Student Opportunity Week 2017 Scuba Diving Oceans Alive Monday 1 May Thursday 4 May Dear Parents/Guardians, Student Opportunity Week provides an opportunity for students at NBCS to pursue an area of passion or interest, working with other students across Year Groups to overcome challenges and foster strong relationships. This year, 34 separate programs are being offered as part of Student Opportunity Week, including a variety of expeditions, experiences and projects. Student Opportunity Week will bring a new combination of programs each year, to allow students to experience a range of opportunities and challenges aligned with areas of passion and interest as they progress through the Secondary years. It is expected that during Student Opportunity Week all students will conduct themselves in accordance with the NBCS Code of Behaviour, which is available on the school website in the Parent Download Centre. Program: Scuba Diving Oceans Alive Overview: The Scuba Diving - Oceans Alive program challenges the students to explore a known environment from a new perspective. Students will gain their Scuba Diving PADI Junior Open Water Certificate. This program is a mix of learning sessions and practical sessions. The students must complete an on-line theory component before the first day of SOW, as this is a prerequisite to the practical sessions. The practical sessions will be held at the Terrey Hills Swim School and various beaches along the Northern Beaches. Please note that while the school contributes the majority of funds toward this program, due to the expensive nature of this particular program a $200 surcharge is necessary. This program will be run by Manly Dive School, which is a registered dive school with certified Dive Instructors. NBCS Staff will supervise the program. Arrival time: Finish time: Day-time transport: Food: Cost: 8:45am each day, at NBCS, Monday 1 May Thursday 4 May. Normal daily transport to school may be used. 3:00pm each day, at NBCS, Monday 1 May Thursday 4 May. Normal daily transport from school may be used. Travel by bus from NBCS to activity venue(s), returning to NBCS by 3:00pm. Morning tea and lunch will be provided each day. $200 per student PTO IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS OVERPAGE
Action Required: Please complete following paperwork and return all documents to Student Reception by Monday 13 March, 2017. 1. The attached NBCS Permission Note 2. The Dive Medical Recommendations 3. The Standard Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding 4. The Waiver/Liability Release and Assumption of Risk 5. The Divers Medical Statement/Questionnaire, please leave blank Instructor and Resort / Facility. The Dive Centre will complete this part. All notes and forms will also be available at the following link: www.sow.nbcs.nsw.edu.au/program We are looking forward to a great week! Kind regards, Chris Woldhuis Student Opportunities Team Leader
Student Opportunity Week 2017 Scuba Diving Oceans Alive Monday 1 May Thursday 4 May Student Opportunity Week - Oceans Alive Scuba Diving Program Becoming a scuba diver is a wonderful adventure! Scuba certification includes three phases: 1. Knowledge Development (This is the online component and is to be completed before Day 1 of SOW) During the first phase of your scuba lessons, you'll learn the basic principles of scuba diving such as What to consider when planning dives. How to choose the right scuba gear for you. Underwater signals and other diving procedures. You'll learn this valuable information by reading it online with PADI elearning. At the end of each chapter, you'll answer questions about the material to ensure you understand it. Along the way, let your PADI Instructor know (via mail) if there is anything you don't understand. At the end of the course, you ll take a final exam that ensures you have thorough knowledge of scuba diving basics. You'll also watch videos that preview the scuba skills you'll practice in a swimming pool or pool-like environment. In addition to the video, your instructor will demonstrate each skill for you. 2. Confined Water Dives Monday 1 May 9:00am Leave NBCS for Terrey Hills Swim School 9:30am - 2:30pm 4 hour pool training at Terrey Hills Swim Centre (including 1 hour lunch break) 2:30pm Leave Terrey Hills swim centre, arrive at NBCS by 3:00pm This is what it s all about diving. You'll develop basic scuba skills in a pool or in confined water a body of water with pool-like conditions, such as off a calm beach. The basic scuba skills you learn during your certification course will help you become familiar with your scuba gear and become an underwater explorer. Some of the essential skills you learn include: Setting up your scuba gear. How to get water out of your mask. Entering and exiting the water. Buoyancy control. Basic underwater navigation. Safety procedures.
You'll practice these skills with an instructor until you're comfortable. When you're ready, it's time for your underwater adventure to begin at an open water dive site. 3. Open Water Dives Tuesday 2 May and Wednesday 3 May 9:00am Leave NBCS for Dive Centre Manly 10:00am - 2:00pm 2 Ocean Dives at Shelly Beach (3 May - Dives 1 & 2 of the Open Water Course, 4 May - Dives 3 & 4 of the Open Water Course) 2:00pm Leave Dive Centre Manly arrive at NBCS by 3.00pm After your confined water dives, you'll head to "open water," where you and your instructor will make four dives, over two days. On these dives you'll get to explore the underwater world. You'll apply the skills you learned in confined water while enjoying what the local environment has to offer. No more phases, time for 2 fun Dives Thursday 4 May 9:00am Leave NBCS for Dive Centre Manly 10:00am - 2:00pm 2 Ocean Dives at Fairy Bower 2:00pm Leave Dive Centre Manly arrive at NBCS by 3:00pm You will now be a certified PADI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver and gained your ticket to a lifetime of adventure. These fun dives will be led by an instructor and will give you another opportunity to see more of the amazing underwater world which surrounds you here on the Northern Beaches. PACKING LIST All clothing and equipment must be clearly labelled with your name. NBCS accepts no responsibility for any personal property that is lost or stolen. Do not pack any valuables. Phones are not permitted. ESSENTIAL Towel Swimwear Water bottle Warm clothes (eg jumper, tracksuit pants, beanie it can be cold after a dive) Bag for wet clothes Thursday Underwater camera or GoPro. (This will be the only day that pictures/footage can be taken under water due to diver skills and confidence gained.
Student Opportunity Week 2017 Scuba Diving Oceans Alive Monday 1 May Thursday 4 May PERMISSION NOTE Please return to NBCS Student Reception by Monday 13 March PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM 1. I give my permission for my son/daughter to participate in the Scuba Diving Oceans Alive day program. 2. Indemnity: In granting permission for the student named on this permission form to participate in the specified activity I acknowledge and agree that: (a) the activities the student may participate in involve obvious and inherent risks; (b) the School s liability (if any) for injury to or damage incurred by a student as a result of participation in an activity is determined in accordance with the law of New South Wales; (c) the School s limit of liability for injury to or damage incurred by a student is the extent of cover afforded by the student accident insurance policy maintained by the School; (d) such insurance is not a policy of indemnity and the amount of cover is determined by the insurer by reference to the injury, not the cost of treatment; and (e) the student s rights (whether or not exercised on their behalf by another person) are as against the relevant policy, not the School. 3. Medical: In granting permission for the student named on this permission form to participate in the specified activity I: (a) acknowledge and agree that I have ensured that the School holds up to date medical information for the student; (b) acknowledge and agree that I will ensure that any changes will be advised to the School prior to the activity; (c) have made my own assessment as to the appropriateness of the student s participation in the activity having regard to any pre-existing medical condition; (d) accept that the School will not be liable in any way for the aggravation of an existing medical condition arising from the participation of the student in the activity; and (e) release and indemnify the School from any loss or damage howsoever caused arising from a failure on my part to provide up-to-date medical information to the School.
4. Morning tea and lunch will be provided each day. Does your child currently have any special dietary needs? Yes/No. If YES, please specify: - 5. Surcharge permission: I agree to the $200 surcharge being billed to my Term 3 School Fees. By signing below, the Parent/Guardian will grant permission and agreement to all the above: Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: PLEASE ALSO COMPLETE: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information required by Manly Dive Centre to proceed with accessing e-learning: Student Name: Date of Birth: School Email Address: Shoe Size: Clothes Size: Top Pants Please note: All online work needs to be completed before Monday 1 May when SOW pool training commences.