Term 1 Education Outside of the Classroom (EOTC) Experience 18 – 28 March

As part of our Term 1 Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) experience, classes have activities from 18 to 28 March.

• an overnight camping experience at Kaitoke,
• a day trip to Adrenaline Forest and Pirates Cove mini golf,
• a beach education day at Taputeranga Marine Reserve.

All SWIS students are involved and will take part in the EOTC Experiences.   

Parent help required

Each class has a different schedule of events over this two week period and we are seeking adult support for these activities. If you are able to help at one or all of these events for your child’s class, please fill in this form. Classroom teachers will liaise with you to ensure you have the correct dates and information needed for the events.

Those supporting on overnight trips will also need to complete a police vetting form and return it to the office. Please bring with you appropriate identification documents for us see. 

A detailed permission and medical form will be sent out in the coming days. 

Kaitoke Camping

An overnight camping experience at Kaitoke, including a walk via the Ridgeline Track (approx 3 hrs) to the main Kaitoke Campground. Students will erect and maintain their tents where they will spend the night. As part of the experience, students will plan, bring and cook their own food in groups. Activities will take place in the surroundings of Kaitoke Regional Park.

Gear: Students can wear non-uniform clothing and will need a packed lunch and drink bottle for the first day. Please see the gear list here. If you do not have an item please speak to your child’s Homeroom teacher and we may be able to assist with getting gear for you

Adrenalin Forest and Mini golf

Students come to school in the morning and will be bussed to either Adrenalin Forest or Pirate Cove minigolf, then walk 1.8km to change activities midday.  Students will be bussed back to school by 3pm. 

Gear: Students are to wear PE uniform with sports shoes (not Crocs) and will need a packed lunch, drink bottle, sunhat, and sunscreen.

Beach Education Day

Transport: Students will come to school in the morning and walk from SWIS to Taputeranga Marine Reserve in Island Bay. They will walk back to SWIS by 3 pm.

Gear: Students must wear school uniform with sports shoes (not Crocs) and will need a packed lunch, drink bottle, sunhat and sunscreen. Note: there is no swimming on this trip.

18 – 28 March