Gold Duke of Edinburgh Greenstone Caples Trip – 11-14 September 2025

Greenstone Caples Gold Qualifying Journey

Details:

Leave: Thursday 11 September 2025 8 am and Return: Sunday 14 September 2025 6 pm

Transport: School Van

Gear List: click here

Cost: $210.00. Please pay and complete permission form by 15 August.

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.

Accommodation: Department of Conservation Hut on the Greenstone Caples Tracks

  • John Grogan will be in charge and be accompanied by other staff
  • Cell phones may be brought to take photos and contact home when close to Invercargill

This event contains risks, including certain risks being an outdoors activity.  This event is managed by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan.  This includes careful planning to mitigate as many risks as practical and to have safety equipment and first aid kit as appropriate to the event. Risks include possible trips or falls along steep ground and exposure to bad weather. This will be mitigated by careful route selection by staff with previous experience on this journey, and ensuring correct clothing is always worn. 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 [email protected] or 03 2116030 f you have any questions or concerns.

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 parents being contacting and if necessary, parents would need to come and get their child at the parents’ expense.

Please pay and complete the permission form by 15 August.

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Student Information:

Please complete the following information for your child.
Student's Full Name*
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Students Medical Information:*
I give permission for this information to be shared with the teacher in charge as required.
Medical Conditions
Please tick if your child suffers from any of the following:
If your 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
Please tick if any of these apply
Outline any special dietary requirements. Please be specific, eg. vegetarian, lactose intolerant etc.
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.
Transport*
Please indicate below if you give permission for your child to be driven by the named adult member. (If you have any queries in relation to this please contact the Manager of the trip).

Parent/Caregiver Information

Parent Consent*
Clear Signature

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.
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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