Year 7 Dunedin Camp – November 2026

As part of our Education Outside the Classroom programme, our Year 7 students will be embarking on their annual camp to Dunedin in Term 4. The goals of this camp are to provide an urban experience for our Year 7 students as a change from the outdoors camps that many have experienced in Year 6, and to provide opportunities for social interaction with peers and adults in a range of places and learning settings that are unavailable in Invercargill. The camp has strong ties to our learning during the year in each term.

A detailed camp programme will be available closer to your child’s camp. The main camp activities include:

  • Otago Museum: Exhibition Activities
  • Toitu – Otago Early Settlers Museum: Education Programme
  • Lan Yuan Gardens Tour
  • Otago Aquarium: Supper in the Sea Programme
  • Larnach’s castle Tour
  • Moana Pool: Hydroslide/Recreation
  • Unipol Gymnasium activities and Step Class
  • Dunedin Art Gallery: Art Class
  • Beach excursion (weather permitting)
  • Mall: Recreation

Supervision: Each class will be accompanied by SGHS staff members and Police Vetted parent helpers.

Parental Help: School camps have proven to be very popular with parents and we encourage you to attend. However, there is a limit on how many we can take and this varies from class to class. The cost for parent helpers is $160.00.

If you are interested in going with your child’s homeroom class to Dunedin, please email their homeroom teacher for information about the role and how to apply. (Email format for teachers is: [email protected]). All parent helpers need to be Police Vetted with SGHS, this process can take a while so please get in contact ASAP to get the process started. All parent documents are due by Friday 21st August 2026.

Class Schedule:

Classes Date In Date Out
         Camp 1  – 7AD  /  7AE Mon November 16 Wed November 18
         Camp 2  –  7SS  / 7DH Wed November 18 Fri November 20
         Camp 3 –   7CC  / 7KB Tues November 24 Thurs November 26

 Departure and Arrival:

–Students must be at school to help with the loading of gear by 6:45am. The camp bus will be departing at 7:00 am sharp. 

–We aim to arrive back at Southland Girls’ High School at approximately 5:00 pm. The bus departs Dunedin at 1:30 pm with a stop off at Waihola for lunch.

Accommodation:

–One night at Arana College, 110 Clyde St and Otago Museum, 419 Great King St

-One night at Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street

Payment: Full payment due by Friday 25 September 2026.

  • $335.00 per student– this covers transport, accommodation, food, educational programmes, and other incidental costs.
  • $160.00 per parent – for attending parents only.
  • Please note: 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.
  • If the payment and permission form is not completed by the due date your child will be withdrawn from attending camp. Once payment has been made and camp has commenced there will be no refunds.

Transport:-Transport to, from, and around Dunedin will be by bus with Go Bus. We can pick students up and drop them off along the way; there must be a parent present. The bus will go to and from Dunedin via State Highway 1. If you want your child picked up and/or dropped off along the way, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.

Gear List: A gear list will be provided in homeroom classes and sent home closer to the time.

Mobile Phones: In line with the government’s “Phone away for the day” policy students are not to bring their mobile phones with them on camp

Spending Money:  Time permitting, the students will be able to spend some time in the Meridian mall. Spending money (small amount) is optional.

This event contains risks, including urban city environments, traffic, members of the general public, and behaviours at public places (eg swimming pool, shopping centre). Students will be directly supervised by school staff and parent helpers except for a designated period of time at Meridian Mall where students will be in groups of 2 or 3 with staff available at specified points.

This event is managed by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan.  This will be managed through careful planning and communication, including clear instructions to students as to parameters for safe behaviour and staying in groups in public places. 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 your child’s homeroom teacher in the first instance.

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 removal from the trip at your expense and restricted access to future trips.

Please pay and ocmpplete the permission form by Friday 25 September 2026.

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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.
Student's Full Name*
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Student's Homeroom*
Students Medical Information:*
I give permission for this information to be shared with the teacher in charge as required.
Medical Conditions
If you child is taking any prescribed medication please list below
Is there any medication your child is NOT able to be given?
Has your child had any major injuries (breaks or strains) or illness (Glandular fever etc) that may limit full participation in any activities? (If Yes, please complete in the box provided below).
If your child has any allergies please list below
Can your child confidently swim 20 metres?
Special Access Arrangements
Outline any special dietary requirements. Please be specific, eg: vegetarian, lactose intolerant, etc
Transport*
Please indicate below if you give permission for your child to be driven with Go Bus. (If you have any queries in relation to this please contact the Teacher in Charge of the trip).
Is there any other information that your child's teacher or staff should know to ensure the physical and emotional safety of your child. eg: cultural practices, anxiety, phobia about heights or small spaces, etc

Parent/Caregiver Consent:

Please tick the boxes below to complete the Parent/Caregiver consent.
Parent Name for Consent*
Parent Consent*

Payer Details

Payer Name*
Please enter a valid email address to receive a emailed version of this form once completed.

Payment

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.
Camp Options
Payment Options*

 

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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Invercargill 9812, New Zealand

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