Te Ao Haka Level 1
TAH1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs R. McLean.
Recommended Prior LearningNo 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 Level 1
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.
Students doing this course will be enrolled for all standards and will be completing external 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 Ngaa 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.
Languages, Te Ao Haka, Te Ao Maori
Assessment Information
Te Ao Haka Level 2, Te Ao Haka Level 3, Te Reo Māori Level 2, Te Reo Māori Level 3
Te Ao Haka at Level 1 can lead to Te Ao Haka at Level 2 and Level 3 as well as Te Reo Māori at Level 2. Te Ao Haka can lead to many pathways beyond school to pursing a career in Tourism, Performing arts, Education, Music, Drama and many other areas. It is a perfect context to beginning to understand and learn Te Reo & Tikanga Māori, because you need to understand Te Reo to unpack meaning from the songs you learn and how to express its meaning through performance.