1. “Growing Together”

2. Overview Flights: Meet at 4.45am Departing Sunday 20 August
“Growing Together”
Overview
Flights:
Departing Sunday 20 August
departing Mackay at 6.30am arriving Brisbane 7.55am
departing Brisbane at 9.05am arriving Sydney 10.40am
Saturday 26 August
departing Canberra at 11.55am arriving Brisbane 1.35pm
departing Brisbane at 2.45pm arriving Mackay 4.20pm -
Meet at 4.45am

3. On arrival @ airport Medication and medical forms to Mrs Harris
“Growing Together”
On airport
Medication and medical forms to Mrs Harris
See Mr Manttan or Mrs Beazley for your ID card
Let Mrs B or Mr M know which group you are in to speed up the process.
Line up with your bags in the check-in line
(Miss Beckingham will be waiting at the check-in desk).
Mum’s and Dad’s to stand back and wait near security to go through to the departure lounge with their child.
You won’t be handed your boarding pass – these will be collected by Mr Manttan when everyone has arrived.
When you have checked in, proceed through security with your parent(s)
Mr C will be waiting in the lounge to direct you to our meeting place.

4. Accommodation Accommodation: 1 night at Sydney Harbour YHA
“Growing Together”
Accommodation
Accommodation:
1 night at Sydney Harbour YHA
110 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000
3 nights at Camp Cottermouth
1435 Cotter Road, ACT 2611
2 nights at Kosciuszko Motor Inn
19 Monaro Highway, Cooma NSW 2630
Linen: All bed linen & bath towels provided.
Meals: 3 meals daily provided from dinner on day 1 until lunch on the last day.
Transport:
Air conditioned, seat belt equipped touring coach (x2) to suit group numbers.

5. Itinerary – day 1 Sun “Growing Together”
10.40 am Flight arrives at Sydney Airport
12.30 pm Lunch (brought from home) on arrival at Taronga Zoo – on the grassed area, prior to entry
1.15 pm Taronga Zoo – self-guided visit
4.02 pm Sydney Ferries - ferry departs Taronga Zoo
4.30 pm Group photo opportunity on the steps of Sydney Opera House
5.00 pm Walk up Macquarie Street from Sydney Opera House to the 15 minute coach parking zone 5.10 pm Assemble ready at the 15 minute coach parking zone on Macquarie Street
5.15 pm Board coach and travel to Sydney Harbour YHA
5.30 pm Sydney Harbour YHA – room allocations
6.30 pm First sitting – Dinner
7.30 pm Second sitting - Dinner

6. Itinerary – Day 2 Mon “Growing Together” 7.00am Breakfast (2 groups)
8.30 am Load luggage onto coaches
9.30 am Australian National Maritime Museum
1.00 pm Lunch on boardwalk overlooking Darling Harbour
1.45 pm Depart Australian National Maritime Museum, travel to Canberra via Mittagong
4.00 pm Comfort stop at Mittagong Park
7.00 pm Camp Cottermouth - room allocations
7.30 pm Dinner at Camp Cottermouth
Group A
Group B
Group C
10 am
“HMB Endeavour” program
“Navigators” program
- self-guide
11 am
“HMB
Endeavour” program
12 am

7. Itinerary – day 3 tue “Growing Together”
6.45 am Breakfast at Camp Cottermouth
8.30 am Australian Institute of Sport - guided tour and 'Sportex'
10.00 am Brief morning tea in grounds of Australian Institute of Sport
10.35 am Australian War Memorial
1.15 pm Lunch in the grounds of Australian War Memorial
2.00 pm Mount Ainslie Lookout - views of the Parliamentary Triangle
3.00 pm Brief afternoon tea on arrival at National Museum of Australia
3.15 pm National Museum of Australia - self-guided visit
5.45 pm Dinner at Camp Cottermouth
7.30 pm National Dinosaur Museum – ‘Dinosaurs at Night’ guided tour
9.00 pm Depart the National Dinosaur Museum, travel to Camp Cottermouth

8. Itinerary – day 4 wed “Growing Together”
7.15 am Breakfast at Camp Cottermouth
8.15 am Depart Camp Cottermouth, travel to respective venues
9.00am – 4.00pm
National Electoral Education Program Old Parliament House
Parliament House
Royal Australian Mint
Embassy and Lodge visit
4.15 pm Afternoon tea on arrival at Telstra Tower
4.30 pm Telstra Tower - self-guided visit
5.30 pm Depart Telstra Tower, travel to Camp Cottermouth
6.45 pm Dinner at Camp Cottermouth

9. Itinerary – day 5 thur “Growing Together”
7.00 am Breakfast at Camp Cottermouth and pack-up
8.00 am Load luggage onto coaches
8.15 am Depart Camp Cottermouth, travel to Questacon
9.00 am Questacon - self-guided visit
11.15 am Morning tea in the grounds of Questacon
11.30 am Depart Questacon, travel to Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
12.30 pm Lunch in the grounds of Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
1.00 pm Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex - facilitated education program
2.30 pm Depart Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, travel to Cooma
4.15 pm Kosciuszko Motor Inn - room allocations
5.00 pm Depart Kosciuszko Motor Inn, travel to Rhythm Snow Sports
5.15 pm Rhythm Snow Sports - collection of snow clothing and toboggans
6.30 pm Dinner at Kosciuszko Motor Inn

10. Itinerary – day 6 fri “Growing Together”
7.00 am Breakfast at Kosciuszko Motor Inn
8.00 am Depart Kosciuszko Motor Inn, travel to Perisher Valley
9.30 am Perisher – free time for snow play, tobogganing and scenic chairlift ride
1.00 pm Ski Rock Café – lunch
3.30 pm Depart Perisher, travel to Cooma
5.00 pm Rhythm Snow Sports – return snow clothing and toboggans
5.30 pm Depart Rhythm Snow Sports, travel to Kosciuszko Motor Inn
6.30 pm Dinner at Kosciuszko Motor Inn

11. Itinerary – day 7 sat “Growing Together”
6.30 am Breakfast at Kosciuszko Motor Inn and pack up
7.30 am Load luggage onto coaches
7.45 am Depart Kosciuszko Motor Inn, travel to Canberra Airport
9.40 am Canberra Airport – unload luggage and farewell drivers
10.10 am Check-in at Virgin Australia counter
11.55 am Depart Canberra on Virgin Australia flight VA1217/VA613 to Mackay via Brisbane
4.20 pm Estimated time of arrival in Mackay

12. Harrison Ziekenheiner Aonghus Stewart-Harris
“Growing Together”
Working groups
RED
Mrs Beazley/Mrs Ely
BLUE
Miss Beckingham
Amara Efstathis
Angus Annetts
Brodie Furness
Cade Geiger
Dallas McGrath
Heath Cook
Ilyssa King
Jessica Taylor
John Dargan
Jordan Pick
Lachlan Kerr
Lilly Sergent
Lincoln Woods
Luke Mannix
Mitchell Hopton
Montannah Bradford
Riley Chamberlain
Ryan North
Wyatt Menegon
19 in total
Abby Gibbs
Ashlen Skinner
Ashlyn McClimon
Bailey Cochrane
Briannah Morris
Chloe Choat
Ella de Git
Hannah Hardy
Isabella Town
Jasmine Heron
Kaleb Bohn
Keneisha Purcell
Lincoln Nebauer
Lindsey McCarthy
Matthew Guy
Ryan Scotton
Shae Murphy
Will Shears
Zali Morgan
YELLOW
Mr Clarendon
GREEN
Mr Manttan/ Mrs Harris
Aidan Fitzpatrick
Alira Vaughan
Allixx Yankus-Higson
Ariana Mayhew
Charlotte Whittaker
Ella Kairl
Ellie Cunington
Harrison Ziekenheiner
Jazmine Glendon
Jeremiah Goodchild
Jessica Batley
Kimberly Parchert
Kiralee Streeter
Lacey Anderson
Levi Chandler
Phoebe Nelson
Rachael Craig
Tahnee Phelan
Trinity Lorraway
19 in total
Allyce Riggs
Aonghus Stewart-Harris
Archer Huntley
Brady Buckton
Brandon Sweeney
Charlotte Fagan
Dakota Rutledge
Emily Thompson
Ethan Catlin
Ethan Cranston
Hannah Reid
Haylee Holdsworth
Isabella Sammut
Isobel Zammit
James Bonello
Jett Wienert
Kooper Shears
Krystal McKenzie
Max Boal

13. MEDICATION “Growing Together”
Administration of medication at school (short term) form
This form is for medication taken regularly such as antibiotics, Ritalin etc. that are often taken up to three times per day. It is vitally important that any medication has a valid pharmacy label which includes the name of the prescribing health practitioner. A new form must be completed for each medication the child requires.

14. MEDICATION “Growing Together”
Administration of emergency medication at school form
This form is for emergency medication and should be accompanied by a students’ medical action plan. This form is used for medications such as antihistamine, epipen, asthma medication (only if your child has an asthma action plan do you need to complete this form). It is vitally important that any medication has a valid pharmacy label which includes the name of the prescribing health practitioner. A new form must be completed for each medication the child requires.
Asthma puffer
If your child has an asthma puffer we encourage them to keep their asthma medication with them in their backpack at all times. We will also have spare puffers and spacers available for any person who presents with symptoms of asthma.

15. MEDICATION “Growing Together”
Administration of emergency medication at school form
This form is for emergency medication and should be accompanied by a students’ medical action plan. This form is used for medications such as antihistamine, epipen, asthma medication (only if your child has an asthma action plan do you need to complete this form). It is vitally important that any medication has a valid pharmacy label which includes the name of the prescribing health practitioner. A new form must be completed for each medication the child requires.
Asthma puffer
If your child has an asthma puffer we encourage them to keep their asthma medication with them in their backpack at all times. We will also have spare puffers and spacers available for any person who presents with symptoms of asthma.

16. Essential items “Growing Together” Clothing - Name everything!
Multiple warm clothes outfits- not just 1 jumper and a pair of jeans.
2 x School Uniform Dress shirt & School Hat (good condition) for Parliament House & War Memorial.
Red School Spray Jacket – if you do not have a school spray jacket see your class teacher immediately – we can help you out!
8 Pairs warm socks – mix of thick & light knit socks- consider the snow day
Dirty washing bag to separate clean from used
Beanie or warm headwear and scarf , sunglasses
Waterproof GLOVES
Sunglasses (for snow day in particular)

17. Essential items “Growing Together” Snacks Bags
Sealed Muesli Bars /plain biscuits/dried fruit/le snack. (Make up day packs for each day in zip lock bags)
Essential Toiletries
Toothbrush & Tooth paste – small size Lip Balm / throat lozenges/Small pack of tissues.
Deodorant – No AEROSOL : ROLL ON ONLY.
Sunscreen / Zinc cream – travel size , Lip Balm / throat lozenges/Small pack of tissues.

18. Electronic equipment “Growing Together”
Completely optional - at own risk.
Camera
I-Pod or similar with suitable music, no DS or PSP’s
No mobile phones

19. Communication “Growing Together” Communication
There are a number of other methods of communication we will be using during the camp to keep parents informed.
Accommodation
A message can be left for teachers to contact parents if necessary on...
Sydney Harbour YHA Ph: (02)
Camp Cottermouth Ph: (02)
Kosciuszko Motor lnn Ph: (02)
Principal Phone
Please only call in emergency situations. This phone won’t be used to “have a chat” with you child.

20. Communication “Growing Together” Text Message Service
You will receive a text message periodically with updates on camp – particularly flight updates etc.
Online Blog
Photos and brief stories will be added to this blog by kids as we go along.
Facebook
Periodically add photos and a little narrative about what we are doing to Northview facebook page

21. Requirements - footwear
“Growing Together”
Requirements - footwear
Photos and brief stories will be added to this blog during our camp.
The blog is password protected
be cautious about giving the password out to family and friends.
If you discover that you have missed any recent updates, these are linked to this blog as well.
Password: nvss2017

22. Requirements –spending money
“Growing Together”
Requirements –spending money
Spending Money : Total $100 made into 3 envelopes of $35, $35, $30 to be given to supervising staff at airport on departure.
Envelopes are to be clearly named and with the amount enclosed.
All 3 envelopes should be sealed in a clear plastic zip-lock bag & named as well.
Students will be able to withdraw money at a set time 3 times during the camp. This will be recorded.
Students will use their itinerary and pre planning to determine their daily expenditure requirements.