GRAFTON PUBLIC SCHOOL

GRAFTON PUBLIC SCHOOL
Queen Street GRAFTON NSW 2460
Locked Bag No. 9024 GRAFTON NSW 2460
Phone: 02 6642 1000
Fax: 02 6643 207
Email: [email protected]
Friday 30th May, 2014
Dear Parents/ Caregivers and Performers,
Congratulations!
Your child, as a part of Grafton Public School Dance Ensemble, has been selected to
perform at the Public Schools NSW Central Network Dance Festival. The dance
festival will be held at Coffs Ex-Services Club (CEX) on Thursday 19th June, 2014
from 7pm- 9.30pm.
On this same day a rehearsal will be held from 1.45pm. All students will travel to
Coffs Harbour by Jaca City Coaches and car, if required, at 12pm and have the
opportunity to return to Grafton by bus by @ 10.45pm. The coach travel will cost
$7.50, (which includes a $2.50 discount due to no dance lesson in week 6).
Hair and foundation will need to be as per the eisteddfod, high pony tail with double
banding. As the day is long, I am asking that you send your child’s foundation with
them for re-application. Costuming will be as per the Eisteddfod and all costuming
will need to be at school by Wednesday 11th June.
If you are attending the Dance festival please ensure that you purchase your tickets,
as per the leaflet previously sent. Also, indicate below if your child will be transported
home by you at the conclusion of the night.
Schedule for Thursday 19th June
8.45am-10.50am- Class time
10.50-11.15am- Recess
11.15-12pm- Dress in costume and make- up applied
12pm- Catch bus to Coffs Harbour
1.45pm-2.30pm Rehearsal at CEX
3pm-5pm Early dinner at Coffs City Centre food outlets Approx. $10 required or send
a packed dinner
5.15pm- 6.15pm Finale rehearsal at CEX
6.15pm- Re-apply make-up and fix hair. All students held in dressing room until
performances and Finale
9.30pm- Conclusion of the night and transport home
@10.45pm- Bus arrives for students to be picked up from Grafton Public School.
Students will be supervised by Mrs Tracy Avery and Miss Amanda Crawford.
Please complete the below permission note and return with $7.50 by Wednesday
11th June.
Regards,
Tracy Avery
Contact number for the night is 0412605707
“Nil Sine Labore”
Nothing gained without effort
I give permission for my child___________________________ to attend the NSW
Public School Central Network Dance Festival to be held Thursday 19th June, 2014
at Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club. I understand that transport will be Jaca City
Coaches, enclosed is $7.50 for transport.
Please select transport for return to Grafton;
_____My child will be returning to Grafton Public School on the bus
_____ I will be transporting my child for the return journey
My mobile contact number for the night is___________________________
Medical Details:
To assist the supervisor, to the best of my knowledge, my child has a/no medical injury or
condition that places them at risk in participating in this sport activity.
My child has the following special needs:
 Medical conditions or
illnesses;…………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
 Medications to be administered ;
……………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
In the event of any accident or illness, I authorize the obtaining, on my behalf, an ambulance
and any such medical assistance that my child may require. I accept full responsibility for all
expenses incurred..
Emergency contact details:
1. Name: ……………………………………………….
Phone:……………………………….
2. Name: ………………………………………………
Phone:……………………………….
Medicare Number: ………………………………………….
Medical Insurance: Parents please note there is no personal injury insurance cover
provided by the NSW Department of Education and Training for students in relation to school
sporting activities, physical education lessons or any other school activity. Parents and
caregivers are advised to access the level and extent of their child’s involvement in the sport
program offered by the school, school sport zone, area and state school sport associations
when deciding whether additional insurance cover, above that provided by Medicare, is
required. Personal accident insurance is available through normal retail insurance outlets.
The NSW Supplementary Sporting Injury Benefits Scheme, funded by the NSW Government,
provides limited cover for serious injury resulting in permanent loss of a prescribed faculty or
the use of some prescribed part of the body. Further information can be obtained from
www.sportinginjuries.com.au
 I have read the information issued and I hereby consent to my child participating in
this event.
 I understand that my child will be under the supervision of the supervising teacher
and will not be allowed to visit friends or relatives without my written permission and
that of the supervising teacher.
________________________
Signature