Year 12 and 13 Agribusiness Class – 23 March 2026

The Year 12 and 13 Agribusiness classes have an exciting opportunity to experience a variety of agribusinesses in action. The day tour is a packed day visiting Blueberry Country and Auld Distillery in Western Southland. These businesses will be hosting the Level 2 and 3 Agribusiness classes showcasing what they do, how they futureproof their business, and what marketing strategies they use for their products. We will be hearing from variety of different staff on these properties including managers, workers, and owners. The girls will be gathering important information and strategies that these businesses use such as environmental, technological, social and legal which will be used for the Level 2 and 3 future proofing 4 credit internals, and the Level 3 marketing plan 6 credit internal. The classes will return to school at lunchtime and we will have some guest speakers visit us in the afternoon to discuss their businesses. This will be done on site at Southland Girls High School. A more detailed itinerary with times will be provided to the girls closer to the time.
Details:
Times: Meeting at front of school Monday 23rd March 2025 time 7.45am, leaving 8am sharp
Return: Back to school 23rd March by 1pm
Students are required to wear tidy casual clothing that is warm, layers are ideal, and wear a high vis vest whilst we are at the businesses. Students are to wear closed in footwear and to bring a pair of gumboots as these are a compulsory footwear requirement on this trip due to the nature of properties we are visiting. The girls are also required to have hair tied up off their face.
Cost: $ 30 per student. Please pay and complete permission form below by Friday 13 March 2026. Please note: School Policy requires payment in full for your child to be eligible to participate in these activities. Payments will be allocated to any unpaid fees and charges on your child’s account first.

Locations: Blueberry Country – 513 Otautau Drummond Road, Otautau, Auld Distillery – 1248 Hundred Line Road West, Scotts Gap
Food: Students need to bring a packed lunch for the day.
Transport: Students will be travelling via Go Bus.

This event contains risks, including being around a variety of animals and walking around a working orchard/farm. This event is managed by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. This includes wearing high vis vests at all times while we are there, students are not to be on their phones while we are on site and need to be aware of the machinery, vehicles and animals within the farm. 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 Vicki Jones 03 2116030 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 the parents being contacted and asked to be collected and removed from the field trip. It would also mean they are at risk of not being chosen to attend other field trips in the future.

Please pay and complete permission form below by Friday 13 March 2026.

 

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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328 Tweed Street, Georgetown,
Invercargill 9812, New Zealand

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