Friday Outings
What was the weather like on our first Gr. 6 hike?
What is...…...pouring rain
Why is it important to wear (non cotton) knee high socks when skiing/boarding?
What is...……. prevents - chafing, pain, blisters, rubbing on shins
When climbing, what is the person called that is on the ground controlling the climbers rope?
What is......the belayer
How long are future OE trips Sigma/Omega?
What is...……...one week, 3 times a year!
Name that yellow invasive plant that grows like wild fire on Vancouver Island
What is.... Scotch Broom
What are 4 things we should always have with us on Friday outings?
What are...…..
-full water bottle
-extra later
-healthy snack
-back pack
What was the scent that filled the bus on the way down the Mt?
What is...…….Burning breaks!
What are 3 important things you need in order to make a fire?
What are...……….
-Fuel
-Oxygen
-Light
What is the destination of the first Sigma OE trip?
What is...........Strathcona Park Lodge!
The invasive species plant that we have helped to pull out of parks?
What is...….English Ivy
Who continues to join us on regular Friday Outings even though his daughter is now in grade 10?
Who is...….Denis Chow
Who won the teacher vs. student "How well do you know your teacher" game?
?
Name 2 reasons why do we NOT wear cotton on OE trips?
What is...……….
-It does not dry if it gets wet
-It does not keep you warm when wet
-It is very heavy when wet
-It looks dorky
-It can cause chafing
What REALLY CHALLANGING hiking trail do the Omega gr 11/12 students spent years training for.
What is...….the West Coast Trail
Name 3 types of trees commonly found on Vancouver Island?
What are...……..
Arbutus
Cedar
Maple
Douglas Fir
Sitka Spruce
Garry Oak
What are the two things Miss Sandra is famous for at Camp Bernard?
What are......
-Falling in the creek!
-Getting lost on the hiking trail.
What were 3 very important rules on the mountain during the ski day?
What are......
-Always ski with your buddy
-Always wear a helmet
-Never go out of bounds/in the terrain park
What are the canoeing names for the: Front/Back and Left/Right parts of the canoe?
What are.....
Front - Bow
Back - Stern
Left - Port
Right - Starboard
What 3 ski mountains do Sigma and Omega students visit in OE by the time they graduate?
What are.....
Mt Washington
Cypress
Whistler
What is BC's provincial flower?
What is...…..Pacific Dogwood!