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Year 9 Camp 2023 - Finlay Park

Melanie Van Rooyen —

14 - 17 November 2023 (Week 6, Term 4)

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Year 9 students have the opportunity to attend the annual Year 9 camp at Finlay Park in November. The camp provides students with a memorable, challenging experience and is a fitting way to end their time in Middle School.

ACTION REQUIRED: Please complete this online Year 9 Camp Indication of Intention form by Friday, 23 June.

  • This form needs to be completed for all Year 9 Students, whether or not you intend for your child to attend camp
  • This form is NOT an official permission form, by completing it you are only indicating your intentions regarding your child attending Year 9 Camp
  • A formal EOTC permission form will be sent out later in the year

Camp Details

Dates: Tuesday, 14 November – Friday, 17 November 2023 (Week 6, Term 4)

Cost:  $460.00 If your child requires allergy/specialised meals there will be an extra $39.00 cost, making the total camp cost $499.00.

Venue: Finlay Park Adventure Camp (Indoor sleeping facilities and all meals provided)

Activities: Various outdoor adventure activities including go-karting, paintball, night games and barn dancing.

Parent/Caregiver Helpers:

We will need parent/caregiver help on this camp. If you would like to be a parent/caregiver helper at the camp, please indicate your intent in the online form. Please be aware that camp is very popular with our parents/caregivers and there is a limit to the number we can take. Parents/caregivers attending camp will need to complete a police vetting form to comply with school policy. Parents/caregivers will be notified midway through Term 3 if they will be attending camp.

Payment:

All camp costs will need to be paid in full by Friday, 27 October 2023.

We realise that this is a financial burden on families and therefore would like to offer the option for you to set up a payment plan to pay the camp costs over time with monthly or fortnightly payments:

  • Monthly: $92/month x 5 months: June - October
  • Fortnightly: $46/fortnight x 10 payments - completed by 27 October
If opting for a payment plan, please set up an AP with your bank into the KingsWay Middle Years Account: 12-3084-0192348-54, and reference your payment with Student’s name (SURNAME Firstname), Student’s ID Number, Y9CAMP

The camp gear list can be downloaded HERE.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Melanie van Rooyen

Head of Learning – Year 9

melanie.vanrooyen@kingsway.school.nz