“What things should I take to schoolies week?” 
After talking to a number of 2010 schoolies, researching a number of schoolies forums and also having a look at the official activities, I have compiled 2 lists:
- THE TOP 10 THINGS TO TAKE TO SCHOOLIES and
- THE TOP 10 THINGS TO TAKE TO SCHOOLIES ACCORDING TO SCHOOLIES
THE TOP 10 THINGS TO TAKE TO SCHOOLIES (By 1800SCHOOLIES)
1. Schoolies ID Tag and identification
2. Accommodation confirmation and resort house rules (download from here – http://www.1800schoolies.com.au/forms/)
3. Enough money to get through 7 days (We recommend between $50 – $100 a day for food & activities)
4. Thongs – you’ll live in these
5. Beach towel
6. Beach cosy or boardies
7. Sun glasses
8. Sunscreen
9. Mobile phone
10. Good attitude … stay safe and have fun!
THE TOP 10 THINGS TO TAKE TO SCHOOLIES ACCORDING TO SCHOOLIES
1. Connies
2. Grog
3. 1 change of clothes
4. Footy jersey – so you can hang s#!t on other people in footy jerseys
5. 1000 plastic shot glasses for vodka jelly shots
6. Jelly – otherwise you cant make jelly shots or watch jelly wrestling or any other jelly things
7. Drunk Singstar
8. Panadol
9. 24 pack red bull
10. Cash – everything else will happen
REMEMBER – BE SAFE AND WATCH YOUR MATES!
Check out the State Government website (http://www.schoolies.qld.gov.au/) for more information – safety tips, getting around and schoolies contacts.
Some other important tips for Schoolies:
Check out your accommodation house rules – if your accommodation is damaged, or there are other issues, discuss immediately with your apartment manager
Underage drinking or using fake ID could land you with a $1875 fine.
Unwanted or forced sexual behaviour is a crime.
Police are there to help you – stay calm, listen and follow instructions.
Look out for schoolies volunteers – they’ll provide advice and support.
Respect that others live, work and visit the Gold Coast
Remember your medication – especially if you’re asthmatic, a diabetic or have epilepsy
Pack your school ID so you can get an official Schoolies Week ID for your chance to win prizes
If you are sexually active, practise safe sex
Be sun smart and drink plenty of water
Click on the link to book your 2012 Schoolies Week Accommodation or check out our Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/1800schoolies