Lvl 2 Cycling (Great Trails) 22-24 March 2023

Our Level 2 PE class will be attending a ‘Great Trails‘ cycling trip to the Central Otago area 2023. 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 form and the student health form – both due by March 8 2023. 

Details:  

  • Depart: Wednesday 22 March at 8:30 am – SGHS Gymnasium 
  • Return: Friday 24 March at 3:00 pm – SGHS Gymnasium 
  • Transport: school vans, hire van, and private vehicles. 
  • Drivers: SGHS vans – Dave Beadle and Eddie Peters / Hire Van – Mason Middlemass / 4 x private vehicles driven by parents, Jo Erskine, Naomi McClean, Andrew Pankhurst and Grant Dermody.  
  • Adults attending: 2 x SGHS staff – Dave Beadle, Eddie Peters / 7 x parents  
  • 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. 
  • Health Form: Please also complete the Student Health Form HERE for your child – due by 8 March 2023. 
  • Accommodation: Alexandra Holiday Park, 44 Manuherekia Road, Alexandra. Ph 03-448 8297 
  • Cost: $100.00 per child – full payment is due by 8 March 2023 
    • 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 managed 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] 

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.  

If you have any questions relating to this trip please contact our Teacher in Charge, Mr Dave Beadle  [email protected] or 027 600 6424.

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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:*
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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).
CODE OF CONDUCT – STUDENT

I understand that this event 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.

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.
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If paying online please indicate below the date you will be paying.
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RISKS Disclosure

This event contains risks, including sporting injuries. This event is managed by school staff or the sport organisations who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s/sports organisations safety management plan. 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 our Sports Office 03 211 6030 or email [email protected]

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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