School general consent forms - interpretation needed

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I know I've left it til the last minute but I need to accept dd's senior school place by tomorrow

One of the things I have to sign is this:

I give my consent in principal for my daughter to attend all non residential trips and visits away from the school that take place as part of the delivery of the curriculum within term time. This includes visits within the school day, visits that may depart before the start of school or return after the end of the school day and weekend non residential visits such as sports fixtures

There is a further paragraph staying that information about suck trips will be given but further consent will not be sought.

I read this to mean that if school decide dd has to go somewhere on a weekend I don't have the right to refuse. Luckily she is very very unlikely ever to represent the school in sport but she has (important to her) out of school commitments. I do t want to sign her right to choose away.

Am I interpreting this wording correctly?

Sorry I missed out that take place as part if the normal functioning of the school & delivery if the curriculum. Do this would also cover ceremonies etc.

No, you're not, but it is a bit vague. It's a blanket consent so they can go for a walk to the park to count trees/ count traffic/ come in early for XYZ without them sending out a form every single time. You would be able to withdraw your consent at any time, you are not signing away your rights so say no to anything in future.

I would take that to mean that you allow her to go, not that it is then compulsory for her to. Probably just to stop the need for constant consent slips. Im sure as information is sent about individual trips you will have the option to opt out.

It forms part of the terms and conditions. I know things like prize giving and carol service are supposedly compulsory (both evening events)

And there is a start of year team building exercise at the beginning if term on a Saturday that has the potential to clash with a rehearsal.

I'm all for less paperwork mind.

Would it be an idea to sign the form and send a note explaining regular commitments that she already has?

At my DDs' school, we sign an annual form. However, there is a letter a few weeks before each trip giving details and cost. We only have to reply if they are not to go on the trip.

It is so much more convenient than having to return letters for every trip or away match.