Colours Awards
Application Process:

Applications are open for Year 12 and 13 Students to apply for Colours Awards in Sports, Performing Arts and Significant Achievement Categories.

Application forms will be emailed to all Year 12 and 13 students and hard copies are available from the Sports Office. All applications are to be submitted either in writing to the Sports Office or via email by Tuesday 15th August 2023. Email: ashleigh.rabel@southlandgirls.school.nz

If you are applying for a colour in more than one activity, a separate application must be completed for each discipline/sport. Please include all achievements, commendations from 2022 – 2023. T.I.Cs and Coaches endorsements will be included during the application process.

Dates

Applications Open Tuesday 1st August  

Applications Close Tuesday 15th August  

All students will be notified by Friday 1st September on the outcome of their application. Letters will be sent to all students who apply. Whānau are invited to attend the Colours Awards evening.

Note: Applications make you eligible for the Colours Award, but it is not an automatic selection. The final decision is at the discretion of the Colours Committee.

Award Criteria:

 

Sport
  • You must be in Year 12 or 13
  • Represented the school in a Senior A Team or Individual Sport concurrently for 2 years and currently playing/competing.
  • Achieved a high placing (relevant to numbers competing) at Otago/Southland, South Island or National level.
  • Contributed as an official or coach concurrently for 2 years and still involved.
  • Include achievements/results from 2022 – 2023
  • A separate application must be completed if you are applying for a colour in more than one discipline
  • Click HERE for the application makes you eligible for the Colour Award but is not an automatic selection
  • The final decision is at the discretion of the Colours Committee
Performing Arts Categories: Dance, Drama, Music, Cultural

  • You must be in Year 12 or 13
  • Performed consistently at a high level in the school and wider community / regionally or nationally
  • Have been a leader of an activity in a creative or administrative capacity
  • Include achievements / commendations from 2022 / 2023
  • A separate application must be completed if you are applying for a colour in more than one discipline
  • Click HERE for the application makes you eligible for the Colour Award but is not an automatic selection
  • The final decision is at the discretion of the Colours Committee
Significant Achievement
  • You must be in Year 12 or 13
  • Represented the school in an event/s or discipline other than Sport or Performing Arts.
  • Competed in an event/s and achieved a high placing (relevant to numbers competing) at Otago/Southland, South Island or National level
  • Include achievements/results from 2022 – 2023
  • A separate application must be completed if you are applying for a colour in more than one discipline
  • Click HERE for the application makes you eligible for the Colour Award but is not an automatic selection
  • The final decision is at the discretion of the Colours Committee
NZ Representatives
  • If you have represented NZ in the past year for your discipline (Sports, Performing Arts)
  • Click HERE for the application makes you eligible for the Colour Award but is not an automatic selection 

 

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.

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 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 playing sport is an opportunity 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.

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 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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