"Nga Tipuranga" Kapa Haka

TE KURA TAKAWAENGA O KAMO
MAORI EXTENSION

KAPA HAKA
"NGA TIPURANGA"


The Maori curriculum under the tutelage of Whaea Vanessa Waho has meant some Maori ideas, Maori extensions and the return of The Kapa Haka Group.

This extension available to the students of "Te Kura Takawaenga O Kamo" under the guidance of Whaea Donna and Matua Pereri with help from of course Whaea Ness and Matua Ralph they have worked hard and shined and we are grateful for all their hard work and knowledge.

Northland Kapa Haka Competition 2005 - "Maori Extension"
This year Te Kura Takawaenga O Kamo put a team "NGA TIPURANGA O KAMO" in the Northland Kapa Haka Competition for the 1st time in 12 years!

With only 7 weeks of hard work before the competition the students, tutors Whaea Donna, Matua Pereri and of course Whaea Vanessa gave it their all to be ready in time.

So on Saturday 18th June they performed and WE WON '5' PLACINGS in the Intermediate Section!!
2nd Whakanga Hau
3rd Haka
3rd Choral
3rd Whaikorero
3rd Waiata A Ringa
In the words of Whaea Vanessa - "I'm so proud of you all! - You did our school proud!!
"KA PAI NGA MAHI TAMARIKI MA"

Comments Kapa Haka Roopu Member 2004
Kapa Haka has been fun so far with Whaea Donna and Matua Pereri. They have put lots into our roopu and made it fun to be a part of. They have taught me lots of new songs and actions. I can’t wait until our big performance, I think we will do well and represent Kamo Intermediate School well. I’ve enjoyed it so far and I hope we go far as a group. Thank you Whaea Vanessa for organizing a great group and thank you Whaea Donna and Pereri for being great tutors. Last of all thank you to all the roopu for making our group possible,
Kauangarua Rm 15


Pictures from their Kapa Haka Live-In to practise. Dress Rehearsal and finally the Northland Kapa Haka Competition
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