As part of the Education for Sustainability Achievement Standard 90811, Explain how human activity in a biophysical environment has consequences for a sustainable future, we will be taking two field trips to the Waihōpai River environment. While there we will be collecting data and making observations along the river as well as becoming aware of the land use activities surrounding the river.   

 Details:   

Trip 1: Tuesday 29th April (week 1) Period 2, 10.20 – 12.10pm 

Trip 2: Tuesday 6th May (week 2) Period 1, 8.50-10.15am 

Transport: Both trips will take place during the science subject learning time. Students will meet in 1 ST to drop off school bags and collect any relevant field trip gear.  We will be travelling to the Waihōpai river by school van and staff car.  The school van will be parked at the end of Auburn Road for the duration of the outing. Students will enter the Waihōpai walkway through the gate (trip 1)  The school van will be parked on Phillip Street close to the embankment. Students will enter the Waihōpai walkway through the pathway (trip 2)  

Clothing and Equipment: Students will wear non-regulatory clothing for the day. As we will be outside, it is advisable that students bring warm, waterproof clothing (jacket). Gumboots, trainers or walking shoes are recommended.  As observations are an important part of this standard, responsible cell phone usage for photography of the river, flora, fauna and land use is allowed.

Cost: $6. Please pay direct to your science teacher 

 Accompanying staff: Mrs Goodwill and Mrs Caudwell

This event contains risks, including walking on uneven surfaces.  This event is managed by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan.  This includes pre-visit monitoring of the track and weather.  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 Brenda Goodwill on 03 2116030 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 school being contacted and the possibility of the student being collected from the site by a caregiver.  

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