Subject: KHOJ - the Outbound Learning Expedition

The Heritage School, Gurgaon

THS/2011-2012/ SP/ACAD/ 101 Date: 15/09/10

Subject: KHOJ - The Outbound Learning Expedition

"He who would travel happily must travel light." -St. Exupery

Dear Parents,

The excitement is palpable amongst the students and we are eagerly waiting for the Khoj to start for our children. Our 1st expedition will commence shortly.

Please find in this communication - . A list of things that the students need to carry with them for the Outbound Learning Expedition . A list of things that the students will not be allowed to carry . Details of departure and arrival . Communication Protocol during the Khoj . Details of medical personnel and facilities available during the program.

Please make a note of the details which are applicable for your ward. We would like to re-iterate that the program is integral to learning in the school and we look forward to complete participation, commitment and support from you.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING FOR THE KHOJ

ESSENTIAL ITEMS CLOTHING PERSONAL BAGGAGE

 Flash Light – 1 with  T-shirts - 2  Students are allowed to extra set of batteries  Pairs of track pants – 2 carry only rucksack or  Water Bottle - 1  Swimming soft duffle bags, restrict  Sun Screen Lotion Costume/Quick dry t- weight to maximum 10  Lip Salve shirt and shorts -1 kgs.  Insect Repellent  Warm fleece Jacket - 1  Small Back pack / day  Sun Hats/Caps  Nightwear – 1 Set pack for hikes  Personal Toiletries  Socks – 2 pairs  Sleeping Bag  Strapped sandals - 1  Under Garments –  Please travel light and  Sports shoes 3pairs take only things that are  School Photo ID  Light Towel – 1 essential.

(Please do not carry jeans) THINGS NOT TO CARRY

 No food items (this includes packaged food, home cooked food)  Electronic items such as  Mobile Phones  IPods  Cameras  PSPs  Video Games  Playing Cards, UNO cards  Money – Students will not have any opportunity to spend money during the Khoj.  Hard shell suitcase/luggage bags with rollers are strictly prohibited.

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL DURING KHOJ

 You will receive a communication about your ward by 12 noon everyday via email. Please check your mail everyday after 12 noon. Personnel handling communication at the school will be in regular touch with the teachers at the camps.  You can call the school reception between 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. during the days of the program if you have any important communication to be passed on to your ward. The school will in turn communicate the same to the camp.  We request you not to call the class teachers during the program as they will be busy and involved in facilitating Khoj.

DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL DETAILS

DEPARTURE Class Dep. Date School School Train Name Train Dep Assembling Departure Time and Time Station

Class 8 07.10.11 18:30 19:15 Dauladhar Express 22:10, Delhi Class 12 22.09.11 20:30 21:00 New Delhi-Dehradun 23:55, AC Express New Delhi

ARRIVAL

Class Arrival School Arrival Train Name Train Arrival time Date Time and Station Class 8 14.10.11 9:45 am Dauladhar Express 7:45 am , Delhi

Class 12 25.09.11 24:00 Dehradun Shatabdi 22:45, New Delhi PARENTS PLEASE NOTE:

 The timings of drop and pick up for your ward.  All parents have to drop and pick up their wards from The Heritage School only.  Please ensure that your ward reaches the Reception area of the school at the school assembling time (refer to Departure Table above).

As you already know, the school has a tie up with ‘Orange Cross’ for its total health care needs. Trained Medical Professionals - Senior Nurses / Doctors will be accompanying each Khoj group. They will also be carrying all the medical records of our children. Orange Cross will be carrying medicines, nebulizers, disposable oxygen cylinders, etc. and will be fully equipped to handle any contingencies.

Regards,

Dr. Mahesh Prasad