Meadowridge School Parent/Guardian Field Trip Information Letter
(Parents, please keep this letter as a reference, but return the attached Informed Consent
Form to the school by the stated date)
Your child will participate in activities related to Week Without Walls, Wednesday, September 14 – Friday,
September 16, 2011. These activities are sanctioned by Meadowridge School. Activities that my child/charge
may be involved in are post-secondary planning at Meadowridge School, walking to the Headmaster’s house in
Academy Park, sleeping overnight at the school, travelling by bus to UBC, and participating on a ropes course
at WildPlay. They may also be involved in some athletic activities at Meadowridge School. Students will be
exposed to the normal risks of walking in a residential area, riding a bus, and playing sports. They will also be
required to use their discretion during designated periods of free time at UBC and at Meadowridge School.
Parents will also be required to read and sign a waiver in order for their child/charge to participate at WildPlay.
I understand that during these activities, authorized Meadowridge staff, supervisory adults, as well as
employees of other agencies associated with this activity will endeavour to instruct, protect, and care for the
well-being of my child/charge as would I in their place, including making decisions regarding the medical care
of my child/charge.
I understand that my child/charge will be expected to uphold the behaviour expectations of Meadowridge
students as in any other school endeavour. My child/charge will be expected to listen to and adhere to any
rules, instructions, directions, requests, or advice given by authorized Meadowridge staff or supervisors, with
the understanding that it is in the best interest of all participants. Therefore, my child/charge will be expected
to act with responsibility, show respect and care for themselves and for others on the trips.
I am aware that there are risks involved in these trips, and have decided that I am prepared to allow my
child/charge to participate in the trips and all associated activities, including transportation to and from the
sites. The bus transportation for all outings will be provided by Lynch Bus Lines or by Meadowridge School.
Students will not be permitted to drive their own vehicles on these trips.
Parents, please keep the letter portion and any attachments for your reference. Return the Parent
Consent Form to the school no later than Monday, September 12th.
- Itinerary -
Wednesday, September 14th
Post-secondary planning sessions are being held at the school. Lunch will be provided. In the evening, the
students will be walking to Hugh Burke & Eva Boyd’s house for a Headmaster’s dinner. They will walk back to
the school where they will sleep overnight. Students will wear their uniform during the school day but may
change at 3:30. Students will need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, sleeping mat, and overnight bag. We will be
sleeping in the school. Students also need to pack ‘smart casual clothing for Thursday’s trip to UBC (no jeans).
Thursday, September 15th
Students will be leaving from Meadowridge School at 8:45am to go to UBC. Once there, they will have an
information session with an admissions officer, get a guided tour of the campus, then have some time to meet
with Meadowridge Alumni at UBC or visit areas on the campus of particular interest to them. The bus will leave
UBC at 1:30, arriving back at Meadowridge by 3:30. There will be a drop-off at Coquitlam Centre. A light
breakfast (grilled cheese) will be served at the cafeteria for breakfast: lunch is not provided.
Friday, September 16th
In the morning, the students will be doing an activity with their kindergarten buddy. In the afternoon, the
students will be going to WildPlay, the adventure ropes course in Maple Ridge. They will be transported in the
Meadowridge school bus. They will need to come to school in their #2 uniform for the kindergarten activity then
change into clothing appropriate for the ropes course at Wildplay.
Parents, please keep the letter portion and any attachments for your reference. Return the Parent
Consent Form to the school no later than Monday, September 12th.
Parent Consent Form, to be returned to Mr. Graveson
Grade 12 Week Without Walls
Student Name: ___________________
__________________________ HOMEROOM____
I have discussed the risks and expectations of the Week Without Walls activities with my
child/charge, and have confidence that my child/charge has understood them. I am satisfied
with the field trip planning information and I am now content to allow my child/charge to
proceed on the trip as they wish.
I have read this agreement at my leisure, understood the nature of its intent and its contents.
Please permit my child/charge the opportunity to participate in this field trip and all of its
activities.
As parent/guardian, I will ensure that my child/charge is prepared and has the following
necessary items for the trip:
o September 14th post-secondary planning, lunch, Headmaster’s dinner, sleepover at Meadowridge
o September 15th UBC business casual (no jeans or t-shirts) (lunch not provided)
o September 16th Kindergarten Activity, WildPlay (breakfast provided: lunch not provided)
Please use your discretion when selecting clothes for a school field trip. Seek clarification
from Mr.Graveson or Ms Bereza before the trips if you are uncertain if your clothing choice is
appropriate.
Parent Signature:______________________________________________
Date:________________________________________
Please return this signed form by Monday, September 12th. Please provide your authorization
for your child/charge’s participation on these Field Trips to Mr. Graveson in order for your
child/charge to be involved in this trip.
Parents, please keep the letter portion and any attachments for your reference. Return the Parent
Consent Form to the school no later than Monday, September 12th.
Parents, please keep the letter portion and any attachments for your reference. Return the Parent
Consent Form to the school no later than Monday, September 12th.