Year 10 PE – Wellbeing Motupohue Walk, 23 May 2024

As part of your child’s Year 10 Wellbeing Course, they are required to participate in an outdoor activity. These are extra-ordinary activities outside the normal curriculum.

On Thursday 23rd May the Year 10 class will be heading down to Bluff Stirling Point and the Motupohue Walking Tracks.

For your child to attend this trip please read through the following information and complete the permission form below by Friday 19 April 2024.

  • Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
  • Time: Depart SGHS at 9:00 am / Arrival back to SGHS 2:30 pm
  • Venue: Bluff Stirling Point and Motupohue Walking Tracks
  • Transport: students and staff involved will be transported to and from the venue in the school van.
  • Cost: $30.00 per student – full payment due by Friday 19 April 2024.
    • 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.
  • Uniform requirements: students to wear mufti clothing.  Tramping boots or sturdy walking shoes are required. Warm, waterproof clothing is essential for this trip.  Please also bring a daypack.  All students will be provided with a full gear list in class.
  • Food: students to have a packed lunch and snacks and full drink bottle of water

This event contains risks from dangerous natural hazards including injuries for trips, falls and weather concerns.  This event is managed by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management planThis includes careful consideration of risks.  While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminatedSome risk is retained for its learning and experiential valueIf you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Mr Dave Beadle; [email protected] who is in charge of this activity.

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 students being unable to continue with future activities as part of this course.

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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