Ski Trip 2020

Dear Parents and Carers,

A ski trip has been organised for Marsden High School in conjunctions with Action Learning Initiatives. The excursion will provide an opportunity for students to develop new movement skills or refine and improve previous skiing/snowboarding experience. This excursion is NOT compulsory. A non-refundable deposit of $200 is due by Friday 6 March, 2020. Please be advised that is a student has outstanding school fees they must first complete that financial obligation before being allowed to attend the snow trip.

Date: Friday 4 – Monday 7 September, 2020

Times

Start: Depart Marsden High School on Friday 4 September, 2020. Time to be confirmed closure to departure.

Finish: Return to Marsden High School approximately 11–11:30pm on Monday 7, 2020.

What to wear

Students should wear warm casual clothes for travel on the coach and enclosed footwear.

What to bring

Students will be provided with a list of recommended items to pack. Students will need to bring enough money to purchase lunch on their way down, dinner on the way back and any other items they wish to purchase whilst on camp.

Transport

Coach.

Supervising Teachers:

Mrs Sarah Maguire and other teachers.

Cost

$880. Clothing hire and snowboard hire is extra.

The cost includes:

• 2 day lift/lesson ticket
• All ski equipment including: skis, stocks, ski boots and helmets.
• 3 nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner.
• Daily 2 hour lessons with professional instructors (compulsory).
• Hot lunch and drink every day at the River Inn.
• Transport via private coach

The cost does not include:

• Lunch on the way, dinner on the way home and any spending money.
• Snowboard equipment hire – approximately $50.00
• Clothing hire – approximately $60.00
• Goggles and gloves.
• Beanie or any other face mask protective warm clothing.

If you would like your student to attend, please complete the Consent Form and return it to the Front Office by Friday 28 February, 2020 with a $200 non-refundable deposit. Please note that final payment must be made no later than Friday 31 July, 2020. This is to account for the processing times required with the LMBR payment system at Marsden High School.

Please be aware that if your child is injured during this ski trip patrol will be contacted and students will be taken to the medical centre. These visits are not bulk billed and parents are required to pay for any medical expenses over the phone via credit card.