Whilst at Ilam School, I organised the dances for the year 6 children Leavers' Dance Night. Parents are invited to celebrate their child's time at Ilam and the children present group dances they have been working on.
I co-ordinated dance opportunities at Ilam School for all ages. Many of the children participate in dance every year and leave after year 6 with a very strong set of dance skills.
A hip hop group was dedicated to boys focusing on the different way in which boys learn and move. There was a strong sense of mana amongst these boys, and they provided a great role model for the younger boys in the school who often sit and watch them.
Children with emerging ability in music were given the opportunity to develop their skills in pitch and rhythm within a year 0-2 choir. Experience on stage once a term fostered confidence and the improvement these children show throughout the year was always amazing!
The Senior School Choir sang at two main festivals each year. One for the north-west schools in Christchurch and one which encompasses all schools in the greater Canterbury and West Coast regions.
The quality of learning that took place throughout all three syndicate levels, resulted in Ilam School consistently achieving one of the highest number of children selected annually for the regional representative choir.
Feedback after the 2012 NorthWest Festival, from the Head of Vocal Studies at Canterbury University.
The Senior Choir at the North West Festival at the Aurora Centre, Christchurch. High standards were set for presentation of the children in musicality, appearance, behaviour and attitude.
Each year I planned a soiree night for the seniors to be involved in. Other groups such as the marimba group, the three choirs, the orchestra, the rock band, jump jam teams and kapa haka also took part. This gave every senior child an opportunity to perform on stage at school.
Our class dance "Get Your Head in the Game" from High School Musical. Making sport and the Olympics the basis for this dance was key to engaging those learners who didn't otherwise see themselves as "dancers." It also developed great ball handling skills at the same time!
Sourcing costumes for the dance groups and choirs added a touch of professionalism to the children's performances. The children themselves are very excited in their costumes, seeing themselves to be "real performers"
Individual children who learnt instruments at school, got a chance to take the stage every second term.
Making the most of the community around us - these props made by Weta Workshop were used for our production of Beauty and the Beast, and were kindly leant to us by Showbiz Canterbury.
Some of our very talented parents offered their sewing and painting services to make Beauty and the Beast a true community affair.
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