Emily & Tom Portobello School

As the noho school for Ōtākou Marae, Portobello School’s Parihaumia has had the opportunity of opening Polyfest on several occasions, including last year.

With a roll of around 60 tamariki, from New-Entrants to Year 8, all tamariki learn, practise, and perform together. Performance day is the culmination of months of learning, rehearsals, and generously shared time and expertise of whānau in our community. Taking the stage at this treasured event provides countless opportunities for learning and growth, and there’s nothing quite like the buzz of pride and excitement they come off stage with, having represented their school and community as a united team.

So, Tom and I are proud to be stepping (a long way) out of our comfort zones on 21 May with Tosstheboss Ōtepoti to raise funds so the tamariki of Otago can take to the Polyfest stage.

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Huge thanks,

Emily and Tom.