Outdoor & Environmental Studies - Major Expedition Monday 24 to Friday 28 September

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1 SACRED HEART COLLEGE 2 Cross Street, New town Tasmania admin@shc.tas.edu.au Website: Telephone (03) Tuesday, 21 August 2018 Outdoor & Environmental Studies - Major Expedition Monday 24 to Friday 28 September Dear Students & Parents/Guardians, The Outdoor & Environmental Studies Year 9/10 class will undertake their next overnight field trip from Monday the 24 th to Friday the 28 th of September The trip includes (1) a two day river kayaking/rafting trip down the Huon River (classed as an easy (grade 2) river for kayak/rafting) and (2) a three day bushwalk from Judbury to the summit of kunanyi/mt Wellington, these two trips will make up a conjoined journey, encompassing 2 methods of travelling through the bush. We will be studying kunanyi as a case study for tourism, Aboriginal heritage, conservation land use issues and connection to the nature and this experience will give the students first-hand experience with these issues in Tasmania. The purpose of the large multiday expedition is to continue the student s development in planning and undertaking outdoor adventures, to develop expedition skills, navigation, kayaking skills and to work on teamwork and leadership skills. This is one of the peak experiences for the Outdoor and Environmental Studies course at Sacred Heart College and will extend the abilities and skills students have developed over the course. The Huon River and kunanyi/mt Wellington are an important part of the natural environment around Hobart and are part of our unique and beautiful environment and an amazing part of Tasmania, this journey will help build the students connection to this area. This will be an incredible experience for the students and I m looking forward to undertaking this trip with them. The class have done a great job in developing their skills for this trip and this will continue over the next few weeks in the preparation for the expedition and I feel they are more than ready to take on such a large expedition. Supervision: The students will be supervised by myself, Matt Conolan, Outdoor & Environmental Studies Teacher for the whole expedition, three experienced raft/kayak guides (Alex McWhirter, Tom McQueen & Alec Wilson) for the river, and one bushwalking guide, Jen Andrews for the 3 day hike. These staff members will be with the students at all times and an excellent level of respect and behaviour is expected from all students. If a student behaves in any way that does not meet these standards and puts themselves or other group members at risk then the student will be required to be picked up by their parent/guardian and returned home at their own expense. I m sure however that this will not be an issue and we all look forward to an exciting and rewarding experience. Departure & Return Times: Students will need to come to school at 8.30am on Monday the 24 th of September packed with everything they will need for the expedition. We will return from the trip at approximately 5:00pm on Friday the 28 th of September. If our return time is delayed, or we expect to return at an earlier time, students will be able to contact their parents/guardians to let them know.

2 Cost / Meals: The cost of the camp is included in the Outdoor Education Levy paid at the start of the year, however students will need to provide their own food for the 5 day camp. Gear: A suggested gear list is attached as a guide to the equipment that is required. This list also provides an idea of the gear the school will provide for the trip. Students must talk to Mr Conolan at least a week in advance if they need to borrow or hire any equipment that the school does not provide. If you have any questions regarding equipment please feel free to contact me at any time. Food Requirements: Students will need food for all meals for 5 days (sharing with 1 or 2 other students) plus lightweight snacks. At this stage of the OES course students should have a good idea of appropriate food for a long trip. We will however spend two double periods on Wednesday the 5 th and Wednesday the 12 th of September discussing the trip and helping students prepare including a session on lightweight nutritious food for an expedition. A detailed suggested menu will be provided at this time and we will spend some time talking about ideal food for the trip. It will be important when packing the food that student pack two separate food packages, one for the 2 day rafting trip and a second one for the 3 day walk. Risk Management: The nature of this expedition takes us away from immediate emergency care however all staff attending the trip are trained in wilderness first aid and we will be taking a satellite phone and a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) to use in the case of an emergency. A thorough risk management protocol has been developed for this trip and may be viewed by parents/guardians upon request. Whilst Sacred Heart College undertakes a documented risk assessment, risk management and contingency planning process before the approval of any excursion, it is important to acknowledge that there are inherent risks associated with all off campus excursions in excess of those risks associated with normal on campus activities and programmes. This excursion is classified as Category C Overnight and as a result requires specific consent from parents/guardians to confirm each student may participate. As this excursion involves aquatic activities we also require specific consent before students may participate in swimming activities. Please complete the relevant on the Permission Form. The medical form kept on the school database will be used for this camp, however if there are any new medical situations that I should be aware of can you please enter them in the space below. Please ensure that your child packs any necessary medication and informs Mr Conolan where it is packed in the case of urgent use. Please complete the permission slip and return it to Mr Conolan by Wednesday the 5 th of September. Is important that these forms are not returned late as if I do not have the permission slips the students will not be able to attend the journey. Please feel free to contact me at any time should you have any questions or concerns about the multiday expedition on the below. We look forward to an exciting trip. Please find attached: - Permission slip - Daily Itinerary - Clothing & equipment list Yours sincerely, Mr Mathew Conolan Outdoor & Environmental Studies Teacher & Outdoor Education Co-ordinator matt.conolan@shc.tas.edu.au

3 Outdoor & Environmental Studies - Major Expedition Huon River & kunanyi 5 day Expedition trip DATES: LOCATION: STAFF: 24 th 28 th of September 2018 (5 Day trip) Huon River & kunanyi SHC Teacher: Matt Conolan Outdoor Instructors: Kayak: Alex McQuirter, Alec Wilson, Tommy McQueen Bushwalk: Jen Andrews Day 1 Monday 8:30pm Meet at the Outdoor Education store. 8:30 9:30 Pack and Check gear 9:30 Depart SHC 9:30 11:30pm Drive to Tahune on the Huon River 11:30 12:30pm Packing Rafts and Kayaks & Safety Brief 12:30-1pm Lunch 1 4pm Kayak/raft to Campsite 4 9pm Set up camp, dinner and rest Day 2 Tuesday 8:00am Out of Bed. 8:30am Breakfast & pack up camp 9:30 10:00 Kayaking/raft Prep & Safety briefing 10 4pm Kayaking/raft to Judbury 9:30 Set up camp, dinner and rest Day 3 Wednesday 7:30am Wake up 7:30am Breakfast and prepare for bushwalk 9:00 5pm Walk to first bushwalk campsite 5-9:30pm Set up camp and Dinner and bed Day 4 Thursday 8:00am Wake up 7:30am Breakfast and prepare for bushwalk 9am 5pm Walk to second bushwalk campsite 5 9:30 Set up camp and dinner and bed Day 5 Friday 7am Out of Bed. 7 9am Breakfast & pack up camp 9am 4pm Walk to kunanyi Summit. 4 4:30 Return Drive to SHC (lunch at Burnie or Elizabeth Town) need $. 4:30 5pm Unpack and return gear 5pm Students dismissed.

4 Huon River Trip & kunanyi Expedition EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING LISTS REMEMBER COLD CLAMMY COTTON CAN T COME CAMPING or Kayaking!! YOU need to supply the following: QUANTI ITEM TY Rafting/kayak Specific equipment 1 set Polypropylene Thermal Underwear (top & legs) 3 pairs Thick Woollen Socks - to keep feet warm while wet 1 Polar fleece or woollen jumper 1 1 pairs of shoes (to wear at camp at the end of the day) 1 change of warm dry clothes - to put on at the end of the trip (to be left in bus). 10 Large plastic bag to waterproof gear in dry bags General Camping equipment 1 Sports bag or backpack to carry clothes & equipment. The College can provide backpacks 1 Waterproof Jacket - Goretex or similar fabric needs to be of good quality not just a light spray jacket. 1 Light weight waterproof overpants. College can provide. 1 Sleeping bag It can be cold so a down sleeping bag rated at around 0 degrees. 1 Mug, Bowl (preferably plastic) 1 Knife, Fork, Spoon Pocket knife or similar for chopping food for cooking 2 1 litre Water bottle (screw top lid) you need the capacity to carry at least 2 litres of water 1 Reliable light weight head torch and spare batteries 1 Toilet paper (bring ½ a roll to safe space and water proof it) 2 Chux (type) cleaner & steel wool scourer 1 Tea towel 1 Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap) 1 Sunglasses 1 Sunscreen (essential) 1 High energy snacks 1 Personal First Aid Kit 1 Thick Wool or polar fleece jumper 1 Thin wool or polar fleece jumper or skivvy 1 Board shorts &/or swimmers for swimming 1 or 2 T-shirts 2 pair Polypropylene Thermal underwear Top and bottom ESSENTIAL DO NOT BRING COTTON. 1 to keep dry for the night. 1 pair Synthetic Track pants or warm pants (NO DENIM or similar) 3 pair Wool socks ESSENTIAL 1 pair Thick gloves 1 Beanie ESSENTIAL 1 Sunhat (preferably full round brim) (essential) 1 Light Towel The following items will be supplied by the COLLEGE: QUANTITY ITEM 1 Dry Bags 2/3 person Tent 1 Sleeping mat 1 Stove and fuel (to share in groups of 2-3) 1 Wetsuit overalls & jacket 1 Rafting booties 1 PFD (Personal Floatation device) life jacket 1 Kayaking helmet 1 Paddles and assorted kayaking equipment.

5 SUGGESTED LIGHTWEIGHT CAMPING FOOD This is given as suggestion only. Things to Consider: There is two s to this trip, it will be important to pack two separate food packages one for the 2 day raft trip (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner) and a second package for the 3 day bushwalk (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners one dinner could be a bit heavier as it will be eaten at the changeover at Judbury with the vehicle, i.e it doesn t need to be carried anywhere). You will need to keep the food as lightweight as possible Avoid tins, they are heavy (please DONT BRING TINS!!) and packages with lots of liquid. If you can buy dehydrated food or dehydrate your own food you will save heaps of space and weight. Dehydrated food is available from various camping stores and also from Strive Food. Details can be found at this website: You will need to make sure your food is of a high nutritional value to sustain your energy throughout the walk you should also have some high energy snacks such as Dried fruit & choccy (Scroggin), muesli bars etc.. Minimise your packaging the rubbish you take out you will need to bring back i.e. NO TINS. For Items like Milo, sugar, any powders or even pasta it is a good idea to repack them in a snap lock glad bag as this minimises bulky packaging and the bags can be used for rubbish once they are empty. Suggested 5 day Menu. Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks Dehydrated Meals Muesli bars Day 1 River At Home Packed lunch from home OR Pasta and sauce Mixed herbs Sachets of Tomato paste. Chocolate Scroggin (mixed chocolate & Dried fruit Milo Broccoli Dried Carrots, onions Muesli or cereal Flat bread Dehydrated Meals Muesli bars Day 2 Powdered Milk Cheese, Salami OR Chocolate River Dried Fruit. Liquid Milk in a carton or even the small boxes gets heavy and is not appropriate. Avocado, Carrots Homous Vegemite Peanut Butter Stir fried vegies and rice. Fresh vegies carrots, broccoli, capsicum, mushrooms, stir fry sauce packet. Scroggin (mixed chocolate & Dried fruit Milo **This meal will be with the vehicle at the changeover at Judbury between the raft and walk so it can be a bit heavier as it doesn t need to be carried. It can be stored in the car.

6 Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks Muesli or cereal Flat bread Muesli bars Day 3 Bushwalk Powdered Milk Dried Fruit. Cheese, Salami Avocado, Carrots Salad Cous Cous and dried Vegies Stock powder & tomato paste or pesto Dried Carrots, onions, peas, beans. Chocolate Scroggin (mixed chocolate & Dried fruit Milo Pine nuts Chorizo sausage Day 4 Bushwalk Muesli or cereal Powdered Milk Dried Fruit. Flat bread Cheese, Salami Avocado, Carrots Vegimite, other spreads Dehydrated Meals OR Noodles & Dehydrated vegies (carrots, peas, capsicum) and stock powder or packet noodle flavouring. Scroggin (mixed chocolate & Dried fruit Milo Day 5 Muesli or cereal Flat bread At home Bushwalk Powdered Milk Dried Fruit. Cheese, Salami Avocado, Carrots Vegimite, other spreads

7 PLEASE RETURN THIS PERMISSION SLIP TO MR CONOLAN BY Wednesday the 5 th of Sept (please complete both sides of the permission form) Outdoor & Environmental Studies Year 9/10 Huon River Trip & kunanyi Expedition In respect of the Year 9/10 Outdoor & Environmental Studies 5 day expedition on the Huon River & kunanyi from Monday 24 th to Friday 28 th of September 2018, I, (Name of Parent / Guardian) as the parent / guardian of (Name of Student) give my: 1. Permission for my child named above to attend the excursion, 2. Consent for my child to travel on or in any form of public transport where such transport is deemed by the College to be necessary or desirable for the safe conduct of the excursion, 3. Consent for my child to participate in all activities and functions arranged as part of this excursion, 4. Consent for the College, by its servants or agents to seek such medical or dental advice on behalf of my child as seen fit in the event of accident or illness, and if, in the opinion of an attending medical or dental practitioner or medical officer ( health practitioner ) my child requires medical or dental attention or treatment (including but not limited to the administration of anaesthetic, blood transfusion or the performance of any surgical operation), to that health practitioner giving such attention or treatment provided that reasonable efforts are made to inform me of any serious injury or illness, 5. Certification that the consent which I have given in paragraph 4 is valid at all times while my child is in the custody of the College while attending or participating in the excursion, 6. Certification that I understand that the College will take reasonable care in the event of my child suffering accident or illness but that it will not be responsible for the costs of any medical or dental attention or treatment administered to my child in such event nor will it be directly responsible for any act or omission of any health practitioner attending or treating my child, 7. Agreement that the College is not liable if any of my child s possessions or property is damaged, lost or stolen during this excursion, 8. Agreement for my child to undertake all activities and use all equipment and materials detailed, being aware of the hazards and risks that may be involved including but not limited to slips, trips, stumbles, falls, cuts, abrasions, lacerations, sprains, strains, fractures, burns, traffic and vehicular accidents, insect bites etc. 9. Certification that it is my responsibility to provide updated medical information in writing to the College Office in addition to any information provided below. Additional Medical Information: The College collects medical and health information about students as part of the annual enrolment / re-enrolment process and at other times as required. Please provide details of any new or updated medical or health information for your child below and also provide this information in writing to the College Office. Additional / Updated Medical Information:

8 Consent to take part in swimming / aquatic activities on camp Please indicate your child s ability level for swimming: Swimming Ability: (please tick one only as it applies to your son/daughter) Non-Swimmer Weak Swimmer Intermediate Advanced - high level of supervision required - high level of supervision required - Medium level of supervision required (able to swim up to 50 m unaided) - Comfortable in deep water - Low level of supervision (able to swim beyond 50 metres) - Very comfortable in deep water I give permission for my son/daughter to participate in all aquatic activities on camp Confirmation and commitment to attending the camp: A considerable amount of logistical planning and preparation as well as a considerable budget goes into offering the OES course and associated activities. All activities are a compulsory part of the course, by signing the form below both students and parents are committing to the student attending the camp. Student Name: Student Signature: Parent Name: Signature: Contact No: Please Note: It is a legal requirement that the parent permission slip is signed by the parent/guardian before the student can participate in the field trip.