Kayaking  and  Survivor  Activity  (Rotation)  10:30am   –  Free  time    11:30am               –  Lunch  12:30pm     –  Jungle  Waterfall  hike  6:00pm   –  Dinner  –  Pizza  on  the  Beach  7:45pm   –  Bonfire  Ceremony/Final  Reflections  September  30  (Fri):  7:30am             –  Breakfast  8:30am   –  Low  Ropes  course/Beach  &  Mangrove  Exploration  12:00pm               –  Lunch  and  Clean  up  2:30pm   –  Depart  Telunas  for  Batam    4:30pm   –  Travel  to  Airport    6:55pm   –  Flight  home  to  Jakarta      Pick  up  times  will  be  explained  at  parent  meeting  

 The  Costs:    The  following   is  a  breakdown  of  the  costs,   this   includes  all  meals  and  snacks,  accommodation,   cost   of   chaperones,   travel,   incidentals   and   travel   insurance.  We  have  included  a  contingency  fund  for  any  emergency,  which  may  occur.    

Item   Total  Cost    (includes  chaperones)  

Cost  Per/student    

Telunas  Program  (including  accommodation,  local  transport  and  food)  

 per  person  

109120000   3,637,000  

Airline  Travel  and  airport  tax  

(Garuda  Citilink)  

57,600,000    

1,920,000  

Full  Travel  Insurance  cover  including  emergency  evacuation  

2,700,000   90,000  

Contingency  fund  

(refundable  if  unused)  

100,000   100,000  

   Total  Cost  

 5,747,000  

 Spending  Money:  Everything   that   students   need   including   snacks   will   be   covered   within   the   budget  provided  so  spending  money  will  not  be  required.  However  if  students  wish  to  bring  spending   money   we   would   kindly   request   that   they   bring   no   more   than   200,000  Rupiahs.  The  school  cannot  take  responsibility  for  any  money,  which  is  carried  by  the  students.  We  appreciate  your  cooperation  in  this  matter.  

What  to  bring      Please  try  to  pack  as  lightly  as  possible,  using  one  backpack  that  the  student  can  carry  himself  or  herself.          

Clothes  (For  five  days  of  outdoor  activities)  

5  pairs  of  Underwear  5  T-­‐Shirts  (at  least  one  old  T-­‐shirt  for  getting  dirty)  2  or  3  pairs  of  Shorts  (At  least  one  old  pair  for  getting  dirty)  1  pair  of  Lightweight  trousers  (not  jeans)  5  pairs  of  Socks  Walking  shoes  (with  good  grip)  Flip  flops  for  the  shower  Running  Shoes  Sun  Hat  Sunglasses  (optional)  Swimming  Suit  and  Towel  Pajamas  

Medication  Any  medication  required  must  be  given  to  the  Teacher  in  charge  with  instructions  of  how  much  and  when  it  is  to  be  taken.    All  medication  should  be  in  a  sealed  bag  and  will  be  collected  by  chaperones  on  the  first  day  

Toiletries  Toothpaste  and  Toothbrush  Soap  and  Shampoo  Girls  (Sanitary  needs)  Deodorant  Insect  repellant  Sunscreen  Towel  

Equipment  Water  bottle  Small  lightweight  daypack  for  walking  Torch    Students  must  ensure  that  their  baggage  is  within  the  allowable  limit  of  20kgs.    

Note:  If  you  choose  to  bring  Mobile  phones,  cameras  or  other  electronic  equipment  the  school  cannot  be  held  responsible  for  any  damage  or  lose  that  may  occur,  you  bring  this  equipment  at  your  own  risk.  

Health  and  safety  

Telunas  Resort  provides   first  aid  equipment,  which   is   able   to   deal   with   minor   events.  Their   staff  all  have   first  aid   training  which   is  valid  and  current.  

 

 

Important  contacts      

Chaperones    

Trip  Coordinator       Bruce  North   082111178141  

Chaperone         Deb  Towner                08811684472  

Senior  Leadership  contact  person  

Executive  Principal     Karen  O’Connell    08111084422  

Risk  assessment  

Mr.  Paul  Sebastian  will  be  visiting  the  site  prior  to  our  trip.  On  their  return  we  will  present  a  risk  assessment  to  parents  at  the  planned  pre-­‐trip  meeting.  

 

Behaviour  on  public  occasions  such  as  camps  should  be  such  that  it  reflects  credit  on  the  school.  This  includes  behaving  in  a  courteous  and  orderly  manner  and  following  instructions  promptly.  Each  member  of  the  school  community  has  the  right  to  be  treated  with  courtesy  and  understanding.    Every  individual  should  be  treated  with  respect. SAFETY • All students must follow instructions from the teacher/staff member in charge. • At all times, students must stay within the physical boundaries stated by the teacher/staff

member in charge. • All guidelines must be strictly observed.  

CONDUCT SWA Middle & High School Behavior Expectations apply at all times – Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Respect the Environment, Practice Responsibility and Kindness. • Behave in a way that respects yourself, others and your physical environment • Respect other people’s rights, cultures, opinions, personal space, and property • Respect the Natural Environment • Respect relationships – your own and other people’s • Treat everybody (other students, staff, general public) with politeness and courtesy • Always listen carefully and use appropriate language • Work cooperatively and collaboratively • Bullying, teasing and violence do not respect others and are not acceptable behaviors • Dangerous and offensive items must not be brought to school or on a field trip • Smoking and consuming alcohol/drugs is strictly forbidden as per SWA school policy.  

NOTE In the event of serious misconduct, it will be at the discretion of the Principal to decide if the student will be sent home. After contact has been made with parent/caregiver transport arrangements will be made. Transport costs and associated expenses will be charged to the parent/caregiver.  

Please sign the Agreement below:form on the reverse of this sheet.

RETURN THIS FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO THE HOMEROOM TEACHER.    

 

AGREEMENT    

STUDENT’S  NAME:    _____________________________________              HOMEROOM    __________    STUDENT’S  SIGNATURE:    _______________________________              DATE    ________________    I  have  read  the  above  Code  of  Conduct  and  accept  responsibility  for  my  son  /  daughter  complying  with  these  requirements.    I  give  my  son  /  daughter  permission  to  attend  this  Camp,  which  has  been  approved  by  Sinarmas  World  Academy.    PARENT/GUARDIAN’S  SIGNATURE:    __________________________      DATE:    ____________    

OVERNIGHT  FIELD  TRIP    STUDENT  CODE  OF  CONDUCT  FORM  

This trip has been approved by the Sinarmas World Academy to be held at:

______________________________________________________

The trip will take place from ________________to_________________.