Culture
Cultural Opportunities
We are proud of our culturally diverse community and actively celebrate this through Language and Appreciation Weeks. Students are encouraged to participate in our Cultural Group and other cultural performances that reflect the rich heritage of our school and community.
Kapa Haka
Chanel College’s Kapa Haka (Māori Performing Arts Group) is known as Te Roopū o Hinerangi, which literally means ‘The group of Hinerangi’. Hinerangi is the name of our school’s Wharenui (meeting house), named in honour of a revered and important ancestor, Hinerangi.
The students who elect to join this group learn so much more than singing or learning action songs and haka. They learn about Wairarapatanga (this region’s history through the lens of Tangata Whenua; and through their involvement, they actively assist in revitalising and retaining te Reo Māori, Tikanga and cultural practices.
Chanel College is proud and committed to promoting Kapa Haka and its teachings, which align with Iwi aspirations and provides high-quality support programmes for our students. Any Chanel College student can join Te Roopū o Hinerangi, and we welcome them all. We believe that ‘learning should be fun and that culture is a gift from God. Nō reira, ma Hehu Karaiti tātou katoa e manaaki, e tiaki.