Phew! It is Week 3 already! Crazy...
We are underway with the year, and things are progressing nicely.
Stage Challenge
The Year 13 girls are working on Stage Challenge at the moment. They have a terrific concept, and will be choreographing the dance sequences to their chosen music at the moment. They are currently taking names for people wanting to be in the chorus as dancers. Later they will be asking for backstage and lighting crew.
Shakespeare
We are working on our 15 minute Othello scene, and will be calling for extras shortly. The competition is in April, and we will be performing in March at Kuranui. The Senior Drama students are all competing to represent Kuranui at the Regional competition, so Shakespeare is the main focus in Drama at the moment.
Circus Troupe
We are also off on our camp at the National Juggling Championships on Thursday. We will be heading out to Fairfield Primary School and teaching a workshop there as well. On Saturday, we are running a public workshop teaching beginner juggling skills. It should be fantastic. Watch this space for updates.
Bands
The Senior Rockquest boys are seeking a vocalist for their band. See Dom, Jack, James or Tom for details. Ms Webster has also be auditioning for a junior band. She hopes to put a Jazz band together this year as well.
Glee Club
We had over 35 people audition for Glee last week, and the first rehearsal is today at lunch. They look to be amazing. We have some very talented students in the school. It is not too late to sign up for Glee..... in fact, over 50 showed up for the first rehearsal today!
Murals
The Visual Art students are working hard to complete the murals for the Turf area, which should be set up in the coming week.
There will be a lot more coming up, so keep an eye on the school notices or in Korero for details.... or on this blog of course.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
2011.... it's here!
With 2011 fast heading into its second month, it is certainly time to get sorted for the academic year.
School starts back on February 1st for seniors and the 2nd for juniors. Make sure you have a book and a pen on the first day as it will be straight into instruction on day one. Make the most of the stationery store back-to-school sales and stock up now for school. 200 page lined refill will never get cheaper than right now, less than $2 a pad. Buy a few and keep them in your room for study, or for when you run out as the year goes on.
You all need to have a range of pens for the year, and you know how I am about stationery. Have a blue or a black pen for your notes. Red, pink, green or purple pens make great assets to underline or draw attention to specific points in your notes. Coloured pencils jazz up your bookwork and make it easier to show things you have in mind, like costume ideas or lighting plans. Highlighters are essential for NCEA students as you have a lot of information to digest for each assessment.
However, as Arts students there are plenty of things you need. Visual artists are going to need sketching pencils with a soft lead and a good eraser. You will also need sketch pads. Specialist Visual Art subjects as Photography, Print making, Sculpture and Design will need different supplies. Ask Mr Thompson or Ms Price what you should get.
Dancers will need shimmer tights and dance shoes. You will also need a change of clothing for Dance. Music students are going to need blank CD's, manuscript books and instrument specific supplies, such as violin rosin and guitar picks. Drama students need plain black stretchy clothing for assessments, as well as a change of clothes for class, and highlighters. Check with your teachers what you need for the year, but make sure you have the basics for the first day back.
The uniform shop on campus will have extra opening hours before school gets back. Check out the school website for more information. Try on your uniform and check that it is in good repair and still fits. Now is certainly the time to get yourself ready for day 1.
2011 looks to be an absolute stunner! Let's get prepared to make the most of it.
School starts back on February 1st for seniors and the 2nd for juniors. Make sure you have a book and a pen on the first day as it will be straight into instruction on day one. Make the most of the stationery store back-to-school sales and stock up now for school. 200 page lined refill will never get cheaper than right now, less than $2 a pad. Buy a few and keep them in your room for study, or for when you run out as the year goes on.
You all need to have a range of pens for the year, and you know how I am about stationery. Have a blue or a black pen for your notes. Red, pink, green or purple pens make great assets to underline or draw attention to specific points in your notes. Coloured pencils jazz up your bookwork and make it easier to show things you have in mind, like costume ideas or lighting plans. Highlighters are essential for NCEA students as you have a lot of information to digest for each assessment.
However, as Arts students there are plenty of things you need. Visual artists are going to need sketching pencils with a soft lead and a good eraser. You will also need sketch pads. Specialist Visual Art subjects as Photography, Print making, Sculpture and Design will need different supplies. Ask Mr Thompson or Ms Price what you should get.
Dancers will need shimmer tights and dance shoes. You will also need a change of clothing for Dance. Music students are going to need blank CD's, manuscript books and instrument specific supplies, such as violin rosin and guitar picks. Drama students need plain black stretchy clothing for assessments, as well as a change of clothes for class, and highlighters. Check with your teachers what you need for the year, but make sure you have the basics for the first day back.
The uniform shop on campus will have extra opening hours before school gets back. Check out the school website for more information. Try on your uniform and check that it is in good repair and still fits. Now is certainly the time to get yourself ready for day 1.
2011 looks to be an absolute stunner! Let's get prepared to make the most of it.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Wordless Wednesday - Swords and Sunshine
On one of the hottest days of the school year, Salvatore came in to help teach sword fighting to a Year 9 English class, who were studying "Romeo and Juliet".
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
To those traveling on Air NZ this month
Those traveling with Air New Zealand this month can enjoy the inflight magazine.... featuring our own Roger Thompson. Mr. Thompson's "Green Car" that has been seen at Kuranui, will be featured on Waiheke Island as part of their sculpture exhibition. Headlining in the magazine you can see his work on the full page and everything! So check out the magazine, and check out the car if you are in Waiheke. It looks amazing.
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| Mr. Thompson's "Green Car", part of the Waiheke Island Sculpture Exhibit |
Monday, December 13, 2010
"Artificial Sun" and "I am Giant"
"I Am Giant" are starting to announce the bands chosen to open for them. I would like to implore ALL readers of this blog to get over to their facebook page, like it, and vote "Artificial Sun for Tauranga". Just copy and paste that line onto their wall.
Pleasey pleasey.
It would be a fantastic opportunity for the boys. If they get the gig, we will organise a last-minute road trip!
"I Am Giant" on Facebook
Pleasey pleasey.
It would be a fantastic opportunity for the boys. If they get the gig, we will organise a last-minute road trip!
"I Am Giant" on Facebook
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
"I am Giant" and "Artificial Sun"
The band "I am Giant" is currently searching for an opening act.
Our boys from "Artificial Sun" are keenly pursuing the gig. Personally, I think they would rock the party, the boat, and your socks off.
The campaign is being run through Facebook.
Please follow the link below and leave a message voting for "Artificial Sun".
Vote "Artificial Sun" to open for "I am Giant".
Our boys from "Artificial Sun" are keenly pursuing the gig. Personally, I think they would rock the party, the boat, and your socks off.
The campaign is being run through Facebook.
Please follow the link below and leave a message voting for "Artificial Sun".
Vote "Artificial Sun" to open for "I am Giant".
Friday, December 3, 2010
Scholarship in 2011
In the Arts Department, we have had success in the past in Scholarship assessments. This year we were thrilled to have both Barney and Christina attempt the Scholarship Drama examination performance. And there is good news for next year as well.
In 2011, Dance and Samoan join the ranks of subjects with Scholarship examinations.
When paying your exam fees, you get 3 Scholarship exams in the package for free. I recommend that everyone take at least 1 Scholarship class, because it is a good experience, improves your skills, and costs you nothing. Scholarship awards are given out in amounts from $500 to $6,000.
The subjects offered in the Arts at Kuranui where you can attempt Scholarship in 2011 are:
Whatever you chose, think seriously about taking a Scholarship subject or two.... the advantages far outweigh the difficulties.
In 2011, Dance and Samoan join the ranks of subjects with Scholarship examinations.
When paying your exam fees, you get 3 Scholarship exams in the package for free. I recommend that everyone take at least 1 Scholarship class, because it is a good experience, improves your skills, and costs you nothing. Scholarship awards are given out in amounts from $500 to $6,000.
The subjects offered in the Arts at Kuranui where you can attempt Scholarship in 2011 are:
- Art History
- Dance
- Drama
- French
- Music
- Te Reo Maori
- Visual Arts – Design
- Visual Arts – Painting
- Visual Arts – Printmaking
- Visual Arts – Photography
- Visual Arts – Sculpture
Whatever you chose, think seriously about taking a Scholarship subject or two.... the advantages far outweigh the difficulties.
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