Senior Maori Trip September 2025

The senior Maori Trip to Northland and Rarotonga is to learn about The Great Migration (Te Hekinga Nui) and the Te Tiiriti o Waitangi.

Details:

Dates: Monday 15 September – Thursday 25 September 2025

Departure: Students are to be at the Invercargill Airport, Monday 15 September 2025 at 11.30am to catch the flight leaving at 12:55pm.

Return: Arrival Time: Invercargill Airport, Thursday 25 September 2025, 12:10pm.

Itinerary: We are flying from Invercargill to Auckland on Monday 15 September 2025. We then go to the Bay of Islands Holiday Park (09 402 7646) for 2 nights. Next, we come back to Auckland on Wednesday 17 September 2025 and stay at the IBIS (Airport 09 255 5152) for 2 nights. From Auckland we travel to Rarotonga on Friday 19 September 2025, staying at the Rarotonga Backpackers +682 21590 MOBILE: +682 55483. For the remainder of the trip, we are in Rarotonga before travelling back through Auckland and arriving in Invercargill on Thursday 25 September 2025 at 12:10pm.

Gear List: Click HERE . It is important that each student has a cell phone in case of emergencies. A passport is essential to travel to Rarotonga. Passports will be held by the staff until needed. Please do not bring anything valuable as it may get lost, broken or stolen. Some spending money will be required should students wish to purchase souvenirs, personal snacks etc. A money belt, either around their neck or waist would be prudent to keep their cash, cards, etc safe. Cell phones may be used in case of an emergency and when staff indicate they may be used.

Cost: $4 600.00. Full payment must be made and School Fees up to date by 31 August 2025, in order for your child to be eligible to partake in the trip. Please inform us as soon as possible if you are struggling to reach this deadline so we can support you with this. If students pull out after 5 May 2025, the school reserves the right to decide on the refund amount as some costs may not be recoverable. Please note: Board financial procedure requires payment in full, by the due date for your child to purchase resources, participate in sports or attend trips/events. Payments received will be allocated to the oldest unpaid fees and charges owing on your child’s account first.

Payments are required as below:

$200 deposit due by 13 December 2024

$550 due by the 31 January,

$550 due to 28 February,

$550 due by 31 March,

$550 due by 30 April,

$550 due by 31 May,

$550 due by 30 June,

$550 due by 31 July

$550 due by 31 August.

Staff: There are three staff members attending the trip, Marama Davis (Lead teacher), Patrice Spencer-Humm, and Sue Mattingly.

This trip contains risks, including boat trips, snorkeling which could result in drowning, flying (turbulence), being around the public which may cause students to have inappropriate interactions with the public, off road travel in vehicles without seatbelts which could result in a serious accident which could cause serious injury or death. We will ensure that students are in a group with a nominated student leader as well as an adult leader. For water based activities, students will be monitored and assistance will be available if any student is in distress. This event is supervised by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. This includes careful supervision when in public and ensuring that measures are in place when in the water so that students are as safe as can be as well as ensuring that the drivers maintain a slow and safe speed as well as students remaining in their seats while on the Safari Tour. 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 Marama Davis on 021 0276 8690 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 the student being sent home at the expense of the whanau.

In the case of an emergency or a serious event at home while your child is away, please contact Marama first, so that staff are aware of the situation and can be there when informing your tamariki.

If a student falls seriously ill/injured and cannot travel with the group and ends up staying after the travel dates, whanau would have to make their own arrangements for the supervision of their tamariki.

If a student gets ill eg covid, we will isolate the child from the rest of the group so that the rest are not exposed to infection as much as is practicable ensuring that the sick child has adult supervision.

Please complete permission form by 31 August 2025

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Parental Consent and Health Profile

The information on this form will remain confidential to the teachers in charge of/assisting with the trip. However, in the interests of the safety of all involved, any life-threatening conditions may be made known to other students. Please be assured that your child’s physical and emotional well-being always remains of paramount importance to us.

Student's Full Name*

First Last

Address*

Students Date of Birth*

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Student Mobile

Emergency Contact Details

Name*

First Last

Address*

Cell phone*

Relationship to Participant*

Students Medical Information:*

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

Yes (Medical)

Medical Conditions

Migraine

Diabetes

Chronic Nose Bleeds

Colour Blindness

Sleep Talking

Epilepsy

Travel Sickness

Heart Condition

Anaphylaxis

Bedwetting

Asthma

Seizures of any type

Dizzy Spells

Sleepwalking

Home Sickness

Depression

Fainting

Medication

If your child is taking any prescribed medication please list below. If yes please give detailed information regarding the medication, including name and dosage etc

Medication NOT to be taken

Is there any medication your child is NOT able to be given?

Major Breaks/llnesses

Has your child had any major injuries (breaks or strains) or illness (Glandular fever etc) that may limit full participation in any activities? If Yes, please complete in the box provided below and any other medical history that might be relevant to share.

Allergies

If your child has any allergies please list below

Water competence for activites on, in or around water. (please tick those that apply)

Providing this information does not remove the need for group leaders to ascertain for themselves the level of the student's swimming/water competence ability.

My child can confidently and competently swim 50 metres

My child can confidently and competently swim 200+ metres

My child is confident in deep water

My child is able to tread water for 2-3 minutes

My child is able to survival float on their back for 2-3 minutes

My child is safety conscious in and around water

Snorkelling*

Snorkeling can pose risks including, drowning, exhaustion, and injury from sea life. To mitigate these risks we check ocean conditions, use proper equipment and be aware of the surroundings. Although risks are low we need to disclose the risks to you.

I give permission for my child to partake in snorkeling and understand the associated risks and consequences with this activity

I do NOT give permission for my child to partake in snorkeling

4 x 4 Safari Tours*

4x4 Safari Tours involve inherent risks due to the nature of the environment but these risks can be minimised with planning, experiences guide and safety protocol but we need to disclose the risk to you.

I give permission for my child to partake in the 4x4 Safari Tours and understand the associated risks and consequences with this activity

I do NOT give permission for my child to partake in 4x4 Safari Tours

Rainbows End*

Rainbows End is a high risk activity due to the theme parks rides malfunctioning that could potentially eventuate in death or serious injury, we required your permission for this activity. While the chance of this is low, we do need to disclose the risk to you.

I give permission for my child to partake in the rides at Rainbows End and understand the associated risks and consequences with this activity

I do NOT give permission for my child to partake in the rides at Rainbows End

Special Access Arrangements

Visual Concerns

Mobility Issues

Hearing Issues

Other

Dietary Requirements

Outline any special dietary requirements. Please be specific, eg: vegetarian, lactose intolerant, etc

Other Information

Is there any other information that your child's teacher or staff should know to ensure the physical and emotional safety of your child. eg: cultural practices, anxiety, phobia about heights or small spaces, etc

Student Contract*

I understand that this trip is an opportunity for me to learn, practice skills, and gain attitudes and values in an environment outside of the school. I realise that this requires met 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:

Follow the schedule and understand my responsibilites that will be outlined for the Senior Maori Trip

I have read and understand the Student Code of Conduct.

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 activities described. I acknowledge the need for her to behave responsibly.

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

I acknowledge the school policy that states you must 'pay before play/attend' an event/trip or sport.

I acknowledge that full payment is required by the due date specified for my child to be eligible to participate in this event.

I have read the event information and I understand that there are risks associated with the involvement of this trip and that these risks cannot be completely eliminated. I will in the interest of safety do my best to ensure that my child follows the instructions of the supervising staff.

I agree that my child is responsible for managing the taking of her prescribed medication. They are willing and able to manage the medication without direct supervision. The prescribed medication must be clearly labelled and securely fastened. A set of detailed and clearly written instructions must be included.

I know that I am able to ask any questions of the school about the activities my child will be involved in to gain a better understand of the risks involved.

I agree to my child receiving any emergency medical, dental, or surgical treatment, including anaesthetic or blood transfusion, as considered necessary by the medical authorities present. Every reasonable effort will be made to inform me before it happens.

I understand that the school does not accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal property and that it is my responsibility to check my own insurance policy.

I agree that if my child is involved in a serious disciplinary problem, or actions that threaten themselves and others she will be sent home at my expense. I will be informed of this before it happens

In the event that my child required medical treatment I agree that the school will have to cover my childs' medical costs on my behalf. I agree to promptly claim travel insurance and reimburse the school for any expenses as soon as insurance funds are received.

I will inform the school as soon as possible of any changes in the medical or other circumstances between now and the commencement of the trip

I agree any medical costs not covered by travel insurance will be paid by me.

I approve and authorise this form and the information I provide is true and accurate

Parents Full Name

Parent/Caregivers Mobile*

Parent/Caregivers Email*

Parental Consent and Health Profile

Emergency Contact Details

Parent/Caregiver Consent:

RISKS Disclosure

RISKS Disclosure

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

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