Margaret River SHS

2011 Ski Trip2011 Ski Trip

Information Night for Parents and Information Night for Parents and Students.Students.

We have a group of 44

3 teachers and 4 adults3 teachers and 4 adultsMr Darby, Mr McKillop, Mr BeechamMr Darby, Mr McKillop, Mr BeechamDavid Swainston (Travel Guide)David Swainston (Travel Guide)Robyn McKillop, Rosie Burnett and Geoff UhdRobyn McKillop, Rosie Burnett and Geoff Uhd

36 high school students36 high school studentsCan be seen on website with roomingCan be seen on website with rooming

1 pre-high school student1 pre-high school studentLiamLiam

We see our trip very much as We see our trip very much as family/community oriented.family/community oriented.

Ski Clothing : What is Provided

Ski pantsSki pants Ski JacketSki Jacket BootsBoots Skis or BoardSkis or Board Wrist guards for boardingWrist guards for boarding

Ski Clothing: What is Needed

3 pairs of thick warm socks, reasonably 3 pairs of thick warm socks, reasonably long. (Explorer, StockPile – CRT Rural)long. (Explorer, StockPile – CRT Rural)

Sunglasses – UV (Victoria Markets $15)Sunglasses – UV (Victoria Markets $15) Ski Gloves – thinsulite (VM - $40)Ski Gloves – thinsulite (VM - $40) BeanieBeanie Layers of clothing – T Shirt, Polo Neck, Layers of clothing – T Shirt, Polo Neck,

Windcheater or light jumperWindcheater or light jumper

Skiing - Optional Clothing Scarf, balaclava, neck tube or head bandScarf, balaclava, neck tube or head band Cap – they do blow off easily- great for Cap – they do blow off easily- great for

sunny days.sunny days. Ski goggles – most useful when snowingSki goggles – most useful when snowing Helmets – available for hire ($40) or bring Helmets – available for hire ($40) or bring

your own – required for terrain park.your own – required for terrain park. Thermal underwear –often too hot, but useful Thermal underwear –often too hot, but useful

for those who feel the cold.for those who feel the cold.

General Clothing Comments

A pair of water proof boots or shoes (eg A pair of water proof boots or shoes (eg Rossi or Rivers) for walking in slush.Rossi or Rivers) for walking in slush.

DonDon’’t buy a jacket since you can use the ski t buy a jacket since you can use the ski jacket while on the snow fields.jacket while on the snow fields.

Warm casual clothing is needed for Warm casual clothing is needed for Melbourne.Melbourne.

Sunscreen is essential, lip balmSunscreen is essential, lip balm

Arrival at Airport Meet Mr Darby and Mr McKillop at Domestic Meet Mr Darby and Mr McKillop at Domestic

Airport at 10:00am. Qantas Check In area.Airport at 10:00am. Qantas Check In area. Luggage, 1 case, maximum of 20kg. Make sure it is Luggage, 1 case, maximum of 20kg. Make sure it is

clearly labelled.clearly labelled. 1 small hand luggage.1 small hand luggage. Once Mr Darby has marked you off, you will be Once Mr Darby has marked you off, you will be

directed to a holding area to await group book in.directed to a holding area to await group book in. Once you have your ticket move off to the waiting Once you have your ticket move off to the waiting

area and stay with your adult supervisor.area and stay with your adult supervisor. A light meal will be provided on the plane.A light meal will be provided on the plane.

Ski 2011 Itinerary

The most up to date copy of this can be The most up to date copy of this can be downloaded from our website.downloaded from our website.

If you cannot do this, please take a copy If you cannot do this, please take a copy from the back of the room.from the back of the room.

Rooming Arrangements Rooming arrangements have been made and Rooming arrangements have been made and

hopefully you looked at them. If you would hopefully you looked at them. If you would like to change these, see us tomorrow with like to change these, see us tomorrow with an agreed change.an agreed change.

In Melbourne we have mainly 2In Melbourne we have mainly 2’’s and 3s and 3’’ss At Cedarwood we have mainly 4At Cedarwood we have mainly 4’’s and 6s and 6’’s.s.

Behaviour Expectations Follow instructions.Follow instructions. Be on time, never late.Be on time, never late. Stay in groups, never alone.Stay in groups, never alone. When coming down to breakfast in the hotels, please When coming down to breakfast in the hotels, please

don’t wear pyjamas. You must wear shoes.don’t wear pyjamas. You must wear shoes.Consequences Consequences - lose independence, will have to stay with adults. lose independence, will have to stay with adults.

Sleep on floor in appropriate staff members room.Sleep on floor in appropriate staff members room.- Serious breaches could result in student’s being sent Serious breaches could result in student’s being sent

home at parent’s expense.home at parent’s expense.

Safety Issues Students must attend lessons, they teach you about Students must attend lessons, they teach you about

the mountain, where you can go safely. How to the mountain, where you can go safely. How to avoid injuries.avoid injuries.

Students must ski in groups of 3 or 4 at all times.Students must ski in groups of 3 or 4 at all times. Obey ski patrol instructions and ski within your Obey ski patrol instructions and ski within your

limits.limits. In case of an accident on the mountain, the ski In case of an accident on the mountain, the ski

patrol will attend to you and take you down to the patrol will attend to you and take you down to the medical centre. They will contact Mr Darby, Mr medical centre. They will contact Mr Darby, Mr McKillop or Cedarwood.McKillop or Cedarwood.

Must not leave the mountain until allowed to do so Must not leave the mountain until allowed to do so by their allocated staff member.by their allocated staff member.

Spending Money

11 meals @ $15 = $16511 meals @ $15 = $165 Movies @ $20Movies @ $20 Ski Gear Ski Gear General spending money, gifts etcGeneral spending money, gifts etc Shopping ??Shopping ?? Ensure you have your student IDEnsure you have your student ID

Cameras and Web pageIn past years we have created a web page to keep parents up to date with what is happening on the trip. You can also download documents that you may need. To achieve this we find it useful if:

We have email addresses that parents actually We have email addresses that parents actually check.check.

Could students who bring digital cameras also Could students who bring digital cameras also bring a USB cable to connect the camera to Mr bring a USB cable to connect the camera to Mr Darby’s laptop.Darby’s laptop.

Electronic Media Students must ensure that all digital media Students must ensure that all digital media

are used appropriately (Including phones, are used appropriately (Including phones, cameras and laptops). No images of other cameras and laptops). No images of other students or supervisors are to be taken or students or supervisors are to be taken or used without their permission. used without their permission.

All digital media are to be switched off at All digital media are to be switched off at times determined by the supervisors.times determined by the supervisors.

Email, text messaging, Youtube etc

What Information Do We Need Tonight? Medical Details – are they correct?Medical Details – are they correct? How many think they will get air sick, bus How many think they will get air sick, bus

sick? Organise travel sickness tablets.sick? Organise travel sickness tablets. Student Code of Behaviour form.Student Code of Behaviour form. Ski information - knownSki information - known Dietary requirements - knownDietary requirements - known

What questions do you have?