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Performing Arts

Drama & Dance

An alternate term by term classroom programme with a focus on either Drama or Dance is implemented at each level.

In Dance, the boys learn to appreciate dance in its many forms. They learn, rehearse and share dance works and perform them in a variety of formal and informal settings. They explore and use the language of different dance forms, genres and styles. The boys are given the opportunity to express their experiences, ideas, beliefs, feelings and information through dance. Traditional folk dances and multicultural dances are also explored at each level.
In Drama, all students are introduced to the drama elements and techniques.  Improvisation and performance skills are taught in a safe and co-operative environment.  Students develop ideas for and participate in classroom process drama.
All boys are encouraged to develop skills of critical analysis when responding to live drama in film and on television.

School Production

The biennial school production is compulsory for all Year 7 and 8 boys and is held in the Hereworth school hall. Our last production in 2009 ‘Levi, Charlie and the Wild Bunch' was extremely successful with 120 boys gracing the stage. In 2011 we will once again be producing a school production.

Class Drama

Each Yr 5,6,7 and 8 class selects and performs a class play for performance. This is held every second year, alternate to the school production. All the boys contribute whether it be with acting roles, props, lighting or costumes. Performance week is the final week in term three over a three evening season - a real treat for all families.

House Music

The House Music is also held bi-annually, alternate to the school production. Each house must perform a set song and a song of their choice. All boys participate and this is a wonderful opportunity for the boys from each level to work together.  An adjudicator is invited to judge this highly competitive event!

Visiting Artists

Hereworth regularly have performing artists invited into the school to perform. This usually occurs once a term and we try to cover a range of genres. As an example, last year an Australian group ‘Men Wot Sing' performed and  we had Class Act Opera from Auckland performing ‘The Magic Flute'.   Recently we have had the ‘Celtic Kids Show' with Bob Bickerton and the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra.