WGC offers a number of extra opportunities for students interested in Dance and Drama. We promote and encourage participation, creativity and the courage to give it a go.
Many of our activities are student led and the chance to be involved will be advertised throughout the year. Students are encouraged to keep on top of these notices through their emails, Te Pūriki, and the WGC_perf_arts Instagram account.
Showquest is Aotearoa’s biggest Performing Arts competition. Schools can enter a team of 100 students to perform a student-led piece showcasing Art, Drama, Dance, Music, Culture and Technology. No prior performance experience is necessary – participation will only be limited dependent on numbers.
WGC enters Showquest every 2nd year. 2027 will be our next entry.
These productions are run by students and are an opportunity to showcase your talents for an external audience.
Junior Drama is for Year 9 and 10 students and Senior Drama for Year 11-13 students. Students do not need to take the subject to be involved.
Auditions will be advertised in Term 2, 2026
Dance Team is open to students in Years 9-13. Each year there are several student led troupes that usually rehearse once a week during Terms 1-3. Troupes work towards performing in Dance Showcase and at Dance NZ Made.
Auditions will be advertised early Term 1, 2026.
Drama Club is open to Year 9-13 students of any experience level who are interested in expressing themselves through theatre. It is a student-led club where we work on building acting skills and creating a community where everyone is welcome.
In Term 1 there will be an opportunity to participate in the SGCNZ Shakespeare in schools Festival. This regional and national festival has been running for over 30 years and it is a great opportunity to dip your toes in Shakespeare and for students to take total ownership of a performance piece of 5-15mins.
Improv Club meets weekly at lunchtime and is open to everyone interested in improvisation and drama games.
For anyone interested in competition there will be the opportunity to participate in our annual exchange with Wellington College.