L2 PED Great Trial Cycling Trip 26-28 March 2025

Our Level 2 PE class will be attending a ‘Great Trails‘ cycling trip to the Central Otago area 2025. It will be 3 days of off and on road cycling tour to fully assess Standard 2.4 and 2.7. Students are responsible for and will be assessed on their riding, organisational, camping, cooking and teamwork skills throughout the 3 days.  

Please read through the following information below and complete the permission, payment and the student health form – both due by 7 March 2025. 

Details:  

  • Depart: Wednesday 26 March at 8:30 am – SGHS Gymnasium 
  • Return: Friday 28 March at 3:00 pm – SGHS Gymnasium 
  • Practice Ride: Thursday 13 March to Bluff Mountain Bike Park
  • Transport: school vans, hire van, and private vehicles. 
  • Drivers: SGHS vans – Dave Beadle, Eddie Peters, Nicola Hawkes / Hire Van – 4 x private vehicles driven by parents, to be confirmed  
  • Adults attending: 3 x SGHS staff – Dave Beadle, Eddie Peters and Nicola Hawkes  
  • Clothing and equipment required: as part of their Std 2.7 students will be creating a pre-trip gear list and on the day gear check. Students are to have thermals and wind/waterproof jacket. Students are to provide their own day pack, bike and helmet. Any medication required. 
  • Accommodation: Alexandra Holiday Park, 44 Manuherekia Road, Alexandra. Ph 03-448 8297 
  • Cost: $150.00 per child – full payment is due by 7 March 2025 
    • 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 

This event contains risks, including driving, camping in tents, cooking, off road and on road cycling. This event is supervised by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan, each staff member also holds a valid First Aid Certificate.  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 our Teacher in Charge, Mr Dave Beadle at [email protected] or 027 600 6424.

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 removal from activities and parents/caregivers contacted to collect their child from Alexandra at their own cost.  

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Student Information:

The information on this form will remain confidential to the teachers/instructors in charge of/assisting with the camp/trip. However, in the interests of the safety of all involved, any life-threatening conditions may be made known to other students. Please be assured that your child’s physical and emotional well-being always remains of paramount importance to us.
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
If you 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
Water Competence for activities on, in or around water. (please tick those that apply)
Providing this information does not remove the need for group leaders to ascertain for themselves the level of the student's swimming/water competence ability.
Special Access Arrangements
Outline any special dietary requirements. Please be specific, eg: vegetarian, lactose intolerant, etc
Transport*
Please indicate below if you give permission for your child to be driven by the named staff member. (If you have any queries in relation to this please contact the Teacher in Charge of the trip).
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

Parent/Caregiver Consent:

Please tick the boxes below to complete the Parent/Caregiver consent.
Parent Consent*

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.

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