The Arts

Our dance groups provide an avenue for students to extend their technique, gain experience and develop their confidence through performing.

We offer a wide range of dance groups, many of which are offered the opportunity to perform at College events. Students are invited to put forward suggestions for new dance groups, and there are opportunities for both experienced dancers and those new to dance.

Students can also enrol in our Theatre Dance Academy (TDA) outside of school hours, which offers additional technical training in a range of disciplines, through the support of our TDA dance teachers.

A range of co-curricular opportunities are available for students, aimed at developing confidence and teamwork, and a life-long appreciation of theatre.

Our drama groups, clubs and ensembles allow students of all abilities to engage in the creative process, empowering them to perform in both formal and informal settings and to represent the school both regionally and nationally.

Speech and drama tuition is available each term, for individual students or in a small group of no more than four students. Lessons aim to develop the mind, voice and body skills necessary to communicate effectively in a wide variety of situations, and are based on the requirements of the Trinity College and The New Zealand Speech Board Syllabus. Parents arrange and pay for these lessons directly with itinerant teachers.

Our music programme is progressive and wide-ranging, offering more than 15 different groups. We provide opportunities to form new groups in response to student demand and the continued evolution of music genres. Groups perform at school events throughout the year, and some groups also compete in regional and national competitions and events.

Individual music lessons can also be arranged and paid for with itinerant teachers, with lessons taking place during the school day on a rotating basis.