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  • 2027 School to Skies / Seas Combined Teachers Camp: Application Form

    17-22 January 2027. Beginning at RNZN Devonport Naval Base then transiting to RNZAF Base Auckland on the 19th of January.

  • School to Skies / School to Seas Teachers camp is a free personal and professional development opportunity for New Zealand educators. Put yourself in the shoes of your students by joining us for a week-long camp with other like-minded educators. We'll show you how Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) apply to real-world problems so you can bring this information and enthusiasm back to your classrooms. The only cost to attend is travel to and from camp (unless travel subsidy is applied for and granted), accommodation and meals are provided for the duration of camp. 

     

    Applicants must be:

    - Passionate for STEM subjects, education or careers;

    - Either

        - A New Zealand educator working with students from year 5 - 13;

        - Working in a guidance, facilitation or support role with young adults in New Zealand;

        - In their final year of study towards a teaching qualification in New Zealand, intending to   work with students from year 5 - 13;

    - Healthy with a moderate level of fitness. There are no height or weight restrictions. 

     

    What you will need to complete this application:

    - At least 30 minutes to complete your application. 

    - Contact details, current employment information, any relevant medical information.

    - Your motivation for applying, and what you hope to get out of camp.

    - The contact name, phone, and email of a referee, or endorser of your application.  

     

    Optional requirements:

    - Application endorsement letter from your Principal, Department Head or Manager. 

    - Letter for Sponsors (if funding for travel to/from the camp may be required).

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  • General Information

  • Gender*

  • Is your mailing address different to your residential address?*
  • Which ethnicity/ethnicities do you recognise with?*

  • What is your current New Zealand Residency type?*

  • Please state how many years you have resided in New Zealand.*
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  • Education Details

  • What school year/s do you teach?*

  • What school year/s does your school accomodate?*

  • Have you specialised in, or do you teach any, of the below subjects?*

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  • Additional Information

  • Have you previously had any engagement or involvement with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), Royal New Zealand Air Force, or Royal New Zealand Navy?*
  • Have you been involved with any NZDF Cadet Forces?
  • Please indicate which of the below Corps you have been involved with:*
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  • Do you have any specific dietary requirements? If so, we can inform our catering staff to accommodate for you. Please select the ones that apply to you. (This will not exclude you from camp, our catering staff will attempt to cater for most dietary requirements, however the chefs cannot guarantee that there will NOT be any cross contamination between food groups and you will be eating at your own risk )*

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  • Let's get to know you!

    This is your opportunity to put your best foot forward! Take some time to give details that will help us select YOU for School to Skies/Seas: Teachers Edition.
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  • Have you previously applied for a School to Skies or School to Seas camp or experience?*
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  • Have you ever applied to join the New Zealand Defence Force?*
  • When did you last apply to join the New Zealand Defence Force? Approximate date is fine*
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  • Which service(s) have you applied for?*
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  • Medical History

    It pays to be completely honest with us - if you’re not sure about your medical history, then check with your Family Doctor. Failure to disclose any past history of a condition that could have an impact on your attendance will affect your application and/or may result in removal from School to Skies/Seas: Teachers Edition. Your medical history is confidential and will not be divulged to anyone who is not authorised to hold the information.
  • Do you have any health concerns, pre-existing illness, injury or disability that may affect your participation in the following activities: flying in an aircraft, moderate exercise, workshop activities or flight simulators?*
  • Do you suffer from asthma or other respiratory condition?*
  • Do you have any allergies?*
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  • Application Endorsement / Referee

    The selection for the School to Skies / School to Seas camp can be competitive. Please provide the name and contact information of a personal referee or school principal / department head / manager (if currently employed) who could be contacted in the event we require further information about your application.
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  • Declaration

    Please ensure you read each point carefully before agreeing to the statements below.
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  • I give my permission for my contact details to be retained and that I may be contacted by a representative from the New Zealand Defence Force via phone or email.*
  • I give my permission to be added to the School to Skies & School to Seas emailing lists, where future opportunities and other STEM related information are advertised.*
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