What do I need to wear?
We have sent a named bag home with your child. The uniform will be inside this bag. We ask that you take special care of this and arrive at the festival already changed(space is limited so no changing rooms at the college).
Boys: If your son is in Pōhututkawa, we would like them to wear their school uniform sports top. If you don’t have one, please borrow one from a friend. All other boys will be fitted with a ‘sash’ that goes across their chest when they arrive at Onslow. It is advised that boys wear black underwear or short black shorts underneath their Kapa Haka uniform.
Girls: Other than the dress (the strap goes across the right shoulder), it would be much quicker for us if you can tie your daughter's hair back in a hair tie (no scrunches please), similar to a pony style so that we can fix the feather to their hair tie. It is advised that girls wear black shorts/tights underneath their dress too.
Please remove all jewellery, watches or earrings please.
What time do I need to arrive?
Pōhutukawa & Harakeke Hub: 8:00am
All tamariki(children) from this hub will be part of the Pōwhiri (welcoming in representatives from other kura(schools). Arriving at 8:00am allows us to finalise their uniform, and apply moko or moko kauae before the Pōwhiri starts at 8:30am. You are more than welcome to be a part of this too, just follow our lead.
Koru Hub: 9:00am
It is highly likely that the Pōwhiri may still be going but there will be parents waiting for your child when you arrive. Again, they will need uniforms finalised, apply moko or moko kauae for a 9:30am start. You and your child are more than welcome to be a part of the Pōwhiri too, just follow our lead and arrive at the earlier time of 8:00am.
Where do I go:
Walk or drive(if there are car parks left) 1/2 way up the Onslow College driveway and you will see a basketball court. Here is a map of the venue. Please drop & pick your child up at the same place after the first set of schools have performed.
Timetable for the day:
I have attached the timetable for the day. We are asking any whānau watching their child, to stay inside the hall for the full hour. This means that all kura have a full audience and also allows the festival to run smoothly. Even though we are first on stage, we will be supervising your child/ren until the first session is finished.
Livestream:
Please feel free to share this link with any whānau that can not make it on the day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSaL2ai8V-8
