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To: Parent/Guardian

Name of Child: ______House: ______

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME – 4 and 5 JANUARY 2018

1.  This is to inform you that your child/ward will be attending the Orientation Camp on the 4 and 5 January 2018. The Orientation aims to equip your child/ward with key information on the school organisation, ethos and campus as well as to facilitate interaction with new students, senior students and teachers.

2.  Please note that he/she is to report to the school at 8.30am on 4 January 2018 for registration. Specific details of the Orientation programme will be given out on 4 January. While students are not required to wear school uniform for Orientation, PE kit is strongly advised along with covered shoes.

3.  We would also like to invite you to the following events:

(i)  Principal’s Welcome on 4 January at 9am. Venue: Oldham Chapel

Introduction to the Senior Leadership Team

(ii)  Briefing on ISAMs(Parents Online Portal) and student support from 9.30am to 10am

(iii)  Tea for Parents/Guardians from 10am at Chapel foyer.

(iv)  Campfire on 5 January from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

This has traditionally been the high point of our orientation. There will be performances by the students, followed by a buffet dinner.

4.  Please submit the completed consent/indemnity form on 4 January 2018 during registration together with a payment of $50 for the Orientation fee. This $50 covers the cost of the orientation camp, which includes meals and an Orientation pack.

Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to the ACS (International).

5.  For any other queries, please feel free to contact:

Mr. Kent Kor

Miss Ivana Choo

Yours sincerely,

13th Student Council

(The School

Prefectorial Board)

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CONSENT/INDEMNITY FORM FOR ORIENTATION

1.  My child/ward ______of year _____

will be participating in the Orientation on the 4 and 5 January 2018.

2.  I agree that ACS (International) will not be liable for any injuries, mishap or

accident that may occur to my child/ward, knowing that the organizers will take

all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and care of those involved.

3.  Information on my child/ward (Tick the relevant boxes):

o No Food Restrictions.

o Has Food Restrictions. Please specify:

______

o No Medical Allergies.

o Has Medical Allergies. Please specify:

______

o No Cultural/Religious Restrictions.

o Has Cultural/Religious Restrictions. Please specify:

______

o No Medical Conditions to note.

o Has Medical Conditions to note. Please specify:

______

______

4.  I will/will not* be attending the campfire on 5 January 2018.

Name of Parent/Guardian:

Telephone/Contact Number in case of emergency:

Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______

Date: ______

Payment of $50 for Orientation by cash or cheque. For cheque payment, made payable to ‘ACS (International)’. Please also indicate your child/ward's name on the back of the cheque.

ORIENTATION PACKING LIST

What to bring:

Day 1 - 4 January

1.  Any necessary medication

2.  Water bottle

3.  Cap or hat (optional)

4.  Sunscreen (recommended)

5.  Extra t-shirt

DAY 2 - 5 January (WET GAMES)

1.  Any necessary medication

2.  Water bottle

3.  Cap or hat (optional)

4.  Sunscreen (recommended)

5.  2 extra t-shirts

6.  2 extra bottoms

7.  Sandals

What not to bring:

1.  Any electronic devices (mobile phones are okay for contacting home but bring them at your own risk)

2.  Any jewelry or any other valuables

3.  Any clothes or shoes you don't want to get dirty or wet