Thames High School Thames High School

Year 10 Kapahaka

10KAP
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. McLean.

Recommended Prior Learning

No prior learning is necessary to do this course, however, if you have had experience in this area it lends itself well to this course.


Te Ao Haka Year 10

Te Ao Haka  explores the many cultural aspects of Kapahaka through performance, tikanga and Te Reo Māori. It encourages creativity through song writing, music, choreography and story telling.

Students who choose this course have an interest or are keen to learn about Kapahaka, Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori. If you choose this option, you will be a part of the School's Kapahaka Rōpū.

Te Ao Haka will offer "Te Ao Haka" Achievement Standards.


Course Overview

Term 1
Students will learn about the differences of components and performing arts disciplines.
Waiata-a-ringa, Poi and Haka will be the main focus components for this term.
There will be two planned wananga for this term.
Dates for any assessments will be confirmed next year.

Term 2
Students will learn about the differences of performing arts disciplines along with dynamic strategy.
The main waiata focus will be around Ngā Moteatea. There will be two planned wananga through this term.

Term 3
Students will continue to learn about the differences of performing arts disciplines along with dynamic strategy.
The main waiata focus will be around Entry and Exits.
There will be two planned wananga through this term to get ready for Pare Hauraki Festival.

Term 4
There will be two wananga planned for this term to get ready to take the stage at Pare Hauraki Festival.

Learning Areas:

Languages


Pathway

Te Ao Haka Level 1, Te Ao Haka Level 2, Te Ao Haka Level 3


Disclaimer

Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.

Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.