Experiences For Students
Sporting Experiences
Aside from classroom learning, students at Kaitangata also experience a variety of sporting codes provided through visits from the Sports Activator and Sport Otago. The school funds 10 visits from the Sports Activator every year and this provides coaching for all children in a variety of codes : athletics, rippa rugby, hockey, basketball, tennis, golf etc
Pupils in the senior school are also given the opportunity to take part in South Otago events such as athletics, cross country, quadrathon, soccer, hockey and rippa rugby. We have a policy of involving every student. The Board of Trustees also budgets to pay for the cost of buses to many sporting events as part of its inclusive policy.
Local clubs also provide coaching and involvement in netball and rugby.
All students are taken to the heated pool in Balclutha for swimming lessons twice a year.
Tennis Skills with the Tui class Winter Camp - Year 7 & 8 Class
Kapahaka
Our school has a strong kapahaka group led by Robin Martin and Ramarie Williams This group practises during school time and we are incredibly proud of their performances. They regularly perform at the Otago Polyfest and South Otago Festival Students enjoy the opportunity to sing waiata together and gain an appreciation of maori tikanga. The whole school also regularly organises a marae visit
Cultural Experiences
Our school likes to be involved in any cultural events on offer. We take part in the South Otago Music Festival every second year. The school has its own production every second year and takes pride in involving every student. This production is often written by senior students and involves singing, dancing, drama and playing musical instruments.