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

Celebrating our Diverse Cultures

Our annual Cultural Festival is being held this Wednesday April 9th at 7pm. The Australian group has been busy practicing, practicing, painting, and practicing some more. Come along on the night to see the final product of our labours, enjoy some food from different cultures and a have fun night out in support of our students.

How do our drains effect turtles?

Littering is more than just an eye sore, it's killing our marine life. Busy planning their designs for art work that raises awareness on this issue are a group of Room 7 students. Armed with chalk and a passion for their mission to spread the word, their designs soon will be a permantant reminder on the drains around H.I.S to change our ways for the sake of the marine life in the Hauraki Gulf and beyond.

Rock A Bye Red Panda

 

We only want rain in our drain

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.  

Aiming for a life saving composition

Julius, James, Junior, Nikhita, Chao Qi, Georgia, Bahar and Demetrius from Rm 16 are currently learning instruments in order to achieve their goal of creating a musical composition that informs people about how marine life suffers from people’s litter. 

Talent on hold...

Ignite Talent Competition is postponed due to low number of applicants. However, the Ignite Team plans to run a “Talent Showcase” – a family friendly and fun event that provides you with an opportunity to perform your item and be in to win prizes. Thanks to all children who applied for the competition. Please visit www.ignitetalent.org.nz for more details.