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!

 

We Need Green!

Spreading the word through interior design, these Room 16 students not only have a cool cushion on their hands, they have a message to help counteract the harmful damage that is Deforestation.

Muffin Magic

Testing which muffin recipe would be a favourite for the students to purchase if they were available from the Tuck shop... Yummmm!

Our Rain Drains

To help make a difference in our ocean, we need to take action. The Water Pollution group from Room 7 have begun painting their designs on 3 storm water cesspit drains in the Mansfield and Ngata lunch eating areas, to help raise awareness of the affect of litter on marine life. Although it looked like an old school form of punishment to the untrained eye, there was some enjoyment had during the scrubbing session to prepare the sites before painting.

Practicing up until the last minute

Everything came together at the last minute for a fantastic night at the Cultural Festival on Wednesday night. Waiting patiently in the the Art room for their turn in the limelight, a few students in the Australian group got super nervous, but some extra practicing helped to sooth the nerves... a bit. Well done to all the students, teachers, whanau and staff who participated or supported the event to make it all possible.

 

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.

Helping to preserve our Wetlands

Tanner, Elim, Matthew, Ashton, Uzziah, Anisa, Kelly and Ella from Rm 20 are currently learning instruments. Their goal is to create a musical composition that informs people about how important wetlands are and ways to preserve these. They are planning to go to a trip on next Monday to gather resources for their movie.


Preserving Wetlands through Music by Slidely Slideshow