Ōpunakē High School Centenary

Ōpunakē High School Centenary

Join us over Taranaki Anniversary Weekend, as Ōpunakē High School celebrates 100 years!

By Ōpunak```ē High School

Date and time

Fri, 7 Mar 2025 1:00 PM - Sun, 9 Mar 2025 11:30 AM NZDT

Location

Opunake High School

Tasman Street Ōpunake, Taranaki 4616 New Zealand

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Centenary Pōwhiri & Opening


Friday 7 March 1pm-1.45pm: OHS Hall. Join us for a pōwhiri and the official centenary opening. A light afternoon tea and tea / coffee provided. Following this, around 1.45pm a tour of the school will...

1:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Event Check In - Friday 7 March


Event check in between 1.45pm-4.30pm in the Restaurant space of the Sinclair Event Centre - come down to collect your Centenary lanyard which will serve as your ticket for the weekend! Merchandise an...

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Connections Drinks - Friday 7 March


Friday 7 March 4.30pm-6.30pm: Sinclair Event Centre. A chance to reconnect and kick off the celebration. Your ticket includes 1 drink on entry + canape style nibbles. Ticketed at $27pp. Only 300 tic...

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Connections Dinner - Friday 7 March


Friday 7 March 6.30pm - 10pm: Sinclair Event Centre. An informal, 2-course dinner for those wishing to continue catching up! Following on from the Centenary Opening. Your ticket includes a buffet mea...

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Event Check In - Saturday 8th March


If you missed the event check in on Friday, no stress! Event check in will be open between 10am-2pm in the OHS Hall- come down to collect your Centenary lanyard which will serve as your ticket for th...

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Gala Day - Saturday 8 March


A traditional Gala event including year group photos, school tours, sports matches and more! Suitable for the whole whānau & where the Ōpunakē community are encouraged to attend. Free Event.

7:00 PM - 11:55 PM

Celebration Event - Saturday 8 March


Saturday 8th March 7pm-12am: Sinclair Event Centre. The key/main event of the weekend and a night not to miss! Your ticket includes 1 drink on entry + nibbles & cake. The night will include formalit...

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Centenary Closing


Wrapping up the weekend with a Combined Church Service & Cultural Closing. Free event. Light morning tea + tea / coffee provided.

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 day 22 hours

Ōpunak`ē High School Centenary

Join us over Taranaki Anniversary Weekend 2025, as Ōpunakē High School celebrates 100 years of educating the rangatahi of coastal Taranaki. We have an absolutely massive weekend in store to celebrate this significant milestone in the life of our school and community!

Event Details:
Date - Friday 7th, Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th March, 2025
Location - Opunake High School & Sinclair Events Centre

The Centenary will be celebrated across three days through a range of activities and events.

Frequently asked questions

When do tickets go on sale?

12th November 2024 - Ticket sales begin - at this time the link to purchase tickets will be shared via email and on OHS social channels. 14th February 2025 - Ticket sales end

Why do I need to purchase a registration ticket?

All Centenary attendees are required to purchase a $30 Centenary Registration. The registration fee helps to cover the costs of running the entire event. With your registration you will receive an event lanyard. You cannot attend any of the paid ticketed events without a centenary registration.

What will event tickets cost?

Additional to your $30 registration, paid ticketed events, that are R18 are as follows. Connections Drinks: $27pp (includes nibbles & 1 drink on entry). Connections Dinner: $65pp (includes buffet dinner & dessert platters). Celebration Event: $45pp (includes nibbles, cake & 1 drink on entry).

Which events are free to attend?

Unticketed events which are open to all to attend for free are: Centenary Opening, Friday 1pm-1.45pm. Saturday Gala Day, 10am-2.30pm OHS Grounds. Sunday Combined Church Service & Cultural Closing, 11am, OHS Hall.

What parking options are there for the event?

The school grounds and SEC car parks will be blocked off to ensure the safety of those on site. Car Parking for attendees is provided for on the surrounding streets. Temporary vehicle passes can be issued to ensure those with mobility challenges can be dropped off close to the venue.

Can I purchase event tickets at the Centenary if I decide whilst there I would like to attend more?

No - because our events are catered we are unable to sell additional tickets after the registration close date.

What transport options are available?

We are working on providing a transport option for the Saturday evening via one of our local sports clubs - details TBC. Unfortunately Ōpunakē does not have a taxi or uber service available. It will be important to be well planned to ensure you have a safe ride to and from events.

I have mobility challenges, how will this be accomodated?

All venues including the Sinclair Event Centre and the OHS Hall & School grounds are accessible. Please note on your registration form if you require additional support at the event. Temporary vehicle passes can be issued to ensure those with mobility challenges can be dropped off close.

How do I pay for my Centenary tickets?

Registration for the Centenary event will be via the ticketing platform Event Brite. To register and pay for your tickets you must have a credit card and payment will be required in full at the time of purchase. Please do not approach the school office for payment by way of cash or eftpos.

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