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The purpose of our cultural performance groups is to provide students with:
Hamilton Girls’ High School offers the following cultural opportunities:
Being part of a co-curricular cultural group is a privilege and requires significant commitment. Each group will have particular expectations communicated to them at the outset.
Te Maurea Whiritoi is our premier kapa haka performance group and is comprised of students from both HBHS and HGHS.
The name represents the male and female elements of the group intertwining and weaving together as one through the medium of kapa haka (traditional Māori Performing Arts). It makes reference to the important work of all our youth who participate in the art form to hold fast to the traditions, values and teachings of our ancestors.
The group performs at corporate and community events such as the Turangawaewae Regatta and Koroneihana, as well as training to compete at regional and national competitions.
Each year the group work towards a significant performance or tour where they showcase the talents of Pasifika.
Throughout the year, certain stages are also invited to perform in special occasions, as part of Pacific Language Week celebrations or as guest performers. As places are limited, auditions will be held.
In Kilikiti, a team of 15-20 players take the field to dismiss the opposition in a game that vaguely resembles traditional cricket.
Like cricket, teams try to accumulate runs while also trying their best to defend their wicket with a long softball bat-like club. Unlike the traditional cricket game, Kilikiti games in the annual tournament lasts no longer than 40-60 minutes. Furthermore, unlike the traditional cricket game played in white pressed uniforms with pads, gloves and helmets, Kilikiti players take the field in colourful lavalava, tee shirts with the option to wear sneakers (or not!). Boundaries and runs between the wickets are greeted with cheers and songs. But beware! A dismissal at the wicket is celebrated with dancing, cheers and ‘gentle ridicule’ by the fielding team. Overall, Kilikiti is about teamwork, team spirit and fun.
An annual tournament is usually held on the Waikato University field and is open to all schools in the Waikato area.