The Excursion Name:
EcoMarines Excursion: The Wave
Excursion Date:
Nov 7, 2024
Permission / Payment Due Date:
Oct 25, 2024
Excursion Description:
As part of the EcoMarines program at Capalaba State College, our four EcoMarines Ambassadors are invited to EcoMarines Foundation end-of-year celebration excursion, ‘The Wave,’ at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Ambassadors will attend for the day along with students from other EcoMarines schools, corporate members, government representatives and the EcoMarines team to celebrate their efforts in protecting the environment.
Location Address:
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (Plaza Terrace Room), Corner of Merivale and Glenelg Streets, South Brisbane, 4101.
Transport:
Parents to drop off and pick up their child from Corner of Glenelg and Merivale St, South Brisbane, 4001. We will wait at the stairs.
Departure Time:
9:00am
ARRIVAL TIME:
9:00 am - 2:00pm (parents to drop off/ pickup children at meeting point - Corner of Glenelg and Merivale St.
Activity Risk Level:
Medium
Activity Risk Management Strategies:
1. Transport to and from venue: risk of accident or car sickness. Parents transport their child to and from the venue. Teacher to supply first aid treatment upon arrival as needed.
2. Arrival and Departure: risk of students departing car unsafely, or crossing in front of traffic, slipping or tripping on curb or stairs, students being left behind. Parent to drop off student only in the designated drop-off zone. Teacher to oversee safe exit and entry from vehicle to/from meeting area on stairs. Roll to be checked at arrival and departure. Group to be supervised whilst moving up/ downstairs.
3. Injury or illness/ Medical conditions - The group of four students will be closely monitored and supervised by the teacher during the excursion. Safety talks will be given on arrival and prior to activities and boundaries set for behaviour and safety. First Aid Kits and treatment are provided at the venue, as well as the teacher holding a current First Aid Certificate and carrying the school First Aid kit, emergency contact list, and medications.
4. Interaction will strangers - students will be supervised by the teacher and advised not to talk with strangers. Students will be interacting with other educational groups under supervision, within the conference area only. Students will enter toilet area with a buddy where possible.
5. Theft - students are asked not to bring electronics and valuables. Possessions will be carried by students.
6. Faulty equipment/electrical equipment/ventilation/materials -Educational team check equipment, ventilation and venue. Teacher to be alert for potential hazards. Event is held at a venue suited to small and large functions.
7. Interacting with animals - risk of allergic reaction or bites from animals. Educational team will supervise animal interactions. Animals are deemed safe and non-threatening by organisation. First Aid is available, if needed.
8. Exposure to chemicals during science show - No hazardous chemicals or substances used. All equipment is safe and non-toxic. Show is performed on stage and not when students are on stage. Students are monitored and seated in designated area.
Dress Code:
Students to wear green EcoMarines shirt, school sports short and joggers.
Other:
Students to bring their backpack with notebook, pencil, water bottle, hat and snacks. No phones or I Pads/devices are to be brought. Teacher will contact parents via mobile phone as needed.
Activity Costs:
This excursion is of no cost to parents.
Privacy Notice:
The Department of Education and Training (DET) is collecting the personal information requested as part of this excursion process in order to:
obtain lawful consent for your child to participate in the activity;
help coordinate the activity;
respond to any injury or medical condition that may arise during, or as a result of the activity; and
update school records where necessary.
The information will only be accessed by authorised school staff and will be dealt with in accordance with the confidentiality requirements of as applicable, s.426 of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) and/or the Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth).
The information will not be disclosed to any other person or agency unless the disclosure is authorised or required by law, or you have given the Department permission for the information to be disclosed.
As excursions and camps are conducted away from school grounds, there is an increased duty of care, responsibility, and accountability placed on staff as there are fewer support resources available. Students who are deemed to have demonstrated regular, inappropriate, unacceptable and/or unsafe behaviours while in the capacity of a Capalaba State College student, may pose an unacceptable risk to the school’s obligations under duty of care. Decisions about whether a student will attend an excursion or camp will be made by the Principal in consultation with the Deputy Principal and Year Level Coordinator after conducting a risk assessment in consultation with the parent of the student. The student and their family will be advised accordingly after a decision has been made. Students who are unable to attend an excursion or camp will have alternative arrangements made for a program of work to be undertaken at school for the duration of the activity.
Students will be expected to comply with the terms of the Student Code of Conduct (2020 - 2023) for the duration of this activity.
Activity Risks & Insurance:
Please note that the Department of Education and Training (DET) does not have personal accident insurance cover for students. If your child is injured as a result of an accident or incident while participating in the activity, all costs associated with the injury, including medical costs are the responsibility of the parents/carers. Some incidental medical costs may be covered by Medicare. If you have private health insurance, some costs may also be covered by your provider. Any other costs must be covered by parents/carers. It is up to all parents/carers to decide what types and what level of private insurance they wish to arrange to cover their child. Please take this into consideration in deciding whether or not to allow your child to participate in this activity.
The school collected medical information about your child at enrolment. This information is stored electronically in OneSchool. Please indicate by selecting the most appropriate answer below as to whether you need to provide us updated medical information relevant to the student attending the excursion as this may effect your child's full participation in the activity described in the form.
Acknowledging
I have read all of the information contained in this form in relation to the activity (including any attached material);
I am aware that the department does not have personal accident insurance cover for students;
I give consent for my child/student to participate in the identified activity;
I will pay to the school the costs detailed in this consent form for your student's participation in the activity;
I agree to and understand the refund policy as it applies to this excursion (see Activity costs);
In the event of an accident or illness, school staff may obtain or administer any medical assistance or treatment the child/student may reasonably require, including contacting their doctor;
I accept liability for all reasonable costs incurred by the department in obtaining such medical assistance or treatment (including any transportation costs) and undertake to reimburse the department the full amount of those costs;
I have provided the school with all relevant details of the child/student's medical or physical needs on registration/enrolment and where relevant have updated this information;
I give consent for student contact information to be shared in relation to this activity in compliance with relevant Queensland Chief Health Officer's Directions.