In the first week of September, Columba College had three kapa haka rõpū perform at the annual Polyfest, along with our Pasifika Dance group.

Pasifika-Columba  Dance 

The Columba College community is very proud to have had Emy, Delilah, Giaan, Eve, Taua, Shiah and Gizelle represent their Pacific cultures (Samoan and Cook Island) in this year's Polyfest performance. 

They performed three dances.

1. Samoan Entrance: Faliu le la.

2. Samoan Siva: Terne Samoa

3. Cook Island: Purotu oki koe (accompanied by ukulele and voice).

The students danced each piece with grace and beauty and with clear pride in their own heritage and culture. The College is grateful to have had the wonderful expertise, experience and care from the Pasifika community in the teaching of these precious dances.

Many thanks to Andrew Rouvi, Teina Makira, Christina Mualia and Faumu Taele-Pavihi, as well as the Pacific musicians.

Kapa Haka

Te tiri o te Hāhi 

The joint John McGlashan and Columba College rõpū performed a bracket of waiata and haka on Tuesday. There were beautiful harmonies, synchronised poi and proud pukana. This combined rōpū has performed together for two years now and their passion, pride and confidence is awesome. The Kaea was Charli.

Kapa haka Te Reo Kõkõ

This amazing rõpū of 40 Columba College wāhine from Year 7 to Year 13 performed with passion and precision in their waiata and haka on Wednesday 3 September. 

Our heartfelt thanks go to Matua Nick Price and Ripeka Potiki for their time, dedication, care, expertise and passion to teach and support both  our Columba  nga rõpū. These two special people mentor and inspire everyone to give these incredible performances and encourage each and every one to reach their fullest potential.

Junior Rõpū 

Our Columba Junior college rõpū are made up of 82, y1-6 students.

Kaea: Skyla, Georgia, Claudia, Iliana 

This Junior Kapa haka rõpū have worked very hard together and gave a beautiful, moving and strong performance. The college and our community are so proud of each and everyone of you.

Many thanks again must go to Matua Nick Price and Elyse Corkhill who taught and mentored these juniors, and to Jane Pollard for her musical support. The whole Junior School kaiako and whānau worked as a community to support this very special occasion for their ākonga. The Columba College community is extremely proud of you.

What an exciting and uplifting Polyfest week full of beautiful and passionate performances by our Columba College kapa haka rõpū!