Cultural

Have a look at the list of our Cultural clubs on this page and contact the organisers if you want any further information.

Our Cultural Groups

Kapa Haka

Te Haeata Awatea is our combined Kapa Haka group with Wellington College. Kapa Haka is a great opportunity for you child to celebrate the fine arts of Hine Rēhia and Tānerore. They will learn many forms of Māori Performing Arts such as waiata tira, waiata ā-ringa, mōteatea, haka and poi. All are welcome to come and experience the rich culture Te Ao Māori has to offer.

There is a regional competition bi-annually. 2019 competition is being held on Friday the 5th of July at TSB Arena.

WHEN: Tuesday Afternoons 4-5pm
WHERE: Old Gym
LEADER(s): Kapa Haka is Facilitated by Soraya lei Kamau and Ben McGee who are passionate about Kapa Haka. 2019 will be their fourth year with Te Haeata Awatea
CONTACT: mitchel.woodman@wgc.school.nz

Poly Club

Poly Club at WGC is a student led performance group, celebrating and embracing the diverse cultures of the Pacific through Polynesian song and dance. We are a multi-cultural and inclusive club that welcomes all to get involved!

WHEN: Tuesday after school 3:30pm-5:30pm & Wednesday Lunchtimes
WHERE: Gym 2 (Tuesday), Hall (Wednesday)
LEADER(s): Sera Tufuga, Agnes Hisatake, Maraea Golias and Lesina Pereira
CONTACT: tufugase@wgc.school.nz, hisatakeag@wgc.school.nz, goliasma@wgc.school.nz, pereirale@wgc.school.nz