Bronze Duke of Edinburgh – Kiwiburn Hut 2023

As part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, students have the opportunity to attend a trip to Kiwiburn Hut in Mavora, working towards their bronze award.  Please read through the following information below and complete the permission, payment and health form by Friday 11 August 2023.

If you have any questions regarding this trip please contact the Teacher in Charge, Ms Sue Mattingly, sue.mattingly@southlandgirls.school.nz

  • Date: Friday 18 August – Saturday 19 August 2023
  • Times: Friday – Depart SGHS 12:15 pm / Saturday – return to SGHS 5:00 pm
  • Venue: Kiwiburn Hut. Mavora Department of Conversation (Click HERE for location information)
  • Who: Duke of Edinburgh students, Year 9 – 11.
  • Cost: $100.00 per student – full payment due by Friday 11 August 2023.
    • 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.
  • Transport: all students and staff attending will be transported by the school vans. Driven by our staff.
  • Staff attending: Mr John Grogan and Ms Sue Mattingly and one parent will assist with the group too.
  • Clothing/ Equipment List: Click HERE to view the gear list.  If there are any items on this list that you do not have please let Ms Mattingly know asap. Warm clothing is appropriate eg: polyprops, thermals etc. Cotton is not appropriate to be worn as this is cold when wet.
  • Other information: Phones are permitted on the tramp for photographic purposes (There is no cell reception) and for contacting whanau when we are nearing drop off locations

This event contains risks, including hypothermia, injury, getting lost.  This event is managed by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan.  This includes careful training and planning for students and having experienced staff as well as a good adult to student ratio. 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 Sue Mattingly on 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 being sent home, parents will be responsible for any extra costs incurred for this. 

 

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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 ashleigh.rabel@southlandgirls.school.nz.

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, jenni.dennis@southlandgirls.school.nz 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  nicola.macpherson@southlandgirls.school.nz or telephone 03 211 6030.

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