Each year we offer all Year 13 students the opportunity to attend the Open Tertiary Day in Dunedin. The purpose of the visit is to attend lectures and displays of their choice and to view the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic facilities. Visits can also be made to the Halls of Residence. This year the Tertiary Open Day is on Monday, 5 May 2025.

Even if students do not intend to study at the University of Otago, this is an excellent opportunity to experience first-hand what tertiary education offers, enabling them to make informed decisions about their future education. 

For your child to attend this day please read through the following information and complete the permission form below – due by Friday 4 April 2025.

If you have any questions regarding this day please contact our Teacher in Charge, Mrs Rachel Smith [email protected]

Please note – parents are invited to attend the event on Sunday 4th and/or Monday 5th May. You will need to arrange your own transport to and from the event.

• Date: Monday, 5 May 2025
• Venues: University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand College of Education.
• Transport: Students and staff attending will be transported on GOBus.
• Time: The bus will depart SGHS at 5:45 am and will return to the school at approximately 6:00 pm. Students are not permitted to take their cars.
• Cost: STAR funding will cover the cost of the hire of the bus – there is no cost to the students, however, they may bring money for lunch or refreshments. They will require a packed lunch if they do not wish to bring money.
• Uniform requirements: School uniform is not required but the school does expect a tidy standard of dress. All students are expected to maintain a high standard of behaviour at all times.
• Other information: Students that do not attend this event will be expected at school and complete self-directed learning.

This event contains minimal risks, students will be able to explore the University and Polytechnic either via organised lectures, pre-arranged tours or at their own leisure.  Whilst this event is managed by school staff, students are explained the risks and expectations while they are in Dunedin at this event.   This includes providing all students with staff cell phone numbers, ensuring they are not on their own while explore the venue(s) and ensuring they are at the meeting place for the bus on time. 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 Rachel Smith on 03 2116030 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 a meeting with Mrs Browning.

Please complete the permission form below by Friday 4 April 2025.

"*" indicates required fields

Student Information:

Please complete the following information for your child.

Student's Full Name*

First Last

Students Date of Birth*

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Student Mobile

Home Phone

Students Medical Information:*

I give permission for this information to be shared with the teacher in charge as required.

Yes (Medical)

Transport

Please indicate below if you give permission for your child to be driven with Go Bus. (If you have any queries in relation to this please contact the Teacher in Charge of the trip)

Yes, I give permission (Transport)

Student AT Class*

13BG

13KT

13NM

Te Manawa Kaharoa

13RN

Aiga

13UB

Parent/Caregiver Information:

Parent/Caregivers Name*

First Last

Parent/Caregivers Email*

Please enter a valid email address to receive a emailed version of this form once completed.

Parent/Caregivers Mobile*

Parent/Caregiver Consent

Please tick the boxes below to complete the Parent/Caregiver Consent.

Parent Consent*

I give my child permission to participate in the Otago Tertiary Open Day in Dunedin

My child has read and understands the Student Code of Conduct.

My child's medical information is up to date with Student Services

I acknowledge and accept the Risks Disclosure.

Parent/Caregiver Signature*