We’re thrilled to announce that our Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) Week Camps for 2026 have been finalised!
Year 5 & 6 Camp Raglan
Year 3 & 4 Camp Chosen Valley, Ararimu
Monday 16th – Tuesday 17th February (Week 3, Term 1)
Cost $85.00 (Can be paid on Kindo before the 26th January 2026)
YEAR 3 & 4 CAMP INFORMATION EOTC Week for Year 0-2
Wednesday 18th - Friday 20th February (Week 3, Term 1)
Three Day Programme
No cost
These camps are always a highlight of the school year and are designed with key learning goals in mind:
- Participating and Contributing: Working alongside others in a range of outdoor activities.
- Relating to Others: Developing leadership, teamwork, tolerance, respect, and resilience.
- Managing Self: Taking responsibility for belongings, keeping areas tidy, being on time, and developing independence.
- Thinking: Engaging in problem-solving and outdoor challenges that stretch confidence and creativity.
A Huge Thank You to the HSC!
We’re incredibly grateful to our Harrisville School Community (HSC) for their generous $10,000 donation raised through Pet Day/Gala. This contribution has significantly reduced the total cost of our 2026 camps helping make these experiences more affordable for all families and supporting both student and parent helper costs. It’s wonderful to see how our community’s hard work directly benefits every child across the school.
Parent Helpers Needed
We’re calling on parents to join us in making these camps safe, fun, and successful.
No prior experience is needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved!
All parent helpers must complete a police vetting process and we encourage volunteers to stay for the full camp duration.
Camp Parent Help Information Evening – We Need You!
As we prepare for our exciting 2026 EOTC Camps, we’re inviting all parents who are keen to support our Yr5&6 Camp Raglan, or the Yr 3&4 Camp Chosen Valley to join us for an important Parent Help Information Evening.
📅 Wednesday 26th November
🕔 5:00pm
📍 Chosen Valley Camp Parent meeting in Room 7 & Camp Raglan Parent meeting in Room 10
This session will walk you through everything you need to know as a camp parent helper, including:
Health and safety expectations
Your role and responsibilities
Group organisation and supervision
What to expect from students
Key information for both Raglan and Chosen Valley camps
Whether you’ve helped before or this is your first time, we’d love to have you involved. No experience is needed — just enthusiasm and a willingness to support our tamariki as they learn and grow through EOTC.
Parent Help Application & Police Vetting forms are available here.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q68bQMa7O9Gbc-G3d4nXaVKKEIPTt4gHKRusO0w61pM/edit?tab=t.0Please return completed vetting forms to the school office as soon as possible to ensure processing is completed in time for camp.
Our camps simply wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing parent community. Thank you in advance for your time, energy, and willingness to get stuck in!
