TAWA COLLEGE
Duncan Street
P O Box 51 045, Tawa
Wellington 6230
New Zealand
Murray Lucas MSc (Hons)
Principal
Telephone (04) 232 8184
Facsimile (04) 232 5777
Established 1961
Year 10: End of Year Programme
Education Outside the Classroom
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
As part of this year Year 10 programme your child will be participating in four days of
Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC). The focus of this programme is one of
citizenship and social awareness.
This programme will run from Monday 2 December to Friday 6 December.
The four days of activities in which your son/daughter will participate are as follows:
Day 1: Community Service
Students will complete one day of community service assisting local residents and
businesses. This will usually occur within walking distance of Tawa College for all Year 10
students. This day has the key focus of citizenship and has been a great success in
previous years.
Day 2: High Ropes Course
This is a full day activity at Wainui Challenge Ropes Course, part of BGI’s Footsteps
programme. BGI will be facilitating the day along with members of Tawa College staff. The
day will involve; sharing sessions of fears and goals for the day, flying kiwi and six high
ropes challenges.
Day 3: Laser Paintball and H2O Xtreme
Students will need to work together in a team using strategy and providing leadership
opportunities to outwit their opposition in a few games of Laser Paintball. After this fun and
action packed morning students will enjoy the fantastic facilities of H2O Xtreme with full
access to all of their rides. A key focus of this day will be on of reflection and perceptions of
life in New Zealand and how this compares to other nations.
Day 4: Mount KauKau Walk
A full day trip starting at Kaiwharawhara train station walking along part of Wellingtons
Northern Walkway all the way to the top of Mount KauKau before dropping down to
Khandallah Park. Along the way students will experience a part of Wellington that few
people realise exist hopefully helping them create a more holistic perception of the
Wellington environment.
Each student will be given a timetable informing them of which trip they will do on which
day.
These trips will run from Monday 2 December to Friday 6 December. All of these trips
will depart from Tawa College at 8:35am and will return by 3:20pm. The total cost of the
trips is $75.00 per student. This includes transport and the cost of all activities. Due to the
nature of the activities and the fixed costs involve, there will be no refunds given. Students
are expected to bring a packed lunch on all of these days as they will not have any
opportunities to purchase lunch.
Students will be required to wear appropriate mufti clothing on all days. This involves good
walking/sports shoes, rain coat, sun block, and suitably warm clothing.
Students will not be allowed to participate in these trips if they do not have the correct gear.
If you have any difficulty supplying these required items please indicate on the return form
and we will endeavour to assist where possible.
On all trips students will be expected to abide by the school rules. This includes absolutely
no cigarettes, drugs or alcohol. Students will be expected to conduct themselves in a
manner that is respectful to both the supervising teachers and other students. Anyone who
does not comply with these requirements will be sent back to school and/or home at the
expense of their parents/caregivers.
It is essential that all students on the trip play their part in risk management. Their personal
safety is very much their responsibility and they must act always in a manner that does not
endanger either themselves or others. It is important that they follow the instructions of staff
at all times.
All these activities are compulsory but have been designed to be both education and fun.
Students will be supervised at all times by Tawa College staff. If you have not already
returned the permission forms given out earlier this term then please collect another copy of
the forms from the school office, and hand them in to the student office along with $75.00
before Friday 25 October. If you have already returned the permission forms then you
only need to pay the $75.00 before Friday 25 October.
Yours sincerely,
Mr G de Villiers
Tawa College EOTC Permission Slip
Year 10: Local End of Year Program
I ………………………………………...…………..……… (student) of …….…..…… (form class)
acknowledge that I will behave in a manner that is expected of me as a student of Tawa College on
all of these trips.
Signed (Student): …………………………………………………... Date: ………………..…
I ……………………………..……. hereby give permission for ………………….…….……… to attend
the Year 10 End of Year EOTC trips from 2 December to 6 December.
Signed (Parent/Caregiver): ………………………………………… Date: ………………….
Address:
Phone – home:
Phone – work
Mobile phone: (1)
Mobile phone: (2)
Emergency contact details:
Doctor’s phone
Name of doctor:
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I give permission for my son/daughter to attend the trip detailed on the attached letter and to
participate in the activities listed.
I have read and understood the information in the letter regarding risk and safety
precautions.
My son/daughter understands that all school rules apply, that they must take reasonable
caution for their own safety, follow the instructions of staff, and at all times act in a way that
ensures the safety of others.
In the event of a medical emergency or illness, if I cannot be contacted, I delegate my
parental authority and responsibility to the school teachers and other staff on this trip.
Please list below any medical conditions that you feel the staff need to know about. Include
conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes and any allergies to medicine. Please let us know
about any medication carried by your son / daughter
Medical Condition
Treatment / Medication
Signed: ______________________________ (Parent / guardian)
Date: _______________
Please return to the student office by Friday 30/08/13
Tawa College EOTC Permission Slip
Health and Medical form
All participants MUST complete this form in full. You are asked to be
honest. These forms are confidential - failure to complete could
place the whole group in a difficult situation.
Please answer the following questions by ticking the appropriate box where applicable. The
information is essential for staff that are organising and instructing this programme. The information
below will be treated as confidential.
Name:
D.O.B
Family Doctor
Doctor ph no’
Do you consider your son/daughter to be in GOOD / FAIR / EXCELLENT health
Circle one
Is there a current tetanus inoculation current?
Yes / No
Is your son/daughter allergic to any medication?
Yes / No
Please state
Does your son/daughter have any particular dietary needs?
Yes / No
Has your son/daughter had any type of operation in the past year?
Yes / No
Has your son/ daughter had any serious illness during the past 6 months?
Yes / No
Please state
Has your son/daughter had any ‘physical injury’ over the past 6 months?
Yes / No
Please state
Is your son/daughter seeing a physio/specialist for the above injury?
Yes / No
Please state
Is the physio/doctor aware of the type of activity your son/daughter is about to
participate in
Yes / No
Does your son/daughter suffer from Asthma?
Yes / No
MILD / SEVERE Type of inhaler used
Does your son/daughter suffer from any of the following (please circle):
DIABETES
EPILEPTIC FITS
HEART PROBLEMS
Does your son/daughter suffer from hay fever?
Yes / No
Medication used ……………………………………………
Does your son/daughter suffer from any allergies?
Yes / No
Please state and the medication used
Is your son/daughter allergic to Bee/Wasp stings?
Yes / No
Is medication carried?
Yes / No
How severe is the reaction:
What types of medication are used?
Does your son/daughter have: POOR EYESIGHT
Yes / No
Wear glasses/contacts
Yes / No
POOR HEARING
Yes / No
Hearing aid
Yes / No
Is medication regularly taken
Yes / No
Please state
Please state any other medical – health problems that the school should be aware of
– please be honest:
For the duration of the trip- staff and parents attending will be "in loco parentis ". Do you agree to
staff seeking professional medical advice if this is necessary?
Signed: _____________________________________________________________
Contact phone number: ________________________________________________
Contact person (if you are unavailable): ___________________________________
Should medication assistance be sought – I/We agree to cover any expenses.
Signed: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________
Please detail below any further information you think would be required to ensure a safe and
enjoyable trip
Return this form to the student office no later than Friday 30/08/13
TAWA COLLEGE
EOTC Swimming Consent
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Swimming ability
Is your child able to swim 50 metres?
Yes
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Is your child water confident in a pool?
Yes
No
Don’t know
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Is your child confident in deep water?
Yes
No
Don’t know
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Is your child able to tread water?
Yes
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Is your child able to survival float?
Yes
No
Don’t know
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Is your child confident in the sea or in open
inland water?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Is your child safety-conscious in and around water?
Yes
No
Don’t know
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1. I have read the information provided about the
event and agree to my child taking part in the
activities.
Don’t know
No
Don’t know
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
2. I consent to any emergency treatment required
by my child during the course of the event.
3. I confirm that my child is in good health and
I consider him/her fit to participate.
Yes
Signed:
No
Date:
Full name of parent/caregiver:
Please return to the student office by Friday 30/08/13