The “Hautoka ki Otakou Murihiku Kapa Haka Competition” is a regional Kapa Haka competition for secondary schools in Otago and Southland. It’s considered the premier Kapa Haka event in the region and serves to celebrate and encourage excellence in Te Reo Māori and Māori performing arts. We are combining with Southland Boys High School who have one staff member attending and Southland Girls High School have Whaea Marama and Charlie Brightwell attending with the students.

Details:

Date: 24 and 25 May – Practice Days

We will be holding day practises on Saturday 24^th and Sunday 25^th 2025 at Te Tomairangi Marae. These two days will allow us to refine our bracket. If you could send your child along with something for shared lunch both days would be great.

You are more than welcome to join us at the Marae on both or either days.

Times:  Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 10am-3pm

Cost: TBC

Venue: Te Tomairangi Marae

Transport: Students will be dropped off and picked up from the Marae

Date: 14-15 June – Hautoka ki Otakou Murihiku Kapa Haka Competition

Departing: From SBHS Saturday 4.30pm and return Sunday at 8.30pm TBC

Gear List: Click Here for the gear list

Accommodation: Dunedin Holiday Park

Event venue: More Fm Arena Dunedin Edgar Centre, 116 Portsmouth Drive, Anderson Day Dunedin

Cost: $150 less fundraising . Please pay by the 1 June 2025.

• Please note: Board financial procedure requires payment in full, by the due date for your child to purchase resources, participate in sports or attend trips/events. Payments received will be allocated to the oldest unpaid fees and charges owing on your child’s account first. Extra-curricular activities operate on a “pay before you play” policy.

Please complete permission form below for the overnight trip to Hautoka.

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Student Information:

The information on this form will remain confidential to the teachers/instructors in charge of/assisting with the camp/trip. However, in the interests of the safety of all involved, any life-threatening conditions may be made known to other students. Please be assured that your child’s physical and emotional well-being always remains of paramount importance to us.

Student's Full Name*

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Students Date of Birth*

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Student Mobile

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Students Medical Information:*

I give permission for this information to be shared with the teacher in charge as required.

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Transport Information:*

I give permission for child to be transported on this trip by the teacher in charge or bus company.

Yes (Agree to my child being transported)

Medical Conditions

Migraine

Diabetes

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Colour Blindness

Epilepsy

Travel Sickness

Heart Condition

Anaphylaxis

Bedwetting

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Dizzy Spells

Sleepwalking and or Sleeptalking

Home Sickness

Medication

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Medication NOT to be taken

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Major Breaks/llnesses

Has your child had any major injuries (breaks or strains) or illness (Glandular fever etc) that may limit full participation in any activities? (If Yes, please complete in the box provided below).

Allergies

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Special Access Arrangements

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Dietary Requirements

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Other Information

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Parent/Caregiver Consent:

Please tick the boxes below to complete the Parent/Caregiver consent.

Parent Consent*

I give my child permission to participate in the the Secondary School Kapa Haka Competition - Hautoka kit Otakou in Dunedin

My child has read and understands the Student Code of Conduct.

My child's medical information is up to date with Student Services

The School reserves the right not to provide a refund if your child is unable to participate in this activity.

I acknowledge the school policy that states you must 'pay before play/attend' an event/trip or sport.

I acknowledge that full payment is required by the due date specified for my child to be eligible to participate in this event.

I acknowledge that any payments made to my child's account will be allocated to the oldest unpaid fees/charges if any and that my child is not able to participate until all these charges are paid in full.

I acknowledge and accept the Risks Disclosure.

I agree that my child is responsible for managing the taking of her prescribed medication. They are willing and able to manage the medication without direct supervision. A designated adult will hold/carry the medication for safekeeping. The prescribed medication must be clearly labelled and securely fastened. A set of detailed and clearly written instructions must be included.

I am willing and able to pick up my child if they develop any signs of sickness during the event/activity. eg: Covid

I will inform the school as soon as possible of any changes in the medical or other circumstances between now and the commencement of the event

I agree to my child receiving any emergency medical treatment as considered necessary by the medical authorities present.

Any medical costs not covered by ACC or a community service card will be paid by me.

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