Performing Arts
Waihi College has a strong tradition of music, dance, drama and art, with many students participating in a range of co-curricular activities.
The college employs an Arts Coordinator to work with staff and students, reflecting the importance that is attached to this area. Street Theatre Performance and Drama is a strength of the college, with Troupe Waihi, a professional theatre group, operating out of the schools Drama Department.
Students have the opportunity to be involved in the following activities:
- School Drama Production
- Stage Challenge
- Kapa Haka Group
- Sheila Winn Shakespeare Competition
- Stilt Walking
- School Band
- Fire Poi
- Circus Skills
- Choir
- Spirit Days House Challenges
- Lip Sync Competitions
- Annual Talent Quest
- Cultural Committee
- Music Tour
- Individual Instrument Lessons
- Gallery Trips
- Troupe Waihi
- Combined Waihi Schools Music Festival
- Art Exhibitions
- Theatre Trips
ARTS COORDINATOR CONTACT:
Jenny Twidle
07 863. 8349
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Success at Sheilah Winn Festival
Waihi College picked up 'Best Costume Award' at the Bay of Plenty Regional Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival with a spectacular performance at Mt Maunganui college this week.
Performers:
Bobbie Pouesi, Aimee Gilmor, Keegan Brown, Jordan Scott, Sapphire Middleton, Emma Wolfenden and Simon Ruddell
Waihi College Wellywood Music Tour
Congratulations Mr Paton and team… Rose Lord, Keegan Brown, Beau Twyford, Jazz Lord, Josaye Frew,
Cass Smith, Tyler Tamati and Bede Bailey on a very successful Band tour of Wellington schools!
ABOVE: Jazz Lord gets in amongst the crowd during the Wellington Music Tour
Waihi College Wins 2nd Place!
Waihi College have won 2nd place at the regional Stage Challenge Awards , also bringing home the coveted Spirit of Stage Challenge Award.
Stage Challenge 2012
Waihi College will be performing at Baycourt Theatre on Thursday 14th June. Rehearsals are well under way. Book your Stage Challenge tickets NOW! See Mrs Buckman at the front office. You MUST pay your money up front. Adults are $33.00 and children 12yrs and under are $27.00.
