Curriculum and Learning
Performing Arts

Junior Performing Arts

Year 8: CREATE A PERFORMANCE

This course enables students to participate in a programme that builds skills in Dance, Music, and Drama.  Each area allows the students to create, perform, and communicate through performance. It builds teamwork, coordination, listening skills, clarity of movement, awareness of the student’s own capabilities, creativity and confidence in performing in front of others. 

Years 9 and 10: PERFORM LIKE THERE IS NO ONE WATCHING

An audition entry class that extends students in the disciplines of Music, Dance and Drama. Performance opportunities are available within school as well as in the wider community. The programme is supported by research and theory in the three disciplines and links with the requirements for NCEA Level 1.

Senior Performing Arts

LEVEL ONE, TWO, THREE THEATRE TECHNOLOGY

Each level course runs for a full year covering a wide range of aspects that support theatrical performances, such as lighting, stage management, costuming, makeup and creation of props.  Students have the opportunity to utilise these skills in a variety of contexts, such as School Productions, Drama, Music and Dance Recitals for senior students.

Dance - Year 9 and 10

JOY OF DANCE

This is a one semester course that gives students the opportunity to experience the excitement of Dance by studying a number of different genres. This course is designed for students who enjoy dancing and may not necessarily have any prior experience in Dance.

 DANCING CENTRE STAGE

This course is designed for students who are serious about their dancing and have either taken Joy of Dance or have had experience in Dance outside of school or within extra-curricular activities.

Dance - Senior

LEVEL ONE, TWO and THREE DANCE          

Dancers will become accomplished in Dance Choreography, Dance Performance and Dance Analysis.  Students will be expected to participate fully in the large practical component of this course.  A variety of styles across the 3 levels will be taught.

SCHOLARSHIP DANCE

Students who are completing Level 3, or who have completed it, have the opportunity to enter into Scholarship Dance. This requires a submission of a portfolio of work, including the student’s own choreography, performance and written evidence.

Drama - Year 9 and 10

DRAMA DEVISED

This one semester taster course offers the opportunity for students to unleash their dramatic ability. All students need for this course is enthusiasm, creativity and a desire to participate.

DRAMA DEFINED

This advanced two semester course offers the opportunity for students to define their dramatic abilities.  It is the perfect course for those who have excelled in “Drama Devised” or studied Drama outside of school.  Students will build on their prior knowledge and dramatic skills. This course provides an ideal pathway into Level One Performance Drama.

Drama - Senior

LEVEL ONE, TWO, THREE PERFORMANCE DRAMA

Each year-long course offers a range of credits to students and includes both practical and written work. Students perform in a variety of drama situations, exploring the elements, techniques and conventions of drama and theatre. Topics include: Integrating Techniques in Performance, Devising and Performing, Theatre Form and Significant Production.

SCHOLARSHIP DRAMA

Students who are completing Level 3 have the opportunity to enter into Scholarship Drama. The examination is a practical one. It requires the performance of two prepared pieces as well as an impromptu one. Each piece is supported with a verbal explanation to the camera as well as annotated scripts that are submitted on the day of the examination.

Music - Year 7

Year 7: MUSICAL SHOWCASE

Every Year 7 student gets the opportunity to take part in Musical Showcase with one of our specialist Music teachers for one semester.  This learning package is designed to build on students’ wide range of previous musical experiences, and covers aspects such as theory, group performance and musical appreciation.

Music - Year 9 and 10

MUSIC: CONSTRUCTING LEARNING THROUGH MUSIC

This one semester course focuses on making music as well as basic notational and rhythmic conventions of Music and sets them within a wide range of musical activities, contexts and genres.

Designed particularly for students with an interest in music, but minimal practical experience in theory, this course aims to get students thinking about musical form, structure and design, without being held up by traditional instrumental skills.

MUSIC ADVANCED

This advanced full year course offers a wide range of musical experiences. Students will simulate various aspects of NCEA Music Level 1 including performance skills applicable to their chosen instrument, composing, developing aural skills and further developing their theory to a more advanced level. Students are encouraged to learn an instrument. This course is recommended for those wishing to study NCEA Level 1 Music in the future.

Music - Senior

LEVEL ONE, TWO, THREE MUSIC

Each year-long course offers a range of credits to students and includes solo and group performance, composition, music works analysis, and musical theory skills. Students are expected to be taking weekly lessons (either privately, or through the Itinerant Music Programme) on an instrument or singing, and to contribute to musical activities at school.

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Students who are completing Level 3 have the opportunity to enter for Scholarship Music. This requires submission of a portfolio of work in either Performance, Composition, or Musicology. If successful, they receive $500 to go towards university study. The top candidate from NZ receives $2000 for up to three years for as long as the candidate maintains a ‘B’ average at their tertiary institution.

Book a Tour of Enwood House

Come and see all that Southland Girls’ High School offers boarders with a tour of Enwood House that allows you to see our facilities in action, while meeting the staff and the students.

To book in for a tour of the boarding house, please email Jenni Dennis, jenni.dennis@southlandgirls.school.nz or telephone 03 211 6030.

RISKS Disclosure

Weekly sports contains risks, including common injuries like strains, sprains, bruises and dislocations. These events are managed by the appropriate sporting body in conjunction with school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. This includes careful consideration of the risks, all risks will be outlined to the students. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value. If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Ashleigh Rabel 03 211 6030 or ashleigh.rabel@southlandgirls.school.nz.

It is important for safety reasons that students follow instructions given to them by all staff and follow all appropriate school rules. Behaviour by students that is deemed dangerous and puts themselves and/or others at undue risk will result in your child facing disciplinary actions on their return or sent home at the cost of the Whanau/parents or caregivers.

RISKS Disclosure

This event contains risks, including possible injuries. This event is managed by school staff or other organisations who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s/organisation’s safety management plan. This includes careful consideration of all procedures while carrrying out the activites. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value.

If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions please phone 03 211 6030.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

I understand that playing sport is an opportunity for me to learn, practice skills, and gain attitudes and values in an environment outside of the school.  I realise that this requires me to take on genuine responsibility for my own enjoyment and safety and that of others.

I agree to do the following to make this happen:

  • Show courtesy and consideration to others.
  • Follow the rules and instructions of staff and other supervisors at the events.
  • Look after myself and my personal belongings.
  • Declare medical conditions that could affect participation in the events.
  • Accept the rules set by the school for the events.

I understand that my parents / caregivers will be contacted and I may be sent home at their expense if:

  • My actions are considered unacceptable by staff / supervisors of these events.
  • I breach the behaviour / discipline standards of the school.
  • My actions put me or others in any danger.

Book a School Tour

Come and see all that Southland Girls’ High School offers students with a school tour that allows you to see our facilities in action, while meeting the staff and the students.

Student tour guides will answer questions and offer a student’s perspective, before meeting with a senior member of staff to discuss your child’s enrolment.

To book in for a tour of the school, please email Nicola Macpherson on  nicola.macpherson@southlandgirls.school.nz or telephone 03 211 6030.

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