Term 1 EOTC update and payment details

As previously mentioned here, all classes will be participating in EOTC activities from 18 to 28 March.

• 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,
• a day trip to Adrenaline Forest and Pirates Cove mini golf,
• a beach education day at Taputeranga Marine Reserve in Island Bay including a rocky shore exploration and Bait House Aquarium visit, then time on the beach and at Shorland Park.

Please see below for costs, transport details and information about what your child will need to bring.

Transport and gear

Kaitoke overnight camp

Transport: Students come to school in the morning and will be bussed to the Te Mārua entrance of Kaitoke. They will be picked up by bus from Kaitoke the following day and return to school by 2:30pm. 

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 Minigolf

Transport: 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.

Payment

A contribution of $155 towards the cost of this EOTC event is appreciated. If the cost is a cause for concern, please contact our Principal, Toby Stokes, to discuss this. We do not want anyone to miss out on these camps for financial reasons. 

Payment for this camp can be made via one of the following three methods: 

• Pay on the HERO app 
• Via internet banking at South Wellington Intermediate School acc no. 12 3141 0338498 00 please add your child’s name, room number and the word camp as a reference. E.g. John8camp 
• Payment at the school office.

If you are willing to pay a little extra to allow other students the opportunity to attend camp, that would be greatly appreciated, as every year, students benefit from the generosity of others. 

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. 

Health and Safety

You will have received a hard-copy EOTC Ākonga Health Profile and Permission form to fill in. Please contact your child’s Homeroom teacher if you have not received this.

It is crucial for safety reasons that students follow instructions given to them by all staff and follow all appropriate school rules, this includes no cellphones on any of these trips. Behaviour by students that is deemed dangerous and puts themselves and/or others at undue risk will result in parents being contacted and you may be asked to collect your child. 

Please feel free to contact your child’s Classroom teacher with any questions about camp. 

Ngā mihi nui,

Here is the breakdown of which class is where and when: