On Thursday 31st March, our Strathewen Primary School friends will head down to Torquay for the 12th year. According to Principal Jane Hayward, everyone is looking forward to a day of surfing, beachcombing and enjoying Torquay Rotary’s famous barbecue lunch.
Gail Chrisfield and partner Karen Bingham have again done a great job of co-ordinating the activities for the day as per the schedule below.
We could a few more helpers so if you are available to assist please contact Alan Anderson who is managing the food for the day.
Approximate time | Activity |
09.30am | · Torquay Rotary arrives to set up trailer and prepare food · TSA arrives (about 10.15am) to set up |
10.15-10.30am | · Coach arrives, passengers disembark for comfort break and refreshments |
10.50am | · Senior Group: Grade 3 to Grade 6 (20 kids plus adults) joins TSA to get wetsuits and start preparing for surf lesson · Junior Group: Prep to Grade 2/3 (17 kids plus adults) prepares to head off for land-based activities |
11.00am | · Land-based activities with Junior Group underway |
11.15am | · Surf lesson with Senior Group underway |
12.30pm | · Land-based activities finish · Lunch starts for Junior Group |
01.00pm | · Surf lesson finishes – participants change into dry clothes |
01.15pm | · Lunch starts for Senior Group · Junior Group: Prep to Grade 2/3 (17 kids plus adults) joins TSA to get into wetsuits and start preparing for surf lesson |
01.45pm | · Surf lesson with Junior Group underway |
02.00pm | · Land-based activities with Senior Group underway |
03.15pm | · Surf lesson finishes – participants change into dry clothes |
03.30pm | · Land-based activities finish · Kids, teachers and parents prepare to depart · Refreshments/refreshment packs to take on the coach |
04.00pm | · Coach departs · Pack up |
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