Year 10 EOTC Days 12-14 November 2024

As part of our Year 10 Education Outside the Classroom programme your child has the opportunity to participate in one day tasters of local outdoor activities in Term 4. This year the options available are:

Outdoor Climbing at Castle Downs – $118

Students will learn safe techniques for rock climbing in practical outdoor settings, including belaying others, and generally develop their confidence in undertaking outdoor activities and challenging situations.

Kayaking in Bluff Harbour – $143

Students will develop skills in kayaking as they explore the harbour, including kayaking around the ships graveyard, lunch at Tikore Island and if they’re lucky maybe spotting a seagull chick.

Bushcraft Skills at Dunsdale Reserve – $96

Students will spend the day at Dunsdale Recreation Reserve getting savvy with survival skills such as building a campfire to roast marshmallows, navigating in the bush, and finishing the afternoon with water-based activities in the creek.

When: These activities will be held between Tuesday November 12th and Thursday November 14th. Student interest will determine how many sessions there are of each activity and which days they run. Each day will run within usual school hours. Students will depart SGHS at 9:00am and return at approximately 3:00pm, travelling to their activity’s location via van. Please be there by 8:45am to ensure prompt departure.

Registration: Please indicate below the activity or activities that you wish to register for. There will likely only be limited spaces for some activities. If so preference will be given to those who completed payment first.

If you register and pay for an event but there isn’t space for your child then you will receive a full refund. As these are small group events with outside contractors you will not be able to get a refund if you cancel unless we are able to find another student to fill the spot.

Please note: 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.

Gear Requirements: Click HERE for a list of gear requirements for each activity.

Each event contains risks. Some of these risks include:

  • Climbing = Falling, rock fall, weather conditions, and potential significant impact injuries
  • Kayaking = Accidents in the water, drowning, weather conditions, hypothermia
  • Bushcraft = Use of fire, trips, getting lost, accidents in the water, hypothermia/hyperthermia

A visual summary can be seen on Adventure Southland’s website at the following link: https://www.adventuresouthland.co.nz/safety-and-hazard-management/

These risks will be managed through planning and communication, including use of personal protective equipment and the choice of sites that give students a suitable level of challenge. This event is jointly managed by Adventure Southland and school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan.  Adventure Southland instructors are qualified and trained in the activities they lead and follow best practices for all activities as well as adding a critical layer of risk management. 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 have any questions about this activity, including about the school’s safety management systems, please feel free to contact me. My email is [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 them being removed from the activity and restricted access to future opportunities.

This permission form is now closed.

 

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.

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, [email protected] or telephone 03 211 6030.

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  [email protected] or telephone 03 211 6030.

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