Class Trip: The Steadfast.

Tuesday 4th June

This Friday we get to sail the Steadfast to look at our marine environment. This is the last letter you will receive about the trip. Please check the information below as it is essential to ensure your child enjoys and gets the most out of our class trip on the Steadfast.

When:   Friday 7th June 9am-2.45pm (Be at school before the bell rings as usual)
Where:  Set sail from Pier A ,Nelson Marina. Sailing Tasman Bay
Who:     Room 4 students and parent helpers listed below.
Cost:     Covered
What:    Windproof jacket (This is absolutely essential.) Sensible warm clothing (Mufti is       
              allowed.  Beanie, long pants, thermals, sun hat)
             Sunblock
             Medication (inhalers etc) Medical Forms due Wednesday 5 June
             Lunch and drink- water preferred. (No cans, no energy drinks, no fizz, no chips or similar
             products allowed on the boat. A packed lunch with water is best.) 
Why:
 • Research what is out in Tasman Bay (or Queen Charlotte Sound) on the ocean bottom, in the water column, on the water and above the water.
• Practical hands-on learning outside traditional learning environments
• Experiencing the vocabulary of the sea (port, starboard, leeward, windward, knots of speed, halyard etc)
• Enjoy our environment and explore the beauty we often take for granted.
• Participate in sailing a boat.
• Work collaboratively as a team.

Thanks to all the offers of support for transport and parent help. The numbers are restricted for the boat so we are only able to take the following parents.
Sally Craighead(7)
Lisa Wall (5)
Bamber Ponstance (4)
Sharon Patterson (4)

Parent helpers please complete the transport form attached and return by Wednesday 5th June.

If you require further information please feel free to contact me.

Looking forward to it,
Whaea Aroha