Southland Girls High School Year 12 students have been given the opportunity to participate in the award winning RYDA Road Safety Education Workshop.  RYDA is designed for 16–17-year-olds as they begin to drive or ride in cars driven by their peers.  This workshop (part of a broader programme) challenges students to change the way they think about road safety and lay the foundation for safe road use throughout their lives.  Students do not need to have their licence to take part in the programme.  

 The aim of the programme is to increase an understanding of road safety issues (including risk factors), educate students about their rights and responsibilities on the road and equip them with the tools they need to choose behaviours that lead to safer outcomes on New Zealand roads.  It is crucial that we equip our young people with the right tools and strategies to navigate through this.  

 DATE: Wednesday 13th May 2026

VENUE: Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill

TIME: 9.30 am – 2.00 pm 

TRANSPORT: Bus leaving at 9.00 am from SGHS and returning approximately 2.00 pm

DRESS CODE: Students are to wear school uniform and bring a jacket in case it rains (part of the session will be held outside)

SUPERVISION: Mrs Zara Parsons (Year Level Co-ordinator) and SGHS staff

COST: $10.00. Please pay and complete the permission form below by Friday 1 May.

BRING: A pen, morning tea and lunch

We do offer students the option to leave the room if they have any experience with road trauma or would prefer not to participate in some of the sessions however the content is not designed to shock or distress students. 

Please note: Photographers may be present at this event, capturing images for promotional purposes on behalf of Road Safety Education. Please let us know if you would prefer your child was not photographed. 

If you do not wish your child to participate in this event, or you have any queries, please contact Zara Parsons via email at [email protected]. 

 This event is low risk. This event is supervised by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. 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 Zara Parsons. 

 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 sent home from the event. 

Please pay and complete the permission form below by Friday 1 May.

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Student Information:

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.

Student's Full Name*

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Students Medical Information:*

I give permission for this information to be shared with the teacher in charge as required.

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Parent/Caregiver Consent:

Please tick the boxes below to complete the Parent/Caregiver consent.

Parent Consent*

I give my child permission to participate in Y12 Road Safety Education Workshop.

My child has read and understands the Student Code of Conduct.

My child's medical information is up to date with Student Services

I acknowledge the school policy that states you must 'pay before play/attend' an event/trip or sport.

The school reserves the right not to provide a refund if your child is unable to participate in this activity

I acknowledge that full payment is required by the due date specified for my child to be eligible to participate in this event.

I acknowledge that any payments made to my child's account will be allocated to the oldest unpaid fees/charges if any and that my child is not able to participate until all these charges are paid in full.

I acknowledge and accept the Risks Disclosure.

I approve and authorise this form and the information I provide is true and accurate

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Payer Details

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Payment

Any payments received for your child will be allocated to the oldest unpaid amounts sitting on your child's account first. Your child is not able to participate until all these amounts are paid in full.

Y12 Road Safety Education Workshop

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