Kia ora, parents of Tītahi Bay Primary School!

We are thrilled to announce that Te Ahi Ora will be launching in Wellington this year. We deliver free performing arts lessons to schools, followed by free evening fire performances and lessons for your community.

Fire Performance is a new community activity that is rapidly spreading across the country. This exciting discipline engages the mind, activates the body, and is incredibly fun and stimulating.

The last few years have been rather difficult for schools, students, and families, and we aim to re-ignite the passion for learning and community in a fun and highly engaging setting.

Te Ahi Ora has 5 goals:

● Encourage students to participate in physically challenging and satisfying activities

● Boost self-confidence, encourage experimentation and foster creativity

● Provide opportunities for personal growth and development

● Build a sense of community through shared celebration and performance

● Counter the negative effects of excessive screen time and digital addiction

We will be working alongside Tītahi Bay Primary School on May 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, teaching non-fire lessons to students during the school day. Each evening, from 6-8 pm we will be performing and teaching with fire at the school field, all school students, staff, and families are invited.

This is a crucial component of the program during which students put into practice the skills they have acquired throughout the day, using real fire. Although Fire Performance may sound dangerous at first, with the right safety procedures and protocols in place, it is just as safe as any contemporary sport (in some cases even safer). Thanks to these stringent health and safety systems, we are proud to maintain a fantastic safety record.

We require parents to ensure a few things to contribute to the safety of the evening:

1. Please do not wear clothing made from synthetic fabrics. No onesies, tutus, wigs, skirts, etc.  Cotton and denim are fantastic. If you or your child are dressed in dangerous clothing, you will not be allowed to perform with fire. Clothing may accumulate small amounts of black soot, so don't wear brand new or dear clothing.

2. If your child has long/fluffy hair, please bring a hair tie or hat.

3. We recommend bringing foldout camping chairs and water bottles, and in winter, blankets.

4. You are welcome to take photos and videos, if you post them on Instagram, Facebook, or Tiktok, please follow and tag us.

After we work with your community, we will send out a Participant Survey through the school, to be filled out by parents and students. Participants that complete the survey will go into the draw to win $150 at the end of the term.

At the end of the survey there will be an option to upload pictures or videos. The best one of these at the end of each term will win $150. We are often far too busy to get good videos or photos, so very much appreciate your assistance in this aspect!

If you have any additional questions, feel free to get in touch.

Thanks for your time and consideration, we look forward to having a great time with you!