HASTINGS BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL

Outdoor Education 2027

The 2027 trip calendar for Years 11, 12 and 13, what it costs, and how to order the OED fleece hoody. 

Hoody orders close
Wednesday 18 November

​​​​​​​Programme deposits due
​​​​​​​Friday 4 December 2026

About the programme

Outdoor Education (OED) at Hastings Boys' runs across Years 11 to 13, and it's built to develop skills, judgement and independence progressively. Each year introduces new terrain and new demands without repeating what's already been covered.

The programme is staged by theme so that by the time a student finishes Year 13, he's worked across all three domains.

YEAR 11

Hiking & tramping

YEAR 12

​​​​​​​Water sports

YEAR 13

​​​​​​​Adventure tourism

​​​​​​​2027 trip calendar

The confirmed Term 1 trips for 2027. Trips for Terms 2, 3 and 4 will be released during Term 1.

TERM 1  Thu 28 Jan - Fri 9 Apr


Year 11

​​​​​​​Thu 25 - Fri 26 Feb, TERM 1 WEEK 4

​​​​​​​Waimārama surf or Lake Tūtira paddle
​​​​​​​2 days (Thu-Fri). Venue still being confirmed.


Year 12

​​​​​​​Mon 22 - Thu 25 Mar, TERM 1 WEEK 8

Māhia Surf Camp
​​​​​​​4 days, camping in tents.


Year 13

Mon 5 - Fri 9 Apr, TERM 1, WEEK 10

Māhia Self-Contained Trip
​​​​​​​Multi-day trip in the last week of term, camping in tents.


ALSO COMING IN TERM 3 

Year 12

Tough Guy & Gal and mountain biking

Year 13

Alpine Ski & Snowboard trip

Dates to be confirmed.

Term 2, 3 and 4 trips will be announced during Term 1. Trip details may change with weather and provider bookings.


OED in action

A look at recent trips — waka ama, surf days, and the crew that makes it happen.


Costs by year level

Deposits are due Friday 4 December 2026. Each deposit covers the gear/equipment levy and the first trip of the year; the remaining trip fees are billed seperately, released early Term 1.

YEAR 11

HIKING & TRAMPING New for 2027

$300

$100 gear/equipment levy + $200 towards the first trip

First trip: 
​​​​​​​Thu 25 - Fri 26 Feb (Term 1, Week 4)

Further 2027 trip fees: approx. $150

YEAR 12

WATER SPORTS

$425

$100 gear/equipment levy + $325 towards the first trip

First trip:
​​​​​​​Mon 22 - Thu 25 Mar (Term 1, Week 8)

Further 2027 trip fees: approx. $400

YEAR 13

ADVENTURE TOURISM

$500

$100 gear/equipment levy + $100 first aid + $300 towards the first trip

First trip: 
​​​​​​​Mon 5 - Fri 9 Apr (Term 1, Week 10)

Further 2027 trip fees: approx. $585


HBHS OED Fleece Hoody

A warm fleece hoody that students can wear on OED trips. Orders go through a short online form, and the cost is added to your son's Kindo account.

​​​​​​​Orders close Wednesday 18 November.

$94.88
​​​​​​​incl. GST ($82.50 + GST)


Important information

Billing

Deposits and hoody orders are added to your son's Kindo account for payment.

What the deposit covers

The gear/equipment levy (and first aid for Year 13) plus the first trip only. Remaining trip fees for the year are billed separately.

Refunds & Transfers

Deposits are non-refundable after 31 December 2026, but are transferable if another student takes the place.



​​​​​​​Want an OED hoody?

​​​​​​​Orders close Wednesday 18 November. Fill in the short order form with your son's name, year level and size.