We are excited to let you know, in May 2025, the international students will be travelling to Kingston for an excursion. This will be an excellent opportunity for them to participate in some activities, improve communication skills, gain confidence, and experience some of what New Zealand has to offer.

The international team are looking forward to providing a safe, fun, and enriching experience for all students involved. Further details, including what to pack and the schedule, will be provided closer to the date.

Details:

• Depart 9.00am Saturday 17 May 2025 from SGHS
• Return about 3.00pm Saturday 17 May SGHS (time updated during day) Homestay family to collect student from SGHS
• We will travel by van
• Wear comfortable, outdoor clothing suitable for active wear, comfortable shoes and warm coat
• Activities will be:
  • archery
  • stock whip cracking
  • horse communication lesson
  • working sheep dog lesson

The students will be accompanied by SGHS staff Ms Phermphoon, Mr and Ms McKee. There will be photo opportunities, please ensure all insurances are paid and up to date, and health/medical information has been sent to International Director.

This event contains risks, activities are provided by a professional provider, and students will be supervised by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan.  This includes careful monitoring of the students during each activity.  While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated.  Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value.

Associated risks could be bow string injury, whipping themselves or another person or animal interaction (animal jumping up on student or student getting kicked). These risks are mitigated by correct techniques being taught, safety gear being worn, cordons/fences in place, students actively listening to all activity safety procedures and full supervision by Real Country staff.

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 them being removed from the activity at your cost and restricted access to future opportunities.

Please feel free to email me with any queries – [email protected].