Waiwhare School 1991 Camp Update

WAIWHARE SCHOOL.

CAMP UPDATE.

5th. November 1991

Camp organisation continues to proceed to plan. Fundraising has been extremely successful and continues to proceed well with the recipe books and sheep manure still continuing to bring in money. We still have fifty bags of manure stored in McRae’s shed that I would like to see sold, so if you could ask friends or relations to buy some, this would see Johnnie’s woolshed available for shearing again. I would like to thank Linda, Liz and Christine in particular for their enthusiasm and hard work in this endeavour.

All money raised so far is presently sitting in a bank account tagged only for Camp. Any money left over at the end of Camp is held in this account to be used as the beginning for the next Camp.

All pupils now have a Camp Book and from now on messages and information will be coming to you via this book. Please ensure that you read the book regularly; it is now our Official Communication Service.

Liz is presently working on the food list, and shortly a list of what we would like you to donate towards the Camp will be sent to you. We find this the easiest way to get the food we need together. I am concerned that there will be one or two complaints about food donation in regard to the amount we have raised through fundraising. I would like to remind you that this was agreed to at our Camp Meeting; and besides, the cost of a few dollars for food is a cheap price to pay for a comprehensive Camp like this one.

The proposed trip to Mount Tarawera as discussed in the Newsletter of 21.10.91 – Camp Update – will go ahead as suggested. Of the ten forms returned, only one didn’t think the launch trip across the Lake was a good idea. Please check pupils’ Camp Book for the plan of this day.

Four Mums have confirmed they will be joining us for the week. They are: Liz Kay (Camp Mum), Christine Goulding (Driver), Adrienne McCaslin and Linda Ward. I am still awaiting confirmation from another parent should she decide to have a mental lapse and want to join us. Ladies, I would suggest that you begin training for your week away – you will need all the energy you can muster, rest assured!

Over the next week, the list of clothing and accessories needed by the children and equipment needed by the group will appear in Camp Books. It may be an idea to begin thinking about getting gear ready now – e.g. patching up the hole in the knee of the only winter pyjamas your child owns, or getting new batteries for that torch, etc.

But we also need the following and it would be helpful if we could get:

2x family-sized tents: this means we can separate groups of children or groups of parents if the need arises.

1x electric jug.

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If you could help, could you please fill in the slip below and return it to school.

Please note: If you have any queries about Camp at all, don’t hesitate to give me a call.

Regards, Tony.

CAMP: GEAR.

I can help by lending the school
Family-sized Tent :
Electric Jug :

For the Seniors’ Camp at Rotorua.   (Please circle item if you can help).

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WAIWHARE SCHOOL.

CAMP UPDATE.

I mentioned in my last Newsletter-Update that the children’s Camp Books were now going to be our communication source, but a few organisational details have changed and I need to bring these to your attention.

Fundraising :
The total money raised so far is $314.11. More money is coming in from Recipe Books and any sheep manure orders that may roll in. This is an unbelievable amount and I’m really pleased with the way that the fundraising has gone. Again, many thanks to those of you who contributed in this endeavour.

Transport :
We have needed to change our mode of transort [transport].  The bus I had arranged to hire from the Havelock North Soccer Club will take us comfortably enough, but we will be unable to carry all our equipment and sit comfortably as well. After discussion with the mothers who will be accompanying us, it was decided that we hire a bigger bus from Deakins – which can take us and our gear. Cost will be $1000.00 plus G.S.T.

Trip Arrangements :
We will be meeting at school on Sunday, 24th November, at 8.30a.m. We will then load the bus and be ready to leave by 9.30am. Please remember that the children need their cut lunch and a drink on that day.

We will be back at school on Friday 29th November at 3.00p.m.

Budget :

Income :
Wool, Skins, Dags :  $554.05
Sheep Manure :   $229.00
Posters :    $50.00
Donations :   $425.00
Recipe Books :   $475.00
Sausage Sizzle :   $129.50
Wood Raffle :    $406.05
Sheep Sale :    $765.01
Cans :    $110.00
Money In Account :    17.53 (Last Camp & Interest).
TOTAL:    $3,161.14

Budget :

Bus :   $1125.00
Fuel :   150.00
Food :   100.00
Accommodation :   50.00
Lake Launch :   400.00
A.C. Baths:     47.50
Leisure World :    45.00
Gondolas & Luge :   80.00
Fairy Springs :   83.00
Cobb & Co.:   184.00
Whakarewrewa [Whakarewarewa] :   67.60
Misc. :   50.00
TOTAL :   $2,382.10

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See Over.

Parent Meeting:

It has been suggested that we hold another parent meeting in order to clear up any worries or concerns that you may have. I have nothing more to add as far as organisation is concerned, but if you would like a meeting, please fill in the slip and return to school. If a meeting is to be held, it will be on Thursday night at 7.30p.m –

Parents :

Parents who will be coming with us on Camp are :

Christine Goulding:   Driver.
Liz Kay:   Camp Mother.
Adrienne McCaslin.
Linda Ward.
Carolyn Clarke.

PARENT METTING [MEETING]: CAMP.

I would like the Principal to hold another Parent Meeting regarding the School Camp: Thursday 21st. November 7.30pm at school.

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