YEARS 5-6
BOATING DAY EXCURSION “INFORMATION SHEETS”
PRE-VISIT
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Ensure Day Excursion Information Sheet is completed and faxed to
HBEEC at least 3 weeks prior to day excursion. FAX (07) 40550506
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Before the excursion day please contact HBEEC re the day’s program
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Contact HBEEC if you would like us to visit your students to discuss your
planned activity.
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It is essential that your visit here is an important part of a relevant
unit of work eg. a culminating or introductory activity.
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Ensure relevant letters are sent home and consent forms for all students
returned.
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Group List and Alert List Forms must be given to HBEEC teacher on
day of visit.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PLANNING AND PREPARATION:
Clothing And Personal Items Students Will Need
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Old, loose, cool, light clothing is preferable ie. shorts and long sleeved
shirts or at a minimum, shorts and t-shirts (no singlets or brief tops)
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Any footwear except (thongs). Sandals, shoes are okay. Footwear is only
required along the track to the boat ramp
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A hat with a brim is preferable; with legionnaire style caps the next best
option. No visors please.
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Sunscreen and insect repellent - teachers may bring bulk supplies from
school.
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YEARS 5-6 BOATING NUMBERS
Up to 28 persons
ONLY 1 class
To use 3 boats in an all day trip, class teacher must accompany students.
(approx 10am to 2pm)
NOTE: MAX 28 persons includes adults
Pre requisites for “Boating” Day Excursion
Students ‘MUST’ have used ‘Mangrove Plants and Animals Interactive Student
Web Link.
Contact HBEEC if you require us to visit your class before your excursion date.
During this visit we will present a ‘Pre Boating Talk’. Discussing with the students
what they will be doing:eg. - bird identification
- mud crabbing
- crocodile spotting
- fish study
- water quality optional
- pumping yabbies
Allow approx 1hour - 1½ hours per activity.
Only 1 class at a time
Please Note:
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Boating requires as much time as possible, especially if groups are rotating.
Groups must be on site by 9:45am and depart by 2:30pm at the latest.
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It is essential that your visit here is an important part of a relevant unit of
work eg. a culminating or introductory activity.
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FOOD
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Morning tea, lunch and drink container and bag to carry everything in.
Please encourage students to bring litter free morning tea and lunches
(see page on litter free meals)
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Students will have morning tea and lunch on the boat if it is a whole day
trip. If a half day trip the first boating group will need to carry their morning
tea with them. Lunches will be eaten at the centre.
COSTS
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BOATING
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TBA per student
SANDFLY AND MOSQUITO INFORMATION
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It is imperative that teachers discuss with children the consequences of not
being protected from these insects. Some general information may help.
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Aerosol cans are discouraged. There is the potential that it can be
sprayed into eyes or inhaled. Most repellents contain DEET which
dissolves paint, plastic and other materials.
ON ARRIVAL
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Parking – as there is limited space inside the grounds of HBEEC and
because there are often many children moving around, we ask all
accompanying adults to park their cars in the cul-de-sac outside HBEEC
grounds. Buses deliver passengers inside the centre. All vehicle parking
is at owners risk.
 Children take all their gear to the Under Cover Area between the car park
and the oval.
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Litter Free Meals
HBEEC strongly recommends students and staff provide nutritious litter free
meals which will promote good health and a cleaner environment.
Being litter free means that you have no packaging to throw away. Food will need
to be packed in washable, reusable containers rather than plastic or cardboard
packaging, alfoil or cling wrap.
Litter Free meals are good for parents, students and our Centre.
 For the parents- A litter free meal is less expensive to make than a
disposable lunch as it does not use costly pre-packaged foods.
 For the students- A litter free meal is healthier because generally fresh,
less processed foods are used.
 For the Centre- A litter free meal decreases the amount of litter around the
Centre.
Tips for packing a litter free mealLITTER FREE ITEMS
Fruit + Vegies
Sandwiches
Reusable containers
Dried food or nuts
Bulk yoghurt put into small reusable
container
ITEMS NOT IN A LITTER FREE MEAL
Purchased roll-up fruits/ muesli bars
Poppers
Cling Wrap/ Alfoil
Packets of chips
Small purchased container of yoghurt
Remaining organic matter is composted. Recyclable items are recycled.
Reusable containers are washed and returned home. This means no rubbish
should be going into the bins at the Centre from meals if everyone brings a
litter free meal.
Cold water is provided at the Centre. You can bring a water bottle to refill if you
wish.
See “Smart Food Choice” page for more recipes and helpful hints on Litter Free Meals
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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In the event of any accidents requiring ambulance assistance all children
at the HBEEC are fully covered under the Queensland Ambulance
Service’s School Subscription Scheme.
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Although a timetable is sent before arrival, teachers must appreciate the
need for flexibility if unforseen situations arise eg. rain etc.
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With all groups large or small it is the visiting teacher’s responsibility to
make sure children are fully supervised at all times as there is the
potential for dangerous situations to arise.
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It is a risk assessment requirement that if you have never visited this site
before your excursion date YOU MUST familiarise yourself with the
centre’s layout and facilities.
PARENTAL ASSISTANCE
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There is generally no room for parents on the boats. Please explain this to
parents to avoid any embarrassing situations.
WET WEATHER
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If the forecast is for rain the centre teacher will contact the weather bureau
on the morning of the excursion and then talk to the co-ordinating teacher
to discuss whether or not to go ahead, If we decide not to proceed with
the excursion, another day could be decided upon. If no other day is
available, the day will have to be cancelled.
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STUDENT’S CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
AS A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL GROUP YOU SHOULD:
 show respect for other students, their ideas, opinions and their
property.
 listen to and follow directions by teachers and other supervising adults.
 take responsibility for your actions.
 demonstrate self-control when required.
 work equally hard for yourself and your group to ensure a happy and
successful camp.
 have fun.
 encourage and support others.
 feel safe.
 cooperate with your teacher, accompanying adults, centre staff and
fellow students.
 consider the safety of yourself and others.
 create situations that help make the camp a pleasant one.
AS A VISITOR TO THE HBEEC YOU SHOULD:
 show respect for the Centre’s property.
 show respect to all Centre staff.
 listen to and follow the rules and procedures of the Centre.
 show respect for the local environment.
 be responsible - you are representing your family and school.
SERIOUS BREACH OF THIS CODE OF BEHAVIOUS WILL RESULT
IN THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE:
 First offence - warning and time out/cooling off period, (supervised).
 Second offence - excluded from activity (supervised).
 Third offence – after consultation with teacher, Centre staff and school
principal if in their opinion the student’s behaviour is no longer
acceptable, they will be sent home, ie. either returned to school or
parents asked to collect their son/daughter.
* Any additional expenses incurred will be the responsibility of the parents.
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