The Calling

Date

Thursday 3rd February 2022 8.30am - 3.20pm.

Who Attends This Ceremony?

TRJ staff, supporting staff & Year 10 students.

Details

On the 3rd February 2022, all Year 10 students will be involved in The Calling Ceremony.

Students & staff will be walking to a suitable outdoor area outside the school grounds for the ceremony.

Students meet in the Hall at 9.00am in PE gear and trainers.

The Calling is a ceremony in which the students are ‘called’ by their Rite Journey teacher guides on their journey. The Calling involves acknowledgement of the end of childhood and a show of gratitude to those people who influenced the students through their childhood.

What to bring

• Any necessary medication. Please ensure that your daughter’s medical and emergency contact information has been updated via the parent portal.

• Arrive wearing PE uniform & trainers. No need to bring school uniform.

• Sunscreen & water bottles.

• Rain jacket

• Dio cap.

• NO MOBILE PHONES

• Packed Lunch

Costs

The cost is included in the course fee.

Risk Management

This event is covered under the schools blanket consent. As with any trip, there is an element of risk involved. The event is being run by Waikato Diocesan where we will have all the relevant Health and Safety information. All EOTC documentation will have been completed for this event and this information will be with the school. If you would like to view copies of this please feel free to contact Kim McAlley (kmcalley@wdsg.school.nz).

Note

This event is part of the Year 10 Health programme at WDSG and attendance is compulsory.

All students will be expected to follow the instructions of the staff and to demonstrate courtesy and respect for others.

All school rules apply as per the Student Code of Conduct.

Dio Staff will have a copy of each student’s medical, dietary and emergency contacts details and they hold a current First Aid Certificate.

Please ensure that all medical details are updated via the Parent Portal.

In the event of poor weather, the ceremony will take place on school grounds.

Questions

If you have any questions about EOTC, please do not hesitate to contact Kim McAlley (kmcalley@wdsg.school.nz ).

If you have any questions about the ceremony, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly Cunningham (kcunningham@wdsg.school.nz).

Song Words - He honore

He honore, He kororia,

Maungarongo ki te whenua

Whakaaro pai e

Ki nga tangata katoa

Ake, ake

Ake,ake

Amine

Te atua

Te piringa

Toku oranga