1. Snorkelling at Rickett’s Point - Preparation

2. What will we be doing?
We will be travelling to Rickett’s point and then looking at Rickett’s Point Marine Sanctuary: - we will discuss things like:
What is a Marine Sanctuary
Why do we need to protect and conserve environments like Rickett’s Point?
What things impact negatively on our environments?
We will then prepare for a snorkelling activity to observe the Marine environment first hand.

3. Important Information
What where when?
Students must meet at South Road gates by 1.00pm.
4:30 pm return to school.
Full sports Uniform for the entire day
Have in your back pack
Sun Hat
Sun screen
Full water bottle
Bathers- change rooms available.
Towel
Snack

4. Important Information
You will be provided with all the equipment that you need.
Wetsuit
Hood
Flippers
Mask
Expert instruction from BayPlay
Even if you have your own wetsuit for example, it is best to use the one provided.

5. Form to be returned
Your Mentor will provide you with a form that needs to be filled out by your parent/guardian.
BayPlay, the company that operate the snorkel require this information.
Please return this form to your Mentor before the CUE day.

6. Reflection:
What is a Marine Sanctuary & why do we need to protect and conserve environments like Rickett’s Point?
What things impact negatively on our environments?
You can take photos and document your experience at Rickett’s Point to add to your reflection. If you have an underwater camera you may get some great shots.

7. Resources That may help
Research Marine Sanctuary – why have they been established ?What do they do to conserve the natural environment?
Find specific information about Ricketts Point
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What are the threats to Marine sanctuary's? How can we minimise these threats?