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NAME: MADDISON

MY GROUP COLOUR IS: YELLOW

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Details of my 4 Day Ruapehu Trip:

The dates are: 20th - 24th

My Colour Group Parent Leaders are: Nicole and Nathan

My Colour Group Contains: Rael, Maddison, Aysha, Ama, Callum, Zion, Peter, Rio,

My Bedroom Parent Leader/s are: Nicola & Kar Po

My Bedroom buddies are: Rael, Ruta, Genevieve, Aysha

My Bedroom Number is: 29

We are staying at: The Crossing Backpacks

Our Bus Company is : Johnstons

Before the trip I am feeling:I am feeling Really Excited

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Conduct:

We will be representing Waikowhai Primary School and our families on the trip.

Our conduct (how we behave and act) will determine the kind of trip we have.

Our best behaviour will be expected and needed, of course, if we are to make the most of our time away.

To show I am an independent, thoughtful, caring citizen, who can be trusted to be away with friends in a new place, I will think about and do these things...

1: To be responsible for what I am going to wear on the Mountain

2: To be respectful to people on the Mountain.

3: To be nice in the camp to the teachers and to the parents.

4: To be able to know where my clothes are and name my clothes.

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Activities:

We will be participating in a range of activities. Check out

the itinerary to see what they all are and add each one to a box.

THEN write what feel about each activity prior.

They include:

Photo hunt of The Hamilton Gardens

I am really excited because I have never been to Hamilton.

Break and Play at Taumaranui School

I am overjoyed because I can play games with my friends

Leave for national Park

I am Overjoyed because I can play with my friends.

Gondola Ride

I am so excited because I have never been on a Gondola before

Ski or Snowboard Lesson Time

I am way too excited because I’ve never been Skiing before.

Free time at The Crossing

Because I can Spend time with my Friends

Swim at Aquatic Centre

I am very happy because I can swim with my friends.

Swim at Aquatic Centre Lunch on Pools Leave Pools to visit the Huka Falls, I am excited because I love watching the

Free Time on slopes

I am excited because I’ve never been on a slope.

Sightseeing / Free Time on slopes

I am excited because I really want to watch my friends on the slopes.

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Chores, Jobs, Tasks, Responsibilities

List the things you will need to remember to do without having to be told by the adults around you.

To be respectful to my room mates
To put on the right gear,
To make my bed,
To get dressed at the right time.

To keep my hands and feet to myself
Be respectful to others.
To be kind to the people on the Mountain
To listen and be polite to my instructors.

1)My room and Gear

2) My Body

To eat with my mouth closed.
To NOT stand up while eating
To eat respectfully
To do things even when no one is watching
To put my clothes in the drying room, And NAME MY CLOTHES

To help others when they are stuck in the snow
To encourage others to learn how to ski or snowboard
To be nice to others when their on the lifts

3) Chores and eating

4) Being in public

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Mt Ruapehu Gear list

Please ensure that your gear is packed into one suitcase, sports bag or similar. Your bag should be named or labelled. You will also need to bring a small bag (a school bag is ideal) on the bus.

General Clothing –this list INCLUDES the clothes worn on the

first day

4 tops or long sleeve t-shirts
3 pairs of pants/trousers
6 sets of underwear
4 pairs of socks
2 pairs of shoes suitable for walking (not jandals)
2 warm jumpers or sweatshirts
pyjamas / nightwear
togs (swimwear)
cap and/or beanie

Ski Clothing – one set that can be dried overnight and re-used on

the next day

1-2 pair thermal trousers (called poly prop)
1-2 thermal long sleeve top (called poly prop)
1 warm jumper or sweatshirt
1 pair of ski pants

OR……. 1 pair of fleece track pants AND 1 pair waterproof over pants

1 ski/outdoor jacket – waterproof and with a fleece layer inside
1 scarf and 1 beanie (EVERYONE will be given an ORANGE beanie to use on the mountain)
2-3 pair woollen or thermal socks
1 pair of sunglasses or ski goggles
1 pair waterproof gloves
1 pair woollen or other gloves that can go INSIDE waterproof gloves.

What do I need to sort out still?

Notes:

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Myth and Legends

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Toiletries

2 towels
toothbrush and toothpaste
shampoo/conditioner
soap
hairbrush or comb
face-cloth
hair ties for long hair – essential to tie long hair up on chairlifts

Bedding

Sleeping Bag Only (pillows and pillowcases are provided)

Food

Morning tea Lunch and Afternoon Tea for Tuesday
Lunchbox (this will be washed and used on the mountain)

Other

Medicine if needed (Label it and hand to teacher before leaving)
Book to read
3 empty bags (for washing etc)
Torch

Optional

Deodorant
Soft-toy
$20-$30 for ‘hot chips’ on the mountain if wanted.
Game -non-electronic (electronic devices will be taken off students for the duration)
Playing cards
Lollies – (PLEASE only send ONE packet)
Camera (no expensive cameras – this is the CHILD’S responsibility. They can hand cameras to group parent for safe-keeping)

Definitely NO

Electronic devices (eg Game Boy, iPod, radios, CD Players, ipads etc.)

Mobile Phones (you will be able to contact staff if necessary)

Valuable or breakable items

Pillows

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Snow Safety Code:

When we ski or snowboard on a mountain in New Zealand we need to be able to abide by rules so everyone is safe.

www.mtruapehu.com

What risks do you think there are on a ski field?

Write the 8 rules of the mountain below:

Stay in control at all times

2. People below you have the right of way

3. Obey all ski area signage

4. Look before you leap

5. Stop where you can be seen

6. Don’t lose what you use

7.Stay on scene

8. Respect gets respect

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The Crossing Lodge Rules

Open this link to READ and check out what the RULES of the accommodation we are staying in, are…

LINK

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School RAMS form

RAMS = Risk Analysis and Management System

Open this link to READ all the things we need to think about to keep a large group of people SAFE when travelling away on a trip together.

LINK

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Mt Ruapehu

The mountain is 2,797 metres high.

The mountain is popular for different sports and

activities like Skiing and snowboarding

My experience of the mountain was_that it was so much fun I want to go there again because I now love skiing and I am now good at skiing.

When I looked out the window I thought of being the happiest one in my family because I have never been to Mt Ruapehu before and my dad and my brother went to Mt Ruapehu in 2017.

Mt Tongariro

and Mt Ngauruhoe

http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/landscapes-overview/page-4

These three mountains sit in the Volcanic region.

They last erupted in: Ruapehu, which last erupted in 1995–96, Ngāuruhoe is a symmetrical cone that last erupted in 1975, and 21 November 2012

Which mountain has crater lakes?

Mt Tongariro

Is Desert Road in a real desert? Yes

I learnt: That Mt Ruapehu last erupted in 1975.

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When did the Gardens start and how?

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Facts about the Gardens are:

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Use this website to find information

http://hamiltongardens.co.nz/collections

List some of the different gardens that can be seen in the Hamilton Gardens: The Herb garden, the kitchen garden, te parapara maori garden and sustainable backyard garden.

What awards have the Gardens won?

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What hours are the gardens open in winter?

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Poetry: Acrostic, Rhyme or Rap

BEFORE

Choose one of the places we are going on the trip and write an acrostic poem about it. Have a go at writing a rhyming poem or a rap about what you are feeling at the moment.

Poetry: Acrostic, Rhyme or Rap

AFTER

Choose one of the places you went on the trip and write an acrostic poem about it. Have a go at writing a rhyming poem or a rap about the trip.

I wasn’t scare of the mountain first.

As soon as I got onto the mountain I started to burst.

Am I scared of the Mountain?

Will there be a water fountain?

What is the colour of the ice?

It is the colour of the ice as white as a dice.

Inside my gloves I think they were red

As red as my bed.

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Lunch Stop

Otorohanga is the ‘Kiwiana’ Town we will have lunch in. Use google maps to find these places in Otorohanga in NZ.

1. The park we use to have lunch in has a war gun in it and

a memorial to the war, as well as a sculpture like the photo. What is the name of this park? Otorohanga memorial park

2. The Ed Hillary Walkway has a collection of boards that teach us about different Kiwiana aspects of NZ. Where is this walkway? Ed Hillary Walkway bell lane

3. The town has created a new children’s park in honour of one of their ‘famous’ members. Where is it? Who is he? Jim Barker huiputea dr

4. Why did they create this park in his honour? Read the description on the photo to help you answer and understand.

Transport legend.

5. What were your favourite parts in this park?

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Map

Photo

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Photos I took:

Activities:

I would use these adjectives, verbs and adverbs to describe my reaction to all of the activities.

Eg: Chair lift ride exhilarating on lifts

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Otorohanga Walkway:

Otorohanga is known as the Kiwiana Town. On it’s main street is a special walkway that has information about many “New Zealand Famous’ things. It is called the Ed Hillary Walkway.

Why do you think it is called?

New Zealand Displays

2. What are some of the boards in the walkway you remember?

3. If you were to add anything else to the walkway that you think is special to NZ what would it be?

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4. Which board did you like the most? Why?

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Reflections:

Reflections are an important tool for learning. We can look back to remember, to celebrate and to improve on any experience or learning we have

Draw or write your reflections in this box.

My reflection is: I love doing so many things like skiing, swimming, and almost everything that I can think of but I just can’t stop doing so many fun things and just can’t stop thinking of things to do!!! I just can't stop thinking about new things to do anywhere.

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Notes about my adventures

Wahoo! I was zooming past other people and they were like ‘Look how fast she is!” I was proud that it was the 2nd day and I learnt so quickly with skiing!

The Gondola ride with my group colour was fun they were like the chairlift fast but the annoyest thing on the chairlift was that it kept on stopping!

It was the 1st time skiing, also on the first day learning the important parts of skiing I got used to the important parts and the 2nd day I was super good at skiing at free time.

My last adventure was walking in the ski boots nearly all day they are very heavy at 1st but you will get used to them and they won’t feel heavy after a few days, my dad felt so proud of me that he gave me the gopro camera!

The other best thing was that my Dad and I got to have 2 hot chocolates in 1 day! “Mmmm” My Dad and I said because they were so yum!

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Day one activities and times

7.30am Students Arrive

8.15am Bus leaves school for Hamilton

10.15am Morning Tea and Photo hunt of

The Hamilton Gardens

12.15am Depart for Otorohanga

1.00pm Lunch Break at Otorohanga

and visit the Ed Hillary Walkway

2.15pm Leave for Taumaranui

3.45pm Break and Play at Taumaranui School

playground and courts

4.45pm Leave for National Park

5.15pm Arrive at The Crossing Accommodation

5.45pm Free Time in rooms sorting gear

6.30pm Dinner at The Crossing

7.50pm Games/Talk/Walk

9.00pm Showers

9.30pm Bed

10.00pm Lights out

Day two activities and times

6.30am Wake Up

7.00am Breakfast

8.00am Leave for Whakapapa

8.30am Arrive and collect tickets

9.00am Collect gear

10.00am Toboggan Time

11.00am Morning Tea

11.15am Gondola Ride

12.30am Lunch

1.00pm Ski or Snowboard Lesson Time

3.00pm Lesson finishes / Free time

3.50pm Passes collected in. Gear sorted

4.00pm Go to the bus

4.30pm Afternoon Tea and Showers

5.00pm Free time at The Crossing

6.00pm Dinner at The Crossing

8.00pm Games

9.00pm Bedtime

9.30pm Lights out

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Day four activities and times

6.45am Wake Up

7.00am Breakfast

8.00am Clean Rooms

8.10pm Luggage outside to Bus

8.30am Bus leaves for Taupo Aquatic Centre

10.00am Swim at Aquatic Centre

12.30pm Lunch on Pools

1.15pm Leave Pools to visit the Huka Falls

2.00pm Depart Huka Falls for Hamilton

3.30pm Afternoon Tea at Hamilton Gardens Car Park

4.00pm. Depart Hamilton Gardens

6.00pm Arrive Waikowhai School

Day three activities and times

6.30am Wake Up

7.00am Breakfast

8.00am Leave for Whakapapa

8.30am Arrive and collect tickets

9.00am Ski and Snowboard Lesson Time

11.00am Lessons Finish / Freetime on slopes

12.30pm Lunch

1.00pm Sightseeing / Free Time on slopes

3.45pm Passes collected in. Gear returned.

4.00pm Go to the bus

4.30pm Afternoon Tea and Showers

5.00pm Free time at The Crossing

6.00pm Dinner at The Crossing

8.00pm Games

9.00pm Bedtime

9.30pm Lights out

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Sam and Susan x8 TURQUOISE

Faris Indie Isaac Demitrius Aniya Hope Brooklyn Aahana

Nicole and Nathan x8 YELLOW

Rael Maddison Aysha Ama Callum Zion Peter Rio

Sofi and Donald x8 PINK

JD Noah Toby Torian Nikhil Mercedes Peitynn Grace

Katrina and Ewan x8 BLUE

Pao Ruta Brittany Hosanna Tyson Joshua Ehsan Mahan

Olivia and Cheryl x8 RED

Manisha Nirvana-Jayde Teuila Leanah Aidan Atreyu

Jonathan Ethan

Mala and Chris x8 GREEN

Neeve Angelina Genevieve Hepi Aarav Sema Apollo Alan

Jadon and Nicola x7 PURPLE

Jaimie Chimay Zoe Abigail Ishaan Nicholas Ari

Kar Po and Dustine x 8 ORANGE

Faith Ayva Cassie Jia Flynn Vili Grayson Jacob

The staff that went

with us were:

Ms Sands, Miss Daly, Mrs Jones, Miss McGrath

and Julie.

Sam Maddison’s Dad

Susan Teuila’s Mum

Nicole Zoe’s Mum

Nathan Jonathan’s Dad

Sofi Jia’s Mum

Donald Neeve and Indie’s Dad

Katrina Jaimie’s Mum

Ewan Nicholas’s Dad

Olivia Hepi’s Aunty

Cheryl Abigail’s Mum

Mala Ishaan’s Mum

Chris Brittany’s Dad

Jadon Joshua’s Dad

Nicola Ayva’s Mum

Kar Po Toby’s Mum

Dustine Angelina’s Dad

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Bedroom Buddies and numbers

Students - Girls x31 4 beds x 2 7 beds x 1 8 beds x 2	Students - Boys x32 2 beds x 1 4 beds x 3 6 beds x 3
Room No: 25 Girls x4 Parent care: Nicole	Room No: 18 Boys x4 Parent care: Jadon
Chimay Zoe Neeve Hosanna	Tyson Apollo Flynn Joshua
Room No: 26 Girls x4 Parent care: Katrina	Room No: 21 Boys x4 Parent care: Sam
Angelina Pao Jaimie Brittany	Aidan Atreyu Ethan Mahan
Room No: 27 Girls x8 Parent care: Susan & Cheryl & Sofi	Room No: 12 Boys x6 Parent care: Dustine
Hope Teuila Manisha Jia Nirvana-Jayde Ama Abigail Aniya	Grayson Demitrius Jacob Isaac Vili JD
Room No: 28 Girls x7 Parent care: Olivia & Mala	Room No: 36 Boys x6 Parent care: Donald
Brooklyn Cassie Aahana Grace Peitynn Hepi Mercedes	Ishaan Ari Nicholas Ehsan Faris Indie
Room No: 29 Girls x8 Parent care: Nicola & Kar Po	Room No: 33 Boys x6 Parent care: Nathan
Maddison Rael Ruta Genevieve Faith Ayva Leanah Ashya	Toby Rio Peter Alan Nikhil Jonathan
	Room No: 34 Boys x2 Parent care: Ewan
	Torian Noah
	Room No: 37 Boys x4 Parent care: Chris
	Callum Onisema Zion Aarav

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Adult Room Numbers

Room	Teachers or Parents
Unit 1	Julie Miss Daly (Sarah) Mrs Jones (Rachelle)
30	Ms Sands (Shiralee)
31	Miss McGrath (Helen)
23	Susan
24	Nicola Olivia Nicole
38	Kar Po Cheryl Katrina
39	Sofi Mala
32	Nathan Chris Donald
16	Dustine
17	Ewan
19	Jadon
20	Sam
Unit 2	Driver
Unit 4	Driver

Room	Girls	Parents	Room	Boys	Parent
25	G	Nicole	12	B	Dustine
26	G	Katrina	18	B	Jadon
27	G	Susan Cheryl Sofi	21	B	Sam
28	G	Olivia Mala	33	B	Nathan
29	G	Nicola Kar Po	34	B	Ewan
			36	B	Donald
			37	B	Chris

Parents Assigned to Different Bedroom Care

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Autograph Page:

Ask your friends to sign your book for you.

Autograph Page:

Ask your friends to sign your book for you.

Eg: Cool time with you Pao from Ama

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Friendship

Screenshot and Link of the Friendship Questionnaire goes here.

Name 5 ways you predict or think Friendship could be important on camp.

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Drawings of my adventures

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Information Slideshow from March

Extra information is on the slideshow of information that was created for the parents.

Click on the image to check out the slideshow.

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August 2019

Mount Ruapehu

After the trip I am feeling...

If there was another notice about mt ruapehu I would definitely go again! I love skiing it's the best thing i have ever done before because that was the first time I have been skiing before