Please check with the School Shop for advice on the requirements for clothing and equipment for Tihoi before making a purchase. Many parents in the past have made purchases that have turned out to be unsuitable for the Tihoi environment.
The School Shop sources and provides the majority of the outdoor recreational clothing and equipment requirements for students attending Tihoi Venture School. This has been done in consultation with the Tihoi Venture School staff who know what equipment and clothing is best suited for the Tihoi experience.
GEAR LIST
Centre life
Used as day-to-day clothes/items around the centre.
- 2 x pyjamas
- 5 x t-shirts, any style (quick dry)
- 2 x long sleeved tops
- 2 x pair long pants (jeans, trousers or track suit)
- 2 x pair casual shorts
- 1 x pair polar fleece shorts
- 10 x pair underpants
- 1 x pair swimming shorts
- 1 x duvet and cover
- 1 x pillow
- 4 x towels
- 2 x face cloths
- 10 x coat hangers
- 1 x toilet set
- 1 x wrist watch, waterproof
Footwear
- 1 x pair rubber jandals/sandals/slip ons
- 1 x pair gumboots
- 1 x pair slippers.
Outdoors
Used weekly for the outdoor programme.
- 3 x polypropylene long or short sleeved tops
- 3 x polypropylene long johns
- 1 x full or half zip heavy weight polar fleece jacket
- 2 x polar fleece lightweight jerseys
- 2 x pair polar fleece pants
- 8 x pair woollen socks (attach with loops)
- 1 x raincoat, good quality, waterproof 20000mu (breathable from 10000mu)
- 1 x pair waterproof over trousers, heavy duty
- 1 x pair compression shorts
- 1 x pair waterproof over mittens
- 2 x beanies – fleece or wool
- 1 x cap
- 1 x pair woolen gloves
- 1 x pair polypropylene gloves
- 1 x polyprop skull cap and buff (from shop)
- 1 x full length 3 – 5 mm wetsuit
- 1 x LED head torch
- 1 x sleeping bag, -8 degrees minimum, synthetic. No down filled bags. RAB and Marmot are good options
- 1 x sleeping bag liner (no cotton or polycotton)
- 1 x tramping pack (75 litres minimum)
- 1 x pack liner
- 1 x sleeping mat (thermal insulation)
- 2 x dry bags (30-35 litres)
- 1 x pair overalls (long sleeved)
- 1 x mug (not glass)
- 1 x plate and bowl (not glass)
- 1 x knife, fork and spoon set
- 2 x water bottles (1 litre)
Footwear
- 1 x pair leather tramping boots (Evolve, Ridgeline good options)
- 1 x pair gaiters
- 1 x pair dive booties
- 2 x pairs thermal sock liners
- 1 x spare pair of boot laces.
Fitness
- 1 x pair off-road running shoes (most running is done on bush tracks/paddocks. A good tread is needed)
- 4 x pair running socks
- 1 x quick dry shirt
- 1 x St Paul’s house singlet
- 1 x pair St Paul’s rugby shorts
- 1 x lightweight showerproof windbreaker.
Other
- 1 x tube Snoseal
- 10 x large plastic bags
- 1 x sunglasses
- 1 x sunscreen
- Hand sanitiser
Optional
- 1 x USB memory stick
- 1 x alarm clock
- 1 x camera
- 1 x extra blanket
- 1 x hot water bottle
- 1 x lamp or lantern for bedside
- Wall posters, books, musical instruments, cards, books