1. Year 5 Khao Yai Trip 2017

2. An Adventure in Khao Yai 13th – 17th November 2017 2 groups!
Mon-Wed
5CH
5GA
½ 5CN
Wed-Fri
5RW
5MC
½ 5CN

3. Objectives
To recognise and identify different characteristics of a rainforest environment.
2. To compare it to an urban environment.
3. To explore the different lifecycles of plants and animals in Khao Yai.
4. To discuss the issues threatening Khao Yai National Park.
5. To develop team working skills and independence.
6. To have Fun!

4. Accommodation

5. Boys and Girls’ Dormitories

6. Activity - St. Stephen’s Grounds
Orienteering
Problem Solving and Team Building Games – onsite at SIS
Low ropes course
Lifecycle Observations
Disco
Camp Fire and BBQ

7. Activity – Hiking Rainforest Trail
Species discovery
and sketching
Sound map
(listening for wildlife)
Plant adaptations
Species account:
Fungi

8. Activity - Nong Pak Chi Grassland
Characteristics of grassland habitat
Looking for evidence
of animals – trails and prints
Environmental signs and symbols
Connections to the
rainforest

9. Activity - Lam Ta Korn Art around a river – Andy Goldsworthy.
(Artist Study)
Drawing macro invertebrates
All about dragonflies
Comparing the forest stream and the Chao Phraya near Shrewsbury

10. Visitor Centre

11. Evening Activities and Games

12. Health and Safety Rangers or staff visit each site before activity
Pre-visit and knowledgeable staff
Very high adult to child ratio (1:5)
Trained Nurses x 2 – no self medication. All medicine to group leader
Adults in constant contact with each other
Mini-buses - Montri
Follow stringent school policies regarding sun safety and thunder and lightning
Follow stringent safeguarding and health and safety policies from St Stephens.

13. Responsibility Important stage of children’s development
Increasing number and length of trips as children get older
Develop friendships
Improve confidence and develop independence
Develop co-operation and communication skills

14. Kit List (on Firefly/Blog!)
Depart school in House Shirts and return to school in PE Kit.
Backpack for hiking
Sports shoes (dry activity)
Sports shoes (Can get wet in case of bad weather)
Sandals or flip flops
2 x long trousers (not ¾ length that cannot be tucked into leech socks for hiking in the jungle)
Personal medication labelled in English and sanitary items.
Leech socks - The nine mall Rama 9, outdoor stores, online.
Plea – please do not bring huge suitcases (There is no lift!) 
It is very helpful if clothing is named!

15. Kit List 1 jersey / fleece / sweater 2 pairs of shorts – PE kit shorts
3 x T – shirts (Can include House Shirt and PE Shirt)
2 long sleeved shirts – jungle trek
Plastic bags for dirty washing
3 x pairs of socks
Pyjamas (long)
One extra change of clothes in case of rainy weather
1 Light weight waterproof jacket
House shirt to travel in and PE Kit to return in.

16. Kit List Underwear (lots) Sun – hat, Sunglasses, Sun – Cream
Insect Repellent
Water bottle – 1 litre capacity NAMED!
Toilet Kit
Towel (towels are NOT provided)
Torch
Pencil case
Cards / small game – non- electrical
Reading book
Camera (optional but must be named)
Hair Ties
Disco clothes
Spending money 500 Baht maximum

17. What not to bring Any parents!
Valuable items such as mobile phones, electronic games and jewellery.
Extra items not on the kit list
Any snacks containing nuts and shrimp - allergies.
Expensive clothes (jeans are not a good idea)

18. Further Information
All medication to be handed to the group leader before departure clearly labelled in English and Thai.
Nearer the time we will issue an emergency procedure and how to contact Mrs Hill/Mr Worthington. This is for emergencies only. You will not be able to speak to your child or child’s group leader as they will be busy in activities with very little free time.

19. Communication We will update Twitter and the Year 5 Blog daily
If you are not currently a Twitter user, it is very easy to sign up:
Go to twitter.com and create an account for yourself. Then follow ShrewsburyBangkok
If you want updates on your mobile phone, download the app. This can be found at Make sure you select the correct version for your phone.
Follow ShrewsburyBangkok

20. Questions?
Please feel free to remain after the briefing if you have any specific comments or questions regarding your child.
Questions from children will be answered in class.
Tonight – Consent forms and medical forms will be available on parent portal. Please return ASAP.
This presentation is available on the Year 5 Blog
Thank you for coming!