Hauraki Plains College Hauraki Plains College

Te Ao Haka

11MCS
Course Description

This course combines aspects of Te Reo and Kapa Haka and builds towards a Year 11 Performing Arts production, celebrating identity. We are a culture that expresses ourselves through our movements of our tinana, our wairua and mauri. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills through aspects of haka. 

Also explore the world of Taonga Puoro. Learn karakia, origins of taonga puoro and knowledge. 

The sustenance of a rangatira are words. Students will demonstrate skills in the art of Kōrero-ā-waha. Through whaikōrero, waiata, haka, pepeha and other forms of speaking. Be able to stand confidently and exhibit their own Mana Tangata.


Learning Areas:

Whare Te Toka tū Moana


Career Pathways

Editor, Private Teacher/Tutor, Teacher Aide, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Dancer


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery costs only