Senior Kapahaka Group
We have another busy year ahead for our Senior Kapa haka team preparing for Otakou/Murihiku Secondary School Kapa Haka Competition which is being held in Invercargill this year. We are combining with Southland Boys High School and have two new Kapa haka tutors who will be assisting us this year, Mapihi Davis Kahurangi and Meiana Clarke. We will also be participating in Polyfest and in our School events.
- Performances: Polyfest to be held on 21st and 24 August 2023, times to be confirmed at ILT Stadium.
- Hautoka Senior Whakataetae Kapahaka Sunday 20 August 8am-5pm, ILT Stadium. Parents to provide transport
- Peacehaven Visit, date and time to be confirmed
- Practices: Thursday lunchtime 12.15pm-12.45pm. After school will be on a Sunday, times to be confirmed. Alternate between Southland Girls High and Southland Boys High School
- Transport: Buses to and from venues for Polyfest only
- Clothing: School uniform or PE uniform for practices. Full winter uniform for performance’s such as Polyfest and in school events. Poi (if students have their own)
- Cost: $5 registration fee for Kapa Haka Competition
This event contains risks, including public area risks This event is managed by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. This includes careful management and 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 the Teacher in Charge, Marama Davis, [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 to break the school rules eg: puts themselves and/or others at undue risk will result in them being sent back to school or home.
Please feel free to contact me at school with any queries 03 211 6030.