On Thursday 27th of May the Senior school celebrated New Zealand Music month. 

Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa- Every year Kiwi artists are celebrated in the month of May in New Zealand. New Zealand musicians, producers and artists are given quality air time to showcase their work and upcoming projects. 

As a school we paid homage to these artists through our senior school bands and soloists:

• Year 11 band (Sekove, Christopher, Makareta, Karangarua, Alex, Otahi, Kelepi Falekaono, Etivoni and Kahotea) performed General Fiyah’s “Love and Affection”.

• Year 11 (trio) Makereta, Karangarua and Mele performed Aaradhna’s “Getting Stronger” accompanied by Alex.

• Year 12 (trio) Gloria, Anne, Lute performed “Since I met you” Sammy J- accompanied by Fili 

• Year 12 band Troy, Tala, Kenneth, Sebastian, Gloria, Lute, Anne, Lute, Chris performed Savage’s “They Don’t know” 

• Year 13 band Sili, Junior, David, Billy, Andrew, Va’a, Soolua and Leititia performed Stan Walker’s “Take it Easy” and Six60’s “Don’t forget your roots” 

They performed to a high standard and as a music department we are all proud of how well they performed! Until next year's celebration. 

Miss Lalakai - HOD Music