PERFORMING ARTS
Performing Arts
Music
Teachers take their own classes for music either in the hall or in our innovation and creativity learning space (Harakeke) where a range of musical instruments are on hand to support learning.
Dance
The school engages a specialist dance teacher to provide dance learning for learners across the school. Those who are part of a show receive priority learning, followed by those in the senior year levels. Each year level receives at least one term of dance tuition.
This is funded by the PTA.
Choir
The choir practise throughout the year. They sing at community venues and public concerts. The highlight of the year is leading the Warkworth Carols by Candlelight held at Lucy Moore Park early in December.
Music Tuition
In addition to the school music programme, students may enrol to learn an instrument during school hours, or before or after school hours. Warkworth School has three itinerant music teachers who provide learning in a range of instruments.
Advanced woodwind and brass musicians are invited to join the Mahurangi College Junior Band on Wednesdays and also to play in the Auckland Primary Principal's Association (APPA) orchestra which performs in the Auckland Town Hall.
For further information or to book lessons, please contact the itinerant music teacher directly:
Chris James, 021 102 6466 or email chris@james.gen.nz Piano, Drums
Jackie Niccolls, 021 251 0058 or email: niccolls42@gmail.com Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Recorder, beginner trumpet
Stephen Fulford, 022 190 7218 or email: fulfordstephen@gmail.com Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Drums
Moana Winiana, 021 085 32568 or email: moana.lyndon@gmail.com Trumpet, Trombone.
Performance Show
Every year, two Learning Communities each present a show - Year 1 and Year 4, Year 2 and Year 5, Year 3 and Year 6, in rotation over three years.
This gives every learner two opportunities during their time at our school to be part of a polished show. The content of the show is selected by the teachers and the performance is a much looked-forward-to part of the school’s calendar of events.
Warkworth’s Got Talent
Our talented learners have an opportunity each year to audition for the show and to perform for the school and their family and whānau at the end of that term.
The range of talent extends to mime and magic; comedy; dance (modern jazz, classical ballet, hip hop); instrumental (individual, ensemble, band); singing (individual and small group).
