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.. Yr 11 IYA Silver Award Training
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. Week on the Wildside 2010

30th August 2010

Dear Rafters & Parents,

As part of your son’s/daughters Nam Wa Descent, your son/daughter

will be undertaking a familiarization and training weekend on:

Friday 8th October Depart NIST at 3pm,

Return on

Saturday 9th October by 1930 hrs.

Venue: The Wild Lodge – Khao Ito

This is a compulsory part of this year 11 Silver IYA Trip.

If students are unable to complete the training, they will still be
allowed to attend the trip to the Nam Wa, however, they will not be
assessed for the adventurous journey section of the Silver level
International award for Young People. (IYA Requirements)

Students will participate in a range of White Water Rafting, Camp craft

& Safety activities. The aims of the training expedition are to develop
student's abilities to work with others, be self-reliant, and develop a
rational approach to staged emergency situations.

Students will be camping and involved in food preparation throughout

the training days.

The trip will be lead by Mr. Graham Wardle, Mr. Simon Millward &
Mr. Neil Commons along with several other NIST Staff and the
training team from The Wild Planet.

An outline Itinerary and suggested equipment list is attached.

Yours sincerely

Graham Wardle
Education Outside of the Classroom Coordinator
 Nam Wa Training The Wild Lodge
Dates: Friday 8th - Saturday 9th October 2010.

Itinerary

Friday 1500 Depart NIST, travel to The Wild Lodge,

1730 Students pitch tents.

1830 - Evening Meal BBQ

1915 – The Nam Wa Descent
IYA Silver Award & Log Books
2045 Free Time
2130 Into tents/lights out

Saturday

0615 Rise/take down tents

0700 Breakfast
0800 Depart for Khao Ito Reservoir Activity Groups 1 & 2
1100 Students in pre-set groups Cook Lunch, beside reservoir
1230 Activity Groups 1 & 2 swap over
1530 Transfer to The Wild Lodge Shower/Change
1630 Depart for NIST ETA 1930 hrs.

Suggested Equipment
Personal Items that are Check Personal Items that are Check
essential essential
Waterproof top Personal hygiene
Strap Sandals/Aqua Shoes Water bottle at least 1 litre
or trainers
Sun hat and cream Torch with spare bulb
Long sleeved top/rash vest Spare torch batteries
Socks Personal First Aid (e.g.
medication
Long Trouser (one pair) Soap and teeth cleaning
Short Trouser (two pairs) Watch
T shirts (two) Emergency rations
Underwear (not too much!)
Soft Sports bag – to carry Money – max B300

equipment
Rucksack Liner (big plastic Sports Shoes/Sandals for travel
bag) – for wet clothes
Sleeping bag
Clothes to sleep in