2015 Kapa Haka Schedule

Purpose

This communication is to share the proposed schedule of events for the remainder of this school year.

Background

We have been listening to the feedback from our parents.  One of the items was on how we could calendar the year for the learners so that they are aware.  Thank you all for this feedback, as it has been high on our list also.  

Previously we communicated our aspirations of creating a whanau kotahi (one family) environment as well as nurturing our future leaders confidence in themselves as well as Te Ao Maori (the Maori world) through waiata (songs) and dance.  We want to share our schedule for the remainder of the year.  

Schedule

Below is the proposed 2015 schedule:

Tuesday 09 June	ERO (Educational Review Organisation) visit Kapa Haka learners to lead the welcome Speeches as well as songs Will be conducted during the school day i.e. 9am to 10am Not run by Kapa Haka tutors (school led) annitta.nin@stonefields.school.nz
Saturday 29 August	Marae Noho At AUT Campus, CBD Sleep over on the Saturday night Learning customs and traditions Organising food and materials Maximum 100 capacity (including adults and tutors) Likely a total cost of $3,000 Will be led by Diana Harrison wilh@xtra.co.nz
September  Date Unknown (during the school week)	Maniakalani Cluster Showcase Proposal for Stonefields to start the Maniakalani showcase 15 schools from around the region Showcasing learner led talent Kapa Haka is one of the showcased items This will be school led annitta.nin@stonefields.school.nz
Saturday 17 October	School Fair Doing a performance Having multiple stalls run by parents and the learners e.g. hangi Effort to raise money for end of year concert Need a large support crew for hangi and food prep This stalls will be led by Vanessa Anderson vanessa.r.anderson@gmail.com
Friday 04 or Saturday 05 December End of Year Concert	Maori Culture Concert Proposal for a dinner (hangi) and a show Expecting a run time of one hour (not all Kapa Haka) Need to get the learners up to speed – lots of stuff Need a massive support crew if we are doing food i.e. hangi Potentially selling tickets, but dependant on fundraising May need weekend practices Led by our tutors christianhenoa@gmail.com rongomaib@orakeihealth.com

Your Support

You will notice that we are ambitious.  For this reason we are asking for your support.  To achieve whanau kotahi, we need to have engagement with the learners but also with the families.  Support comes in many forms:

• Practicing at home with your kids
• Keeping up to date with what’s on the blog
• Coming to the odd practice on Wednesdays (8am Hub 1)
• Taking recordings of practices so we can update the blog
• Coming on the group excursions; Food, cleaning toilets, experiencing with the learners
• Connecting the group to resources at your disposal e.g. audio / visual equipment
• Helping with fundraising i.e. applications for grants, sausage sizzles, manning the stalls etc.

There are lots of ways that we can each connect with the group.  From last years experience, we have an amazing community that want to help but don’t always know how.  If you fit into this group then we suggest that you do one of the following:

• Connect with our school representatives dorothy.karl@stonefields.school.nz ; annitta.nin@stonefields.school.nz  
• Come to our practices and speak to any of our tutors
• Come to our next connection meeting (date to be determined, but will be communicated)

We welcome your support in which ever form it may take.

Summary

Your support will assist in the successful delivery of cultural experience for your children and your family.  Your assistance in helping us achieve this is imperative.  If you have any questions or require clarification can you please contact Bryan Fox 021 804448.  

The Kapa Haka Committee