We had a number of our Performing Arts students compete in the Tauranga Performing Arts Festival over the July school holidays.

The festival is dedicated to providing opportunities for young performing artists in the disciplines of Modern Dance, Ballet, Tap, Singing, Piano * Instrumental, Speech and Drama, and Highland.

Singing Section:

Congratulations to the following students on their notable achievements in the Singing section:

Charlene Anderson
Three 1sts. One 2nd. One 3rd.
Overall Winner with highest points - Jake Sisters Trophy
Heather Christiansen Vocal Cup

Ella Paterson
Five 1sts, one 2nd. Won the Young Recital Award.

Annabel Robinson
Three 2nds, two 3rds and 2nd overall in 16-18 years classes

Hemorere Heke Ririnui
One 2nd, and one 3rd.

Grace Simpkins-Simmonds
3rd highest overall points. Her first ever singing competition.

In the photo above from the left:
Grace Simpkins-Simmonds, Hemorere Heke Ririnui, Ella Paterson, Charlene Anderson, Glenese Blake (holding Charlene's other trophy), Anabel Robinson.