Dear Parents/Guardians,

This term the pre-primary classes will be visiting the Zoo on Monday, 21 September 2015. The
cost for this excursion, which includes the entry fee and bus fee is $20. The bus departs from
school promptly at 8:45am so please ensure your child is at school by 8:10am on the day.
On the day, your child will need all these items labelled:

Full school uniform

School hat
Plastic disposable water bottle
Lunches put into a plastic bag
Closed in shoes

Attached is an Information form about the excursion and the Parent Consent Form for you to sign
and return to the office with the correct fee in the envelope provided.
Each pre-primary class will require 3 parent helpers and this will be determined by a ballot closer
to the date of the excursion. If you would like your name to go into the ballot, please see your
classroom teacher.
Please see your classroom teacher if you have any questions.

Kind Regards
Mrs Smith, Mrs Ryan, Ms Hall, Mrs Rutherford

To be retained by parent/caregiver
REASON FOR EXCURSION/SCHOOL CAMP
This term, there is a focus on sustainability and the Zoo offers an Australian Animal sustainability lesson
on how to care for our animals and their environment.
ACTIVITIES TO BE CONDUCTED
After hearing an original story, children use their observation skills to explore the Australian Bushwalk
wearing colourful native animal costumes. Groups develop their language skills by reporting back on how
our native animals meet their basic needs for survival in this habitat. Students identify actions they can
take to help conserve our bushland habitats.
DATE(S) & TIMES

Monday, 21 September 2015. Meeting at school by 8:10am, leaving school at

8:45am

COST

$20 per student

LOCATION :

20 Labouchere Road, South Perth

TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS & ROUTE:

Via bus

ITINERARY
Location
Safety Bay Primary School
Perth Zoo
Safety Bay Primary School

Arrive

8:45am
3:00pm

Depart
8:45am
2:00pm

Student contact arrangements during excursion

Teachers can be contacted via the school on 9528 3680.
Supervision to be provided
Teachers - Mrs Smith, Mrs Ryan, Ms Hall, Mrs Rutherford
Education Assistants Mrs Neil, Mrs Fulton, Miss Venn, Mrs Beard
Staff action in case of accident or illness on the excursion
First aid equipment, mobile phones and emergency numbers will be carried in case of illness/emergency.
Any special medication will be placed in the first aid packs (e.g. epi pens).
Special clothing
School uniforms, hats and enclosed footwear must be worn. Depending on the weather, a warm
jacket/raincoat may be required.
Food and Drinks
Please pack your childs recess and lunch for the day in a plastic bag and provide them with a bottle of
water. Break times are short, so please pack food that is quick and easy to eat. Ensure all items are
labelled with your childs name.

PARENT/CAREGIVER CONSENT FORM

CONSENT FORM FOR ZOO EXCURSION
TO BE RETURNED SIGNED TO THE SCHOOL BY 7 SEPTEMBER 2015
I am aware that any costs incurred as a result of accident or illness are my responsibility and
that school staff are not responsible for any loss or damage to my childs personal property that
may occur during the course of the excursion.
I agree to inform the organisers well before the scheduled excursion departure of any change to
my childs health and fitness so that appropriate supervision may be arranged. I acknowledge
that, should it be considered necessary, school staff will arrange to present my child for medical
assessment and treatment.
Parent/Caregiver Contact Information
Home:
Work:
Other:

Mobile:

I have read and understood the information regarding the Zoo excursion on Monday 21
September 2015 and give my consent for my son/daughter:
_______________________________ of Class ___________to attend.
Signature of parent/caregiver: ___________________ Date _____________

* The following details have changed from those recorded on my childs medical information
form.