“Autumn Leaves, New Challenges Please!”
Autumn Holiday Program
October 23 - 27, 2023
9 am - 12 pm
or
2 pm - 5 pm
Session Overview
As leaves change colours and begin to fall, we see that change is inevitable. Autumn is the perfect season to reflect on changes and all that might come with change. It’s a new school year, with new peers, new communities, and new challenges. A change in seasons, also means changes in our food! Join us this week as we look at the autumn changes in nature, in our communities, and in our Shed kitchens.
Being Prepared
Arriving early and prepared, allows your child the best opportunity to make the most of their session with us. Please share the packing responsibilities with children and let them take ownership of their possessions and at the same time be a helpful reminder to you!
We appreciate that there is a lot of information above and we will use the WhatApp chat to remind you of all these details on a day by day basis.
Drop Off, Pick Up & Running Late
Please be reminded that each Morning session begins at 9:00 am and finishes at 12:00 pm.
Sometimes running late is unavoidable and we will always be waiting at, or near by our meeting point before moving on. However if you know you are going to be late, please inform the lead mentor ASAP. If it looks like you are going to be more than 30mins than the start time, alternative arrangements may need to be made and this will be considered on a case by case scenario.
Session 1: Monday, October 23
Market trip and cooking day
Drop Off
Home Base
Pick Up
Home Base
Session 2: Tuesday, October 24
Hiking and Climbing
Drop Off
Victoria Peak Gardens
Pick Up
Victoria Peak Gardens
Session 3: Wednesday, October 25
Cooking Day
Drop Off
Home Base
Pick Up
Home Base
Session 4: Thursday, October 26 - Wet Session
Stream scramble
Drop Off
Pok Fu Lam
Pick Up
Pok Fu Lam
Session 5: Friday, October 27
Hiking
Drop Off
Kotewall Road
Pick Up
Kotewall Road
The Mentors
In the lead up to your child’s week with us, please take the time to have an upbeat chat with them about what is ahead. This will allow them some time to prepare for meeting the new mentors, the other children, and the new routines they are about to be involved in. Undoubtedly, there will be some nerves but they will be greeted with friendly faces and some running around should help to quickly get them relaxed and into the right frame of mind.
Marty
Martin is open-minded and a life-long learner. He graduated with a Bachelor in Urban Geography and Environment. He believes in the importance of protecting our natural environment. Martin also has experience in supporting students with diverse learning needs, particularly through greening activities to develop a more meaningful relationship with the outdoors. In his free time, he likes to skateboard and cook for his friends and family. By being part of The Shed, Martin hopes to continue promoting nature-positivity through awesome outdoor experiences.
Sammi
Samantha is born and raised in Canada and has been working in Education since graduating with a Bachelor's of Education, majoring in Special Needs. Working with students with exceptional needs has fuelled her passion for education and learning. With experience as a classroom teacher, tutor, mentor, and vice principal, Samantha is ready to bring learning outside of the traditional classroom. Samantha hopes to instill lifelong learning by creating unique experiences at The Shed that allows participants to engage in themselves, their community, and our world.