160-200 Parkway Ave Phone: 02 4969 3177 Email: Newcastle-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Hamilton South NSW 2303 Fax: 02 4961 2912 Website: https://newcastle-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

EXCURSION NOTIFICATION

Dear Parent or Caregiver

An excursion for has been planned for CITY ZONE SWIMMING CARNIVAL 2019 to Lambton pool. This carnival

will be held on Monday February 25th 2019.

This activity is complementary to NSWCHS Hunter Regional swimming selection.

Venue: Lambton Pool

Date: Monday 25th February 2019

Accompanying staff: P See and A Dennis

Time: Students must be at the pool by 8.45am. Event concludes at 2.50pm

Cost: Total $5.50 cash only.

$3.50 paid at the pool upon entry and $2 zone levy to be paid to Mrs Dennis on the day.

Transport: Students are to travel to and from the venue by private transport.

Further information and/or student requirements: Please note students competing in the 200m events must be at Lambton Pool by 7.45am ready to compete at 8.00am. All weather venue. Please see attached sheet for program and event order.

Parents please note there is no personal injury insurance cover provided by NSW Department of Education for students in relation to school sporting activities, physical education lessons or any other school activity. Parents and caregivers are advised to assess the level and extent of their child’s involvement in the sport program offered by the school, zone, area and state sport school associations when deciding whether additional insurance cover, above that provided by Medicare, is required. The NSW Supplementary Sporting Injuries Benefits Scheme, funded by the NSW Government, provides limited cover for serious injury resulting in permanent loss of prescribed faculty or the use of some prescribed part of the body. Further info from www.sportinginjuries.com.au

Peter See Coordinating Teacher

Signed consent forms to be returned to Mr See no later than Monday 18th February 2019.

160-200 Parkway Ave Phone: 02 4969 3177 Email: Newcastle-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Hamilton South NSW 2303 Fax: 02 4961 2912 Website: https://newcastle-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

NEWCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL EXCURSION CONSENT FORM

Please return this consent form to Mr See no later than Monday 18th February 2019.

Activity: City Zone Swimming Carnival 2019

Coordinating Teacher: Mr Peter See

I do / do not consent to my child_________________________________participating in the excursion on

Monday 25th February

Method of Payment:

Cash Only on the day to the convenor

My child has the following special needs (please specify):

Existing medical conditions/illnesses suffered by participating student: (include: asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, allergies etc. and outline treatment for each condition)

Condition: Treatment

I do / do not consent to my child receiving medical treatment in case of emergency.

Emergency contact information:

Emergency contact name:

Emergency contact info: Home Ph. Mobile Ph.

Parent / Carer consent and contact information:

Parent/carer name:

Parent/carer contact: Home Phone: Mobile Phone:

Parent/carer signature: Date:

160-200 Parkway Ave Phone: 02 4969 3177 Email: Newcastle-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Hamilton South NSW 2303 Fax: 02 4961 2912 Website: https://newcastle-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

PRIVATE VEHICLE USE STAFF, STUDENTS & PARENTS

The transporting of students in the cars of staff members, parents, caregivers, volunteers and other students should only occur in those circumstances where there is no feasible option available to provide alternative transportation. This may only occur under the following conditions: ALL DRIVERS Copies of the following documents are required: 1. Current Driver’s Licence

2. Current Vehicle Registration

3. Current Comprehensive Insurance NOT GREEN SLIP

4. Passengers in vehicle must not exceed the number of seat belts

5. Minimise Risk – have another adult or student present, have students sit in the rear of the vehicle and advise

activity coordinator of travel arrangements.

PARENT DRIVERS

In addition to the list above, we need:

6. A Prohibited Employment Declaration and/or Working with Children Background Check Consent to be

completed and kept on file

STUDENT PASSENGER We need:

Written permission from the parent/carer of the student being transported nominating the driver to transport their child.