On Exhibit

Art Extension students have been working on producing an art work that reflects their own culture, with consideration to positive and negaticve space, through mixed media. Some of these works have recently been displayed in the Auckland Middle School Art Association Exhibition at MOTAT.

 

 

 

 

 

We went along to see the exhibition at MOTAT Aviation Display Hall.

Signing our songs

Last Wednesday the H.I.S APPA Choir members went to East Tamaki School for their very first rehearsal this year in order to get prepared for the APPA Festival on November 12th. We had lots of fun learning songs, and did a great job singing with sign language for the song “Islands”, as seen below. Hope you enjoy it. Come to see us at the concert!

 

Music Extension Progress

Orchestra – The students are currently learning “Raiders March” by John Williams. We have also started “The Imperial March”.

Bands – Band 1 worked on “Fine China” and “Stand By Me” on Week 8. Band 2 played “Lean On Me” and chose their favourite songs on Week 9.

Music notes in extension groups

Choir – We started singing in parts for “Kia Orana”. It was a challenge but fun!

Jazz Group – We have improved on “Doxy”. Some students are learning to improvise this week. It is fantastic to see everyone working hard and developing their musicianship.  

Culture and Cook Offs

The cultural festival is in full swing and today we celebrate PACIFIC CULTURE!

The extension trialling and cook off continues each Tuesday!

Progress in Music Extension

Choir – We started working on “Let It Go”, “Love Is An Open Door”, “Kia Orana”, “Somewhere Out There” and “Haere Mai” on Monday of Week 7. We had lots of fun!

Jazz Group – Our guitarists and bass player did a great job with learning the Blues Scales and “Doxy” on Week 7.

Bands – Band 1started practising “Stand By Me” on Week 6. Band 2 practised with “Lean On Me” on Week 7. All band members have chosen their favourite songs and we will work on the most popular ones in the future.    

Orchestra – We started learning music at 1.30pm on Wednesday of Week 7. We are learning to play on time with each other.    

Ukulele Group – We practised “Pokarekareana” and “Haere mai” on Week 6 then we worked on “The National Anthem”, “Kiwi Ukulele” and “Malimali Mai” on Week 7.     

Chalking it in Art Extension

To get to know each other and find out a bit more about the students in the Year 7 and 8 art extension groups, they drew self-portraits with a twist. Students used chalk to outline their heads on the concrete outside the art room, then filled the area around their heads with things that they love doing and a part of who they are.

Art Extension by Slidely Slideshow

Update from Mrs Chang

Mrs Chang has been busy working with a number of groups this week...

Choir – We have started our first weekly practice at 1.30pm – 2.50pm for choir on 10/3. Students and I have chosen a waiata, two Samoan songs, one Cook Island Maori song and a number of English songs that they enjoy.

Jazz Group – We have started practising at 8.40am – 9.20am on 13/3 and we will run this group weekly.

Bands – We have two bands this year. Band 1 has started practising at 1.30pm on 14/3. Band 2 will start practising at 1.30pm on 21/3. Each band will have practice fortnightly.

Ukulele Group – We practise at 8.40am – 9.20am on every Friday.

Extension Groups

Students have been auditioning for extension groups over the past few weeks for Sewing, Food, Art and Music. Groups are currently being finalised, after a huge amount of interest. Specialists will work with these groups throughout the year, producing all kinds of exciting creations.

Music Extension Groups

Students are offered a variety of music extension groups to extend their music abilities. There are lots of students who expressed their interest in participating in these groups. We have some amazing talents at school! The Music Specialist has finalised the lists for the School Choir, Jazz Group, Ukulele Group and Bands. We are currently looking for more instrumental players for orchestra. Most of the music extension groups will start running this week.