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Y7-10 House Swimming Sports Day – 27 November 2026

Details: 

Date: Friday 27 November

Time: 12:00pm   Meet gym to take the roll and briefing, 12:15pm Depart SGHS for Splash Palace.  We will walk from the SGHS Gym following the path out of the back gate along the Otepuni Walkway to the Splash Palace Pools. 12:30pm-2:30pm   House Swimming Sports 3:00pm Return to SGHS (walking) to school gym together and will be released from school at 3.10pm

Year Levels:  Compulsory for all Y7 and Y8 students and open to students across Year 9 and 10 to opt in 

Equipment needed: Swimming togs, goggles, towel, personal medication. 

 Cost: There will be no cost associated with this event. 

 Supervision: SGHS Health & Physical Education Staff will facilitate and supervise the event. 

 Food: Please bring food and water with you. Limited canteen facilities will operate at the pool. No one is allowed to leave the pool during the event. 

 There will be a variety of fun and inclusive swimming events that will cater for all abilities for your child to enter herself in on the day. Events will take place in the shallow end of the pool. 

 Your child may wear House colours. Your child must bring togs, towel, goggles and any other swimming equipment or medical requirements, eg asthma inhaler.  Please ensure that your child’s health information is up to date with Student Services. 

This event contains risks, relating to water and could involve injuries from slipping or falling while walking round the pool. This event is managed by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan along with the staff from Splash Palace.  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 Erica Stedman in charge of activity e[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 the student being returned to school. 

 Please complete permission form before 9am Friday 13th November 2026 to be able to attend this event. 

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Student Information:

Please complete the following information for your child.
Student's Full Name*
Students Medical Information:*
I give permission for this information to be shared with the teacher in charge as required.
Students Swimming Ability*

Parent/Caregiver Information:

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

Parent/Caregiver Consent

Please tick the boxes below to complete the Parent/Caregiver Consent.
Parent Consent*
Parent/Caregiver Signature*

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.

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To book in for a tour of the boarding house, please email Jenni Dennis, [email protected] or telephone 03 211 6030.

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