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Education Outside the Classroom & Trips

Education outside the classroom

Learning beyond the four walls of the classroom

Taking students outside the classroom to learn has been part of schooling in New Zealand for over a century. Education outside the classroom (EOTC) is still a key component of primary and secondary school life in New Zealand. EOTC is a generic term used to describe curriculum based learning and teaching that extends the four walls of the classroom. EOTC can range from a museum or marae visit to a sports trip, an outdoor education camp, a field trip to the rocky shore, or a visit to practise another language. EOTC can take place in the school grounds, in the local community, or in regions further afield, including overseas.

The links that students are able to make between the classroom and real-world experiences can be critical to their long-term learning. The links that students are able to make between the classroom and real-world experiences can be critical to their long-term learning. Accordingly, school policies and practices that enable students to participate in well-designed, curriculum-based experiences outside the classroom assist with their learning.


Police Vetting

Education outside the classroom is a core part of learning at Orewa College and includes a wide range of trips, visits, and experiences beyond the school grounds. Police vetting requirements support the safe delivery of these curriculum based learning opportunities.


How to complete the police vetting process

Steps required to arrange vetting

To arrange your Police vetting, please follow these steps.

Steps:

  •  Complete the Police Vetting Form  
  • Required documents can also be uploaded within this form.
  • Verification of your identity:
    • Option 1: Copies to be certified by a Justice of the Peace.
    • Option 2: Bring your original documents to the main reception at Orewa College. We will copy and verify them for you.



Helpful links

Supporting documents and policies

The following resources provide additional guidance and information related to Police vetting and school requirements: