Sunday, 10 November 2013
7 November
Koro Tini took the full session at Kapa Haka on 7 November. The students were very well behaved today and really did try and do everything as well as they could. We took some lovely photos and the video footage below. On 14 November all the students ( 108 of them - including all the younger ones) will attend practice at 1.30pm for half an hour to prepare for the item they will do at the Grandparents day concert on 15 November. The Ahurei group will then practise from 2- 2.45pm.
Thursday, 31 October 2013
31 October
Some of Koro Tini's relations came and helped the girls learn poi and actions today. The girls had a great time. We hope they will use this video to help them practice the actions at home.
The boys were busy too. Here's the words and a video clip of what they were doing today.
Friday, 18 October 2013
18 October
Today eight of the Kapa Haka students performed at a powhiri for the St Vincent de Paul conference at the Sudima Hotel. The students were fantastic and the overseas guests were impressed with the welcome they received.
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Kapa Haka 17 October Girls
We had a longer practice today - from 1.30pm. Koro Tini brought along three of his cousins and his Aunty to help the girls learn poi and a new waiata.
Thanks to Mr Warbrick for his help with repairing some of the equipment we use.
Thanks to to the parents who turned up on 16 October at 7pm to help finish making some more poi. Should've taken some photos of them busy cutting foam and sewing plaits onto the foam. Your assistance is very much appreciated. Thank you.
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Term 3
12 September
It's been a very busy term so apologies for the lack of posts this term. We started the term off with separate girls and boys Kapa Haka sessions, with around 90-100 students attending each week.
The Ahurei is coming up in November and we are limited in the number of students we can have on stage for this event - so in recent weeks just the older students have been meeting with Koro Tini. They have been learning some of the things that the group will be performing in the Ahurei. Most of the Year 5 and 6 students and just a few younger students have been involved. The group to perform on stage is still to be finalised but will be selected from this group.
It has been wonderful to have our Kaumatua attending Kapa Haka for the past month. He also brought his nephew last week and his daughter today. We have had a real audience to perform to!
Today the students practised a new waiata. We told them we would post the words and them singing online so that they can practice at home.
Lots of photos from this term to share so here are a few of our favourites.
It's been a very busy term so apologies for the lack of posts this term. We started the term off with separate girls and boys Kapa Haka sessions, with around 90-100 students attending each week.
The Ahurei is coming up in November and we are limited in the number of students we can have on stage for this event - so in recent weeks just the older students have been meeting with Koro Tini. They have been learning some of the things that the group will be performing in the Ahurei. Most of the Year 5 and 6 students and just a few younger students have been involved. The group to perform on stage is still to be finalised but will be selected from this group.
It has been wonderful to have our Kaumatua attending Kapa Haka for the past month. He also brought his nephew last week and his daughter today. We have had a real audience to perform to!
Today the students practised a new waiata. We told them we would post the words and them singing online so that they can practice at home.
Lots of photos from this term to share so here are a few of our favourites.
Thursday, 9 May 2013
Term 2
27 June
We see 10 people have been online tonight looking at the blog. They are probably looking for the photos and video that were taken at today's Kapa Haka session - sorry that it is after the kids bedtime before I had a chance to upload. The Junior students had their Cross Country this afternoon so only Middle and Senior School attended today - girls at 2pm and boys at 2.25. The students are performing at Assembly tomorrow and again at the Parish - School 10am Mass at St Mary's on Sunday. Could all the children sit with their families on the right hand side of the Church at Sunday's Mass please.
Here are some photos and video from today.
REMINDER: Whanau hui at school on Wednesday 19 June 5.30pm. Come in the student entrance to the Admin block. All welcome.
20 June
Today we had everyone who attends Kapa Haka from 2.15 - 2.45. What a big group we have - over 100 students! The group learned a new waiata which had really fun actions. Great way to keep warm on a freezing cold day. Mrs Cato forgot to bring her camera - pity.. you'd love to see footage of what the students were doing. We'll try and capture this next week. It's wonderful to have some of our parents coming to see what happens in Kapa Haka time. You are always very welcome to come and join us between 2pm and 2.45pm. Usually the girls come first at 2pm then the boys at 2.25pm.
13 June
Mrs Cato was at Mystery Creek Fieldays with a class today so Mr Macmillan supervised the students at Kapa Haka. He was impressed with the singing.
10 June
Some of our Senior Kapa Haka students went with Koro Tini and Mr Macmillan to the Novotel at 8.30am. The students were involved with a Powhiri for a Vet Conference. Heard some lovely feedback - a number of the conference delegates from the South Island really enjoyed seeing the students involved in this event. Thanks to Alec's dad, Craig for inviting us to be part of this event.
6 June
All the girls came at 2pm to Kapa Haka. At 2.25pm today Koro worked with just the 20 Senior students who were selected to represent the Kapa Haka group at a Powhiri for a conference being held next Monday. The group had a rehearsal for this event.
30 May
A big thank you to Mr Volschenk for helping out with the supervision of students at Kapa Haka. Mrs Cato was tied up hosting some visiting teachers from a Christchurch school. Mr Volschenk couldn't believe how many students are coming to Kapa Haka each week and he really enjoyed your singing.
23 May
This was a Teacher Only day so there was no Kapa Haka
21 May
Ihaia and Daniel were tour guides for Megan McKenna who is visiting Rotorua to spend staff with our staff. Megan is an internationally renowned theologian and storyteller. Ihaia and Daniel did a great job of showing her around Whaka and Ohinemutu.
16 May 2013
Approximately 100 students at Kapa Haka today in two groups - girls came at 2pm and boys at 2.25pm. Great practice. Some photos of boys from session held today. Took some great video but have had problems trying to upload sorry. Not sure why - will try and sort this out so keep watching this space.
9 May 2013
We had about 98 students attend Kapa Haka today. The girls came first and learnt a new song. They were followed by the boys - who were a very enthusiastic group today.
We see 10 people have been online tonight looking at the blog. They are probably looking for the photos and video that were taken at today's Kapa Haka session - sorry that it is after the kids bedtime before I had a chance to upload. The Junior students had their Cross Country this afternoon so only Middle and Senior School attended today - girls at 2pm and boys at 2.25. The students are performing at Assembly tomorrow and again at the Parish - School 10am Mass at St Mary's on Sunday. Could all the children sit with their families on the right hand side of the Church at Sunday's Mass please.
Here are some photos and video from today.
REMINDER: Whanau hui at school on Wednesday 19 June 5.30pm. Come in the student entrance to the Admin block. All welcome.
20 June
Today we had everyone who attends Kapa Haka from 2.15 - 2.45. What a big group we have - over 100 students! The group learned a new waiata which had really fun actions. Great way to keep warm on a freezing cold day. Mrs Cato forgot to bring her camera - pity.. you'd love to see footage of what the students were doing. We'll try and capture this next week. It's wonderful to have some of our parents coming to see what happens in Kapa Haka time. You are always very welcome to come and join us between 2pm and 2.45pm. Usually the girls come first at 2pm then the boys at 2.25pm.
13 June
Mrs Cato was at Mystery Creek Fieldays with a class today so Mr Macmillan supervised the students at Kapa Haka. He was impressed with the singing.
10 June
Some of our Senior Kapa Haka students went with Koro Tini and Mr Macmillan to the Novotel at 8.30am. The students were involved with a Powhiri for a Vet Conference. Heard some lovely feedback - a number of the conference delegates from the South Island really enjoyed seeing the students involved in this event. Thanks to Alec's dad, Craig for inviting us to be part of this event.
6 June
All the girls came at 2pm to Kapa Haka. At 2.25pm today Koro worked with just the 20 Senior students who were selected to represent the Kapa Haka group at a Powhiri for a conference being held next Monday. The group had a rehearsal for this event.
30 May
A big thank you to Mr Volschenk for helping out with the supervision of students at Kapa Haka. Mrs Cato was tied up hosting some visiting teachers from a Christchurch school. Mr Volschenk couldn't believe how many students are coming to Kapa Haka each week and he really enjoyed your singing.
23 May
This was a Teacher Only day so there was no Kapa Haka
21 May
Ihaia and Daniel were tour guides for Megan McKenna who is visiting Rotorua to spend staff with our staff. Megan is an internationally renowned theologian and storyteller. Ihaia and Daniel did a great job of showing her around Whaka and Ohinemutu.
16 May 2013
Approximately 100 students at Kapa Haka today in two groups - girls came at 2pm and boys at 2.25pm. Great practice. Some photos of boys from session held today. Took some great video but have had problems trying to upload sorry. Not sure why - will try and sort this out so keep watching this space.
9 May 2013
We had about 98 students attend Kapa Haka today. The girls came first and learnt a new song. They were followed by the boys - who were a very enthusiastic group today.
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