Dear Parents,

The following is a re-post of key information from the G5 Newsfeed. It contains details for our Torgon Trip next week.

The Grade 5 field trip to Torgon with Village Camps is fast approaching. Please read this post carefully for medication information and a packing list.

MEDICATION:

If your child takes any medicine that he/she will need during the field trip, we need to have this medication early so that we can document and chart it.

The medication should be put in a ‘zip-lock’ type transparent bag. Please print out and complete the Torgon Trip Medication Form and put it with the medication in the bag.  Any medicines your child requires must be with the nurses by August 31st.

If you have any questions or concerns please call, visit or e-mail the nurses’ office.

WHAT TO PACK:

Here is the recommended packing list for our trip. Please do note that the weather is very changeable in the mountains and we do recommend packing warm clothing! Layer up!

• Warm sweater/s or fleece.
• Waterproof jacket and trousers.
• Long trousers suitable for walking and climbing, we suggest bringing two or three pairs. Jeans are acceptable too! You may also want to bring a pair of shorts.
• Socks – make sure they are comfortable with your walking shoes. Longer socks are better than ‘tennis’ type socks.
• T-shirts/tops, underwear, nightwear and toiletry items – including extra hair bands, girls! Please note any medication MUST be given to the school nurse before the trip.
• Towel (as least one teacher usually forgets this, let’s see if all the students can remember!)
• Flash light/torch (optional)
• Slippers/indoor shoes (no big ‘fluffy animal’ slippers for safety reasons please!)
• Hiking boots and/or sports shoes suitable for walking and climbing. The most important thing is that your shoes are ‘worn in’ and comfortable. Try not to wear brand new boots for the first time. It would be best to bring two pairs of shoes if you can. It is possible that a pair may get wet or muddy in the course of the day and you want to be dry and comfortable!
• Sunglasses
• Large water bottle – min 1 litre. If your backpack comes with a “bladder” type water pouch you may use this instead of a water bottle.
• Sun cream and sun hat/baseball cap.
• Warm hat and mittens/gloves.
• A large plastic bag for wet or dirty clothes.
• A backpack – suitable for day trips – you need to fit a tupperware box of lunch, your water bottle, sun cream, a sweater/jacket and possibly your rain gear.
• A book to read in the evenings.

Optional:

• Many students like to bring card games (like UNO etc.) to play in their rooms during free times.
• A soft toy to sleep with.
• A phone, ipad or other device for the bus (these will all be kept safely in teacher rooms during camp, and returned to students for the bus back to Zurich. Students will not have access to them at camp).

*Please do not send snacks, candy, or other treats with your child unless they are needed due to dietary restrictions. If this is the case, please inform your child’s teacher.  All food and snacks are provided.

We highly recommend that you pack your child’s bag along with them. They will be much better at staying organized if they know what’s in their bag, and where to find it, because they put it in themselves!

Looking forward to a great trip!