Kapahaka Expectations

 Kia ora Whānau,

Taylor and Mia have worked on 'Kapahaka Expectations' for us, so that our sessions are successful.

Kapa haka Expectations 

• Stay focused on singing and the people that are talking up the front.

• Try to join even if you don’t know the words. JUST TRY!

• Sit next to someone you will be sensible with.

• Listen to Damian because the history behind the songs we sing is important to know.

• Sit up straight while singing.

• Respect the Manukau people and teachers who use their time to help you learn about kapa haka.

• If people are having are hard time concentrating help them out.

• Be proud if you get picked to lead a song it just means we all think you’re a good singer.

Ka mau te wehī, Taylor and Mia! Thank you for thinking of us- we're lucky to have you!

Ka kite,

Damian

Community Evening Performance

 Kia ora Koutou,

Last Thursday, the Birchwood Kapahaka group performed. We are lucky enough to have Aunty Emma as a parent at our school, and grateful that she took and shared videos of the performance. Thank you so much!

I'd like to acknowledge the rōpū for the effort they put in to coming to lunchtime practises. Also, you'll notice there are juniors performing too. That was an unexpected but very welcome treat. I am sure they will grow into excellent performers.

Hareruia

Ko Toku Marae (Kaea- Sadie)

E Minaka Ana (Kaea- Taylor)

Matua Hautere (Kaea- Mara)

We hope you enjoy these videos.

Our kapa time for the rest of the term is likely to be 1130- 1230. Juniors can come for 1130- 1200, or stay till the end. Whānau, you're welcome to come and sit in (join in)- you don't need to make an appointment, and it's free :)

Ngā mihi,

Damian

damian.hardman@birchwood.school.nz