Dear Parent/Carer,

This term in Science, students have been exploring properties of materials

and how their physical properties can influence their use. To enable
students to investigate and analyse a range of materials most suitable for packaging breakable objects, a
hands-on authentic STEM event will be run during Week 7 this term.

The Package it Better STEM event will provide students with the opportunity to work collaborative and use
critical and creative thinking to apply their existing knowledge when designing, constructing and testing
different packaging options. During this event, students will be able to engage with real life STEM experts
to ask questions and receive assistance when constructing their designs.

The event will take place on the School Oval on the 20 th of May, 2021 from 9:30am – 10:30 am. Australia
Post has been willing to sponsor this event and have provided the school with the majority of resources
required, however, we ask that each child brings a gold coin donation on the day to help with the cost of
other materials needed to run this event.

We would love parents input with this event as ask that if you are willing to volunteer your time to assist
with setting up, supervising or packing up this event, please indicate your availability on the consent form
below. We welcome all parents, family and friends to attend this STEM event!

If you have any concerns or questions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher or the event
organiser, Miss Mason on 0497 *** ***.

We kindly ask that you return this form by Friday, 14th May 2021.

I/we the parent/carer of gives permission for my

child to participate in the Package It Better STEM Event run at school on the 20th May 2021 from 9:30-
10:30 am.

We also ask for any volunteers who would be able to assist with the following:

o Set up: requires volunteers to assist between 8:00-9:30am.

o Supervising during the event: requires volunteers to supervise between 9:30-10:30am.
o Pack up: requires volunteers to assist between 10:30-12:00pm.

*Volunteers have access to a free coffee and/or morning tea on the day of the event.

Name of parent/carer (please print):

Signature: Date:
 Medical Consent Form

Media Consent

Please indicate whether you allow full permission for your child to be photographed and published on
social media/newsletters in regards to this STEM event.
o Yes
o No

Medical Information

Please list any pre-existing/current injuries or medical conditions that may inhibit your child’s ability to
actively engage in the STEM event below.

Emergency contact details

Name:
Phone Number:
Relationship to Student:

Note: All information provided to the school for this STEM event is confidential and will only be accessible
by event coordinator and emergency persons if applicable.

I agree that the above information I have supplied is accurate and correct.

Name of parent/carer (please print):

Signature: Date: