A place for different strengths to shine.
Creativity is an important part of learning at our kura | school. Tamariki | children experience visual art, drama, music, dance and performance through classroom learning, enrichment and larger projects that bring the school together.
Our kaiako | teachers are also encouraged to bring their own creative strengths and passions into school life, allowing the experiences available to tamariki | children to grow and evolve with the people around them.
Tukua kia tū takitahi ngā whetū o te rangi | Let each star in the sky shine its own light.
Drama & Performance
From drama club and role play to productions and whole school stage shows, tamariki | children have opportunities to perform, tell stories and learn through doing.
For some children, drama can be a place to discover a strength, build confidence and find another way to connect with their learning.
Music & Movement
Singing, ukulele, music, dance and movement are experienced in different ways through classroom learning and enrichment.
These can also grow into larger shared projects, with music, dance, drama and technology coming together in whole school productions where tamariki | children create, collaborate and perform together.
Visual Art
Visual art gives tamariki | children space to explore ideas, experiment with different materials and techniques, and express themselves and their learning creatively.
Their work also becomes part of our kura | school. Tamariki | children have created artwork that now has a lasting place within the school, including the illustrations representing Te Puna, Te Awa and Te Pūaha. It gives what they create a real purpose and shows them that their ideas can contribute to the environment around them.
Wearable Arts
Wearable Arts brings together art, design, making and performance, giving tamariki | children the chance to turn an idea into something they can create, wear and share.
From developing a concept and experimenting with materials through to creating the finished piece, tamariki | children use imagination, problem solving and practical skills along the way. The programme continues to evolve, including exploring how materials can be used more thoughtfully and sustainably.