Roslyn School - Cultural Groups

Kapa Haka at Roslyn School

Kapa Haka is an important part of life at Roslyn School, providing opportunities for our tamariki to learn, connect, and grow through Te Ao Māori. We believe every child should have the opportunity to experience Māori language, culture, traditions, and performing arts in a positive, meaningful, and inclusive environment.

Our junior students take part in regular waiata sessions, where they learn school waiata, haka pōhiri, and other waiata while building confidence and developing their understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori.

Our senior Kapa Haka group, Ngā Uri o te Ao Whānui (Children of the Wider World), is made up of students from Years 5–8, along with some talented junior students. Reflecting the diversity of our kura, our group brings together tamariki from many different cultures and backgrounds. While a majority of our students are new to kapa haka, they share a willingness to learn, challenge themselves, and celebrate Māori culture alongside one another.

Ngā Uri o te Ao Whānui 2026

Ngā Uri o te Ao Whānui embodies our school values (Ko ngā Uara) of Hauora, Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, and Kaitiakitanga. Through kapa haka, students develop confidence, teamwork, leadership, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging. The group proudly represents our kura at school events, mihi whakatau, and community performances, sharing their learning with pride and respect.

Ngā Uri o te Ao Whānui practises every Wednesday from 2.00pm–3.00pm.

We are incredibly fortunate to have Whaea Connie and her whānau leading our kapa haka programme. Their generosity, knowledge, and commitment provide invaluable opportunities for our tamariki to learn and grow. We are deeply grateful for the time, expertise, and aroha they share with our students, and for the support they provide to their own tamariki, mokopuna, and our wider school community.

Together, we continue to nurture a kapa haka group where all tamariki feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to stand proudly as Ngā Uri o te Ao Whānui.

If you are interested in Kapa Haka or connecting with our Māori whānau/community to develop Mātauranga Māori within our kura, please come along to our Te Ohu Mātua Whānau Hui each term. You can also connect with us through our facebook page, Te Ohu Mātua - Roslyn School on Facebook. Ngā mihi mahana.

Fale Pasifika

Fale Pasifika provides a space where our Pasifika students can celebrate their cultures, strengthen their identities, and connect through shared experiences, language, traditions, and performance. We value the rich diversity within our Pasifika community and are committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging and pride in our tamariki.

Our Fale Pasifika performance group currently supports students in Years 5–8 and meets every Thursday from 2.00pm–3.00pm. Students build relationships, share cultural knowledge, and explore both contemporary and traditional Pasifika performance arts while developing confidence, leadership, teamwork, and cultural pride.

We are incredibly grateful to Pā Sione, one of our Learning Coaches, and Luisa Moce, one of our dedicated school mums, who generously lead and support this wonderful group. Their passion, knowledge, and commitment help create a welcoming environment where our tamariki can flourish and grow in confidence.

We warmly welcome the support of our Pasifika families and wider community. If you, your aiga or fāmili would like to volunteer your time or share your knowledge and skills, please come and see Whaea Maryanne or speak with Pā Sione. We would love to hear from you.