Moke Lake Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Trip
Date: Friday 27 November 2026 SGHS outside Connexions 8am return Saturday 28 November 2026 SGHS at 5pm
Transport: Hostel or Go Bus van
Gear List: Click Here. Warm clothing is appropriate eg polyprops, thermals etc. Cotton is not appropriate to be worn as this is cold when wet.
Cost: $250.00. Please pay and complete the permission form online by 13 November 2026.
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.
Accommodation: Moke Lake Department of Conservation site in tents at Moke Lake Campsite
Staff: Ms Sue Mattingly, Miss Hollie Guyton, Miss Annie Li, Mrs Brenda Goodwill, Mrs Ashleigh Rabel
Other: Students will need have access to money for lunch on Saturday in Queenstown and some spending money if they wish to bring that as well. We may stop for an ice cream on the way home, so students may bring either a small amount of cash or an eftpos card. Phones are permitted on the tramp for photographic purposes (there is no cell reception) and for contacting whānau when we are nearing drop off locations.
Phones are permitted on the tramp for photographic purposes (there is no cell reception) and for contacting whanau when we are nearing drop off locations. This event contains risks, including certain risks being an outdoors activity. This event is managed by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. This includes careful planning to mitigate as many risks as practical and to have safety equipment and first aid kit as appropriate to the event. Risks include possible trips or falls along steep ground and exposure to bad weather. This will be mitigated by careful route selection by staff with previous experience on this journey, and ensuring correct clothing is always worn. 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 Sue Mattingly if you have any questions or concerns on 02 2286 111 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 parents being contacting and if necessary, parents would need to come and get their child at the parents’ expense.
Parental permission and full payment will be required by Friday 13 November 2026.
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