ICAS Exams 2023

Your child has the opportunity to participate in the following ICAS exams this year.

ICAS is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee and Digital Technologies. 

  • Payment/How to Register: Our school has signed up for the ICAS Assessments parent payment system (PPS), which enables parents to pay for ICAS directly online and complete entries online. Please click  HERE  to register your child and make payment no later than Thursday 31 July 2023
    • SGHS access code is BRY560
  • Exam Timetable: All assessments will take place during the normal school day.  Timetable to be confirmed and put online soon.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Teacher in Charge, Mrs Amanda Tiplady amanda.tiplady@southlandgirls.school.nz 

Subject School Years Official Sitting Dates Participation Price
Science 7 – 13 Monday 21 August – Friday 25 August 2023 $20.70 (inc GST)
Digital Technologies 7 – 10 Monday 7 August – Friday 11 August 2023 $20.70 (inc GST)
English 7 – 13 Monday 14 August – Friday 18 August 2023 $20.70 (inc GST)
Mathematics 7 – 13 Monday 28 August – Friday 1 September 2023 $20.70 (inc GST)
Spelling Bee 7 and 8 Monday 21 August – Friday 25 August 2023 $20.70 (inc GST)
Writing 7 – 13 Monday 7 August – Friday 11 August 2023 $27.03 (inc GST)

For my information about ICAS please click HERE

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, jenni.dennis@southlandgirls.school.nz or telephone 03 211 6030.

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 ashleigh.rabel@southlandgirls.school.nz.

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 playing sport is an opportunity 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.

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 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  nicola.macpherson@southlandgirls.school.nz or telephone 03 211 6030.

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