FORM 3 RoP 2025 Student Feedback Google Form | Deadline: 8 Sep 2025 (Mon)

Equipment

Due to the environmental conditions and the nature of the activities the students will participate in, the equipment and clothing that the students take to Australia is particularly important. There are two lists of equipment and clothing, both are mandatory and should be followed closely.

Weather conditions in Australia

It will be winter in Australia during RoP and as such the weather conditions will be very different to Hong Kong in July and August. The average temperature range for July and August in the programme areas is from 0-25 ℃, with humidity levels of between 50-65%. It is particularly cold in the mornings, but the temperature normally increases quickly as the sun rises between 0700 and 0830. The students will adjust quickly to these conditions and programme activities will be adjusted accordingly if unexpected colder conditions occur. Parents are asked to pay special attention to the equipment and clothing with regards to the weather.

Outdoor Equipment Subsidy 購買戶外用品津貼

For items included in the “Outdoor Equipment” List, students eligible for fee remission may request an equipment subsidy, according to the categories of fee remission, up to $4,300. Please submit a letter of request directly to the Finance Office for this along with the appropriate receipts. Please highlight the corresponding items in the receipt for checking. The deadline for application is 25 June 2025.

享有學費減免的學生可就購買「戶外用品」申請津貼，上限為$4,300。請把申請信連同購買收據一併交回學校財務部。收據上請標示相關用品以方便核對。截止申請日期為2025年6月25日。

Personal Equipment

Clothing

SPCC tracksuit jacket
Comfortable sleeping clothes
General day clothing

- 2 x sweatshirts

-3 - 4 x T shirts

-2 x pants (no jeans)

-2 x shorts

-5 - 6 sets of underwear

-5 - 6 pairs of sports / hiking socks

Hygiene

Towel
Shower gel & shampoo
Sunscreen (150ml, SPF25 or above)
Hairbrush
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Female sanitary items
Moisturising cream
Insect repellent
Nail scissor/nail clippers
shaver and shaver cream

Footwear

Slippers or sandals
Comfortable sports shoes

Others

Sunhat with wide brim & retaining strap
Warm hat and gloves
Headlamp (with spare batteries)
Sunglasses with a cord (optional)
Pen and Notebook
Water bottle (at least two 1 Litre reusable water bottles)
2 x laundry bags
Small day pack (as cabin baggage)
Pocket money
Travel alarm clock (optional)
Waterproof watch (good to have)
Hair dryer (optional)
Camera (optional)
Travel adaptor
Small waterproof drybag (5-10L, optional)
Spare surgical mask x 10
Blindfold (in case you want to sleep earlier than others)
Spare glasses (optional)

Outdoor Equipment

Outdoor Clothing (land activities)

2 -3 x lightweight long sleeve shirts
1-2 x hiking trousers

Outdoor Clothing (water activities)

long -sleeved shirts & pants

(as outer layer, ideally quick-drying, comfortable materials )

swimwear (as inner layer, optional)

Water shoes (close-toe & close-heel)

Hiking shoes (sturdy with good grip)

Specific Outdoor Gears*

Waterproof jacket / poncho
Fleece jacket
Thermal top and leggings
Sleeping bag (rated to 0-5℃)
Sleeping mat
Safety whistle on string
Cycling gloves

*Outdoor backpack for expeditions will be provided by Higher Ground Group. Students are strongly encouraged not to bring their own backpack.

Medication

asthma medication, antihistamines, decongestants, medication for period pain, cold sore medication, eczema creams, vitamin and mineral supplements, etc.

Students may bring medications they are currently taking, as well as travel medications, provided these are prescribed by a doctor. Over-the-counter medications are allowed only if they are in their original packaging and include clear administration instructions. Additionally, parents should check the Australian Customs restrictions to verify whether the medications can be brought into Australia and whether they need to declare these medications upon entering the country. Parents will be asked to fill in the Google Form on or before 8 July 2025 to provide information of the medications that their children will be bringing to the RoP.

All medication will be put in zip lock bags clearly labelled with the student’s name, medication name and dosage instructions. On campsite days, camp coordinator or SPCC staff are to monitor the intake of medications for students. On expedition days, group instructors are to monitor the intake of medications for students and be sure to bring out their students’ medications (only the regular prescribed medication, not the travel medication) to the expedition.

Cash

Recommendation: between AUD$50-100

Australian Customs restrictions

Parents are reminded that food is not allowed in the dormitory accommodation at any of the outdoor centres. Australian Customs are very strict on food products, including chocolate snacks being brought into Australia and it is likely that all students’ baggage will be searched upon entry to Australia. Please ensure that you refer to the following link for reference on what cannot be taken into Australia.

Refer HERE for more details.

Contraband items on programme

ALL electronic devices except those listed on the general personal equipment list on the RoP website. These include but are not limited to: portable gaming console, tablet, computer, music player.
Smart watch (e.g. Apple watch)
Jewellery (other than that permitted under the school uniform rules)
ALL non-prescription medication (Over-the-counter medications are allowed only if they are in their original packaging and include clear administration instructions. )
Pocket knife
Nail polish & remover

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