A huge thank you to our camp parents!

A huge thank you to our camp parents (As well as Mr Day & Mr Ahie)

Camp just wouldn't have been the same without you!

We hope these make their way home this evening. Just a small token of our appreciation!

Create a promotional camp video!

The Brief: Create a promotional video using our camp photos

You have been requested by the marketing department at BNMS to create an authentic and inspiring promotional video that can be shared with new members to the BNMS community.

There are two ways you can go about this:
- iMovie (movie trailer)
- YouTube: Video editor (school account)

Access the camp photos (on drive) and create a video to show all that you have done.

NOTE: YouTube videos must be set to private or unlisted.

An example may look similar to this below that was created from my class trip to Berlin in 2014

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Student Workbook

Take some time to complete your final reflections for camp.

Make a pocket in your STP / Camp book so as to keep the booklet safe.

Aongatete Camp 2016

Welcome home Room 9! We made it back safe & sound! 

What an amazing 4 days... We conquered the Big Walk In, smashed the Up River Challenge and totally destroyed the Down River Challenge. 

To Mr Ahie, your ability to tell a great joke and your positively certainly helped many of us conquer the Big Walk In.

A monumental thank you to Mr Day - You are a true champion of the outdoors. Camp just wouldn't have been the same without your knowledge and enthusiasm. Thank you for offering up your time to share this experience with us.

To our utterly amazing camp parents - We will always remember your generosity, your kindness, your words of encouragement as we waded through the mud, your efforts in the kitchen and most importantly... your dance moves! Thank you once again! 

To the children of Room 9 - Thank you for such an awesome time! It is a real pleasure to be your teacher - each and every one of you blow me away with your talents, your willingness to help each other out! Enjoy the memories of camp, I know I will for a very long time.

Here is a little snap shot of memories from Aongatete 2016 

(Thanks Robert for all the awesome pictures)

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Reading A Map

- Look at the map of the Kaimai area.

- Look at the key and identify the symbols.

- Find and discuss these symbols on the map

- Look at the blue numbers going down the side and across the map. What do these represent?

- What name is at the intersection of 57 & 32?

- How do we describe a point that is not on the blue line ?

- At what point does the Kaimai Rail Tunnel intersect the left hand side of the map?

- To state a coordinate I give six numbers - e.g. Stokes Peak is 532 251 Find other points of interest and give the coordinates

- What are the coordinates for Aongatete Lodge?

- Find a route from the start of our Big Walk In (Goodwin Road, Wairere%Falls) to  Aongatete Lodge.

- What obstacles will we encounter on the walk?

- How many junctions will we come to?

- Which direction do we go at each junction?

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Using a compass!

Careful handling of compass – do not drop or hit, keep away from magnetic interference, report damage to TIC

Give simple, short, clear instructions for orienting compass

Rotate dial to given bearing

Base plate held horizontally at tummy button level

Direction of travel arrow pointing away from tummy

Align Magnetic North arrow (needle) and Orienting Arrow (Red into Shed) by rotating SELF – not compass

Direction of travel arrow shows where to aim for. 

Give bearing and ask students/adults to orient themselves 

Check all students/adults are facing the correct direction

Practice setting buddy into position and do back-bearing check

Put the Red in the Shed. 

Aim the direction of travel arrow at the person

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Day 1 - The Big Walk In

Getting Ready For Day 1 - The Big Walk In

PYP Aims:
- Team work (Caring, Communicators, Cooperation)
- Test of stamina (Risk Takers, Open Minded, Commitment)
- Sense of achievement (Enthusiasm, Thinkers, Reflective)

Activity
- Wairere (North / South Tramp)
- 7-9 hours in duration
- Initial climbing for 90mins (Wairere Falls)
- Easy undulating walk for the rest of the journey
- Entire walk is under bush canopy
- Early start - 7:45am we begin walking
- Bus will depart BNMS @ 6:30am sharp (Meet @ 6:15am at the front of the school)

Gear: What to wear and have in your day pack! If you aren't wearing it, put it in your bag just in case!
- Three layer rule (2 polypro layers & jersey = not synthetic)
- Shorts (No long trousers)
- Long johns
- Long woollen socks
- Very comfortable footwear with decent grip (i.e. running shoes)
- Warm hat (beanie)
- Water proof raincoat
- Gloves (optional)
- Personal medication
- Plastic bag
- Survival Kit

Food:
- High energy snacks for morning and afternoon tea e.g. scroggin or nuts
- Sandwiches for lunch / other items (enough to satisfy your appetite)
- 1L of drink minimum (Sports drinks / energy drinks i.e. V, Red Bull etc are not OK)

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Lesson 10

Wilderness Toileting

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Lesson 9

Clothing

Task: Create a best dressed & worst dressed person. Write / draw on the body outline the articles of clothing that are needed for walking in the bush.

Testing Our Rain Jackets For Camp!

A little bit of fun and games in Room 9! Making sure we are going to be nice and dry on camp!

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Lesson 8

Hypothermia

Task: Read the pamphlet and answer the related questions

1. What is Hypothermia? (In your own words)

2. What can Hypothermia lead to?

3. What can happen to you if you are suddenly immersed in cold water?

4. What are the main causes of Hypothermia?

5. What are some of the signs of Hypothermia?

6. Design a information poster in your UOI book on 'How to respond to Hypothermia' with facts, information, colour and illustrations - Include the various stages of Hypothermia & explain ways in which to prevent Hypothermia

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Lesson 7

First Aid - Wasps, blisters, Sprains, Burns, Cuts

In any case, prevention is the first step to eliminate the need for First Aid.

- Know the signs of a blister forming and deal with it early

- Recognise the signs of wasp environment and activity

- Know the correct use of equipment and use precautions around fires / sharp tools

- Have the correct footwear and move purposefully and carefully without rushing

Wasps

A wasp can sting many times. They do not leave a sting like bees do, so it is not possible to remove the venom once a person has been stung.

In areas with wasps, many people get stung more than once. Therefore, move away from the area quickly and calmly before beginning treatment.

Where are wasps?

- Wasps defend their nests.
- Nests are usually close to or at ground level, near the bush edge and in clearings. A water source is often nearby.

Warning signs

- Wasps travel at high speed and in a straight line when going in and out of their nest. That is your warning you are near a nest.
- If safe to do so, stop and observe to locate the nest and take a wide detour to avoid it.

Walk to avoid upsetting wasps
- Don’t bash the bushes and grasses along the sides of the track.
- Don’t overtake others by crashing through the sides of the track.
- Often the front of the line will stir up the nest but people further back will get stung.

Action if attacked
- Quickly and calmly move away from the area. The wasps will only follow you until you are away from the nest.
- Warn others behind you about the nest.

Treatment
- When safe, sit patient down, keeping them quiet and still.
- Put something cold on the sting site to help relieve the pain.
- Give the patient an antihistamine tablet (it will take 20 mins to work)
- Watch for symptoms of anaphylaxis (administer adrenaline if appropriate)
- Have patient rest until they have recovered, before they resume activity.

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Lesson 6

Survival Kits!

Check out the fantastic post from Mrs. Hogg's blog! You will need to have this completed by the end of the week.

Reminders:

A whistle is compulsory!

All items should be kept together in a waterproof plastic bag

Your skit should be small enough to carry on every trip

NO KNIFE is to be taken on camp

Help, I'm lost!

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Pack Your Bags!

Your mission over the weekend is to pack your bags for camp! Here's a checklist for you to look over and tick off! Please remember that all items MUST BE CLEARLY NAMED. There will be NO laundry sessions at camp. 

Survival Kit – We will work on these next week!

Essential Items For Physical Activities

- Whistle (Compulsary)
- Warm woolen/polyprop tops (at least 2)
- Warm woolen/polyprop long johns (at least 2)
- Polar fleece or woolen sweatshirt
- Footwear for tramping (with good tread)
- Beanie (woolen or polar fleece)
- Socks (woolen) - Several pairs
- Shorts (Quick-drying material, above-knee)
- T-shirts (Quick-drying material)
- Waterproof raincoat, with hood (mid-thigh)
- Optional - woolen/polar fleece gloves/mittens
- Old pair of socks to be worn over tramping footwear (they will get ruined perhaps)

The students are not to wear anything cotton for our daytime activities

For around camp

- Torch (new battery)
- Trackpants (for evenings, in the lodge)
- T-shirts
- Sweatshirt (for around camp)
- Socks (Woolen)
- Scuffs/croc type (To wear only inside the lodge)
- Pyjamas
- Underwear
- Sleeping bag (& blanket if needed)
- Pillow & pillowcase
- 2 towels
- Plastic bags (X2 for washing)
- Toiletries
- Large plastic bag for bedding (overnight camp-out)

Baking for morning/afternoon teas and suppers (in an ice-cream container) - labelled if they contain dairy product

Camp Activities / Freetime

- Pack of cards/indoor games (Optional)
- A book to read
- Camera (At your own risk)

Friendly Reminder

Definitely a practical NOT a fashionable wardrobe is needed. 

No sweets, chewing gum, electronic equipment of any kind (eg. ipods, phones, etc) or spending money is needed.

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Lesson 5

Search & Rescue

Scenarios show true stories of people lost/injured in NZ outdoors. Each person/group made judgment errors that led to their predicament, and each group made good choices that enabled them to be found alive.

Key Message: HELP SEARCHERS FIND YOU.

Quick Write - On The Trail

On The Trail

Read through the text and then answer the following questions:

1. What do you notice about the layout of this?
2. Why would it be set out this way rather than just have text?
3. So what? - How is this relevant to camp?
4. So what? -  How is this relevant to our current transdisciplinary theme? (Sharing the Planet)

Quick Write - The 'Upside-down Fire' - HowTo

The 'Upside-down Fire' - How To

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Lesson 4

Keeping Together

- What stands out to you? Why would we do this? When is this going to be particularly important to follow?

Camp Scenario

Distribute green and red scenario cards to different students (Get into your camp groups)

- Designate a leader & tail-end Charlie.

- Take a walk around the school field.
- As your group moves around, when you hear a clap you must pause and deal with a red card.

- Group discusses options and find a solution (green card)

Before we go...
- What I think might happen...
- I must look out for...

Red Cards – Warnings, dangers, and hazards. (Possible solution)

- Lost/unsure of direction (Leader)

- Tired

- Dizzy, weak

- Raining

- Cold

- Blister

Green Cards – good to go!

- First aid kit

- Spare jumper

- Plastic survival bag

- Snacks, drink

- Map/compass

- Other (you will have to make a note of what this item will be)

Reflecting on the task!

What went well?
Sometimes I would...
I noticed...
I was surprised...
Now I know...

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Lesson 3

Who needs to know?

Questions / Key Points raised from video clip

Tell Someone (Where you are going)

If something went wrong:
- How would anyone know?
- How long would you have to wait?

Tell someone you trust:
- Your time and date of departure and return
- Your contact details
- Your car registration and where you’ve parked
- Your route, including how you are getting to and from the track
- The huts you plan to use
- Your group’s details
- The equipment you’re taking

And tell your contact as soon as you arrive home safely.

Outdoors Intentions for Land-based Activities

SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. TELL SOMEONE YOUR PLANS…

…IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE.

Although most trips into the outdoors go without a hitch, you need to be fully prepared so that if the unexpected happens there are appropriate measures in place to recognise there is a problem, alert the appropriate authorities and, if necessary, enable rescuers to find you quickly.

The New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process (endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies) provides 3 simple options which enable you to 'tell someone' all the details about your land-based trip into the outdoors.

Scenarios at camp:

- How could we apply this knowledge to going on camp at Aongatete?

- Would you expect to complete a form for each walk we take to the river?

- What could be alternatives to completing forms?

- What might happen if you suddenly realised that you needed to go to the toilet just before leaving on a bush walk. Do you quietly race off, hoping you’ll be back before the group leaves?

Aongatete Camp 2016 - Lesson 2

WALT: Compare & contrast two tramping groups

What did you notice? What connections can be made to our previous lesson?

Task: Let's look at the differences between the two groups with regard to:

- Preparation

- Equipment

- Clothing

- Food

- Weather Information

- Intentions

- Fitness

- Navigation

- River Safety

- Leadership / Group Cohesion