News and Events
Term Dates
2023

TERM 1
Thursday 2 February – Thursday 6 April

The school will be closed on the following days in Term 1

Monday 6 February Waitangi Day observed
Thursday 16 March PPTA National Strike Day
Monday 20 March Personal Learning Conferences (PLC’s) – closed for classroom teaching
Friday 7 April Good Friday – Easter

TERM 2
Monday 24 April – Friday 30 June

The school will be closed on the following days in Term 2

Monday 24 April Teacher Only Day – closed for classroom teaching
Tuesday 25 April Anzac Day
Monday 5 June King’s Birthday
Friday 14 July Matariki (during school holidays)

TERM 3
Monday 17 July – Friday 22 September

The school will be closed on the following days in Term 3

TERM 4
Monday 9 October – Friday 8 December

The school will be closed on the following days in Term 4

Monday 23 October Labour Day

Contact details

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.

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.

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.
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