1st May, 2007
Dear Sir or Madam,
Welcome to the Story Bridge Adventure Climb Education program!
Over a period of years, we have been working with several
Industrial Design and Technology, Science, and Study of Society and the
Environment teachers to develop the Story Bridge Adventure Climb Education
Program, a comprehensive learning experience built around a bridge
climb. We believe this program is a world first.
Should you be interested in receiving more information on the education
program, please email me at education@sbac.net.au and I
will forward you a disk containing a short video presentation on the
bridge climb, over 100 pages of support material in the three disciplines
above, worksheet solutions and a PowerPoint presentation covering the
history and engineering of the Story Bridge. Information as
well as curriculum material may be accessed via the Education Program
portal on our web site: www.sbac.net.au
The cost of a student climb is $55, including GST (which can be claimed
back by the school). This is considerably lower than our advertised
concession rate of $82.50 and our normal public climb rate of $110.00. One
teacher per climb group of twelve students will climb at no charge.
I offer my personal invitation for your school to participate in this
exciting educational opportunity. Should you or any of your staff have
questions about the program, I or one of my team will be happy to
assist.
Yours sincerely
Paul Lewin
CEO Story Bridge Adventure Climb
(07) 3514
6900
paul@sbac.net.au
The Educational Climb Experience
- Climbers must be over the age of ten years.
- Enclosed rubber-soled footwear must be worn.
- Lockers are provided for storage of personal
items.
- Climbers will be briefed on all aspects of the
climb before commencing and get a feel for the climb on our climb
simulator.
- Educational climb groups consist of twelve
student climbers, an accompanying teacher, plus a climb leader.
- The climb experience takes approximately two and
a half hours and starts with a short DVD covering the history and
engineering of the bridge.
- Climbers are provided with a climb suit, a radio
receiver headset, and, if required, a lanyard to secure eyewear, a cap
and wet weather gear.
- Climbers are attached to a static line for the
duration of the climb.
- The climb leader will provide an informative
commentary during the climb and challenge the students with questions.
- The teacher accompanying the group will also be
fitted with a microphone.
Click
Here to enquiry about a booking.
 
To
obtain the worksheet solutions or the Powerpoint presentation please
contact Story Bridge Adventure Climb directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Experience
How many people can
participate in an educational climb?
Educational climb groups
consist of twelve students, one Free of Charge Teacher plus a climb
leader.
How long does the experience
take?
The climb experience takes approximately two and a half
hours and starts with a short DVD covering the history and engineering of
the bridge.
Is the bridge safe? Could any
students stray from the group or ‘fall off’?
Climbers are
attached to a static line for the duration of the climb.
The students haven’t done any
climbing before – how will they know what to do?
Climbers will
be briefed on all aspects of the climb before commencing and get a feel
for the climb on our climb simulator.
How is the climb
educational?
The education program covers the following
topics:
Full details on these topics, including
worksheets, are available in the ‘Teacher’s’ section of our
website.
The climb leader will provide an
informative commentary on the history and heritage of the bridge, the
surrounding suburbs and landmarks during the climb and challenge the
students with questions.
What if the accompanying teacher
needs to speak to the group?
The teacher accompanying the
group will also be fitted with a microphone.
After the climb
What is there to do for students waiting to climb or
students that finish before other groups?
There are a number of parks
in the Kangaroo Point area including Captain Burke Park which contains
picnic areas.
Payment
Does a deposit have to be paid upon
booking?
A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the total amount
must be paid upon booking.
When is the final payment due?
The
final payment must be received at least seven days prior to scheduled
climb.
*Prices are valid until 30 November 2008.
*All climbers
are subject to our standard terms and conditions which are available on
the Story Bridge Adventure Climb website and will be provided for you upon
confirmation of booking.
Policies
What is the cancellation policy?
The
climb can be cancelled no later than seven days prior to the climb date.
The school will not receive the deposit back.
Can the date of the booking be
changed?
The date of the booking can be changed no later than
seven days prior to the climb date.
Do you climb in all weather
conditions?
We climb in all weather conditions except for
excessively high winds, electrical storms or hail. You will be
notified by Story Bridge Adventure Climb if the climb is to be
rescheduled.
Students
How old do the student climbers need to
be?
All climbers must be a minimum age of ten years and a
minimum height of 130cm.
How many students do we need to have to
book?
Minimum booking is 12 students per school.
Minimum
of 10 students per any subsequent climb.
An indemnity form must be filled out and signed by a parent
or guardian before students are able to climb.
What will happen if a student that is already booked
to climb is unable to climb?
The student can be replaced with
another climber.
Teachers
What is the ‘Accompanying Teacher’s
Rate’?
One teacher per group of twelve students climbs free of
charge. A maximum of 13 climbers are allowed per climb, including
the accompanying teacher.
How many teachers are allowed per climb
group?
Additional teachers can climb within a group or groups
but they must pay the student rate of $55.00.
Wardrobe
What do the climber’s need to
wear?
Enclosed rubber-soled footwear must be worn.
All
climbers are provided with a climb suit, a radio receiver headset, and, if
required, a lanyard to secure eyewear, a cap and wet weather gear.
Is there anywhere to store unworn clothing and
personal items?
Lockers are provided for storage of personal
items.
When to climb
Educational climbs will operate before and during school
hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, excluding
school and public holidays.
Educational Climb Terms and
Conditions
-
Educational climbs will operate before and during school
hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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Minimum booking is 12 students per school.
-
Minimum of 10 students per any subsequent climb.
-
All climbers must complete an indemnity form prior to
arrival at base head quarters. Indemnity forms can be downloaded from
the “Teacher’s” section of the website.
-
A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the total amount must
be paid upon booking.
-
A booking is not confirmed until a confirmation has been
received by the school from our Reservations Centre.
-
Names of climbers are to be provided no later than 7
days before the scheduled climb.
-
Final Payment must be made 7 days before the scheduled
climb.
-
Prices are valid until 30 November 2008.
-
All climbers are subject to our standard terms and
conditions.
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