Camp Raglan 2017

Medical form

The best day at Camp Raglan was Tuesday because my awesome team group did some Rockclimbing.  While I was climbing on the hardest wall the parents were shouting as hard as they could and I made it.  While I was climbing, I actually hurt my fingers so much!

By Warwara

The best activity was the flying fox because it wasn't scary and it was hard walking it back up the hill.  When I went down the hill on the flying fox I wasn't screaming at all.  When I first saw the flying fox I thought that it would be scary but it wasn't.  After I got off the flying fox I felt like I wanted another turn.

             By Achazia

At Camp Raglan I liked the rifles the best because I have never shot a gun in my life I did okay. I got the target every time.         

By Connor     

1. Favourite Activity: Archery was my favourite activity because the first time I was terrible at it but i have improved since last year and I had a lot of fun doing it. I also got close to hitting the bullseye.                                                                                                                                                                                      2. My Favourite Food: My favourite food was the  Beef Stew on the first night because it was cooked to perfection and it had veggies so it was also healthy. Dessert was amazing my favourite was the chocolate pudding because it was really chocolatey and delicious.                                                                                                                                                                               3. My Favourite Part: My favourite part was the skit because it was really funny and it was with our dorms so it was better. Our dorm did alright but did not win sadly.

By Jayden

My favourite activities were rifles and archery. My favourite thing about rifles was the bigger rifle because it has recoil and I got a bulls-eye with it . My favourite thing  about archery was the professional bow - I  got a bulls-eye  with it too in archery. The professional bow was very light  so it was easy to aim at the target.


By Tyler

The best activity at Camp Raglan was the low ropes. The best bit I enjoyed most was the spider's web because it was funny to watch the people in my group do it because it was difficult to do.

The worst activity at Camp Raglan was the rifles because I kept missing and when you shoot the gun it was so loud!

by Grace






Room 2:

Friday 15th

We had to wake a few of the children up today!  Packing up went well and then we took a whole heap of photos - Dorm groups, Community groups, classes etc etc.
We left on time and got back to school just after 3pm.

Everybody had a great time and will hopefully sleep well tonight!
Bring on Camp Raglan 2017!


Thursday 14th

We woke to a beautiful sunny day today.  Our last 2 activities were completed and the kids got through them all with no major incidents (a few bruises and scratches though!)
After lunch, we took off down to the beach where we built sandcastles and had running races.

Wednesday 13th

A wet start to the day but by the time the first activity was underway we had fine weather and it stayed that way.  We decided to do our beach afternoon tomorrow so the sand had longer to dry out - this meant 4 activities today.  The kids are getting tired!
We've seen huge improvements in their abilities - this is why we come to camp!

Tonight we go in search of glow worms, and we walk the Burma trail...

Here are a few general photos of today:

Tuesday 12th

Well, we got here!  It started to rain soon after but we managed to get our first activity in from 3.30pm - between the showers!
The kids are all settled in well and we are about to sit down to dinner.
Here's hoping for a quiet nights sleep...

Gear List

Camp Raglan

Final Newsletter - 1 April 2016

CAMP FEES

The total for camp is $280.

All camp fees must be paid before 4th April.

REMINDERS - MEDICATION

All Medication (named and in a plastic bag and with clear instructions) should be handed to Miss Brambor prior to Camp – preferably on Tuesday morning, 12th April.

• Inhalers: need to be clearly named. These will go into their group’s first aid kit, so they are available to them at all times and are not left behind in dorms when they are out on activities. If these could come in on Tuesday, this would be extremely helpful as well. These need to be handed in to Miss Brambor (Room 1).
• Travel sickness: If your child suffers from travel sickness, please bring in preventative medicine for Tuesday and Friday (returning) and give it to Miss Brambor, e.g. sealegs.
• Colds:  If your child has a slight cold and requires medicine for this, bring that in too. Please notify us if this is the case so we know how to look after them.

Biscuits: need to come in by Wednesday 6th April.  Thanks to those who have already brought them in.  Hand these to Mrs Couper in Rm 7.

Newspaper: please hand to Mrs Couper in Rm 7.

Board Games: If you choose to bring in a small game, also to Rm 7.  Clearly named please.

TO BRING TO CAMP.                  

• Lunch for Tuesday 12th April

All children need to have lunch and a drink for Tuesday. Drinks should be in a named plastic drink bottle. Lunches should be in a clearly named plastic bag.  We will put these in boxes for transportation so they do not arrive squashed or eaten.

·   Clearly named practical clothes are the order of the day for camp.  Please do not bring jewellery, make-up, or designer gear. Watches could be left at home. Please make sure children have some warm clothes as the weather can be cold. They especially need two pairs of covered shoes.  Gumboots would also be an advantage.

·   Children may bring a named digital camera but it is their responsibility.

• Children need a warm sleeping bag. Although we can experience beautiful sunny days when the children only need T-shirts and shorts, the temperature always drops at night. If you are concerned that they will not be warm enough, please roll a blanket up with their sleeping bag.
• All gear should be packed into ONE SOFT-SIDED bag.  No suitcases please. Sleeping Bags and pillows go on the bus with the children.
• Children may bring Playing cards and a book. They also need a pen to write with.

• Please do not bring mp3 players, ipods, digital games, toys, lollies or extra food.
• Children are not to bring cell phones. If they need to ring home for any reason they will be able to use a staff phone.
• Children do not need any money.

LEAVING FOR CAMP (Tuesday 12th April)

- Children are to go straight to the hall with their gear.

- We need the children going to camp to arrive at school from 8.15 a.m. and no later than 8.30am. We aim to leave at 9.15am.

RETURNING FROM CAMP

We are returning on Friday April 15th leaving Raglan at 12:30 p.m. and expect to be back at school at approximately 3.00 p.m.  If we are late, we will ring the office to let them know.

CONTACTING US AT CAMP

If you need to reach us directly at any time call  021 2042630 (Claire Simpson).

Please use this for urgent calls only.  If there is a problem with your child we will let you know immediately.  Please do not ring just for a chat.

FINALLY …

We are all looking forward to camp, Teachers, parent helpers and children!  We will take good care of your children.  They will have an excellent time and share in an experience that they will be able to look back on as one of the highlights of their time at Howick Primary School.

       

Kind regards,

Claire Simpson

Team Leader

Leyette Callister, Vanessa Brambor, Sophie Robertson and Tez Couper