Cultural Groups

KAPA HAKA

Kapa Haka offers students an opportunity to be involved in Maori performing arts. They will learn a whole range of Kapa Haka skills, including a variety of haka and waiata, choreography, as well as mau rakau (weaponry) and taonga puoro (musical instruments).

• Teacher in charge – Mr T Winterburn
  
• Terms – All year round
  
• Competition – Waitaha Sec Kapa Haka Competition, Nga Manu Korero Speect Competition
  
• Rehearsal Times – Lunchtimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  
• Where – Te Oraka V9
  
• Equipment – Rakau, Patu/Mere
  

PASIFIKA

Shirley Boys’ High School strongly encourage Pasifika students to maintain their cultural links. Christchurch Polyfest Festival is the main focus of the Shirley Boys’ High School Pasifika Cultural group. Practices are two times per week to start with, increasing as we get closer to the event. The festival involves dances such as the Sasa and slapdance, mixing traditional with modern approaches.

Senior students have the opportunity to have their dance assessed under the NCEA Dance subject and a number of credits may be available. All students prepared to commit are welcome to join.

• Teacher in charge – Mr J Houghton
  
• Terms – All year round
  
• Competition – Christchurch Polyfest Festival
  
• Rehearsal Times – Lunchtimes
  
• Where – TBA