CANTERBURY POLYFEST

SCHOOLS INFORMATION

A Canterbury celebration of young people showcasing their Pasifika culture, language and identity through song and dance to reflect the diverse Pasifika cultures residing in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Let’s get started!

Talofa! We’re so excited to have you and your school join us in celebrating our Pacific heritage. Below you will find all the information you need for this event.

It is important to ensure you read through all information regarding the school’s information for our upcoming Canterbury Polyfest event through the dropdown of each sub-title below thoroughly.

SPACPAC Canterbury will not be held liable should you fail to read through the information provided regarding the event.

Any further information or questions, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us!

  • School groups are expected to be registered at the registration table located front of the stage from 8.00am and be in the allocated school performers’ area by 8.30am.

    Please note that photos and video footage may be recorded throughout the event and may be used for future marketing purposes.

    Post event, students will be expected to leave the venue within a reasonable timeframe, as arranged by their family and/or school. The teacher in charge will be contacted to uplift or arrange transport for any students remaining in the vicinity of the venue. Any costs will be the responsibility of the attending school.

  • 1.1 If at any time during the event, an individual student or school group conducts inappropriate acts relating to smoking, alcohol or drugs may be subjected to a random bag check by authorised personnel and appropriate authorities will be notified.

  • 2.1. There is to be absolutely no ‘initiation/hazing’ before, during or after practices.

    2.2. Students are to uphold RESPECT and SHOW COURTESY for others throughout the day and to be mindful of other performers and public viewers.

    2.3. Inappropriate and abusive language will not be tolerated.

    2.4. No loitering – where individuals or groups are found to be loitering, they will be given a warning by a SPACPAC collective member (including authorised volunteers). Failure to adhere to the warning may result in actions as outlined under section 4.2 of this document.

  • 3.1. Please be aware of the limited areas available in and around the performers’ tent. Please keep walkways free at all times.

    3.2. Please respect the property of others. Any lost property is to be handed into the Volunteers’ tent or to a member of the SPACPAC team members.

    3.3. Lost property
    3.3.1. Schools are to contact the SPACPAC Collective (spacpacc@gmail.com) within seven days of the event being held.

    3.3.2. Any property left in the possession of the organisers at the end of the event will be disposed of.

  • 4.1. Any individual deemed as displaying outrageous or indecent behaviour will be requested to leave the site; failing to comply, the individual will be escorted off site and the school and/or appropriate authorities will be notified.

    4.2. Should an individual fail to comply, the teacher in charge and student leader(s) will be advised and the associated school will be withdrawn from the programme.

    4.3. Where inappropriate behaviour has taken place by an individual, school management will be contacted as soon as practical. A restorative justice process will be undertaken with the individual, family, school and the SPACPAC Collective.

    4.4. In all situations the event coordinator and SPACPAC Collective will discuss the situation and the decision will be final.

School Registration Form

Register below and answer the questions as best you can. If you are unsure, please put in the estimated numbers.
Schools are limited to a maximum of 10 support people.

We will be in contact closer to the date to confirm details and the SPACPAC Collective will be doing school visits to check timings from the week starting 10 March.

“‘Ātui’ia au ki te vaka o tōku matakeinanga - Connect me to the canoe of my tribe’ ”

— Cook Islands Language Week Theme 2024