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Year 9 EOTC Days -23 and 30 November 2026

As part of our Year 9 Education Outside the Classroom programme your child has the opportunity to participate in one day tasters of local recreation activities in and around Invercargill. None of these activities require any prior experience – just enthusiasm and an interest in giving it a go.

This year the day trip options available for Year 9s are:

Bushcraft @ Dunsdale Reserve – $100

Students will spend the day at Dunsdale Recreation Reserve with an Outdoor Survival Expert from Adventure Southland getting savvy with survival skills such as building a campfire to roast marshmallows, navigating in the bush, and (if the weather is nice!) finishing the afternoon with water-based activities in the creek.

Frisbee Golf & Orienteering @ Queens Park- $5

Students will walk to Queens Park and learn some orienteering skills before heading out in groups to complete the Queens Park orienteering course. After they’ve got their bearings, they’ll then have a go at the Frisbee Golf course before finishing with lunch outside and then heading back to school for their afternoon classes.

Table Top Games @ SGHS – $5

Students will spend the day at SGHS learning and playing a variety of different tabletop games including Role Playing Games like Dungeons & Dragons, and modern board and card games.

When

All activities will be held between Monday 23 November  and Monday 30 November.  Student interest will determine how many sessions there are of each activity and which days they run. These will be advised after the registration closing date.

Each day will run within usual school hours. Students should ensure that they are at school promptly by 8:45am as those trips that go offsite may be departing shortly after 9:00am.

Registration
Please indicate below the activity or activities that you wish to register for. There will likely only be limited spaces for some activities. If so preference will be given to those who completed payment first.

If you register and pay for an event but there isn’t space for your child then you will receive a full refund.

For those activities with outside contractors (bushcraft) you will not be able to get a refund if you cancel unless we are able to find another student to fill the spot.

Payment: Payment is due by Friday 30 October. For bushcraft the main costs are van usage and qualified outdoor instructors. For Table Top Games and Frisbee Golf/Orienteering the main costs are equipment and consumables.

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.

Gear Requirements: Click here for a list of gear requirements for each activity.

Each event contains risks. Some of these risks include:

  • Bushcraft = Use of fire, trips, getting lost, accidents in the water, hypothermia/hyperthermia
  • Orienteering & Disc Golf = Accidents with traffic, injuries during physical activities, and risks from being unsupervised in public places
  • Table Top Games = Equivalent risks to a standard day at school

These risks will be managed through planning and communication, including ensuring students have appropriate gear and the choice of sites that give students a suitable level of challenge. This event is managed school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan in conjunction with any external providers. 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 about this activity, including about the school’s safety management systems, please feel free to contact me. My email is [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 them being removed from the activity and restricted access to future opportunities.

Please pay and complete the permission form by Friday 30 October.

"*" indicates required fields

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*
Student's Homeroom*
Students Medical Information:*
I give permission for this information to be shared with the teacher in charge as required.
Transport*
Please indicate below if you give permission for your child to be driven by SGHS or Go Bus. (If you have any queries in relation to this please contact the Teacher in Charge of the trip).
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

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.
EOTC Options

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 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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328 Tweed Street, Georgetown,
Invercargill 9812, New Zealand

+64 3 211 6030

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