Parents Bulletins & Letters - No.3 - Pre Parent Visiting Weekend |
Third Letter Home to Parents - Pre Parent Visiting Weekend Hello again from the community of the Alpine School Campus! What a busy term we have had already. For the most part we have had beautiful Alpine Summer Days. There has been the odd thunderstorm and cool weather, but that’s all part of the Alpine environment. The first expedition groups have headed-out and returned already. They donned backpacks and made their way out to make their way to a camping location known as Mother Johnstons or Biathlon Hut for a night of camping, before returning back to school. The students were well prepared and so full of excitement, apprehension, “coolness” and worry, all mixed into one! We know, however, that what they will learn through their undertaking will put them in great stead. One of the concepts we use in designing our type of educational experience is to move from the known to the unknown. In moving to, and living at, the Alpine School Campus, students initially are in an unknown environment (socially, physically, emotionally, geographically and so on), which they soon become comfortable and familiar with. It is a very deliberate part of the process of learning both leadership skills and to be enterprising. --VISITING WEEKEND The visiting weekend is this coming up soon, and we look forward to seeing you again. Can we stress that it is a family occasion, for parents’ benefit, and should be limited to immediate family members? Pick-up time is at: 9.00am on Saturday March 9th. We ask that you return with your son or daughter by 3pm and depart by 4pm on Sunday March 10th. NOTE: Road Closures: The Alpine School experience is ultimately a very personal one for parents and guardians, students and families and each experience is slightly different. We thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to seeing you on the visiting weekend and remember to check the Alpine Weather forecast and drive safely. Mark Reeves (Principal) & David Chelbna (Campus Principal - Alpine School)
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