We can see the huge growth of their tuakana-teina relationships, in the Youth Theatre Project Group.

Some of our Auckland Enrolled School students are working on the Ministry of Education's, Creatives in Schools "Youth Theatre Project". We are working with Tim Bray Theatre Company's professional theatre staff, developing our dramatic/expressive skills.

A total of 19 students, from Year 1 to Year 13+, participate in this project from eight provisions in Auckland.

The project was initially planned to take place in 2021 but was postponed due to this year due to COVID. We were able to start in early Term 1; however, under the red traffic light setting, we had to take a long pause. Finally, we could restart in Term 2.

Even with the long pause, our students were keen to continue what they had learned in Term 1 from Tim Bray Theatre Company's drama tutors. So, they agreed to continue to meet every Friday without tutors. They have practised the skills they had learned and developed their relationships.Tu Kokiri Students took the lead, and they have grown their dramatic/expression skills and leadership skills. They supported the younger students and have become great role models.The younger students enjoyed working with the older students, respected them and grew their communication and social skills.

Here, we can see the enormous growth of their tuakana-teina relationships, too!They look forward to showing everyone their growth on the performance days.