Y13 Agriculture Trip Jess’s Farm – 5 November 2026

We have been given the opportunity to visit Jess from the Dairy Women’s Network at Rimu Road, Southland to assist with weighing and weaning calves.  This will provide the Year 13 Agriculture students with a valuable hands-on learning experience that directly supports their classroom studies.  

Students will observe and participate in key livestock management practices, develop practical animal handling skills, and gain a deeper understanding of calf growth monitoring, animal welfare, and farm management decision-making. The visit also offers an opportunity to engage with an industry professional, explore potential agricultural career pathways, and strengthen links between theoretical learning and real-world farming operations.  

Details: 

Date: Thursday 5th November – During our Year 13 Agriculture lesson 

Time:  departing Southland Girls at 10.25 am    Return: During lunchtime at 12.30 pm 

Transport: Southland Girls Van 

Clothing: Mufti, gumboots, clothing that will get dirty 

Costs: $12.00 to cover the van. Full payment due by Wednesday 28 October 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.

Venue: Jess’s Farm (Dairy Womens Network), 354 Rimu Road. Rimu, Invercargill 

 This event contains risks, including transportation and public areas, as well as managing and handling calves in the yards while weighing and weaning them (this is weather dependent). This event is supervised by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan.  This includes careful safety considerations, and all students will be shown the correct way to work with the cattle while in the yards. 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 Mel Young on 03 2116030 or email [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 daughter being collected from the field trip. 

 Please pay and complete the permission form below by Wednesday 28 October 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.
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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.

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