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Southland Girls’ High School Annual Sports Day 2021

The school will be holding its annual sports day on Tuesday 23rd February 2021. This is a fun day for all students to participate in athletics events involving running, throwing and jumping. Students are encouraged to enter at least four events to help earn points for their school house.

The postponement date is Thursday 25th February 2021. This will be advertised via Classic Hits (98.8FM) at 7.00am, 7.30am and 8.00am, as well as our school Facebook page, Instagram and the School Stream App.

This is a normal school day, and all students are expected to be at school. In addition to the events running, students will also participate in both the house chant and best dressed house competition where students are asked to come dressed in their house colours to show their support.

Please note face paint is NOT permitted at school and is to be applied before arriving for the day. It must also be removed by those students who travel by bus before leaving at the end of the day.

Some other important information:

  • The school Food Hub will be open for those students wishing to purchase food on the day.
  • Students must bring sufficient food and water for the whole day.
  • Sunscreen and a hat are to be worn.
  • Students are required to be at school all day and are not permitted to leave.
  • All events will be finished at 3.10pm

Students who qualify for the Southland Secondary Schools Athletics Championships (Years 9-13) will attend this event on Saturday 13th March at Surrey Park, Invercargill.  Students in Year 7 and 8 will attend their championships on 27th March 2021 at Surrey Park, Invercargill.
Mr Lamont, Teacher in Charge of Athletics, will advise further information about these events via the school website, Facebook and Instagram.

Parents and caregivers are most welcome to attend our sports day to cheer the girls on unless we are still under Level 2 restrictions. This unfortunately means visitors, parents and caregivers will not be permitted onsite. Thank you for your understanding.

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, jenni.dennis@southlandgirls.school.nz or telephone 03 211 6030.

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 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.

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.

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  nicola.macpherson@southlandgirls.school.nz or telephone 03 211 6030.

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