At Te Rapa Primary School, we are proud to offer our students the opportunity to engage with Kapa Haka. Our programme is all about participation, cultural identity, and giving students a chance to explore both traditional and contemporary Māori Waiata in a supportive environment.

Our sessions are led by staff who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with our ākonga:

• Senior School (Y5–8): Whaea Troy Collins and Matua Joe Wirimu.

• Middle School (Y3/4): Miss Kylee Nobilo.

• Junior Syndicate (Y0–2): Miss Kylee Nobilo.

All Year 0–4 students participate in Kapa Haka, while Year 5–8 students can elect to join the group.

Kapa Haka is a time for our students to try new things and build confidence. Throughout the year, we introduce a variety of:

• Hīmene (Hymns) and Waiata (Songs)

• Waiata-ā-ringa (Action songs)

• Poi

• Haka

The focus is on participation, enjoyment, and building connections with Te Ao Māori. Students have the chance to share what they’ve been practicing at the end of each term with a performance for the school. Towards the end of Term 4, we look forward to inviting our whānau to a relaxed evening performance showcasing what we have learned over the year.

Our goal is to provide a fun, low-pressure foundation. We want our students to enjoy the experience and gain enough confidence so that, in the future, they feel comfortable joining in with waiata or haka, whether that’s at high school or while traveling overseas later in life.