NFIH Orientation
Semester 1 2010
New and returning residents of NFIH for Semester 1, 2010 are strongly encouraged to arrive or return to NFIH on Saturday 20 February or Sunday 21 February 2010. NFIH reception staff will be available to help you check in on both days.
Arrival on the above dates will allow participation in our special Orientation Program designed to help you become adjusted to life here and involved in a vibrant NFIH community. For new residents, this really is an important part of making the best start you can for your time at NFIH and your university life in Darwin. For returning residents it is a great opportunity to make new friends, help new people to settle into NFIH and generally have a bit of fun before the pressures of study recommence.
WIN!
To help encourage you to participate in orientation, NFIH will be running a competition. Go into the draw to win an ipod or a camera for attending a minimum of 6 nominated orientation activities at NFIH. You will be given an NFIH orientation card with your welcome pack. Complete the card and get at least 6 authorized attendance marks on your card to enter the draw. Prizes will be awarded at the Red Ruckus party on Friday 26 February 2010.
ORIENTATION PROGRAM:
Sunday 21 February - "Set up Day"
- Rapid Creek and Nightcliff Markets - NFIH will offer free transport through a shuttle service to the markets this morning. This is an ideal opportunity to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables or just to relax and enjoy the Darwin market atmosphere.
- Casuarina Square - NFIH will offer free transport through a shuttle service to the Casuarina Square shopping precinct this afternoon. This helped new arrivals to access department stores, supermarkets and other stores for essential items.
- Quick Campus Tour - Basic campus tour to help new residents identify the way to key on campus locations that they may need during their first week of residence.
- Evening Activity - Movie "The Hoax"
Monday 22 February - "Welcome Day"
Attend 6 authorized activitiesto enter our ipod or camera prize draw!!
- Official NFIH Welcome
- Team Competitions - win prizes
- Information Seminar "Making the Most of New Opportunities at NFIH in 2010 "
- Club sign ons
- Friendship and orientation games - win prizes
- Laundry Demonstration - enter the draw to win a laundry supply prize
- Cooking Demonstration (easy pasta meal)- enter the draw to win a pasta making prize
- BBQ Demonstration (fish and vegetables)
- Morning Tea and Lunch provided for residents
Tuesday 23 February - "Out and About Day"
Residents may choose from a range of outings today:
- Daytime options:
- Crocosaurus Cove
- Wave Pool
- Check Out Darwin tour
- Evening
- Dinner at Stokes Hill Wharf
Wednesday 24 February - "CDU Campus Orientation"
- Important for all new CDU students - campus orientation information
- Evening Activity - Games night (Board Games and Wii)
Thursday 25 February - "International Student Orientation Day"
- Compulsory Orientation for new international students - conducted by CDU International Office.
- Evening Activity - Movie "The Soloist"
Friday 26 February - "Special Briefings" and "Welcome Party"
- Chinese Student Advisory Committee Launch
- Indian Student Advisory Committee Launch
- Big BBQ - welcome dinner provided free for NFIH residents
- Evening "Red Ruckus Party" for NFIH Residents - The night's theme is everything red. Dress in red to blend in!
- Win prizes for the best red costume.
- Win game prizes.
- Also drawing the winners of the Orientation week i-pod and camera prizes.
Saturday 27 February - "Market Outing"
- Parap Market - NFIH will offer free transport through a shuttle service to the Parap Market. This is an ideal opportunity to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables or just to relax and enjoy the Darwin market atmosphere.
Sunday 28 February -
- Sunday Fitness Group
- Evening Activity - Pancake Art @ Sitzler Court
Semester 2 2009
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Photos from Orientation Semester 2 2009
Top: Cricket, Dinner @ Stokes Hill Wharf, Three-Legged Race
Bottom: Banter, Recycle Party, Group Photo
Semester 2 2009 Orientation Program:
Sunday 12 July - "Set up Day"
- Rapid Creek and Nightcliff Markets - NFIH offered free transport through a shuttle service to the markets. This was an ideal opportunity to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables or just to relax and enjoy the Darwin market atmosphere.
- Casuarina Square - NFIH offered free transport through a shuttle service to the Casuarina Square shopping precinct. This helped new arrivals to access department stores, supermarkets and other stores for essential items.
- Quick Campus Tour - Basic campus tour to help new residents identify the way to key on campus locations that they may need during their first week of residence.
- Movie Night under the Stars @ NFIH - Screening of "The Curious case of Benjamin Button "
Monday 13 July - "Welcome Day"
- Official NFIH Welcome
- Team Competitions
- Information Seminar "Wellness @ NFIH"
- Club sign ons
- Friendship games
- Laundry Demonstration
- Cooking Demonstrations - Bread and Butter Pudding, Cajun BBQ fish, BBQ Moroccan Lamb
- Cricket on the Lawns
- Morning Tea and Lunch provided for residents
Tuesday 14 July - "Out and About Day"
Residents chose from a range of outings today:
- Territory Wildlife Park
- Mini Golf
- Museum, Art Gallery & Fannie Bay
- Bus trip to the Smith Street Mall, Esplanade and Mitchell Street
- Dinner at Stokes Hill Wharf
Wednesday 15 July - "International Student Orientation Day", "CDU Campus Orientation Evening "
- Compulsory Orientation for new international students - conducted by CDU International Office.
- Important for all new students - University wide Orientation Evening.
- Movie Night under the Stars @ NFIH - Screening of an Aussie movie double: "Lantana" and "Wolf Creek"
Thursday 16 July - "International Student Orientation Day"
- Compulsory Orientation for new international students - conducted by CDU International Office.
- Tour of Casuarina Coastal Reserve with National Parks Ranger
- Evening at the Beachfront Hotel with Resident Leaders and a representative of Red Frogs
Friday 17 July - "Welcome Party"
- Afternoon gathering to make chic "recycled" outfits for tonight's party
- Big BBQ dinner provided for NFIH residents
- Evening "Recycle Party" for NFIH Residents - special guests Red Frogs with their "Hydration Station"
Saturday 18 July - "Market Outing"
- Parap Market - NFIH offered free transport through a shuttle service to the Parap Market. This was an ideal opportunity to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables or just to relax and enjoy the Darwin market atmosphere.
Sunday 19 July - "Board Games Evening "
- Board Games Night at NFIH
Thursday 23 July - "Market Outing"
- Mindil Market - NFIH offered free transport through a shuttle service to the Mindil Market, Darwin's famous night market.
Semester 1 2009
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Photos from Orientation Semester 1 2009
Top: Bowling, Speed Friendship Making, Big BBQ
Bottom: Rain Dance, Club Sign On, Tug-of-War
Semester 1 2009 Orientation Program:
Sunday 22 February - "Set up Day"
- Rapid Creek Markets - NFIH offered free transport through a shuttle service to the markets. This was an ideal opportunity to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Casuarina Square - NFIH offered free transport through a shuttle service to the Casuarina Square shopping precinct. This helped new arrivals to access department stores, supermarkets and other stores for essential items.
- Quick Campus Tours - Basic campus tours to help new residents identify the way to key on campus locations that they may need during their first week of residence.
- Returning Residents Meeting - A meeting to introduce new procedures at NFIH for 2009.
- Movie Night - Screening of "Burn After Reading" at NFIH.
Monday 23 February - "Welcome Day"
- Official NFIH Welcome
- Team Competitions
- Activity demonstrations
- Club sign ons
- Community and NFIH information displays
- Friendship making activities
- Laundry Demonstrations
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Morning Tea and Lunch provided for residents
Tuesday 24 February - "Out and About Day"
- Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) - Pancake Breakfast fundraiser
Residents chose from a range of interesting activities and outings today:
- Mini Golf
- Crocosaurus Cove
- Ten Pin Bowling
- Gym facilities tour at CDU Fitness Unlimited
- Bus trip to the Smith Street Mall, city shops and hot spots
- Free 1 hour Circuit program at CDU Fitness Unlimited
- Archery
- Dinner at Stokes Hill Wharf
Wednesday 25 February - "CDU Campus Orientation Day"
- Important for new students - University wide Orientation Day. Returning students would also find the program of interest.
- Sunset beach walk for all interested NFIH residents
- Board Games Night at NFIH
Thursday 26 February - "International Student Orientation Day"
- Important for new international students - conducted by the International Office.
- Movie Night - Screening of "Body of Lies" at NFIH.
Friday 27 February - "Information Day"
- Library Tours
- Workshops
- Big BBQ dinner provided for NFIH residents
- Evening party "Rain Dance" for NFIH Residents.
