Silver Duke Edinburgh Trip, Mt Aspiring Hut, 28-30 March 2024

Dates: Thursday 28 March  2024 8.00am – Saturday 30 March 2024 8pm

Transport: SGHS Hostel Van and trailer. Depart from SGHS Carpark 8.00am and return to car park at SGHS 8pm

Cost: $210.00.

Accommodation: Mt Aspiring Hut (2 nights) Matukituku Valley, Wanaka

Staff attending: Mr John Grogan, Ms Sue Mattingly, Miss Morgan Hunter, Mrs Ashleigh Rabel. They have experience tramping and with first aid. A parent would be helpful to assist with the student to teacher ratios.

Clothing: Warm clothing is appropriate eg polyprops, thermals etc. Cotton is not appropriate to be worn as this is cold when wet. Click HERE for the Gear list.  

Contact: Ms Sue Mattingly Phone Number: 027 2286 111 – While we are tramping– there won’t be any cell reception – Please text if you wish to leave a message as I do not have voicemail facilities and I will respond once we are back in cell range.

Cellphones: Phones are permitted on the tramp for photographic purposes (there is no cell reception)

Money: We may stop for an ice cream on the way home, so students may bring either a small amount of cash or an eftpos card.

This event contains risks, including hypothermia, injury, getting lost.  This event is managed by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan.  This includes careful training and planning for students and having experienced staff as well as a good adult to student ratio. 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 Sue Mattingly, 03 2116030 or sue.mattingly@southlandgirls.school.nz.

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 being sent home, parents will be responsible for any extra costs incurred for this.

Payment, permission and health form needs to be completed by Friday 22 March 2024.

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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.
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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 ashleigh.rabel@southlandgirls.school.nz.

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.

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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.

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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.

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  • Accept the rules set by the school for the events.
  • Take part in all activities within ‘challenge-by-choice’ options

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  • My actions are considered unacceptable by staff / supervisors of these events.
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