Girls with Hi Vis Clyde Dam Tour – 18 June 2025

Girls with Hi-Vis

As part of the Girls with Hi Vis initiative., Contact Energy are hosting students to get behind the scenes look at Hydro Power Generation at the Clyde Dam.  Students will get the chance to tour the dam, learn about the trade and technical roles on offer and see Hydro Power generation close up.

Please read through the following information and complete the permission form and payment below due Friday 13 June 2025.

  • Date: Wednesday 18 June 2025 . Event runs from 9.30am-2.00pm in Clyde
  • Times:  Students are to meet at Stadium Southland at 5.30am. The bus will return to Stadium Southland at approximately 6.00pm
  • Transport: We are travelling to and from the event with James Hargest College students and careers staff. Go Bus depart JHC Senior Campus at 6.30am, all students to be onsite by 6.25am and arrive back to JHC Senior Campus approx 4.30pm
  • Uniform: School uniform is not required. Students must wear closed in shoes, long pants and long sleeve tops. No jewellery, no ballet flats, slides, jandels, birkinstocks etc.
  • Additional:  Please ensure students have snacks and water for the bus. Lunch will be provided please confirm if there are any dietary requirements. Phones are permitted for use while on the bus if needed, but not while on site. SGHS staff will have a phone with them in case of emergencies
  • All students are expected to maintain a high standard of behaviour at all times.
  • Costs: STAR funding will cover of the hire of the bus
  • Venue: Clyde Dam Power Station, Fruitgrowers Rd, Clyde 9391

This event contains risks, including tours of the Clyde Dam and power station. This event is managed by Connexions in conjunction with Contact Energy. SGHS school staff will also be in attendance and will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. A copy of the Health and Safety plan will be provided by the host, as well as relevant safety equipment to be worn onsite. 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 Rachel Smith [email protected] or 03 2116030.

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 students meeting with the Senior Leadership Team and whānau will be advised.

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Student Information:

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Transport*
Transport will be provided by Go Bus. (If you have any queries in relation to this please contact the Teacher in Charge of the trip).
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I do consent and agree for Girls with Hi-Vis ® and the co-host companies to use the photograph(s) and/or video(s) and/or quote(s) of students attending Girls with Hi-Vis® 2025 events in printed or electronic material of which may include brochures, learning resources, social media, promotional material, articles, advertisements and multimedia content.
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Parent/Caregiver Consent

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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.

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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