The range of Arts at Pūtahi Belfast School include:
Kapa Haka
At our school, our Year 3 to 8 students are welcome to be part of the Kapa Haka rōpū where they can learn waiata and poi. Students in the group have the chance to perform at various school and community events, sharing their learning and talents with others. Joining the Kapa Haka group is a fun and enriching experience that allows students to celebrate diversity and promote cultural understanding.
Visual Arts
Children are provided with opportunities to experiment with different materials and processes to create and understand different forms/types of visual art. There will also be opportunities to learn about different artists and art within cultures.
Music
In class the children have opportunities to make, share and respond to music. We have a range of percussion instruments and ukuleles available for use in class. The children also sing at whole school and syndicate assemblies. Our Year 1 and 2 students have weekly music lessons with a specialist music teacher. Children also have the option to sign up for private music lessons for piano, keyboard, ukulele, guitar and singing.
Choir
The children from Years 5 to 8 have the opportunity to participate in the School Choir, which performs at various school and community events throughout the year.
Dance
Throughout the year we strive to offer a range of dance options, for example: Jump Jam, Zumba and small dance groups.