Star of the Sea Catholic School Form #1
Field Trip Permission Form
Field trips are part of our school program and they provide students with valuable learning experiences. The purpose of this letter is to
inform you about the proposed field trip involving your child, and to seek your support and written permission for you child to participate.
Teacher/Grade: Mrs. Lee (4) & Mrs. Monaghan (4A)
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Venue/Address: Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden Avenue, Vancouver BC / 604-257-8304
Educational Purpose/Itinerary:
To participate in the Man the Oars & Chart the Course School Program. Students will also participate
in a self-guided tour of the facility as they complete an Explorer Scavenger Hunt. Parent supervisors will
lead the small groups around the Museum as they complete the tasks on the Scavenger Hunt. During the
Man the Oars program, students will examine the extraordinary living conditions on board a small vessel
and the process of navigating and charting, which resulted in an extremely accurate mapping of our
coastline. They will learn about Captain George Vancouver and his explorations. Students will
participate in hands-on activities, and they will experience what life at sea was like over 200 years ago:
living on board a small ship, charting and navigation, and foraging ashore for provisions.
Method of transportation: Parent Drivers Dress: School uniform
Lunch: BAG LUNCH – Students & supervisors are asked to bring a disposable lunch.
TIME OF DEPARTURE FROM SCHOOL: 9:00 SHARP!
RETURN TO SCHOOL: 2:30
FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE AND SAFETY, TRIPS MUST BE DIRECTLY TO AND FROM THE SCHOOL EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCIES
(i.e. no stopping for treats)
Please return this permission slip to school by Wednesday, September 11, 2019.
My child ______________________ Gr. ____ has permission to attend Vancouver Maritime Museum on
Wednesday, September 25, 2019.
I will drive: q Yes ______ # of seat-belts without airbags. q No
I have a CURRENT Criminal Record Check on file at the office: q Yes q No
I have a CURRENT Driver Authorization form on file at the office: q Yes q No
Print Name of Authorized Parent Driver: __________________Relationship to child: ________________________
Phone #: ____________________ Parent/Guardian signature _________________________
While school staff will take reasonable steps to prevent injuries to students, some degree of risk is inherent in the nature of
activities, and may occur without fault on the part of the student, school, its employees or agents, or the facility where the activity is
taking place. By allowing your child to participate in this activity, you are agreeing that the activity described above is suitable for
your child.
Office Only: Approval _____ Office Reviewed _____ Bus Confirmed _____ EA request_______
Reviewed One-Day Checklist _____ Supervisor List to Office ____