Every year the Kumagaya Friendship Association host a Hanami Party at Anderson Park to celebrate the coming of spring. Hanami is a Japanese pastime which means ‘flower viewing’. In Spring, Japanese people go to local parks and have picnics under the cherry blossoms.

Students studying Japanese from Invercargill High Schools are invited to attend Invercargill’s version of Hanami where they will be able to participate in Japanese themed games and have a BBQ.

If the weather isn’t favourable for the event to take place, a decision will be made the day prior, and students will be informed of postponement/cancellation via email.

• Date: Saturday 12 September
• Time:2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
• Venue: Anderson Park Pavilion Area (to the west of the playground)
• Transport: students are to make their own way to and from the venue
• Clothing: Japanese themese dress or clothes suitable for outdoor activities
• Cost: students to bring a gold coin donation – payable at the event to go towards good costs

This event contains a low level of risk.  There is the risk of a student falling on slippery grass during a game.  The weather can cool down towards dusk, so students are advised to wear warm clothes.  If the weather is unfavourable, we will either postpone or cancel the event.  This event is co-managed by KFA members and school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan.  This includes careful planning of activities that can be participated in with low-risk.  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 – Ainslee Wilson 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 being sent home early.

Please complete permission form below by Friday 4 September.

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