17 – 19 January 2019

Thursday to Saturday

P5 Outdoor

Adventure Camp@ MOE Labrador

Adventure Centre

Overview

• Camp Objectives

• Learning Outcomes

• Accommodation

• Safety

• Programme Overview

• Things to bring

• Meals

• General Information

• FAQs

Camp Objectives

• Putting our School Motto (Compassion, Conscience, Purity

and Righteous) and Core Values (Care, Teamwork, Resilience,

Excellence, Confidence, Integrity, Respect and Service) into

action.

• Hone social emotional competencies in our students in the

area of Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness,

Relationship Management and Responsible Decision Making.

• Build Esprit De Corp amongst our students and help them

become better adjusted with their new class.

• Enhance Teacher-Student Relationship (TSR).

• Enhance Student-Student Relationship (SSR).

Camp Objectives

Learning Outcomes

The camp programme provides opportunities for

your child to:

1) Learn to be independent

2) Acquire social skills

3) Live out the school’s core values

Learning Outcomes

Accommodation

Rooms (Upper floor - girls, Ground floor - boys)

Sleeping layout

• Boys

o 7 rooms

o Level 1 (boys’ toilet)

• Girls

o 7 rooms

o Level 2 (girls’ toilet)

Safety

Safety

• Security Guard

• Camp Gate will be closed at all times to ensure that

there will not be any outsiders within the vicinity of the

camp

• Checks of equipment and facility by (qualified

representatives) professional engineers, school and

vendor

• Frequent water breaks (prevent heat exhaustion)

• First Aid post, First Aiders and vehicle on standby

• Lightning alert & Wet weather programme

Safety Protocols for student

Safety

Safety begins with me!

Being responsible and taking appropriate action to ensure

ones safety

Approach all tasks or activities with a growth

mindset.

Being reflective (STA)Sense pause before an action / activity

Think think of the consequences / repercussions

Act act based on desirable behaviour / outcome

Safety Protocols for student

Personal Medication (if any)

• Label it with name of child and his/her class

• Inform teacher in-charge before heading to the camp

• Only to be consumed in the presence of the teacher

Safety

Safety

Programme

Overview

Learning Outcomes

ActivitySelf-

Awareness

Self-

Management

Social

Awareness

Relationship

Management

Responsible

Decision

Making

High Challenge Course,

Rockwall, Abseiling / Zipline√ √ √

Team-building activities √ √ √ √

Outdoor Cooking √ √ √ √

Labrador Historical Trail √ √ √

Campfire Performance √ √ √ √

Campfire Preparation √ √ √ √

Debriefing √ √ √ √ √

Meals √ √ √

Wash Up √ √

Area Cleaning √ √ √

Care for Personal Belongings √ √ √

Buddy System √ √ √ √ √

SAFETY √ √ √ √ √

Class

Bonding

Confidence Building

Safety Checks

Overcoming Obstacles

Group Discussions

Labrador Historical Trail

- Infusion of National Education elements

Support & Encouragement

Providing Guidance

Teamwork

Celebration

Recognition - Best Group, Best Male and Female per group, Winner of T-shirt Design

Things to Bring

All students

have received

the packing

list on 4

January 2019

Things to bringClothing

T-Shirts (with sleeves)

Long pants (Track pants or cargo pants)

Shorts

Undergarments

Socks

Footwear

School/Sports shoes

Utensils (Non-disposable)

Fork and Spoons

Plates or Bowl

Cup or Mug (with handle)

Optional items

Caps

Sun block

Sweater/Windbreaker

Insect Repellent (mosquito coil is NOT ALLOWED)

Personal Items

Toiletries

Towel

Sleeping Bag

Writing materials

Torch Light (small)

Water Bottle

Personal Medication

Thermometer (digital)

Plastic or Metal Plates

(No Glass Plates)

Cup or Mug with

handle (No Glass)Fork and Spoon

No Styrofoam, Paper Plates, Cups, Fork & Spoons

Let us all help to save the earth

Meals

MealsAll meals will be provided (Halal)

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Supper

(Vegetarian food provided)

Licensed Caterer

Taken note of special diets – as reflected in

the medical declaration form

Yummy!

General Information

Reporting Time 7.15 a.m. on 17 January 2019, Thursday

Attire Come in PE t-shirt, track pants, school/sports

shoes

Dismissal Time 11.30 a.m. on 19 January 2019, Saturday at

Gate 2

Transport Parents are to make the necessary transport

arrangement to & from school (punctuality)

Packing Use the camp packing list as a guide to pack

your bag (issued on 4 January 2019, Friday)

Label belongings For ease of identification, use a permanent

marker to write your name on your belongings

or attach labels/tags to them

General Information

Precaution Do not bring any mobile device and valuables

Student Briefing Conducted during assembly period on 7

January, Monday at 8 a.m.

For child who is

unwell on

17 January,

Thursday

Call MTS General Office before 7.10 a.m. at

6489 3326 to report to school

Emergency

Contact Number

• 9740 0832 (Camp advisor – Mr Joey Tan)

(HP No. active only during camp duration)

Frequently Asked

Questions (FAQ)

Is it all right for my child to attend the camp when he/she is sick in the morning of the first day of camp?

It is best for your child to stay at home to rest. His/Her wellbeing is of utmost importance. Please ensure that the doctor issues a Medical Certificate (MC) that covers the duration of the camp.

If your child is not issued an MC on the second day of camp and that he/she is feeling stronger and better, he/she can still join us in the camp. Parents can inform the staff at the campsite by calling the Emergency Number. Parents will have to make the necessary transport arrangement for your child to get to the campsite.

FAQ

FAQ

What will happen if a student is found to be

sick/injured in the camp?

The student will be brought to the First Aid Post located within

the campsite to access his/her situation.

Parents will be updated on his/her condition.

Our trained First Aiders will access the need for parents to

bring him/her home to see a doctor.

FAQ

Will the meals served be sufficient in quantity and nutritional?

Well-balanced meals, each comprises of food from 3 food groups, will be served. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper will be served during the camp stay.

Each student can have a second helping only after every student has taken his/her first one.

Students will be advised against overeating as it will affect their health.

FAQ

Are the activities safe?

The campsite and activities are approved by MOE.

The equipment and venue have been checked regularly by

certified personnel to ensure the safety of the students.

Certified personnel will also do a check before, during and

after the completion of the activities.

FAQ

Will my child be safe at the campsite?

The campsite and activities are approved by MOE.

To ensure the safety of the students :

• Security guards will be deployed

• Night sentry will be arranged while the students are

sleeping

• The school staff and instructors will keep a look out for the

students’ safety within the campsite

Parents will be contacted immediately if the need arises.

FAQ

Can I visit my child at the camp site?

Let us support and encourage our students to

complete the camp independently.

Parents are not allowed to enter the campsite.

Parents are also strongly discouraged from visiting

the campsite as it will distract the students and

even affect their morale.

In addition, he/she may feel homesick once they

know you are around.

FAQ

Can my child hold on to his/her personal mobile phone?

Your child is strongly discouraged from bringing personal mobile phone to the camp. He/She has the tendency to play games, call parents (homesick) or lose it.

Teachers will definitely contact parents if the need arises.

Once again, let us support our students and encourage them to complete the camp independently.

FAQ

Can parents have the contact number of the

accompanying teacher so that they can contact

him/her anytime to check on their children?

We have to treat teacher’s personal information in strict

confidence and hence we will not disclose his/her contact

number. We will contact parents immediately if the need arises.

For EMERGENCY purposes only, please call

• 9740 0832 (Camp advisor – Mr Joey Tan) – HP no. active only

during the camp duration

FAQ – Recent Enquiry

Are the rooms air-conditioned?

No. The rooms are well-ventilated and cool.

Students are to sleep in sleeping bags (compulsory item)

to keep themselves warm at night.

FAQ

Can students wear home clothes in the camp?

Yes. Students will only report to school in their school PE

t-shirt, track pants and school/sports shoes on the first day

of the camp.

Do assist in packing comfortable and proper clothes (home

clothes) for your child. All P5 campers will also receive a red

camp T-shirt.

2019

P5 Camp

T-shirt Design

winner

Chong Kai Wen

P5-5-

Thank you for your support

Happy 2019