Homework due Week 3 (Friday 1st Nov)

Please see below for the gear list which is needed for our camp in week 7
Spelling words to be learnt for Wed
PE gear to be brought (not worn to school) on Wed
100wc due Thur   .... the violent storm was......
Athletics day on Friday

Camp Gear List

The following is a list of personal items you will need to have with you on camp. 

Please make sure ALL gear is clearly named. If you do not have some of the items listed see if you can borrow them from someone else. Try and avoid going out and buying stuff. It shouldn’t be necessary. The school does hire out some wet weather gear, also visit www.adventuregearhire.co.nz.

Food

x 1Cut Lunch and drink for day 1. Reusable Lunch box/Drink Bottle ( You will be using this throughout the week)

1x Packet of biscuits or Home baking plus 1 x tin of fruit to go towards breakfast/morning/afternoon teas during the week. (Hand in to Mrs Parker week before camp)

x Lollies/sweets (not in individual wrappers). What Mrs Parker finds, or finds evidence of...she gets to eat!

Clothing

x 5-6 pairs of socks. Need to be comfortable for walking in

x 1 pair of shoes for tramping. Can be runners as long as they have a good tread and lace up well. Trail shoes or boots are fine.

x 2-3 pairs of shoes for use around the camping ground. Sandals/scuffs are ok for this, however you need to have at least one pair which is going to keep your feet warm and dry. It is also sensible to have a pair of shoes you can get wet. i.e.. For Kayaking/Ski Biscuiting etc.

x 5-6 changes of underwear (at least)

x 2-3 shirts. Best to have a selection for warm/cold weather conditions

x 2-3 polyprop tops (or warm singlets)

x 2-3 Woolen jerseys. Cotton tops are not good enough. A Polar Fleece is a good alternative

x 2-3 pairs of shorts. One pair suitable for tramping in

x 1 pair of togs. If you have a wetsuit I suggest you bring it. A swimming cap is also a good idea, especially if considering doing the deep water swim.

x 2-3 pairs of long pants. Jeans are ok around the camp ground but you will not be allowed to tramp in them.

x 1 pair of gloves ( To show to Mrs Parker before camp)

x 1 woolen hat/beanie (To show Mrs Parker before camp)

x 1 Sun hat

x 1 warm jacket for around the camp site

x1 water proof jacket (To show to Mrs Parker before camp)

x Pyjamas

x Several Handkerchiefs

Miscellaneous

x 1 Pack for tramping. (A school bag is ok provided it has adjustable straps and fits well on the back)

x 1 warm Sleeping bag and Pillow case

x 1  Mug for drinking Milo etc.  Other eating utensils are provided by the Facility however if you wish to bring your own plates, knives forks etc you can do so. Please have all clearly named using a vivid  marker

x 1 pair of sunglasses

x 1 extra blanket if likely to feel the cold at night

x 1-2 large plastic bags to put washing in. ( Rubbish bags are good for this)

x 2 Tea Towel for drying dishes with. (Make sure it is clearly named)

x Pencil case & Camp Diary

x 1 Torch

x Any medication you need with you. NB. Asthma inhalers should be kept with you. Medication you only require in case of emergency should be given to Mr Woods.

x Insect repellant

x Toilet gear/ Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, etc

x 2 Bath Towels

Optional

Digital Camera/Binoculars/Fishing Rod. (You must have a trout fishing licence)

Personal sports equipment. (We will be taking a class set with us)/Goggles/Fins etc for swimming

Books/Board games/cards to keep you amused during “down time”. (We will be taking some of our class boardgames/cards with us)/Personal First Aid Kit  (We will be taking several school kits with us)

Do Not Bring

Money/Valuable items such as expensive jewellery/Pocket Knives/Matches/Fireworks/Cellphone/ Computer games/ Game boys/IPods etc.  In the case of an emergency Mrs Parker will contact your parents with her phone. We will be taking our class camera with us and you will be able to use this. Common sense applies in this area. If in doubt, ask.

Halloween Disaster

October 31st, Halloween finally, my brother and I were SO excited! 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 finally 7:00.  We quickly put on our costumes on I was a ghost and he was a devil.  We grabbed our trick-or-treat bags and ran outside, 1st house rocks, 2nd house lollies until it came to about the 30th house yay more lollies!  We carried on, and then the sky slowly got darker and we started to hear strange noises, I look beside me and my brother was gone oh no where has he gone?  Then a  hand grabs me I scream drop my candy and run oh no how can this be happening!

by Portia

Homework due Fri 18th October

Spelling words to be learnt for Wed
100 word story - Slowly the sky got darker
$4 for science roadshow
PE gear each Mon and Wed