Hi Everyone,

I hope exam’s went well and your hard work paid off.

The main purpose for our meeting next Monday will be to get some concrete lesson planning done for the English teaching we are to deliver. We will meet in C1 Charis House.

Many thanks to the groups who have already sent me their flashcards, those who are still working on this. please could you get them to me by Thursday or Friday of this week.

That way we can run through lots of ideas for how to use these next week and I can get them laminated before Monday.

Thanks everyone,

Mrs Harris

Dear Students,

I have attached a link to a Pre Tour Survey and would appreciate your completion before the last meeting on the 27th November.

This survey allows us to obtain an understanding of your knowledge of Vietnam and the tour prior to departure. Once you have returned we will then share a post tour survey with you.

This assists us to plan for our future tours, make improvements or change itineraries if necessary and importantly, we gain a better understanding of the benefits of Service Learning Tours for our students.

https://forms.gle/vkY8t7PDhBfxFnjJA

Kind regards

Vietnam Tour Staff

Hello Students,

For those helping out at the music concerts tonight and tomorrow night, please feel free to wear your Vietnam Tour shirts – hopefully it will help create a bit of a conversation with some people which might help with some donations.

Kind regards,

Mr Merrifield

Hello All,

It is certainly getting exciting now with ONLY 54 DAYS TO GO – WOOHOO!!!

We have had to move the date for the final parent information session due to some Carramar students being absent. Please put the following dates in your calendar:

• Monday 25th November (8.30am – 3pm) – final preparation day for students to plan their English lessons and discuss the rest of the project. Please meet in Cousins Hall at the Duncraig campus at 8.30am. Carramar students, please meet Mrs Harris in the Charis Forum at 8am for a lift to Duncraig in the minibus – if you do not need a lift to and from Duncraig then please let Mrs Harris know.
• Wednesday 27 November (5 – 6pm) – we would like to invite you to a final information session for the Vietnam Tour in the Science Forum of Duncraig Campus at 5pm. We will cover airport departure, itinerary, packing list, activities, etc. and answer any questions that you may have regarding the tour.

If you have any queries then please get in touch.

Kind regards,

Mr Merrifield

Hi Students,

This is a quick reminder that we are catering for the music concerts this Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th November at the Duncraig campus. You should know if you’re involved with this, however, if you’re unsure then please see the previous post on the blog. Please arrive by 6pm at the administration building. Any queries then please let me know.

Kind regards,

Mr Merrifield

Hello Students,

This is just a reminder to those helping out at the Middle School and Primary School Music Concerts next week at the Duncraig Campus. According to our spreadsheet, the students who have volunteered are:

Middle School Concert – Wednesday 13th November, 2025 – 6.45pm – 8.30/9pm

Paige Taylor, Joshwa Ruiz, Akayla Fairclough, Abbey Shackleton, Liam Gordon, Alyssa Hardingham

Primary School Concert – Thursday 14th November, 2025 – 6.45pm – 8/8.30pm

Kate Elderfield, Paige Taylor, Joshwa Ruiz, Akayla Fairclough, Heidi Wilton, Ainsley Montile, Alyssa Hardingham

If any of you can’t make it then please let me know. Please be at the Duncraig campus (administration building at the turning circle) at approximately 6pm so that we can set up in the foyer outside the Theatre. There will be no intermission, however, we hope to be selling food/refreshments before and after the event. The finishing times are approximate depending on how the performances go.

If you are not attending the evenings but would still like to prepare some food in advance then please hand the food to someone attending the evenings to bring along for you. I will be helping out on the Wednesday and Mrs Harris will be helping out on the Thursday.

Any questions then please let me know. Thank you.

Mr Merrifield

Dear all,

This is a friendly reminder that the final payment for the tour is now due. If you haven’t finalised the payment as yet could you please address at your earliest convenience.

Kind regards

Donna Wilson

Service Learning Tours, Carramar and Duncraig

Dear Parents and Students,

We would like to invite you to a final information session for the Vietnam Tour on November 20 at 5.15 in the Science Forum of Duncraig Campus.  We will cover airport departure, itinerary, packing list, activities, etc. and answer any questions that you may have regarding the tour.

Hoping to see you all there.

Dear Parents and Students,

No doubt you will be starting to think about what medications/first aid items you will need to pack to ensure for a smooth tour. The school provides an intensive first aid kit however legally we are not able to provide or administer such things as anti-diarrhea or anti-nausea. Please consult with your GP or Pharmacist for guidance on such medications.

This is also a reminder that if your child’s details need to be updated on the Portal, please ensure you do so now so that we have all relevant details in order.

Kind regards

Donna Wilson

Service Learning Tours Carramar and Duncraig

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Not long to go now. The students are no doubt getting excited (and so are the staff), and it is lovely to see them proudly wearing their tour shirts at school.

This is a friendly reminder that the ‘final’ payment is due on November 6 for the sum of $1117.

With appreciation

Donna Wilson

Service Learning Tours