Harakeke Camp: Final Notice

By: Sonali Singh Nandra | Posted Friday November 25, 2022

Kia ora whānau,

We are looking forward to EOTC week! Here is the link to the previous article sent out about camp that includes an outline of each day.

Parent helpers:

Thank you to everyone who has offered to help with our camp. You will have already received an email about when to meet us for either the overnight or zoo trip.

Cost:

The total cost for day trips and overnight stay is $31.50. This includes a cost of $19 for the day trips and $12.50 for dinner on Thursday and breakfast, morning tea and lunch on Friday.

The cost will stay at $19 per child for students not staying overnight. The day trip costs includes the Zoo entry and bus costs.

Payment:

Invoices for this camp have now been added to student accounts in the online shop. Payment must be made in full by Friday 3rd December to enable your child(ren) to attend.

Key Information

  • An outline of camp information can be found here.

  • Students will wear school uniforms from Monday to Thursday during the week. All students will be in non-uniform on Friday.

  • Zoo trip on Tuesday 6th December

    • We will go on a self guided Zoo trip during the day.

    • Students will arrive at school between 8.30 and 9.00am so we can promptly catch the bus.

    • We will arrive back at school around 3.00pm.

  • Trip to Churton Park Reserve on Thursday 8th December and  Overnight Stay

    • Between 12:30 - 2.45pm students will walk to Churton Park Reserve and have some playtime there.

    • We invite parents to join us during this afternoon. You can meet us outside Harakeke at 12.20pm. Please fill out this form to let us know that you intend to join us. We may require some help to carry sports equipment across to the park and cross roads safely.

    • All students will then go home at the end of the school day.

    • Those students staying over will return to school between 5.00pm and 5.30pm (in non uniform) with their gear. We will have a shared dinner altogether and then sleep overnight in the hub.

Gear List for Zoo Trip:

  • Backpack

  • Lunch (with a few extra snacks)

  • Drink bottle

  • Uniform, including school fleece

  • Raincoat - if it is raining

  • Sensible walking shoes

  • Hat.

Gear List for Walk to Churton Park Reserve:

  • Uniform, including school fleece

  • Raincoat - if it is raining

  • Sensible walking shoes

  • Hat.

Gear List for Overnight Stayers

  • Non-uniform clothes.

  • Drink bottle

  • Plastic bowl (dessert bowl), fork and spoon

  • Bag with toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, brush or comb).

  • Pyjamas or sleepwear

  • Bed roll - the floor is hard so something soft to lay on would be appropriate.

  • Pillow

  • Sleeping bag

  • Any medication that is not currently held at school. This can be handed to your child's whānau teacher when you arrive to school for the overnight stay.

  • Soft toy (if required)

  • Change of clothes (non-uniform for Friday).

If you have any questions, please contact Natalie (natalie@amesbury.school.nz).

Kind regards,

Harakeke Team

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