PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS LETTER TO GIVE CONSENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SWIMMING CARNIVAL.  

04 March 2024

Dear Parent/Carer

The Tully State High School Swimming Carnival will be held on Thursday 28th March, 2024.  Education Queensland risk management policies require parental consent for students to participate in swimming and activities off-site.  Details of the carnival are outlined below.

Swimming Carnival Details

• Thursday 28th March, 2024
• Parent consent must be provided for students to participate.
• Students who do not have parent consent will participate in an alternative program at school.
• No prior nomination is required for races. Students will be able to nominate on the day.
• Students transported between the school and the Tully Pool by bus.
• Students who travel on school bus runs will arrive and depart the TSHS bus stop as normal.
• The Tully Pool Canteen will be operating throughout the carnival
• There is no cost to students.

Risk

• High risk classification
• Involves competitive swimming races and novelty water events
• Supervised by qualified Lifesaver and trained Physical Education teachers with knowledge and skills in water rescues.

If you consent for your child to participate in this carnival please complete this consent and medical form as soon as possible. 

For further information about the activities and risk management processes, please contact Sport Coordinator, Bianca Parkes, on (07) 4068 4555 or email bpark270@eq.edu.au.

Yours sincerely

Helen Carne
Principal

Bianca Parkes

Sports Coordinator

Activity consent form – TSHS Swimming Carnival 2024

Privacy Statement

The Department of Education is collecting the personal information in this form in order to:

 -  obtain consent for the named child/student to participate in the named off-site activity;

 -  help coordinate the off-site activity;

 -  respond to any injury or medical condition that may arise during or as a result of the off-site activity; and

 -  update school records where necessary.

Where applicable, the information is being collected in accordance with section 102 of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the Education and Care Services Regulation 2013 (Qld).

The information will only be accessed by authorised departmental staff and stored securely. The information will be dealt with in accordance with the confidentiality requirements of, as applicable, section 426 of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld), the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld), and/or the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). The information will not be disclosed to any other person or agency unless we have your consent or we are required or authorised by law to do so e.g. in compliance with relevant Queensland Chief Health Officer’s Directions.

Activity risks and insurance

Please note that the Department of Education does not have personal accident insurance cover for children/students. If your child is injured as a result of an accident or incident while participating in the activity, all costs associated with the injury, including medical costs are the responsibility of the parent/carer. Some incidental medical costs may be covered by Medicare. If you have private health insurance, some costs may also be covered by your provider. Any other costs must be covered by parents/carers. It is up to all parents/carers to decide the type/s and level of private insurance they wish to arrange to cover their child. Please take this into consideration in deciding whether or not to allow the child/student to participate in this activity.

Consent

By signing this form, I agree to all the following statements:

• I have read all of the information contained in this form in relation to the activity (including any attached material)
• I am aware that the department does not have personal accident insurance cover for students.
• I give consent for the named child/student, to participate in the identified activity.
• I will pay to the school the costs detailed in this consent form for the child/student’s participation in the activity.
• I agree to and understand the refund policy as it applies to this excursion (see Activity costs)
• In the event of an accident or illness, school staff may obtain or administer any medical assistance or treatment the child/student may reasonably require, including contacting their doctor.
• I accept liability for all reasonable costs incurred by the department in obtaining such medical assistance or treatment (including any transportation costs) and undertake to reimburse the department the full amount of those costs.
• I have provided the school with all relevant details of the child/student’s medical or physical needs on registration /enrolment and where relevant have updated this information.
• I give consent for student contact information to be shared in relation to this activity in compliance with relevant Queensland Chief Health Officer’s Directions.