LILYDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Melba Avenue, Lilydale 3140
Telephone: 9735-5644
Facsimile: 9735-3552
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lilydalehs.vic.edu.au
March 5, 2015
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Students in the Year 10 Philosophy class have the opportunity to attend a workshop at the Melbourne Zoo to
focus on some key epistemological and ethical issues, such as
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How is animal thinking different from human thinking?
Can they reflect on their lives?
Could an animal have a conscience?
- Are animals aware of themselves?
- Do animals have some sense of right and wrong?
- What sort of rights should animals have, if any?
Here is the itinerary.
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Gather at the William Street gate of Lilydale High School at 8:50 am, Thursday April 16th; mark rolls and
walk to Lilydale station to catch the 9.15 am. Arrive at Royal Park at 10.37 am.
From 10:40 am to 11:30 am – Early lunch at the Zoo.
Philosophy discussion at 11:40 am.
From 12:30 am to 1:30 pm. Complete questionnaires while observing a chosen animal.
Return to Royal Park station for 1:44 pm train. Head for Southern Cross station, to catch the 2.00pm train
which will arrive at Lilydale at 3:03 pm. Failing that, we take the 2:12 pm train to Ringwood, change for
Lilydale train (arrive 3:33 pm).
It is strongly advised that students bring a packed lunch and something to drink. Students must be in school
uniform. Appropriate rainwear would be useful if the weather is inclement; or a hat and sunscreen if it is sunny.
As an added precaution, we would prefer students to bring a mobile phone and provide supervising teachers with
the number.
Cost of zoo entry is $19 (Students will need to bring their Myki card to pay for train travel). Please complete and
return the indemnity form below and return it in an envelope together with payment to the school office no later than
Wednesday March 25th, 2015.
Yours faithfully,
LAURA HIGGINS & KATIE HUNTER
Year 10 Philosophy Teachers
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My son/daughter _______________________________________________ Form: ___________________
has my permission to attend the school excursion to Melbourne Zoo on Thursday April 16th, 2015.
I authorise the teacher in charge of the excursion to consent, where it is impracticable to communicate with me, to the child
receiving such medical or surgical treatment as may be deemed necessary. I supply the following relevant details:
Any physical limitations or medical conditions: __________________________________________ ______________________
Has he had full tetanus immunisation: _______________________________________________________________________
Any other relevant information concerning the child: ____________________________________________________________
Signed: _______________________________________ Date: ____________________
(Parent/Guardian)
Telephone: ______________________________________
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Parents/Guardians need to be aware that excursions/camps may be cancelled at short notice at any time if conditions for students or
staff are deemed by the school to be dangerous. Lilydale High School always puts the safety of its community above all other
conditions. Whilst every measure would be taken to ensure parents are notified as soon as the decision is made, there will be times when
the nature of the event means that only minimal notice can be given. Information will also be placed on the school website
www.lilydalehs.vic.edu.au Unfortunately, parents need to be aware that money may not be able to be fully refunded where a payment
has been made in advance to an organisation or service provider. We appreciate your co-operation and understanding in this regard.