Have a look at the list of our Cultural clubs on this page and contact the organisers if you want any further information.
It’s an opportunity for anyone in the school to come together and learn more about the Polynesian culture. We have one big performance which is Tu Tagata where we perform with heaps of the other schools in Wellington and we have lots of other little performances here and there. We learn songs and dances from different pacific islands and it’s a great experience for everyone to come together and create a sisterhood and a second family
WHEN: Tuesday Lunchtime, Thursdays After School 3:30pm-5pm. There will be extra practices in the holidays and closer to our Tu Tagata festival performance in July.
WHERE: Gym 2
LEADER(s): Susana Pau’u and Peyton So’oialo, Mariam Ammar, Eletise Sului and Valencia Fretton.
CONTACT: juliana.aupaau@wgc.school.nz
The Asian Performance Club was formed in 2022 to bring unity and a sense of belonging to our WGC Asian community, and everyone is welcome to participate regardless of their cultural or ethnic background.
We have held APC Family Nights in the years since to showcase the dances our group has learned, to offer a stage to other performers at WGC and the wider community, and bring WGC whānau together for an evening of amazing performances and delicious kai from various cultures! We have learned and performed traditional Cambodian dance, Chinese Lyrical Dance and Bollywood medleys at various events in the past.
In 2024, we had a fantastic Family Night held in June, where APC performed a traditional Long Drum Thai dance which was taught by our South East Asian representative and outfits were sourced with the support of the Thai Embassy. This beautiful dance was also performed by our members at the Whakanui Kāhui Ako Festival and WGC’s Prizegiving.
We are looking for new members in 2025 and are very excited for you to join our rōpū!
Contact: Esha Anwar (anwares@wgc.school.nz)
Nei rā te whānau a Te Haeata Awatea e mihi atu nei. Kia ora ngā kaihaka o WGC! Nau mai haere mai. WGC’s kapa haka combined with Wellington College, is Te Haeata Awatea. This is led by our tutor Tahi Clarke-Anderson.
We participate in numerous performances, and Māori events throughout the year such as pōwhiri and Rā Haka, as well as the annual prize giving performances for both schools.
This year’s focus is preparing for regionals, and upholding the mana of the kaupapa. Kaihaka of all levels are welcome into our kapa, no experience required.
For practice times please email louise.baker@wgc.school.nz
