We will be having our Annual Noho Marae from Thursday 5 March to Friday 6 March 2026.

It is that time of year again for our annual noho marae. This is the event that the girls enjoy the most because it’s a time for them to relax, get to know each other, to share food, sing songs, play games, be creative and tell stories.

Our noho starts on the Thursday at 6pm with a Pōwhiri and ends on Friday at 3:30pm. It is important that our new whanau attend the pōwhiri. All of our current whanau we would love to have you with us too. It is a pot luck dinner on Thursday night, so if each whanau can bring some kai to share that night would be much appreciated. This year for Te Manawa Kaharoa we are started our Iwi challenges there are 4 iwi groups, Te Tai Rāwhiti , Te Hiku o Te Ika, Te Upoko o Te Ika and Waka a Maui. We have already had 2 iwi challenges this year which were both won by Te Tai Rāwhiti. The iwi challenges for the Noho marae are: the fried bread challenge and the iwi chant challenge. The challenges will take place on the Friday.

Just a heads up to all of our parents some of the iwi challenges this year will include you. One such event will be a mini Pā wars which will take place before Labour weekend. I will provide more information later this term so that you can get yourself prepared for that event. Please see below the planned activities and details about the Noho Marae. Please note this is for TMK students only.

Thursday night: Tuakana activities  Friday: Weaving with Makaia and Emma  and if time allows walk to visit to the waka kotuia Museum.

For your child to attend this trip please read through the following information and complete the permission form and payment due by Thursday 26 February 2026.

If you have any questions please contact our Teacher in Charge, Marama Davis; [email protected]

• Cost: $40.00 per student will cover Marae hire, food and koha – Please note: Any payments received for your child will be allocated to the oldest unpaid amounts sitting on your child’s account first. Your child is not able to participate until all these amounts are paid in full.
• Transport: students are to make their own way to and from the venue
• Venue: Te Tomairangi Marae, 54 Eye Street, Invercargill
• Thursday 6pm: Pōwhiri and concludes at 3.30pm Friday
• Equipment Requirements for Noho Marae:  Bedding blanket, pillow and sheet, 2 x changes of clothes ,Pyjamas, Towel and toiletries , Shoes or jandals, Warm jacket

This event contains risks, including accessing public access and spaces. This event is supervised by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan.   This includes careful supervision of students at all times. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated.  Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value.  If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Marama Davis 03 2116030 or [email protected].

It is important for safety reasons that students follow instructions given to them by all staff and follow all appropriate school rules. Behaviour by students that is deemed dangerous and puts themselves and/or others at undue risk will result in Student being sent back to school. 

Please pay and complete the permission form below by Thursday 26 February 2026.

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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.

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Medication

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Medication NOT to be taken

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Major Breaks/llnesses

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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 Te Manawa Kaharoa Noho Marae trip

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

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

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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Payment

Any payments received for your child will be allocated to the oldest unpaid amounts sitting on your child's account first. Your child is not able to participate until all these amounts are paid in full.

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