AW2026 Camp Booklet - Contemporary Jewellery Making
CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY MAKING CAMP 2026 ACTIVITIES WEEK
10-14 AUGUST 2026
July 2026
Dear Student and Parents/Guardians,
The Contemporary Jewellery Making Camp is a school-based camp taking place at Senior Campus from Monday 10 August to Friday 14 August 2026.
The week covers a range of techniques and processes involved in making contemporary jewellery. During the week students will work with a variety of trained craftspeople to create a range of pieces using silver, pewter, copper and brass and will engage with a combination of traditional and contemporary tools and techniques.
Parents/Guardians, please urgently respond to the Consent2Go eForm and ensure that your child’s medical information is up to date.
In this booklet you will find further information regarding the camp, so please read through this carefully. We hope this information clarifies any questions you may have in relation to this camp. If there are any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me. We look forward to a fun and rewarding week.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Marcus Butler
Contemporary Jewellery Making Camp Coordinator
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our camp is being held on the lands of the Bunurong and Boonwurrung peoples and we wish to acknowledge them as Traditional Owners. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We are grateful to be visiting their land and we recognise their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this land.
POLICY RELATING TO STUDENTS WITHDRAWING FROM ACTIVITIES WEEK CAMP/ABSENTEE CHARGEBACK POST CAMP
Activities Week Camp is a compulsory part of the school curriculum and all students are expected to participate. Bookings and arrangements are made on this expectation.
In the event that a student withdraws from the camp due to medical reasons, the school requires prior written notice accompanied by a valid medical certificate. In such cases, families will be responsible for all non-refundable costs incurred, including but not limited to flights, accommodation, and other pre-paid expenses.
For cancellations due to a change of mind or any non-medical reasons, families will be charged the full camp fee.
SUNSMART POLICY
In keeping with the school’s “SunSmart” approach to outdoor activities, students are required to bring sunscreen, a protective hat (with a wide brim) and to wear tops which adequately cover the skin of the shoulders and back. In the event of swimming activities, students will need “rashies” or t-shirts. Sunscreen is an additional protection - it does not take the place of clothing or shade.
NUT POLICY
On Camp, we request that parents/students avoid bringing food products that contain nuts of any kind in order to minimise the risk to students with severe allergies.
The school cannot guarantee that the camp environment will be 100% allergen free, hence students with allergies need to remain vigilant in their decisions around any food that they ingest.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CONTACT
In the event of an emergency, or if you need to urgently contact your child, please do not ring the camp (or your child) directly but rather contact the school during office hours on (03) 5971 6100 or contact after hours on mobile 0482 888 022
RESPOND TO CONSENT2GO EFORM
To enable staff to fulfil their duty of care to students, we need accurate and up-to-date information about medical and personal issues for all students. Please respond to the Consent2Go eForm and ensure that your child’s medical information is up to date. Any last-minute changes should be communicated directly to the leader of the camp as well as updated on Consent2Go. We do rely on this information, and parents do have a duty of disclosure, to ensure all relevant information is known.
INFORMATION COLLECTION POLICY
Confidential medical and other sensitive information collected and used for the running of these camps will be handled in line with the School’s Privacy Policy.
POLICY RELATING TO STUDENTS SENT HOME FROM CAMP
Where a student does need to be sent home, for medical, personal, or discipline reasons, they will need to be collected from the camp by their parent/guardian (at their own expense) - they cannot travel unaccompanied. In all cases, arrangements must be made with school and special arrangements may need to be in place for remote camps, i.e. 3 or more hours from school.
EXTREME WEATHER POLICY
We will modify our program based on weather forecasts - we will be in contact with Woodleigh School to review the week’s weather as it unfolds. In the event of a day being forecast to be Extreme (under the CFA Fire Danger Rating system) the program will be modified at the least, to ensure safety in the heat, and evacuation plans in readiness. In the event of a day being forecast to be Code Red (Catastrophic), the program will be cancelled in advance and students evacuated the day before. The School will use SMS and email to communicate with parents in such cases.
CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY MAKING CAMP INFORMATION
CAMP DATES
Monday 10 - Friday 14 August 2026.
MEDICATION ON CAMP
If you believe your child needs to take medication during the school day on camp, please contact the School Nurse before Monday 3 August.
COST
The cost of this Activities Week Camp is in the range of $550 - $600. The final cost will be charged to student accounts after camp week.
LOCATION
The camp is located at Woodleigh Senior Campus and will run during normal school hours.
MEALS
Students should plan to bring snacks, lunch and a water bottle each day. The school canteen will be open in a limited capacity during Activities Week. Students will have the opportunity to buy food when we are off-site on Monday, but can also bring their own food and snacks.
ACTIVITIES
This week covers a range of techniques and processes involved in making contemporary jewellery. During the week students will work with a variety of trained craftspeople to create a range of pieces using silver, pewter, copper and brass and will engage with a combination of traditional and contemporary techniques, tools and processes.
CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT
Students should wear warm clothing appropriate for a workshop setting and closed-toe shoes. Ugg boots, Crocs or similar are not allowed Where applicable, long hair will need to be tied back. Safety and risk management will be paramount and students will be expected to wear PPE at all times while in the workshop.
DO NOT BRING
Valuables, cameras or any items that you wouldn't want to lose or break, lollies, or an excessive amount of money. Headphones and earphones are not to be worn in the workshop.
MOBILE PHONES
A reminder that the Woodleigh School Mobile Phone policy will be in effect throughout the week. Mobile phones may be used on the off-site day (Monday). On all other days, they should be left at home as they will not be required.
RISK
There are elements of risk involved in this camp and whilst safety ratios and requirements will be adhered to, we believe it is important to make you aware of potential risks. These risks include but are not limited to:
• Chemical exposure.
• Cutting and puncturing wounds.
• Burns and scalds.
To mitigate the above risks, the following safety precautions will be taken:
• Students will be provided with protective equipment such as aprons, earmuffs and safety glasses.
• Students will be given instruction on correct use of equipment and safety awareness of chemical use and handling.
• Students will be constantly supervised with reinforcement of correct procedures.
• Staff will have first aid training.
BEHAVIOURAL EXPECTATIONS
• As a participant in the Activities Week Camps program, there is a high level of responsibility and expectation with respect to behaviour. All normal school policies apply, in particular:
• Involvement with sex, drugs, smoking, vaping or alcohol is prohibited.
• A preparedness to participate wherever appropriate.
• Safety of all participants is paramount.
Infringement of these policies may result in the student being sent home, at your own expense.
• It is a courtesy to be respectful and positive at all events, even those you personally find less interesting. A good night’s sleep will be essential - being tired will not only affect you but also others on camp.
• Never leave school grounds without the permission of a staff member.
• Each student is responsible for the immediate environment and must keep it tidy and not damage any of the surroundings.
CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY MAKING CAMP PROGRAM
DAY TIME PROGRAM
MONDAY
TUESDAY
8.55am - Start 10.00am - Depart 1.00pm - Lunch
3.30pm - Return 3.45pm - Dismissal
WEDNESDAY
8.55am - Start
10.00am - Recess
12.35pm - Lunch
3.45pm - Dismissal
• Introduction, Orientation and Safety Briefing.
• Visiting jewellery studios on the Peninsula.
THURSDAY
8.55am - Start 10.00am - Recess
12.35pm - Lunch 3.45pm - Dismissal
• Working with professional jeweller Chloe McColl, designing and making jewellery in wax to be cast in silver.
FRIDAY
8.55am - Start
10.00am - Recess
12.35pm - Lunch 3.45pm - Dismissal
• Making a sterling silver bangle.
• Reclaimed resin jewellery.
• Making a sterling silver ring OR
• Students can design and manufacture their own free-choice project.
Please note: These times and/or activities could be subject to change.
Students will finish off their projects and display and photograph their collections.
1 MAIN DRIVEWAY - ENTRANCE SIDE - G5
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING AT HOTHAM FALLS CREEK SKI/BOARD
MT HOTHAM DOWNHILL SKI/BOARD NEW ZEALAND DOWNHILL SKI/BOARD
SNOW SPORTS RACE TEAM
URBAN ADVENTURE
2 MAIN DRIVEWAY - EXIT SIDE - J6
ADVENTURE LEADERSHIP
CRUDEN OVAL - J3
ARTS: CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY MAKING BAYPLAY MARINE BEECHWORTH MTB EPIC ENERGISE & REVIVE ESPORT CAMP FISHING THE SAPPHIRE COAST MAKE IT, BAKE IT, CREATE IT SLOW FASHION
PARENTS: Please refer to your camp booklet for departure/return dates and times. Please only park in designated parent parking areas when dropping o /collecting your child. This will avoid congestion around the buses on Monday departures and Friday returns.
