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The purpose of our school drama groups is to provide students with:
At Hamilton Girls’ High School the following Drama troupes are on offer:
Being part of co-curricular school drama is a privilege and requires significant commitment. Each Actor and group leader are required to sign the below contract that outlines the expectations of co-curricular Drama groups at HGHS. Any student who does not uphold our values of respect, participation, and pride through their lack of commitment may be removed from the programme.
The Sheilah Winn Competition is an annual inter-school drama competition which takes place at the end of Term 1.
Regional winners go to the national competition in Wellington to compete in the National Finals. The Sheilah Winn Competition is open to all comers.
Fee for participation is $25 and includes entry into Sheilah Winn REGIONAL competition. This does not include transport to and from the competition.
Drama Club is an all-comers group made up of year 9-13 students that meet every week on Wednesday lunchtime for Drama games and devised activities, starting in Term 2. It is convened by the Drama Prefect and Drama Committee.
Theatresports Groups are divided into Junior and Senior teams and are open to all.
Students practise weekly on and work towards the Regional Theatresports Competition which take place at the Meteor Theatre, 2 or 3 Monday nights per term.
Fee for Theatresports is $25 and includes entry into regional competitions.
Being a part of a team means being part of something much bigger than just yourself. In Drama we develop skills of cooperation, teamwork and reliability.
It is important that if you are a member of a Drama group you commit to the scheduled practices, performances, and competitions.
If you are unable to attend a practice due to sickness or another school activity, please communicate this to the Teacher in Charge or group Captain ASAP.
Once a competition or performance date is set, if something else comes up AFTER this time, we expect the performance to take priority. Failure to do so may, once again result in a student being removed from the group. All students will sign a contract to agree to the expectations outlined.
Our drama groups are fully student funded and we endeavour to keep costs as low as we can. The non–refundable fee for our drama groups varies between groups. This cost covers any REGIONAL competition entry fees and costumes.
Any further costs for NATIONAL competitions such as entry fees, accommodation, travel, make-up costs are covered at your own expense, and will be communicated as required upon national selection.