p.l.t outdoor experiences
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P.L.T OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. Aims for Ourselves. THE PROJECT- WHAT DO WE WANT TO END UP WITH AS A TEAM?. AIMS FOR OURSELVES:. What do we have to do to organise excursion and where is the stuff to do it? Reduce impact on other programs. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
THE PROJECT- WHAT DO THE PROJECT- WHAT DO WE WANT TO END UP WE WANT TO END UP
WITH AS A TEAM?WITH AS A TEAM?
AIMS FOR OURSELVES:
What do we have to do to organise excursion and where is the stuff to do it?
Reduce impact on other programs. How to get a bus license? Promotion of getting a
license as PD. PD in First Aid/Bronze Medallions Streamline Process- linking time of booking buses to
time the camps program goes through college council and campus management.
THE PROJECT- WHAT DO WE WANT TO END UP WITH AS A TEAM?
Simple Checklist Proformas Itinery Spread sheets FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) Resource of places to go and
recommendations. Resources on duty of care and staffing ratios
for various outdoor activities.
Outsourcing excursions( a way to deal with duty of care issues)
Feedback and debrief forums Evaluation for kids List of kids banned from excursions-communicating
that to all staff? or discipline on excursions and after. If information is centralised how do we access it? Inclusion as part of induction process.
THE PROJECT:THE PROJECT:
““Excursions for DummiesExcursions for Dummies””
- A Teacher Resource - A Teacher Resource
for the Intranet.for the Intranet.
Resource on college intranet and hard copy. Brainstorm of topics to include:
Planning On the day Processes Staffing Transportation options Communication Protocols Duty of Care
Financing Equipment Getting it past management Goals-educational relevance Assessments Where to go ideas for short, medium and
long excursions. Feedback and adapting for next time.
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Give to management (meet every Thursday) / allow 2 weeks
Confirm details are approved from management Confirm details with Daily Organiser Write up permission slips (specify clothing
requirement, food requirement, money, time to meet and where / get signature from principle
Hand out permission slips to students / set a deadline for return
Collect money and forms
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One the day Take the roll One copy for the office and one on the urn (indicate the
name of the excursion and which class. / If during class time only, just take the roll as usual?
Where do students that have not brought money or forms go? Can you contact a parent and get verbal permission?
If using school bus / pick up keys and info book. Fill in appropriate details
end of day / school bus// fill up the petrol and sweep the bus, putting all
rubbish in the bin. Must keep permission slips for up to five years on file!!
Assign small groups to certain staff to check in with two or three times a day
Designated meeting places Synchronise watches with kids/mobil phones Collect mobile numbers Must be in groups when moving around
unsupervised and have the ability to contact the teacher when, where and how.
Ensuring supervision at all times when necessary Have a leader and a whip (some one on the front
and someone on the back) People strategically placed
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ASSUME KIDS ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
Do not give children medication especially if its Panadol or bandaids (could be allergic).
Stranger danger, tell kids to beware of people they don’t know. Things don’t always go to plan, be flexible and have a back up
plan. Be prepared. Roads ARE dangerous tell kids to use crossing Stay with your class