As part of the Year 10 Career Education programme, a Careers Breakout Day at the Southern Institute of  Technology (SIT) has been planned to provide an opportunity for them to experience aspects of courses offered at a Tertiary on institution.  A number of course options have been provided and students will select what they would like to attend. Preferred choices will not always be available as numbers are limited in most options. Final option lists are posted in the Connexions area prior to the Breakout days.

• When: Friday 24 October, Wednesday 29 October, Monday 17 November, Tuesday 18 November 2025
• Where: SIT Main Campus, SIT Te Rau O Te Huia or SIT Sound in Invercargill
• Transport: students are to make their way to and from SIT. They will be met at SIT by SGHS Careers department to ensure they have checked into the appropriate course or have any concerns about where to go.
• Uniform: Students will be advised if any specific clothing is required i.e safety shoes or overalls. Otherwise tidy mufti and sensible shoes are required.Please note closed in shoes are compulsory.
• Lunch: A lunch break of 30 mins will be taken, students are able to purchase lunch from the on site student cafe (not available at SIT Sound) or are to bring their own lunch and water bottle.

This event contains risks, including but not limited to, using handheld tools and equipment. This event is supervised by SIT staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. This includes careful consideration of the risks, and all risks will be outlined to the students before starting any of the activities. 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]

Southland Girls’ High School hold a current Memorandum of Understanding with SIT. Students will be supervised by SIT Tutors as well as their staff members who have relevant trade and industry experience. Please ensure all health information is up to date in EDGE. It is important for safety reasons that students follow instructions given to them by all staff and follow all appropriate school rules. Students whose behaviour is deemed dangerous and puts themselves and/or others at risk will result in them being returned to school and their parents/caregivers will be notified.

As the Careers Breakout day forms part of the Year 10 curriculum, students are expected to attend as per any normal school day. If you do not wish your child to attend the Careers Breakout Day, or you need to updated their medical details, please 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 students be sent back to school and whānau will be advised.

For your child to attend their session we do require parent/caregiver consent – please complete the permission form below Monday 20 October 2025.