As part of their Year 12 Biology studies, our students are exploring two key ecological patterns this term. To support their learning, we will be taking the entire class to Cosy Nook beach to investigate the zonation patterns of organisms from the low tide zone up to the high tide zone. This is the second time such a field trip has been run at Cosy Nook, and it offers an exciting opportunity for students to step into the role of a biologist for the day, observing first-hand the organisms they have been studying in class. The knowledge gained will deepen their understanding of ecological communities and provide a strong foundation for their upcoming 4-credit summative assessment on Investigating a pattern in an ecological community, which will be completed under supervision.

Details:

• Date: Friday 6^th March 2026, postponement date is the day before Thursday 5^th We will make the call depending on the best weather conditions at the beginning of that week.
• Time: 8.50am – 2 pm
• Transport: 2 x Go bus due to 95 students travelling out to Cosy Nook, Southland
• Clothing and Equipment Required: Mufti and suitable footwear or gumboots. Dressing to the weather conditions, sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses If hot, and then warm clothing If cold as It Is exposed with limited shelter.
• Cost: $20. 00. Please note: School Policy requires payment in full for your child to be eligible to participate in these activities. Payments will be allocated to any unpaid fees and charges on your child’s account first. Please pay by 27 February 2026.
• Venue: Cosy Nook, Southland

Mel Young and Urte Bierlin have a current first aid qualification and will be always carrying a first aid kit. Two more experienced Biology teachers, Lee Pirini, Tanya Ye and John Kennedy will also accompany the field trip. We all have a wealth of experience and have had a pre site visit to ensure the conditions are safe for our students and staff while on the field trip.  If for some reason an accident does happen, Mel Young will ring the parent immediately and notify the school.

This event contains risks, including slipping over on the wet sand, slipping into a rock pool (these are shallow and surround some rocks), cutting your hand while sampling the organisms, climbing around rocks and losing your grip.  This event is managed by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. This includes careful use of appropriate nonslip footwear, dressing to the weather conditions and students being aware of the risks while working on the rocky shore.  While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be 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 Mel Young 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 your child being picked up by a caregiver and not attending further Year 12 Biology trips this year.

Year 12 Biology Cosy Nook March 2026

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Y12 Biology Trip Cosy Nook

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