L3 Tourism Trip to Queenstown – 21-22 April 2026

As part of the Year 13 Tourism assessment programme, a field trip to Queenstown has been organised. The purpose of this trip is to provide learning opportunities beyond the classroom and to give students first-hand experience of Queenstown as a tourist destination. Students will visit a range of tourism businesses and attractions, as well as Queenstown Resort College, to further develop their understanding and knowledge of the tourism industry.

Details:

Times: Leaving SGHS at 09:00 on Tuesday 21 April 2026. Returning SGHS at 17:00 on the Wednesday 22 April 2026

Locations of interest: Queenstown Resort College, Queenstown Airport, Millbrook Resort and Kawarau Bungy Centre

Transport: via the School Van

Clothing and equipment required: Students are able to wear appropriate non-uniform clothing. Students need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow

Costs: $110.00 per person for field trip OR $155.00 per person for field trip and zipline. Please pay and complete permission slip by Thursday 2 April.

Board financial procedure requires payment in full, by the due date for your child to purchase resources, participate in sports or attend trips/events. Payments received will be allocated to the oldest unpaid fees and charges owing on your child’s account first. Extra-curricular activities operate on a “pay before you play” policy

Accommodation: Lakeland Park Christian Camp & Convention Centre, 496 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Kelvin Peninsula 9300, 03 442 8809

Food: Students will need to bring a packed lunch for Tuesday 21 April. Students are to bring money (approximately $10.00) to purchase dinner on Tuesday. The school will provide breakfast and packed lunch on Wednesday 22 April.

This event contains risks, including transportation and public areas. This includes negotiating the streets of Queenstown and in public areas. This event is supervised by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. This includes identification of possible hazards according to the school’s Risk Assessment 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 into school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Anna Dymond on [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 identified consequences related to school procedures (based on the severity of the behaviour) being enforced. This may require parents/ caregivers travelling to Queenstown to pick their child up.

Please pay and complete permission form by Thursday 2 April.

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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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Any payments received for your child will be allocated to the oldest unpaid amounts sitting on your child's account first. Your child is not able to participate until all these amounts are paid in full.

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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.