Year 12 Retreat

The 2018 year 12 retreat will be from Tuesday, the 6th of February until Thursday, the 8th of February. This is a great opportunity for students to develop study skills, create goals for the school year, and get a head start on some subject content for year 12. It’s a fun way to build relationships with their peers and staff members, and it really gets the year off to a positive start!

Students will be staying at the Geelong Conference Centre in East Geelong but travelling to the beach, parks and other destinations for some of the activities.

On Arrival to Geelong Conference Centre

Students will be greeted by staff who will conduct a Venue Orientation Talk for the students including safety and emergency procedures and venue rules. Students will be allocated their rooms and shown their accommodation, amenities, and other important locations around the center.

Meals

Students will need to bring a packed lunch for Day 1 and money to purchase lunch on Day 2 of the retreat.

Geelong Conference Centre provides an assortment of snacks, lunches, buffet BBQ dinners, and formal sit down meals in the grounds.

Here is a checklist to help you pack for your Year 12 Retreat

Students will need to bring a packed lunch on day 1 & money to purchase lunch and snacks on Day 2

What to Bring:

Personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, sunscreen, special medications etc.)
Bath towel an extra towel for water activities
Suitable clothing (including jumper, t-shirts, shorts, track pants, bathers, socks, sturdy shoes thongs, hat, underwear, pajamas, wet weather gear etc.)
Thongs/Sandals for Beach activities Waterproof jacket/wet weather gear
Comfortable clothing for Study Workshop sessions
Sun hat, Sunglasses and Sunscreen
Drink bottles
Day pack
Camera (optional)
Pens/Workbooks/Exercise Books/Folders/Paper/laptop
English Novels/Workbook/Text Responses
Any Outstanding work or Homework to complete

VERY IMPORTANT:

Geelong Conference Centre and Staughton College encourages students to be sun safe at all times. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, a hat, and two water bottles!

It is also important that students carry their personal medications during all activities. (e.g. asthma pumps, epi-pens)

What NOT To Bring:

Good clothes
Any school prohibited items. (excluding mobile phones)

Staughton College School rules apply whilst on the 3 day retreat. Parents will be notified and asked to come and pick up any student who is found in breech of these rules.

valuable items (Jewelry, etc.)
computerised game consoles

Please Note: students are/will be held, responsible for ALL personal belongs at the Retreat.

CHRIS WILSON

VCE Coordinator