Each year we offer all Year 13 students the opportunity to attend the Open Tertiary Day in Dunedin. The purpose of the visit is to attend lectures and displays of their choice and to view the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic facilities. Visits can also be made to the Halls of Residence. Students may also access the New Zealand School of Tourism. This year the Tertiary Open Day is on Monday, 27 May 2024.

Even if students do not intend to study at the University of Otago, this is an excellent opportunity to experience first-hand what tertiary education offers, enabling them to make informed decisions about their future education. 

For your child to attend this day please read through the following information and complete the permission form below – due by Friday 10 May 2024.

If you have any questions regarding this day please contact our Teacher in Charge, Mrs Rachel Smith rachel.smith@southlandgirls.school.nz

Please note – parents are invited to attend the event on Sunday 26th and/or Monday 27 May. You will need to arrange your own transport to and from the event.

• Date: Monday, 27 May 2024
• Venues: University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand College of Education.
• Transport: Students and staff attending will be transported on GOBus. Face masks must be worn while travelling on the bus.
• Time: The bus will depart SGHS at 5:45 am and will return to the school at approximately 6:00 pm. Students are not permitted to take their cars.
• Cost: STAR funding will cover the cost of the hire of the bus – there is no cost to the students, however, they may bring money for lunch or refreshments. They will require a packed lunch if they do not wish to bring money.
• Uniform requirements: School uniform is not required but the school does expect a tidy standard of dress. All students are expected to maintain a high standard of behaviour at all times.
• Other information: Students that do not attend this event will be expected at school and complete self-directed learning.