Year 8 Aquatics Day and First Aid Course (Term 4, Week 7 & 8)
As part of their preparation for Westventure, all current Year 8 students will participate in an Aquatics Day at Brighton Seacliff Yacht Club.
During these sessions, students will familiarise themselves with the equipment they will use on camp and learn basic skills in kayaking, sailing, and aquatic safety. The dates for this year’s Aquatics Days are listed below. Additionally, all students will undergo first aid training with Royal Life Saving, equipping them with essential self-reliant emergency response skills.
Please fill out the Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club consent form below and return the form to Mr Hannam at bhannam@westminster.sa.edu.au. Students will be unable to participate in sailing without a completed consent form.
New students commencing Year 9 in 2027 are also invited to join us for these familiarisation days. This training is not compulsory for new students but if timing and availability suits either or both sessions (given it is still within the school term), new students are welcome to attend. There will be nominal charges for the first aid and sailing for new students as the costings for these training opportunities are incorporated into Westminster’s Year 8 core charges.
Year 8 Final Week Schedule
During the final week of Term 4, from Friday 27 November to Thursday 3 December, students will participate in aquatics and first aid activities. Please refer to the students' House below for their scheduled activities. Students may wear their PE uniform to School throughout the week.
Kelly and Woollacott
Friday 27 November: Aquatics
Thursday 3 December: First Aid
Fricker and Jeffries
Monday 30 November: Aquatics
Thursday 3 December: First Aid
Clark and Heaslip
Tuesday 1 December: Aquatics
Thursday 3 December: First Aid
Carter and Dunstan
Wednesday 2 December: Aquatics
Thursday 3 December: First Aid
Fereday and Forder
Wednesday 2 December: First Aid
Thursday 3 December: Aquatics
What to Expect on Your Aquatics Day
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8.45 am
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Attend tutor for role
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9.00 am
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Meet by the school gym. Mark absentees and collect consent form
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9.00 – 12.00 pm
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Kayaking in the school pool OR Sailing activities at Brighton Seacliff Yacht Club.
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12.00 – 12.30 pm
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Lunch and Swap Activities. Students must bring their lunch, as they will not have an opportunity to purchase food during the day.
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12.30 – 3.00 pm
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Kayaking in the school pool OR Sailing activities at Brighton Seacliff Yacht Club.
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3.30 pm
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Dismissal from school
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What to Bring
Clothing requirements will depend on the weather. Students can wear Aquatic clothes to school and bring a dry set to change into in the afternoon.
Students should bring:
- a broad-brimmed hat and sunscreen
- a woollen jumper, thermal top, wetsuit or similar clothing for colder conditions
- a long-sleeved collared shirt or rash vest
- bathers and a towel
- shoes, reef sandals or wetsuit booties that can get wet
- any required personal medication
- A spray jacket will be provided
If have any questions, please contact:
Maia Schnaars
Westventure Coordinator
E: mshnaars@westminster.sa.edu.au | T: 08 8276 0337