The pupils of West Gore School perform kapa haka at the Mīharo Murihiku Polyfest. Photos: supplied

After hours of practice on their karakia, three waiata and school haka, West Gore School travelled to Murihiku for Mīharo Murihiku Polyfest at ILT Stadium Southland.

Giving her best pūkana is year 6 pupil Danel van den Heever, of West Gore School.

The group performed on Monday and was back at school on Tuesday.

Pupils of West Gore School (from left) Lachie Dunlea, year 5, Zaiyon Deans, year 5, and Koby Horrell, year 6, perform kapa haka at Polyfest on Monday.

School administrator Anneke van den Heever said the pupils had worked very hard on their kapa haka, led by teacher Jane Matthews.

Blue Mountain College teacher Whaea Jaki Eales also helped with fine-tuning the cultural performance.