9TAH

Year 9 Te Ao Haka

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Whaea L. Yates Wright.

Te Ao Haka is an introductory performance-based subject for Year 9/10 students, focusing on Maori culture and haka.  Developed by kapa haka masters, it combines traditional and contemporary elements, teaching whakapapa, history and language through haka.  Students learn cultural pride and responsibility, fostering a positive environment for creative expression and contributing to the art form's growth.