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With the school year well and truly underway we have

already had several reasons to celebrate as a school

community. Our Head Boy for 2019, Kapila Tohiariki

and his deputies Jaxon Taylor and Ryan Taylor, along

with their Prefect team are beginning the exciting work

of planning and organising student events. We all look

forward to working with them this year.

Our colourful Sports’ day [otherwise known as Standards’ Day] was thoroughly

enjoyed by all, and despite the early showers spirits were not dampened, and

the House colours were flown with pride. We then held another successful

Championship day. I wish those who have qualified for higher level events all

the best as they go on to represent themselves and the school.

Reports and teacher meetings will be forthcoming later this Term and early next

Term. I encourage parents, caregivers and whānau to stay in contact regarding

your young man’s education through the online portal or by contacting their

Tutor or Homeroom Teacher.

Please help support the School by continuing to encourage your boys to take

up the wide and varied opportunities which are available to them during their

time at SBHS. I also thank all of those within the school community who support

and give their time and efforts so that we can run these vital co-curricular

activities.

Simon Coe

Rector

Newsletter 2 – Term 1

February 2019

Southland Boys’ High School Te Kura Tua Rua o nga Tai-Tama ki Murihiku

Non Scholae Sed Vitae Discimus

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Engagement Reporting We are continuing to make available via the Student and Parent Portal, regular updates of your son’s level of effort and engagement in his various subjects. This is being monitored for him here at school as well. We are asking teachers to make an entry for the subject(s) they teach him each period using the scale: Fully engaged Some engagement or Disengaged We consider your son to be fully engaged if he is:

• prepared for each lesson (with appropriate stationery or gear) • completing set tasks or activities in class • participating positively in class discussion or group work • making a satisfactory effort to complete any homework given.

To see how your son is performing in his classes, we encourage you to regularly sign in at the Portal (https://portal.sbhs.school.nz) and from the Menu choose Results and then Class Efforts. You can monitor Engagement levels over time for individual subjects by clicking on the relevant subject name (see below for an example). We encourage you to contact the appropriate teacher(s) if you have any concerns about engagement levels in any subject(s).

Please e-mail our Data Manager, Darran Roberts (darran.roberts@sbhs.school.nz), or phone him here at school (211-3003 ext. 828), if you need a hand or have any questions.

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School Museum

In Week 3 the Year 7’s visited the school museum. Whilst there they got to spend time finding information and appreciating the difference between school then and now. The students always learn a lot about our rich history and we would like to thank Lynley Dear and Ken Bowie for giving their time to show classes through.

Music Department News

Momentum, our Senior Choir, is up and running for the year. With 48 students who have elected to seize opportunities and take a step outside of their comfort zone, we are at our strongest point in our proud 4-year history. This year, we are competing in the annual New Zealand Choral Federation Big Sing competition, and hoping to gain coaching from Andrew Withington, who was the director of the New Zealand Secondary Schools Choir for 10 years. If students missed the audition opportunity, they can still see Mr Buick to check their voice range and join up.

Unison, our Year 7 and 8 Choir, will be beginning in the next fortnight. Students in Year 7 and 8 who would like to join the choir will audition to check voice range – no one who wants to sing in the choir will miss out, the process is only to ensure that we can select appropriate repertoire for the boys’ voices. Rehearsals will take place on Wednesday lunchtimes, and we will be working towards participating in the annual Invercargill Schools’ Sing Out. If you have any questions, please contact Mr Buick on michael.buick@sbhs.school.nz

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Itinerant Music All lessons have been scheduled and teaching through the programme began this week. If your son has not received a letter and sticker confirming his lesson time (these were distributed through Tutor Teachers), please contact Mr Buick at michael.buick@sbhs,school.nz to check. We have managed to schedule lessons throughout the year for all students who submitted their forms, so students need to remember that they have made a year long commitment to learning their respective instrument.

If you want to make a big difference with your music theory, we could have the answer! On Tuesdays from 3:30pm until 4:30pm (4:15pm until mid-March) and Wednesdays from 3:00pm until 4:30pm, students can work with Mr Buick to learn Theory basics. We’ll be using the Trinity College Theory Syllabus build a solid progression of skills and understanding. Costs will apply for workbooks – students can pay for these at the Office, and bring a receipt to Mr Buick who has a supply of the books up to Grade 4 (anything higher will be ordered by him) Trinity Theory Workbook Prices for 2019

Grade 1 $12.00 Grade 2 $13.20 Grade 3 $14.40 Grade 4 $15.90 Grade 5 $22.50 Grade 6 $27.00 Grade 7 $28.50 Grade 8 $29.50

For those who are interested, the opportunity to enter Trinity College Examinations will be available. Toby Smith (Year 11) worked his way through four grades in 2018, and sat his first exam in November, gaining a Distinction in Grade 3 with a score of 95%. Please contact Mr Buick on michael.buick@sbhs.school.nz to register your interest.

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As we are publishing, auditions for Footloose: The Musical, this year’s Senior Production, are taking place. The Southland Girls’ High School team are leading this year’s show. Footloose will be held at CentreStage on 28th – 30th May. Look out for updates on rehearsals and tickets when they go on sale. Junior Production This year’s Junior Production will take place at the end of November. Expect to see a release of information about the show and details about auditions early in Term 3. While we’re keeping the show under wraps for the moment, it might be a good idea to dust off any roller skates and leg warmers you have sitting around at home… Shakespeare In The Park On Tuesday 12th February, a group of Senior Drama and Theatre Tech students took the opportunity to attend the final Dress Rehearsal of this year’s Shakespeare In The Park Rude Mechanicals Revival conceived and directed by old boy Jade Gillies and Carla Wilson. This was a fantastic opportunity to experience drama taking place in an alternative setting, and seeing actors refining their craft up close and personal. Throughout the year, seniors studying Drama and Theatre Tech will be offered opportunities to attend various performances, and where possible, we encourage them to make the most of the chance to take in a wide range of performance styles to explore the various elements that bring theatre to life.

Outdoor Education As another Southland summer draws to a close, the Outdoor Education programme has been making the most of local surf breaks. With the help of Southland Surf School Instructors, JoJo and Dallas the students have been shredding and learning about the science of surfing, aka meteorology, which is an art form here in Southland. The students still have an action-packed term with weekly surf sessions and Year 12 students preparing for the Kepler in March. Miss Hamilton Teacher of Outdoor Education

Yr 12 students surfing the party wave at Colac Bay

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Southland Secondary School Sports’ Awards 2018 Sports Person of the Year Senior Finalists Corbin Strong Jaxon Taylor Josh Burnett Sam Colyer Winner: Corbin Strong Sports Person of the Year Junior Finalists Will Stodart Jack Taplin Winner: Jack Taplin Contribution to Sport Winner: Will Stodart Volunteers in Sport Jan Manson Trapshooting Craig Hall Rugby Southland Future Champions Caleb Young Badminton Luka Williams Basketball Alex Cross Lawn Bowls Corbin Strong Cycling Harry Milligan Football Josh Burnett Mountain Biking Zac Mirfin Rowing Sean Withy Rugby Solomon Lewis Squash Sam Taylor Speedway Callum Hodges Surfing Jack Taplin Taekwondo Jaxon Taylor Triathlon Football Contacts for Football Clubs are in the Sports Office window Moto-X Congratulations to Jack Taplin who was placed 2nd in NZ for the New Zealand Super X Champs and 1st Junior lite in the SI Champs recently. In January Jack attended the King of the Mountain in New Plymouth where he placed 1st in 13-16yr 85cc class, the International Woodville GP in Palmerston North he was placed 1st in 12-13yr championship class, and the annual Gold Nuggets MX in Reefton placed 1st in the 13-16yr 85cc class Tennis – SBHS Champs Year 7 & 8 – winner Jack Claridge Runner Up – Rafferty McIntosh Doubles winners – Jack Claridge & Rafferty McIntosh Runners Up – Taine Smith & Zach Harrington Year 9 & 10 – Winner – Riley Smith Runner Up – Cody Stevens Doubles winners – Cody Stevens & Luke Baker Runners Up – Riley Smith & Adam Stevens Year 11-13 – Winner Aaron Withy Runner Up – Solomon Lewis Doubles Thomas Clark & Hamish Gray 1st Runner Up Aaron Withy & George Heenan

Corbin Strong, Mr Coe, Jack Taplin

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Tennis – ILT Southland Tennis Teams Champs Results Boys Div A – Tom Nicholson & Adam Stevens 5th Boys Div B – Solomon Lewis & Luke Baker 4 th

Touch Congratulations to Kaea Nikora-Balloch who was recently named in the NZU16 Touch Team. Congratulations also to Charlie Carran, Max Milne, and Malakhai Kahukura who were named in the U16 NZ Talent ID Squad Triathlon Results U19 Boys Individual 1st Jaxon Taylor U16 Boys Individual 3rd Angus McLeay U16 Boys Team 3rd – Jakobe Paraki, Ryan White, Jackson Herrick U14 Individual 5th – Fynn Mitchell Year 8 Boys Individual 1st James McLeay, 2nd Tim Richardson, 3rd Magnus Jamieson, 6th Charlie Hopcroft Year 7 Boys Individual – 6th Alex Zwagerman Year 7 Boys Team – 3rd Tom Gray, Seth Morrow, Ryder Sheehan Year 7 Boys Team – 6th Rico Soper & Kupa McKerchar Waterski Results U13 Boys 1st Riley Stirling U16 Boys 1st George Heenan SBHS placed 3rd in team event

Sports at Southland Boys’ High School Term 1 2019 Weekly Competition Start Date Entries due Rifle Target Shooting 9-13 06 March TBC Experienced shooters only at Collegiate Novice shooting/instruction 7-13 April TBC TBC Rifle Target Shooting 9-13 13 March TBC Experienced shooters only at Invercargill Novice shooting/instruction 7-13 April TBC TBC Bowls – Lawn Bows SSS 9-13 25 March 11.03.19 (Waihopai Bowling Club) Golf – SSS - Winton 9-13 26 March 15.03.19 Cycling - Myross Bush 7-13 27 March 11.03.19 MTB – SISS – (Methven) Moto-X SISS 7-13 29 March 15.03.19 One Day Event Te Anau Enduro 7-13 2 March 28.2.19 (Students must have own supervision) Oamaru Triathlon/Duathlon 7-13 03 March 01.03.19 Paddles Up 9-13 8-10 March 05.03.19 Adventure Race – SISS 9-13 16 March 12.03.19 (Dolomore Park Gore) SSS Athletics - Stadium 9-13 14-15 March TBC Try-Whanau (Bluff) 7-13 17 March 12.03.19 Volleyball Snr Champs 9-13 17 March TBC Officiating Course – SSS 9-13 11 April TBC Stadium Southland

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Interschools OBHS (Dunedin) 9-13 11/12 March Balmacewan (Dunedin) 7 & 8 TBC John McGlashan (Invercargill) 9-13 08 May OBHS (Invercargill) 9-13 23 May

Summer Tournament Week 25-29 March Softball – Christchurch 25-29 March Bowls National SS Singles – Auckland 26&27 March Rowing – Any boys interested in rowing please contact Dougal Macdonald 0292001629 (Waihopai Rowing Club) Hamish Fox Invercargill Rowing Club 027 294 9017 Achievements – Please let us know of your son’s achievements and we are happy to put this on our website and in the newsletters. We rely on parents advising us as the sporting codes do not inform us of our student’s achievements. Andrea Mulligan has permission slips, these are sent to classes and emailed home for all year 7&8 students, boys can also pick them up from the Sports Office. Year 9-13 forms are held in the Sports Office. We will not accept late entries for any sports as these dates are set by the sporting codes as they need to arrange draws, team lists etc.

SBHS Cricket 1st XI SBHS 1st XI travelled to The Willows Cricket Club for our annual match and were treated to a beautiful day and wonderful hospitality. SBHS batted first against Willows in a 40 over match. The Willows Side included ex pupil Jack Mockford and myself. Playing at Willows has always been something I've wanted to tick off the list. Ken Singleton also played against his Dad's cousin, Michael, who was captaining Willows. This highlights the family feel of Willows and why it was established. It is hard to explain Willows if you haven't been and everyone should go along to watch at least one match. Batting first SBHS made 203, with Hayden Hart 70, Benji Culhane 51, Jed Mockford 24 not out and Ian De Reuck 21 the leading scorers. I managed to take 1 - 14 from 7 overs, with my players treating me with a lot more respect than they should have, due to being terrified to get out to me! After a wonderful lunch Willows set about chasing the total. Tim McConnell made 35 and Jack Mockford 28, but the SBHS bowling was excellent, restricting Willows to 140 runs. Jordan Tooby took 3 wickets and Blair McKenzie 2 wickets in a good team bowling performance. Willows is not about winning and losing though. It is about the tradition and companionship of cricket. Players

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go to Willows to reinforce the values of cricket and what can be learned from playing the game. Thanks to Mike Dorme and his team for all their efforts and we look forward to playing at the Willows again next year. Ian Mockford SBHS 1st XI Coach 1st XI On 11 and 12 of February SBHS 1st XI played Shirley Boys' High School in our annual interschool. Winning the toss, SBHS captain Brayden Thomas chose to bowl first on our home wicket. Jordan Tooby (3) and Alec Mathieson (2) took early wickets and Shirley Boys' were bowled out for 135 runs. Hayden Hart also took 3 wickets with his left arm spin. Despite the early loss of debutant Shaun Clapperton, SBHS batted well early with Brayden Thomas (28), Ian De Reuck (45) and Hayden Hart (80) getting us through to 225 all out. Shirley were very conservative in their 2nd innings and despite numerous appeals, they fought through to 138/5 at the end of the 2nd day. J Hooper batted defiantly with 61 not out. Jordan Tooby took another 2 wickets for 5 for the match. Ian Mockford SBHS 1st XI Coach Year 10 On the 18th February the group of SBHS Year 10's travelled to Dunedin to play King’s High School in the NZCT Final. The winning team would travel to the national finals in late March. SBHS made the final after defeating Taieri College and Otago Boys’ High School. All 3 of these matches were played in Dunedin so it made it a tough schedule for the team and coach Cody Mason. In the final King’s batted first and made 212/5 off their 40 overs. The SBHS bowlers took too long to build consistency and this was shown on the scoreboard, which was probably 40 runs more than we should have conceded. Jack O'Connell took 3 for 18 off 5 overs and was the pick of the bowlers. In the chase there were several starts, but we lacked the one big score to get us through to 213. Aaron Hart (31), Hunter Cairns (25), Reid Murray (37) and Rico Muliaina (30) all batted well and the total of 204 would have been enough in most matches. Thanks to Cody for taking this side through the season and the parents who came to watch and helped with transport when required. Ian Mockford SBHS Cricket

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Interschool SBHS v King’s High School – 17-18 February

Cricket Winning the toss, SBHS 1st XI elected to bowl first with Alec Mathieson taking 2 early wickets. King’s then established some good partnerships and worked their way through to 244 all out. Alec Mathieson was the pick of the SBHS bowlers with 4 - 39 off 14 overs. Blair McKenzie also took 2 wickets. The King’s bowlers then bowled well getting movement and hitting good lengths, which put our batsmen under pressure. Benji Culhane was the best of our batsmen with 31 runs, but we batted poorly as a group and were bowled out for 107. King’s then looked to score runs quickly to set us a target to chase. The SBHS bowlers and fielders did an excellent job to restrict their scoring to 64/4 off 13 overs. Jordan Tooby picked up 3 wickets. This meant SBHS had to score 202 to win off the remaining time available. We went out with the intention to chase the runs and build partnerships. Brayden Thomas (31), Ken Singleton (41), Benji Culhane (25), Hayden Hart (46) and Blair McKenzie (22) all batted well in the chase. With 1 ball left in the day SBHS was on 201 and the scores were tied. The last ball ended being a dot ball and the game ended being tied. Ultimately it was a great game of cricket played in positive fashion by both teams. King’s set us a target that was achievable, and our boys batted with a lot more intent in the 2nd innings, which was positive. The outcome reflected the nature of the match. Ian Mockford SBHS Cricket

Interschool Results

SOUTHLAND BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL - WILLOWS 10 February 2019

Sport SBHS Willows Cricket 1st XI 40 over match – SBHS 203 Willows in reply 140 all out

SOUTHLAND BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL VS SHIRLEY BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

11/12 February 2019 Sport SBHS SHIRLEY BOYS

Cricket 1st XI 1st innings 225 all out

Win to SBHS 1st innings 135 all out

2nd innings 138 for 5

Colts 303/9 85 all out 1st innings

147 all out 2nd innings

1st Innings SBHS 303/9 Nick Brown scored 88, Gregor Rutledge 70, Jack O’Connell 25, Reid Murray 24 Shirley 1st Innings 85 all out Shirley 2nd Innings 147 all out Aubrey Page 3 wickets for 8 runs Harry Crawford 2 wickets for 24 Dylan Hawkes 2 wickets for 5 runs Reid Murray 2 wickets for 16 runs Aubrey Page 2 wickets for 24 runs Jack O’Connell 2 wickets for 7 runs A win to Southland Boys High School by an innings and 71 runs FANTASTIC RESULT – WELL DON

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SOUTHLAND BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL VS KINGS’ HIGH SCHOOL

17 & 18 February 2019 Sport SBHS Kings

Cricket 1st 1st innings 107 all out 2nd innings 201 for 8 result tied game

1st innings 244 all out 2nd innings 64 for 4

declared Cricket Colts Touch Senior Drew 1 game Won 2 games Touch Junior Kings won three games

Volleyball Kings won all three sets Waterpolo Lost both games Won 12-01 & 8-0

Athletics Standards Sports Day 2019 A wet yet warm Athletics Standards Day on Thursday 21st February, saw the five houses of Utley, Grant, Deaker, Coldstream and Pearce go head to head to compete for the title of Athletics House Champions. With a revised Entrance and Banner competition, it was first blood to Deaker, taking out the Banner and best Entrance House. Grant and Coldstream were tied for second, with Uttley and Pearce fourth equal. Even the wet and odd shower throughout the morning could not dampen the spirits of 100’s of students, trying to qualify for the Championship Day held the following week at Surrey Park. A drier afternoon session saw the House relays be dominated by Grant and Deaker. However, the prestigious Senior Boys Over 16 Relay was won by Coldstream. Under 11 Relays - 1st Grant Under 12 Relays – 1st Deaker Under 13 Relays – 1st Grant Under 14 Relays – 1st Deaker Under 15 Relays – 1st Pearce Under 16 Relays – 1st Grant Over 16 Relays – 1st Coldstream After completing the Field and Track events, it was a matter of counting all the results from throughout the day which was done by Mrs Petelo, Mrs Johnson, Mrs Mortimer, and Ms Bischop. End Results were: 5th place Uttley 4th Place Pearce 3rd place Deaker 2nd place Grant 1st place COLDSTREAM So, the 2019 Athletics Standards day was won by Coldstream on a wet, but entertaining day which saw 100’s of boys qualify for the School Championship Day. A big thank you to all staff that helped run the activities on the day, and that helped prepare the grounds, score sheets, gear and standards list. A very successful day. Mr Meijer & Mrs Boyce

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SBHS Championship Day

An excellent day from a weather perspective, saw 100’s of Southland Boys’ athletes descend on Surrey Park on Tuesday 26th February to seek qualification for the Southland Athletic School Champs. Throughout the day, students tried their best to out-run, out-jump and out-throw their opposition. Many records were threatened, and some were broken. Some notable individual performances were the records broken by the following: Mika Muliaina – U12 Nerf Throw with 43.51m Thomas Jennings U13 High Jump with 1.46m Thomas Jennings U13 Shot with 11.76m Thomas Jennings U13 Nerf Throw with 48.71m James McLeay U13 1500m with a time of 5m 01.2s Rico Fisher U14 Discus with 39.95m Isaiah Putt U15 100m in a time of 11.5seconds (in his heat) Trent Hogg U16 Shot with 14.62m Commendable mentions: Sam Colyer (Over 16) with a Long Jump of 6.95m, a personal best, and only 10cm off the record. Sam also placed 1st in the Triple Jump, 100m & 200m winning him the Senior Boys Athletic Champion Cup. Trent Hogg (U16) Shot record, 1st in 100m, 200m, Discus, and 2nd in the Triple Jump. Rohan Pickett (U15) 1st in Long Jump, High Jump and 800m Isaiah Putt (U15) 100m record in his Heats, 1st in 200m, 400m and 3rd in the 100m final Rico Muliaina (U14) 1st in High Jump, Javelin, 100m, 200m, 2nd in Discus, 4th in Long Jump, Shot Rico Fisher (U14) Discus Record, 1st in Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot, 2nd in 200m, 3rd in Javelin, 100m, 4th in High Jump. James McLeay (U13) 1500m record, 1st in 800m, 400m, Thomas Jennings (U13) Record in High Jump, Shot, Nerf, 1st in Discus, 2nd in 100m, 3rd in 200m, Jimmy Taylor (U12) 1st Long Jump, 100m, 200m, 800m Achindra Abeysinghe (U11) 1st in Long Jump, 100m, 200m, 400m, 2nd in High Jump. Tate Forbes-Murch (U11) 1st in High Jump, 2nd in Long Jump, 100m, 200m, These boys will look forward to representing Southland Boys’ at the Secondary School Champs and the Primary School Champs. We wish them all the best. A great effort all round by the athletes throughout the day. Thank you again to staff and Senior students that helped throughout the day. (Full results on the last pages of this newsletter) Mr. Meijer & Mrs. Boyce

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SBHS Softball Report The SBHS Senior Softball team competed in the Southland Secondary School Softball Tournament on Sunday 17th February 2019. They were coached by Marc Johnson and Rosie De Goldi, managed by Jo Te Tai. Unfortunately, there were only three teams entered – SBHS, SGHS and James Hargest. With a squad of 16 players, SBHS firstly accounted for SGHS (only narrowly though) and then beat James Hargest, qualifying for the final in first place. Hargest went on to beat SGHS so it was game on for the final where it went down to the wire with SBHS coming out on top 8-7. All three games were good preparation for the team who will be heading to Christchurch at the end of March to compete in the Division 2 Southland Island Secondary Schools Tournament.

NZ Softball The NZ International Softball Academy was formed in 2007. It hosts international softball tours and academy programmes that expose players to elite softball, elite coaching and life experiences while creating better people and better softballers. Their mission is to facilitate a friendly exchange and understanding among softball players from different countries and regions while exposing players, especially youth players, to elite softball at an international level. In eleven years, they have selected and hosted over 60 New Zealand teams. They have become the world’s leading overseas softball academy, taking more teams overseas than any other softball organisation in the world. Southland Boys’ High players, Kiahn Johnson and Ben Symon have been selected in the U18 Tour to Europe. They will compete in Joudrs International Cup Boys’ Tournament in Prague, Czech Republic and play a series against the German National Men’s Team Frankfurt, Germany. Brody Heydon and Eli Meuli have been selected in the U16 Team to attend NSW Blues Annual Boys’ Softball Tournament at Softball Headquarters, at the Blacktown International Sportspark, in Sydney. Cameron Wallace has been selected in the Development Boys’ Tour Invitation International Canadian Tour with games in Saskatchwen, Alberta and Manitoba - Saskatoon, Deslsie, Earl Grey, Fleming.

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Community Notices 2019 Programme

Master Class - Black Grace Dance Workshops and Showcase

Dates: June 2019 (This is a four-day workshop)

Details: Neil Ieremia - Officer of the New

Zealand Order of Merit (for services to dance), is

the artistic director of Black Grace Dance Company and one of the country’s most

accomplished choreographers. Black Grace workshops will give participants the

opportunity to spend four days learning dance and gaining real experience participating in

a dance company. Workshops will end with a showcase of student’s work and a

performance from Black Grace.

Registration: Email us at murihikupolyfest@gmail.com to register interest. Spaces are

limited, students with a passion and talent for dance will take preference.

Cost: Participants - $50 per student. Morning tea and lunch will be provided

Showcase performance - $10 per adult, $5 per child

Number: 25 participants

Master Class - Writing/Acting/Directing Workshops and Showcase Dates: Workshop 1: 16th - 18th April Workshop 2: 9th - 12th July

Workshop 3: September - Dates TBC Workshop 4: October - Dates TBC

Victor Rodger, Anapela Polataivao

Details: These workshops bring nationally acclaimed, award winning actors, directors and

writers to Murihiku to share their skills, knowledge and passion with youth. They offer an

insight into the reality of the industry and have in the past provided strong connections

for students to pursue future pathways in performing arts. Following the success of these

workshops over the past 3 years, we will move to a new level, working with a group of

students four times throughout the year. This will provide deeper understandings and

new skills.

Registration: Email us at murihikupolyfest@gmail.com to register interest

Numbers: 20 participants

T-Shirt Design Competition - Southland Region and Central Lakes Region Dates: Murihiku Polyfest entries due by 21st June

Central Lakes Polyfest entries due by 26th July

Details: We invite students of all ages to submit a design logo for our 2019 Polyfest T-

shirts. The winning entry will be proudly worn by volunteers and supporters during

Polyfest. A full explanation of details is attached in our programme information.

Enter: Send or deliver completed entries to us at 28 Don Street, Ground Floor,

Invercargill, 9810.

Whakamanahia te Rangatahi – Youth Mentoring Project Dates: Full year programme

Details: This initiative is aimed at mentoring youth to gain leadership skills and

experience. Our key leaders will work with youth to mentor them and guide them with

the intention of youth becoming key leaders at our events. We will support youth in real

life work experience with the potential of an internship with our Trust.

Registration: Email us at murihikupolyfest@gmail.com to register interest. This project is

ideally suited to student’s year 11 and up.

Art Exhibition and Community Art Display Dates: Exhibition Dates 9th August - 6th September 2019

Details: Entries welcomed based on our theme Master Class. Opening ceremony at ILT

Stadium Southland on 9th August. Artworks not exhibited at ILT STadium Southland will

be displayed at businesses throughout Southland. A full explanation of details is attached

in our programme information.

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Enter: Send or deliver completed entries to us at 28 Don Street, Ground Floor,

Invercargill, 9810

Polyfest and Te Hautonga Festival Opening Ceremony Dates: 25th August

Details: Opening to launch Hautonga and Polyfest week. Keep an eye on our FaceBook

page for more details

Murihiku Polyfest Dates: 26th – 30st August

Details: Showcase of cultural performances from early childhood, primary and secondary

students. Venue, ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill.

Cost: Gold coin entry fee for spectators.

Participants $2.00 per child (invoices will be sent after registration)

Registration: Online via Youcanbookme - Open 1 May 2019 - a link will be posted on our FaceBook page

Rangatahi Toa – Secondary School Showcase at Murihiku Polyfest Dates: Thursday 29th August 6.00pm

Details: Showcase evening for each secondary school to perform. Held at ILT Stadium Southland.

Cost: See our Facebook page for details about ticket sales. Ticket price to be confirmed

Registration: Email us to register your group. murihikupolyfest@gmail.com

Central Lakes Polyfest (Queenstown)

Dates: TBC

Details: Following the success of this inaugural event in 2018, Central Lakes District

Polyfest returns in 2019. Open to early childhood, primary and secondary groups to

perform.

Cost: Gold coin entry for spectators

Participants $2.00 per child (invoices will be sent after registration)

Registration: Online via Youcanbookme - Open 4th June 2019 - link will be posted on our

FaceBook page

Tracey Tawhiao Workshops

Dates: 18 - 20 May

Details: This is a very exciting opportunity in which Tracey will lead/collaborate with

participants to create living art works over 3 days. Tracey has an exhibition which will

open at Chiaroni Gallery on Friday 17th May and the workshop will be held on the same

site, so this will provide excellent examples and inspiration. This workshop is open to

anyone and would ideally suit those with a passion for creating art, learning about artistic

processes and those who teach art.

Cost: $50 per day (includes materials and food)

Registration: Email us to register your interest murihikupolyfest@gmail.com

Kolose - Tuvaluan Crochet Group

Dates: Week of Murihiku Polyfest

Details: 30 plus women of Tuvalu descent will travel to Invercargill to present an

exhibition of their work. They will also hold a workshop in which they will teach the art of

Kolose (Tuvaluan crochet). This will be held at ILT Stadium Southland during Polyfest

week. This is suitable for all age groups. If you are bringing a group to Polyfest and would

like to book a time for this activity, please contact us. This is also open to anyone who is

interested.

Registration: Email us to register your interest murihikupolyfest@gmail.com

Art Workshops

Dates: TBC

Details: We are excited to be bringing a range of leading artists to Murihiku throughout the year.

Workshops will be provided for students and educators. Keep an eye on our FaceBook

page for details and updates.

Registration: Email us to register your interest. murihikupolyfest@gmail.com

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Two Coaching

Workshops for Junior Club and

School coaches

1. Basic biomechanics for

teaching youngster’s jumping

skills

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2. Progressions to enhance

youngster’s throwing

skills Theory and practical for young athletes from IAAF and Athletics

NZ qualified coaches Lance Smith and Chris Knight - in time for

Southland Primary School Champs and IP’s

Free to club coaches, teachers and athletes

St Pauls Clubrooms Surrey Park,

Sunday March 24, 10am to 11.30 (jumps),

12.00 to 1.30 (throws) .

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