NZCF Big Sing National Final – 29 Aug – 31 Aug 2024

FEMME has been selected as one of the 24 competing Choirs for this year’s NZCF Big Sing National Finale in Wellington. We are ecstatic. This is an amazing achievement! To make the Finale, be the only choir south of Christchurch and one of two from the South Island, is a massive acknowledgement of how hard they have worked and how they have come together to be a strong team.

  • Date: Event runs from Thursday 29 August to Saturday 31 August 2024. The group will depart on Wednesday 28 August and return on Sunday 1 September.
  • Accommodation: Haka Lodge, 292 Wakefield Street, Wellington 6011. Phone: 021 223 534. It is an eight minute walk from the Michael Fowler Centre.
  • Teachers attending: Miss Sarah Rae and Mr Peter de Blois
  • Parent Help: Jody Drysdale, Sandra Finnerty and Steph Putt
  • Cost: Payment plans in place.

Being a competing Choir involves:

  • Meeting all rehearsal and sound check obligations
  • Presenting two recitals of five songs in total at the Michael Fowler Centre
  • Watching other choirs perform in their recitals
  • Rehearsal and performance of a masses item in the Gala Concert
  • Performance of one of our five pieces in the Gala Concert
  • Attending the farewell student function

This event contains risks, associated with travel  public area risks.  This event is supervised by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan.  This includes careful planning and management,  supervision of the group whilst in public areas for performance events.  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 Miss Rae.

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 your child being sent home at the cost of the parents or caregivers.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Rae or Mr de Blois at school:  [email protected]  [email protected]

Please complete the permission, health form below by Monday 19 August 2024.

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This event contains risks, including possible injuries. This event is managed by school staff or other organisations who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s/organisation’s safety management plan. This includes careful consideration of all procedures while carrrying out the activites. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value.

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  • Take part in all activities within ‘challenge-by-choice’ options

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