Primary Clubs!
Our primary students continue to enjoy recess clubs each week, as they begin to seek warmth from the winter breeze and connection with each other and our amazing staff who run them.
Dance
I have had the privilege of joining in with dance club this past week, a high energy club that is student led. Mr Bruce and Miss Pei provide the music and structure, but the students provide the fun!
There are currently two dance groups practicing for an assembly performance, The Statesiders Group and The Lushies Group. Both groups have already performed twice at the Year 3 and 4 assemblies this year and have been working hard learning choreography to songs by KATSEYE and Zara Larsson.
Below we have Chantal and Jaithran, two of our lead dancers, showcasing the dance club vibe to some new recruits!
A message from Mr Bruce:
“A special shout out to Chantal and Jaithran for helping teach the dance steps and being fantastic leaders within the group. I'd also like to recognise all of the club members for their commitment and enthusiasm, regularly attending rehearsals every Thursday at recess”.
They are currently hoping to perform again at the Term 3 Excellence Assembly!
Māori / Pasifika
We also have a Māori / Pasifika club run by our lovely Miss Homan and Miss Hohua. Our Year 6 students have been learning to make Poi from scratch this term.
Miss Homan explains:
“Poi is a traditional performance art from New Zealand. It involves swinging and rhythmically moving small balls attached to strings while singing, chanting, or dancing. Poi helps develop coordination, rhythm, and storytelling skills and is an important part of Māori culture”.
Additionally, year 6 students have been supporting our years 1 and 2 students with learning how to play Tî Rākau:
“Tī Rākau is a traditional Māori stick game from New Zealand. Players work together to pass and catch sticks in time with Māori songs and rhythms. The game helps develop hand-eye coordination, teamwork, concentration, and communication skills while celebrating Māori culture and traditions”
This club is just oozing teamwork, focus and a great respect for traditional Māori culture!
Thankyou,
Katie Foad
Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead