Year 7 Swimming 2024

During Term 3 our Year 7 students will take part in swimming lessons at Splash Palace. This will be part of their compulsory Physical Education programme.  

There are alarming statistics of drownings amongst children and adults in New Zealand resulting from a lack of experience and education in the water.  Therefore, we will be focusing on confidence in the water, swimming to survive, stroke development, and will also include skill and fun-based sections.  Your child will be taught by a combination of qualified swim instructors, and teachers skilled in this area 

Our swimming booking starts on Monday 02 September 2024 and runs until Friday 27 September 2024, 9:00am – 10:00am. Each class has 10 sessions each over the four weeks. 

  •  Students will meet at school in their Homeroom and will walk together to the pool at 8:50 am sharp. 
  • We recommend that students wear school regulation jackets to keep themselves warm on the walk back to school after swimming. 
  • We recommend the use of a swimming cap if your child is less confident in the water. We also highly recommend all students wear goggles.  No baggy t-shirts or casual shorts will be permitted.  Swimming shorts/board shorts/rash type tops will be acceptable.  (Please make sure everything is clearly named) 
  • If not swimming for any of these sessions, your child MUST have a note from home.  If your child is not swimming over two consecutive weeks, the notes will be followed up with a phone call home. 
  • Please ensure your child’s health/medical information up to date on Edge and that they bring their personal medication to the pool if required
  • There is no cost for these lessons as they are funded by the ILT; however, our last session is for students to use the hydro slide which has a cost of: $6.70 
  • Timetable: Classroom teachers will share their class timetable with the students to ensure they are planned and ready for each lesson.

This event contains risks, including drowning.  All swimming lessons are supervised by school staff and pool staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan and Splash Palace’s safety management plan.  While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated.  Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value.  If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Amanda Tiplady on 03 2116030 or [email protected].

 Please complete the permission form below no later that Friday 30 August 2024

 

 

RISKS Disclosure

Weekly sports contains risks, including common injuries like strains, sprains, bruises and dislocations. These events are managed by the appropriate sporting body in conjunction with school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. This includes careful consideration of the risks, all risks will be outlined to the students. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value. If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Ashleigh Rabel 03 211 6030 or [email protected].

It is important for safety reasons that students follow instructions given to them by all staff and follow all appropriate school rules. Behaviour by students that is deemed dangerous and puts themselves and/or others at undue risk will result in your child facing disciplinary actions on their return or sent home at the cost of the Whanau/parents or caregivers.

RISKS Disclosure

This event contains risks, including possible injuries. This event is managed by school staff or other organisations who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s/organisation’s safety management plan. This includes careful consideration of all procedures while carrrying out the activites. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value.

If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions please phone 03 211 6030.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

I understand that sports, trips, and extra-curricular activities are opportunities for me to learn, practice skills, and gain attitudes and values in an environment outside of the school.  I realise that this requires me to take on genuine responsibility for my own enjoyment and safety and that of others.

I agree to do the following to make this happen:

  • Show courtesy and consideration to others.
  • Follow the rules and instructions of staff and other supervisors at the events.
  • Look after myself and my personal belongings.
  • Declare medical conditions that could affect participation in the events.
  • Accept the rules set by the school for the events.
  • Take part in all activities within ‘challenge-by-choice’ options

I understand that my parents / caregivers will be contacted and I may be sent home at their expense if:

  • My actions are considered unacceptable by staff / supervisors of these events.
  • I breach the behaviour / discipline standards of the school.
  • My actions put me or others in any danger.

Book a Tour of Enwood House

Come and see all that Southland Girls’ High School offers boarders with a tour of Enwood House that allows you to see our facilities in action, while meeting the staff and the students.

To book in for a tour of the boarding house, please email Jenni Dennis, [email protected] or telephone 03 211 6030.

Book a School Tour

Come and see all that Southland Girls’ High School offers students with a school tour that allows you to see our facilities in action, while meeting the staff and the students.

Student tour guides will answer questions and offer a student’s perspective, before meeting with a senior member of staff to discuss your child’s enrolment.

To book in for a tour of the school, please email Nicola Macpherson on  [email protected] or telephone 03 211 6030.

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