Science Wānanga is returning to Murihiku Marae, and we are looking forward to sharing mātauranga pūtaiao to your tamaiti. This is a 3 day noho marae. The kaupapa is all about inspiring and sparkling interest of pūtaiao to rangatahi Māori. We work in collaboration with Te Rūnanga o Waihōpai, they have set two paupapa, mahinga kai in the Waihōpai awa and renewable energy. We will have kaipukenga and tauira form Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka – University of Otago who will deliver fun hands on science activities on the two kaupapa.

Sciences:

• Chemistry, renewable energy – hydrogen fuel cells
• Freshwater ecology, awa visit, observation and identification within the area
• Physics, water quality and testing using lasers

Date: 12-14 March 2025

Time: We will be leaving school at 2.30pm on Wednesday 12 March and the Wānanga ends at 1.30pm at Murihiku Marae

Transport: students and belongings will be taken to the marae by Go BUs. Students will b expected ot be collected form the marae on the Friday.

Clothing: There will be a gear list emailed out to all student.

Costs: Koha will be covered by the science department

Venue: Murihiku Marae, 408 Tramways Road, Invercargill

This event contains risks, including travelling a a van, collecting data from the Waihōpai river and outdoor games at Murihiku Marae. This event is supervised by school staff, University of Otago Staff and Waihōpai Runaka staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan and the University of Otago’s safety management plan. 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 [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 the student being collected from the Wānanga.

Please complete the permission form below.

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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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Transport Information:*

I give permission for child to be transported on this trip by the teacher in charge or bus company.

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Major Breaks/llnesses

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Allergies

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Water Competence for activities on, in or around water. (please tick those that apply)

Providing this information does not remove the need for group leaders to ascertain for themselves the level of the student's swimming/water competence ability.

My child is a non-swimmer (unable to float or move themselves through water)

My child can confidently and competently swim 25 metres

My child can confidently and competently swim 50 metres

My child can confidently and competently swim 200+metres

My child is confident in deep water

My child is able to tread water for 2-3 minutes

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Parent/Caregiver Consent:

Please tick the boxes below to complete the Parent/Caregiver consent.

Parent Consent*

I give my child permission to participate in University of Otago Science Wananga

My child has read and understands the Student Code of Conduct.

My child's medical information is up to date with Student Services

The School reserves the right not to provide a refund if your child is unable to participate in this activity.

I acknowledge the school policy that states you must 'pay before play/attend' an event/trip or sport.

I acknowledge that full payment is required by the due date specified for my child to be eligible to participate in this event.

I acknowledge that any payments made to my child's account will be allocated to the oldest unpaid fees/charges if any and that my child is not able to participate until all these charges are paid in full.

I acknowledge and accept the Risks Disclosure.

I agree that my child is responsible for managing the taking of her prescribed medication. They are willing and able to manage the medication without direct supervision. A designated adult will hold/carry the medication for safekeeping. The prescribed medication must be clearly labelled and securely fastened. A set of detailed and clearly written instructions must be included.

I am willing and able to pick up my child if they develop any signs of sickness during the event/activity. eg: Covid

I will inform the school as soon as possible of any changes in the medical or other circumstances between now and the commencement of the event

I agree to my child receiving any emergency medical treatment as considered necessary by the medical authorities present.

Any medical costs not covered by ACC or a community service card will be paid by me.

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