The Abyss

The Abyss takes place in week 8 of Term 4 in 2022. Each student is away from school/ home for 3 days & 2 nights.

Dates

Monday 5 December - Wednesday 7 December

Classes 10 R, 10 I, 10 T OR

Wednesday 7 December - Friday 9 December

Classes 10 C, 10E, 10D

Information

Parent Letter link

Consent forms need to be submitted by October 1. The links for the google forms are in the parent letter.

Further information for students

Preparation

Students will be given all the information in their Health classes in Term 4.

Gear List

NOTE: NO PHONES, NO SMART WATCHES, NO CHEWING GUM, NO SWEETS.

Tihoi Gear List

1x camp bag

1 x day pack

1 x sleeping mat (thermal insulation)

1 x sleeping bag

1 x pillow

2 x long sleeved polypropylene or merino long sleeved top

2 x long leg polypropylene or merino long johns

2 x fleece or insulated long sleeved jerseys (not cotton)

1 x warm pants (for solo)

2 pairs woollen tramping socks

1 x raincoat (waterproof) with hood

1 x woollen beanie

1 x sun hat

1 x LED head torch with batteries- very important

2 x pair good hiking boots or shoes for tramping/ kayaking (1 pair will get wet)

1 x Crocs, jandals or sneakers for around camp

1 x water bottle - minimum one litre capacity

3 x quick dry t shirts eg PE tshirt

2 x comfortable tights or shorts.

2 x Towel

Swimming togs- one piece.

Personal toiletries

Sunscreen

Insect repellent

1 large black rubbish bag

1 lunchbox.

1 medium ziplock bag with a writing pen

Personal medication eg; asthma inhaler, antihistamines, epi pen, antihistamine cream or tablets. NOTE: staff will be checking students who require inhalers and EpiPen's do have them prior to leaving school.

small bottle hand sanitiser

TIHOI WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH

• Survival Kit – Whistle, Compass & Survival Blanket

• Fly sheet and ground sheet for your shelter

• Survival food