Melville Intermediate Schools CPA is the Cultural Performing Arts Group. Each year the group puts in a huge amount of practise and rehearsals before their end of year tour. This year is no exception, the group has been practising once a week for two and a half hours, and also held practises these holidays. This footage was shot during rehearsals at school in the second to last week of term three 2012, by Ryan from Room Five - we had a mufti day which is why the students are in different uniforms.
We also thought that it would be a good time to share with you some of our performance videos from past years, this is our CPA Performance from 2011 at Wintec
Showing posts with label CPA 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CPA 2011. Show all posts
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Melville Intermediate - CPA at Pepe Pacifika 2011
This is our final highlight of Melville Intermediate Schools 2011 Pepe Pacifika performance at Frankton Primary School. This is the Samoan section of the performance. Filmed in November by Mr Webb.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Melville Intermediate - CPA at Te Aroha
The Melville Intermediate Cultural Performing Arts Group the CPA rounded off its performances for 2011 with a show at Te Aroha on Thursday. This is footage from that show shot by Mitchell from Room Eight.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Melville Intermediate - Pepe Pacikifa 2011
Tonight at Frankton Primary School in Hamilton was the 2011 Pepe Pacifika showcase, a showcase of Pacific Students and their culture for Hamilton. There were a large number of schools performing and Melville Intermediate Cultural Performing Arts Group, CPA.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Melville Intermediate - CPA at Waiuku School Part Two
After months of after school practices, determination, and hard works the C.P.A group of M.I.S 2011 preformed in public for the first time.
With a group of over 15 girls and 3 boys our numbers were low but that didn’t discourage us. We were determined to try our best and to put in all our hard work so that it all pays off.
We made a quick stop at Waiuku Primary School. It seemed like forever to get there. When we did we put our makeup on then raced in. A lady from Waiuku Primary showed us where to get changed and to perform. We got dressed into our Maori costume then very quietly walked to the other side of the stage. We were all nervous and hoping we wouldn’t muck up. The time came. We walked on stage with our biggest smiles. It looked like the whole school was there and hundreds of eyes waiting to see us with excitement. “Huratea” I yelled. We took them through a Maori experience, showing how our ancestors expressed their feelings using song and dance.
First up was a slow and rhythmic song called: E Te Atua. Then an inviting and cheerful song called Papaki Nui. We then went into the poi and then finished off with E Noho Tuheitia. We heard the crowd cheer. My self confidence went up a little. We walked off stage and got changed into our Samoan costume. When we were ready the music began to play. We just had fun and tried our best. Hawaiian was next, and we quickly got dressed. Our first Hawaiian performance was the Kahiko. Then some girls did the dance: Pearly Shells. Then the rest of the girls did the dance to a Lilo and Stitch song. The very last performance for the day was the Hawaiian instruments. We were broken up into three categories. Some students used the Uli Uli’s when others used the Ipu then last group of students used an instrument formed like a stick to bang them together to make a noise. We went on one group at a time. We then ended with a big hey! We were finally done, and I think that we done really well. We tidied up our costumes, put them into our cars and then made our way to the Marae.
We were welcomed with a small Powhiri then we had a snack. After that we went to the Wave pools. We were so excited. We had just over an hour to swim. After our swim we had a little bit of down time to relax. Then we had dinner which was Nachos and Chop Suey. For desert we had ice cream, fruit salad and brownies. Then it was lights-out by 9:00pm.
With a group of over 15 girls and 3 boys our numbers were low but that didn’t discourage us. We were determined to try our best and to put in all our hard work so that it all pays off.
We made a quick stop at Waiuku Primary School. It seemed like forever to get there. When we did we put our makeup on then raced in. A lady from Waiuku Primary showed us where to get changed and to perform. We got dressed into our Maori costume then very quietly walked to the other side of the stage. We were all nervous and hoping we wouldn’t muck up. The time came. We walked on stage with our biggest smiles. It looked like the whole school was there and hundreds of eyes waiting to see us with excitement. “Huratea” I yelled. We took them through a Maori experience, showing how our ancestors expressed their feelings using song and dance.
First up was a slow and rhythmic song called: E Te Atua. Then an inviting and cheerful song called Papaki Nui. We then went into the poi and then finished off with E Noho Tuheitia. We heard the crowd cheer. My self confidence went up a little. We walked off stage and got changed into our Samoan costume. When we were ready the music began to play. We just had fun and tried our best. Hawaiian was next, and we quickly got dressed. Our first Hawaiian performance was the Kahiko. Then some girls did the dance: Pearly Shells. Then the rest of the girls did the dance to a Lilo and Stitch song. The very last performance for the day was the Hawaiian instruments. We were broken up into three categories. Some students used the Uli Uli’s when others used the Ipu then last group of students used an instrument formed like a stick to bang them together to make a noise. We went on one group at a time. We then ended with a big hey! We were finally done, and I think that we done really well. We tidied up our costumes, put them into our cars and then made our way to the Marae.
We were welcomed with a small Powhiri then we had a snack. After that we went to the Wave pools. We were so excited. We had just over an hour to swim. After our swim we had a little bit of down time to relax. Then we had dinner which was Nachos and Chop Suey. For desert we had ice cream, fruit salad and brownies. Then it was lights-out by 9:00pm.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Melville Intermediate - CPA Trip 2011
On Monday 7th November was the day when the CPA went to Auckland, we all travelled in the Melville High School vans. We had a lot of parent helpers with us. Everyone contributed something like baking, cereal and more. We were looking for Waiuku Primary School but we got lost so Michelle (Shyniah's Mum) asked for directions. We finally found Waiuku Primary School for our first performance.
I grabbed my costume and went to the hall. There were so many kids but I wasn't nervous. We had only two to three minutes to get into our costumes, there was a Maori, Samoan, and Hawaiian costumes. It was time for the performance, we had to smile for the entire show. Our show was amazing I felt so proud and excited.
I went back to the van for the Powhiri at the marae where we were staying, and where we were going to meet Matua Peter. When we got there a lady was welcoming us to her marae and we sung songs then got our beds ready. After we were settled in we went to the pools with a hydro-slide, wave pools and spa. It was awesome, my favourite was the hydro slide. Two hours later we went back to the marae to relax. Dinner time, the food was delicious, there was nachos, and chop suey and ice cream with brownies for dessert... mmm.... We had a practice and got ready for bed..... zzz....
We got up at six am and got ready for our next performance, but first we had breakfast. The stage was huge, I did my best and we were great. After the performance we went to museum, then we went back to Hamilton and got Ice Cream! Report by Hayze from Room Eight, this footage is of the Auckland Performance on the second day of the 2011 CPA Trip, filmed by Mackenzie from Room Eight.
I grabbed my costume and went to the hall. There were so many kids but I wasn't nervous. We had only two to three minutes to get into our costumes, there was a Maori, Samoan, and Hawaiian costumes. It was time for the performance, we had to smile for the entire show. Our show was amazing I felt so proud and excited.
I went back to the van for the Powhiri at the marae where we were staying, and where we were going to meet Matua Peter. When we got there a lady was welcoming us to her marae and we sung songs then got our beds ready. After we were settled in we went to the pools with a hydro-slide, wave pools and spa. It was awesome, my favourite was the hydro slide. Two hours later we went back to the marae to relax. Dinner time, the food was delicious, there was nachos, and chop suey and ice cream with brownies for dessert... mmm.... We had a practice and got ready for bed..... zzz....
We got up at six am and got ready for our next performance, but first we had breakfast. The stage was huge, I did my best and we were great. After the performance we went to museum, then we went back to Hamilton and got Ice Cream! Report by Hayze from Room Eight, this footage is of the Auckland Performance on the second day of the 2011 CPA Trip, filmed by Mackenzie from Room Eight.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Melville Intermediate - Saitama City 2011 Cultural Exchange
On Friday the students that we are hosting from Saitama City, Tokyo, Japan spent a day in the classroom at Melville Intermediate School. The students participated in cultural exchanges with Melville Intermediate students - they had a chance to learn from our CPA, our school cultural group as well as playing a couple of sports - Rugby and Badminton. Our students were thrilled to participate with the students from another country and really enjoyed the experience!
Saitama Exchange August 2011 from myles webb on Vimeo.
Saitama Exchange August 2011 from myles webb on Vimeo.
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