Y7 Community Breakout Programme 2026

In Term 2 our Year 7s will be engaging in a Community Breakout programme. This essentially means they will be exploring different aspects of our community and ways in which they can contribute and give back to these community places and initiatives. This links with our Turangawaewae Term 1 learning as well.

The places involved are:

  1. Invercargill City Library
  2. Queen’s Park
  3. Stadium Southland ILT Velodrome
  4. Southland Badminton Hall
  5. Southland Table Tennis.

The programme is in two parts

  1. Community locations / facilities – Invercargill Library and Queen’s Park.

These visits will take part in the Weeks 2 and 3 of Term 2 for all Year 7 classes.

  1. “Let’s Get Active” – Badminton, Cycling,/Pickle ball and Table Tennis.

This will take place in Term 2 for 7SS, 7AD and 7CC.  Term 3 for 7AE, 7 DH and 7KB.

LET”S GET ACTIVE TIMETABLE for Term 2 classes -7SS,7AD,7CC

Activity Location/Venue Date Time Cost
Badminton Surrey Park Hall 13 May- 7SS

20 May -7CC

26 May -7AD

 10;30-11:45 $5

Hall /Equipment hire
Cycling

Pickle Ball

 ILT Velodrome 13 May- 7AD

20 May-  7SS

26 May-7CC

 10:30-11:45 $16
Table Tennis Southland Table Tennis Hall 12 May-7CC

19 May -7AD

26 May-7SS

 1-2pm

 

 $4

LET’S GET ACTIVE Timetables for 7AE, 7DH and 7KB classes will be shared  later next term.

Costings for the Community Breakout programme are as follows1:

  1. COMMUNITY LOCATIONS – $15  (transport cost)
  2. LET”S GET ACTIVE –               $25 (includes instructors transport and  Equipment and venue hire)

TOTAL :   $40 per student. 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. Extra-curricular activities operate on a “pay before you play” policy.

Please pay and complete the permission form below by 23rd April 2026

What to wear: For all of these activities students are to wear full and correct PE gear with gym shoes/sneakers. This includes PE top, navy or black shorts or tights. The weather could be cold, so students are welcome to wear a navy or black thermal with their PE top along with a navy or black jacket.

What to bring:

  • For the Library and Queens Park visit students will need their back pack with a drink bottle, packed lunch and morning tea (no heat ups or canteen) and their pencil case.
  • For Let’s Get Active students will need to bring a drink bottle and a cycling helmet if they have one (we do have some spares available).

This event contains risks, including  transportation, walking around the park, and sport related injuries. This event is supervised by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan, each staff member also holds a valid First Aid Certificate.  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 have any questions, feel free to contact our Head of Junior School  [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 appropriate safety measures being applied for everyone’s wellbeing.

Please pay and complete the permission form below by 23rd April 2026

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Student Information:

The information on this form will remain confidential to the teachers/instructors in charge of/assisting with the camp/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*
Students Medical Information:*
I give permission for this information to be shared with the teacher in charge as required.

Parent/Caregiver Consent:

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

Payer Details

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

Payment

Any payments received for your child will be allocated to the oldest unpaid amounts sitting on your child's account first. Your child is not able to participate until all these amounts are paid in full.
$15 Community Locations transports costs and $25 Lets Get Active (includes instructors, transport and equipment and venue hire)
Payment Options*

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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Invercargill 9812, New Zealand

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