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Field Trip Notes and Reminders

Reminders for Thursday's field trip

Students

Please arrive at the normal time. The bus will depart at 9:00am, so we'd like to be ready well before that. It will take some time to get everyone's skates on when we get there, so if we can get going earlier, that would be great.

Students should have:

  • Winter jacket;
  • Snow pants (or a spare pair of pants to change into after skating);
  • Thick gloves (to keep hands warm and dry, and also to protect hands while on the ice);
  • Backpack (big enough to hold lunch, snack, water, jacket, snow pants and gloves);
  • Lunch (nothing that requires heating);
  • Snack; and 
  • Water bottle.

We recommend layering. Hoodies and sweatshirts are great options for under jackets.

Students who have their own skates CAN bring them if they choose. Please make sure their name is written clearly on their skate.

Please DO NOT bring your own helmet. WinSport has strict guidelines as to what type of helmets can be worn, so it's easier for everyone to use the WinSport supplied helmets.

Please note that everyone is required to wear a helmet when skating. We've had discussions with students who wear turbans and they suggested some options for ways to allow helmets to fit them safely and comfortably. Students who wear turbans have suggested braiding their hair differently, or flattening the bun/topknot so that the helmet will fit properly. A big thank you to all the students who came up with suggestions!

Volunteers 

  • Please arrive at 8:30. We'll meet in the gathering space to go over itinerary and groups. 
  • You do not have to skate if you don't want to. If you have your own skates and would like to join students on the ice you are welcome to do so.
  • Please bring a lunch, snack and water for yourself.

THANK YOU again to all volunteers!

Forms

Please ensure that all forms are returned to your child's teacher by tomorrow (Wednesday).


The buss is scheduled to return to Taradale School by approximately 2:40pm. Dismissal will be at the regular time of 3:00pm.


If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hansen or Mr. Duncan.

Thanks!

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