Year Five - Spotlight on Learning

Dear Families,

 

Welcome to Week 7! We have had another busy week of learning!

 

More details about camp are available. Students have been shown a social story this week and a packing list will be coming home this week.

 

Please don't forget if you have any questions about camp, please email eblake@cranbourneeast.catholic.edu.au

 

 

Mathematics: In math's we are continuing to learn about capacity, volume and mass. 

 

English: We have finished the book 'The Last Bear' and also finishing our persuasive piece about polar bears. 

 

Religious Education: In religion we have began looking at advent. What advent means to people who follow the Catholic faith.

 

SEL:  In Social and Emotional Learning, we are continuing out 'Inside Out 2' activities. They will be posted on Seesaw once we are done. We will also being doing a reflection of our social and emotional learning this year. 

 

Integrated Studies: We begin rehearsing this week for our end of year performances. They are looking great so far! Everyone is so engaged and also stepping out of their comfort zone. 

 

Auslan: We are learning about sea animals. 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

  • 3rd December: Carols
  • 5th-6th December: Camp
  • 13th December: Last day of formal classes
  • 16th December: No formal classes- Clean up Day

November 2024 Camp Information Year 5.

Title of excursion/camp:Grade 5 Camp Rumbug & Cape Paterson Bay Beach Activity.
Educational purpose of the program:Students will be developing their personal and social capabilities. They will also be engaging in a range of learning experiences related to Health & Physical Education.
Details of supervising staff:

Teachers in charge will be Esha Blake & Kate Dourley. 

Attending teachers will include; Lyndal Mihic, Christine Bellert, Brennan Burke, Andrew McDermott & Peta Overbury.ESO support will be provided by Christian Leggas, Alanah Musco, Zac Gulavin & Emile Grimwood.

Costs:There are no additional costs for this camp.
Name and contact details of the 24-hour school emergency contact:School staff can be contacted on: 0477414252
Departure details:Depart School (basketball court)7am Thursday 5th December on the basketball court. 
Return details:Return to school (basketball court)4.45 - 5pm Friday 6th December at school.
Distance from expert medical care:

South Gippsland Hospital, 83-87 Station Road, Foster.  (13 kilometres for camp - 14 minutes). Ph: 0356 839777.  There will be a staff member car available for emergency use.

Bass Coast Health. 235 Graham Street Wonthaggi. ( 9 kms from the beach -9 minutes). Ph:0356713333.  There will be a staff member car available for emergency use.

Teachers will call an Ambulance when required.

Accommodation arrangements:

Students will be spending the night at Rumbug Camp: 90 Dollar -Woorarra West Road, Foster North

Students will need to bring a Sleeping bag and a Pillow with a pillow case on it.

Travel arrangements:Students will be transported to and from the camp via Ventura Charter bus.
Activities:

Whilst at camp students will take part in a variety of activities provided by the camp such as: Canoeing, Flying Fox, Giant Swing, Initiative exercises. 

We will be attending Water Safety activities on Friday, including LifeGuards, at Cape Paterson Bay Beach under the supervision of the Wonthaggi Life Saving Club.

Dietary Requirements:Please update your child’s dietary requirements on PAM/SIMON everywhere. Students will NOT need to bring snack or lunch on the first day. All meals will be provided by Rumbug Camp when at camp. Meals will be provided by WLSC at the beach.  Dietary Information has been communicated to all meal providers - who have confirmed they can cater for all dietary needs.

A risk management plan has been developed by staff for this program and is available for parents to review on request - this is currently awaiting final approval by DOSCEL in writing.

If your child is not permitted to attend the activity, parents will be expected to have their child at home.  No home based learning will be supplied as this will be provided at the camp. 

Students will be attending a night walk or night based activity at Camp Rumbug. This will be fully supervised by the staff at camp as well as the assigned PGL camp Leader.

As per the timetable attached to the permission form, students will take part in a communal prayer activity which will include a short meditation activity.

 


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