<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>arts</title><description>arts</description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/blog</link><item><title>Celebration</title><description><![CDATA[Last week we enjoyed another great “Celebration” at Knox Church.A traditional event on the school calendar for over sixty years, the night was as spectacular as usual. This year we chose to celebrate our New Zealand identity through music and literature from across a range of genre and lively songs. Intermingled with this we enjoyed superb performances from stunning our cultural groups, musicians and performers. From the songs of Dave Dobbyn to Kimbra and the musings of John Clarke to Sue]]></description><dc:creator>MS K. DICK, HOD ENGLISH, CELEBRATION CO-ORDINATOR</dc:creator><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/11/09/Celebration</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/11/09/Celebration</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2017 23:33:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_4131046a7e3545e7b8cb8f120baf9ab4~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_c09879293b1746e8b88fc64876c1b843~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_8c1b43985e724f36bd9b78bc28105fb2~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_4bcec69c74de41d7905599ba0dd3be0c~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_59fb4fcba8c84d3cb88378be036517fa~mv2_d_3264_4912_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_0bbcbe9c607f482f86c3b0f28083da79~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_fe2c7f8f12474895b4a6e29e8544b09d~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_d3d4bf79c9d34c0b9a46d4e71b85c558~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/></div><div>Last week we enjoyed another great “Celebration” at Knox Church.</div><div>A traditional event on the school calendar for over sixty years, the night was as spectacular as usual. This year we chose to celebrate our New Zealand identity through music and literature from across a range of genre and lively songs. Intermingled with this we enjoyed superb performances from stunning our cultural groups, musicians and performers. From the songs of Dave Dobbyn to Kimbra and the musings of John Clarke to Sue Wootton, this was an extremely festive and humour-filled evening. Our Year 13s entertained us with their traditional medley of crazy musical snippets and gentle digs at the idiosyncrasies of life at OGHS. Thank you to the many staff and students who contribute to such a wonderful evening.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>African Dance</title><description><![CDATA[Over this week the year 10 dancers are extending their repertiore in movement, learning West African dance (Ghana) from Koffie Fugah, a passionate teacher and specialist in his field of drumming and dance. We are lucky to have him here in Dunedin. A hot day today in the dance studio!<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/MOkYVmsWZoY/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/11/03/African-Dance</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/11/03/African-Dance</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:23:55 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MOkYVmsWZoY"/><div> Over this week the year 10 dancers are extending their repertiore in movement, learning West African dance (Ghana) from Koffie Fugah, a passionate teacher and specialist in his field of drumming and dance. We are lucky to have him here in Dunedin. A hot day today in the dance studio!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cultural Blues</title><description><![CDATA[Mā te tika o te toki o te tangere, me te tohu o te panaho,ka pai te tere o te waka i ngā momo moana katoa.By designing and shaping the keel of the waka to perfection,your canoe will overcome obstacles.This year the Cultural Blues shone a light on the thriving Arts and Culture scene at Otago Girls' High. Beginning with the striking Wairua Puhou group, lead by Mac Te Ngahue the vast amount of talent seen in the students was inspiring. To note a few of these performances from the evening we had;<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_53307f2acf2e4b018c4ac11c69b83c12%7Emv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/10/26/Cultural-Blues</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/10/26/Cultural-Blues</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2017 22:48:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_53307f2acf2e4b018c4ac11c69b83c12~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_04d04a49b5a44f97b793149214f59823~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_40a1a499a18e40208cea7bb8816a7dc5~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_aeba21222e634d5fb80b3c7b6eaaf4f3~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_6bf644cfcda1455bb7dcd92003eecaba~mv2_d_3264_4912_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_580915845a0e407a9c20acc275baa2c3~mv2_d_3264_4912_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_f0a885c0ebcc4515874d30b1937f239d~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_89295c92643e48e79165b6a319644630~mv2_d_3264_4912_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_30e4d1d5b45648d1ad8186b27fc6a5db~mv2_d_3264_4912_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_070b6eaa66ca410a8d6c2988d7c0e918~mv2_d_3264_4912_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_567a4b0d8b8d44d4bf88c9a6754b2439~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_ccdacad65f604ba3a40cd6c37d96f5b8~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_ada0726aeee942038f01c99f9f1978bb~mv2_d_3264_4912_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_2be16e7ecf4e484fad29117d50706059~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_122511195e84425a9ce44f8abda97944~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_8c1affe3a3184b9887057183e82447a1~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_e8c7836bedc74c79b7ee932a57cdade0~mv2_d_3264_4912_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_76372ab2dfd2432cb5492b4d60362379~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_78ae12b009d14920bc19629822c855c9~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_580513956d59444bbf8fc7077b6233db~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/></div><div>Mā te tika o te toki o te tangere, me te tohu o te panaho,</div><div>ka pai te tere o te waka i ngā momo moana katoa.</div><div>By designing and shaping the keel of the waka to perfection,</div><div>your canoe will overcome obstacles.</div><div>This year the Cultural Blues shone a light on the thriving Arts and Culture scene at Otago Girls' High. Beginning with the striking Wairua Puhou group, lead by Mac Te Ngahue the vast amount of talent seen in the students was inspiring. To note a few of these performances from the evening we had; Rose Stevenson and Malina Rutt playing ‘Vivaldi Duet For Two Violins in A Minor’, the Pacific Pearls harmonic singing, Sabrina Swertloff’s Slam poem ‘Biology’and Sarah Johnson singing her song ‘Another Day’. At one stage the audience went a bit wild as Mr Shields, the Choir and Jazz band took to the stage playing Dr Martin’s ‘Mr Shields on the Catwalk’, and the notable performance by Drama Department's hilarious, student written ‘Polar Opposites’. With an eclectic mix of performance from Jazz, Chamber Music and Pacific Song to the student created works of Dance, Theatre, Slam Poetry and Music the evening was full to the brim with creativity.</div><div>Celebrating students in over thirteen Arts and Culture categories alongside the over arching Scholar category, students were awarded either a Certificate, a Cultural Blue or Scholarship Blue Award for Excellence, Service and Achievement. </div><div>An evening of celebration, in recognising the students who have chosen to pursue excellence in their field of Arts and Culture, it is also an important moment to pause and acknowledge the tireless effort of our talented teachers who continuously aid the students in their endeavours; alongside the parents and caregivers that encourage their children to become involved in the arts and consistent in their pursuit.</div><div>During the evening we heard our guest speaker Dr. Cruz-Banks, the Senior Dance Lecturer at the University of Otago share some wisdom gained from her life experience as a creative in her field. With over 2 decades of experience in dance, Dr Cruz-Banks highlighted how creativity has been integral to the development of her self awareness, personal growth, perseverance and gaining a real life connection to global communities, inspiring connection, movement and rhythm. The result - a life of art in practice.</div><div>A big thank you to the beautiful Christine Cook for all the tasty platters made for the evening and the other Arts and Culture staff that helped the evening run so smoothly. </div><div>Please find below a list of Blues Recipients for 2017 Arts and Culture at Otago Girls High School.</div><div>Wairua Puhou Blues</div><div>Nikita Gibson</div><div>Christie Haua</div><div>Del'chez Lawson</div><div>Anja Matapo</div><div>Pasifika Blues</div><div>Loisi Afimeimounga</div><div>Rangi Brydon</div><div>Storm Maole</div><div>Lilly Sopoaga</div><div>Akamura Tioti</div><div>Karaleani Vakalala</div><div>Music-Instrumental Blues</div><div>Renee Mullins</div><div>Rose Stevenson</div><div>Sarah de Vries</div><div>Josie Frazer</div><div>Choir Blues</div><div>Meg Cunningham-Tisdall</div><div>Josephine Frazer</div><div>Lucy Pollock</div><div>Meredith Walker</div><div>Sarah Hubbard</div><div>Visual Arts Blues</div><div>Holly Mason</div><div>Charlotte Woodhouse</div><div>Jess Greenan</div><div>Brianna Markham</div><div>Veronica Wallace</div><div>Ariana Knudson-Hollebon</div><div>Sophie Sowerby</div><div>Laura Kennelly</div><div>Annabelle Latta</div><div>Technology Blues</div><div>Holly Mason</div><div>Ariana Knudson-Hollebon</div><div>Tuihana Taiaroa-Smithies</div><div>Enviroschools Blues</div><div>Josie Frazer</div><div>Anya Kardailsky</div><div>Community Service Blues</div><div>Caitlyn Smith</div><div>Jemma Jeong</div><div>Amara Muldrew</div><div>Grace Hayward</div><div>Drama Blues</div><div>Molly Parker</div><div>Larissa Howie</div><div>Emily Atkinson</div><div>Sarah Hubbard</div><div>Josephine Frazer</div><div>Surrey Fisher</div><div>Dance Blues</div><div>Priyanka Poulton</div><div>Danielle Lee</div><div>Annabel Marshall</div><div>Blaire Hanna</div><div>Summer Johnson</div><div>Bethany Astwood</div><div>Stage Challenge Blues</div><div>Danielle Lee</div><div>Annabel Marshall</div><div>Amara Muldrew</div><div>Kaila Jowsey</div><div>Sarah Jocelyn</div><div>Debating Blues</div><div>Sabrina Swerdloff</div><div>Anna Dawes</div><div>Public Speaking Blues </div><div>Alex Martin</div><div>Hayley Dick</div><div>Nga Manu Korero Blues</div><div>Hannah</div><div>Matehaere</div><div>Scholar Blues</div><div>Lucy Matehaere</div><div>Anna Dawes</div><div>Jess Tyrrell</div><div>May Cavanagh</div><div>Louise Lin</div><div>Hannah King</div><div>Ruby Franks</div><div>Bryn McBurney</div><div>Meredith Walker</div><div>Madeleine Reid</div><div>Rose Stephenson</div><div>Cecile Wagener</div><div>Emily Harrex</div><div>Elena Bostina</div><div>Emma Ward</div><div>Annabel Low</div><div>Malina Rutt</div><div>Lily Johnston</div><div>Katelyn Phillips</div><div>Katie Gotlieb</div><div>Elsa Neuman</div><div>Muychheng Oeng</div><div>Maddie Millhouse</div><div>Lucy Pollock</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>House Haka Competition</title><description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all the students that participated in the OG's House Haka Competition. The competition was held on the school grounds and judged by Damian Rangitutuia from NZ Police, the house winner for this year's House Haka was Cruickshank.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_3b3101ce96734387822f86979e2185c0%7Emv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_416/08747d_3b3101ce96734387822f86979e2185c0%7Emv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/10/05/House-Haka-Competition</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/10/05/House-Haka-Competition</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2017 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_3b3101ce96734387822f86979e2185c0~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>Congratulations to all the students that participated in the OG's House Haka Competition. The competition was held on the school grounds and judged by Damian Rangitutuia from NZ Police, the house winner for this year's House Haka was Cruickshank. </div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EQqDQ64qy6M"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Polyfest</title><description><![CDATA[A huge congratulations to our girls who performed at Polyfest in the Edgar Centre, a night to be remembered in Dunedin. An eventful evening celebrating culture in the Pacific, filled with beautiful performances, laughter and a great audience. Pacific Pearls and Wairua Puhou from Otago Girls' and Otago Boys' were all amazing, it was evident the huge amount of commitment and work they had put into their performances, we are so proud of you all.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_84f773bafb2142b6bf1e4b9d1d3276a3%7Emv2_d_4907_1980_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_253/08747d_84f773bafb2142b6bf1e4b9d1d3276a3%7Emv2_d_4907_1980_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/09/18/Polyfest</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/09/18/Polyfest</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2017 22:11:44 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_84f773bafb2142b6bf1e4b9d1d3276a3~mv2_d_4907_1980_s_2.jpg"/><div>A huge congratulations to our girls who performed at Polyfest in the Edgar Centre, a night to be remembered in Dunedin. An eventful evening celebrating culture in the Pacific, filled with beautiful performances, laughter and a great audience. Pacific Pearls and Wairua Puhou from Otago Girls' and Otago Boys' were all amazing, it was evident the huge amount of commitment and work they had put into their performances, we are so proud of you all.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_aecfed39decb46e48b84f7e209e16e64~mv2_d_4912_1422_s_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Celebrate -Art &amp; Design</title><description><![CDATA[Overall winner for Architectural DesignAriana Knudson-HollebonHighly CommendedHolly MasonOverall winner for Product DesignHolly MasonOtago “Celebrate” Art & Design AwardsCongratulations to the following students for their success in the recent dual “Celebrate” Design and Art Awards run by the Otago Polytechnic School of Design and School of Art. Ariana Knudson-Hollebon Year 12 was awarded Overall Winner in the Architectural Design section and Holly Mason Year 13 was awarded Overall Winner for<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_9a23e276eed640278e50b231bf82e458%7Emv2_d_4824_3408_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/09/11/Celebrate--Art-Design</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/09/11/Celebrate--Art-Design</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:39:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_9a23e276eed640278e50b231bf82e458~mv2_d_4824_3408_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>Overall winner for Architectural Design</div><div>Ariana Knudson-Hollebon</div><div>Highly Commended</div><div>Holly Mason</div><div>Overall winner for Product Design</div><div>Holly Mason</div><div>Otago “Celebrate” Art &amp; Design Awards</div><div>Congratulations to the following students for their success in the recent dual “Celebrate” Design and Art Awards run by the Otago Polytechnic School of Design and School of Art. Ariana Knudson-Hollebon Year 12 was awarded Overall Winner in the Architectural Design section and Holly Mason Year 13 was awarded Overall Winner for Product Design. Holly also received a Highly Commended in Architectural Design and an Excellence Award for Painting.</div><div>Congratulations also to Jacinta Boock Year 12, Crystal Zhang Year 13 and Veronica Wallace Year 13 who received Highly Commended Awards in the Fashion Design section.</div><div>The standard of work from around the Otago High Schools was exceptional this year and the number of awards given to Otago Girls’ students is testament to the talent of these students. Well done girls!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Improsaurus</title><description><![CDATA[Theatresports is a fun and challenging form of improvisational theatre, which uses the format of a competition for dramatic effect. Theatresports is an ever growing aspect of the Otago Girls’ Drama Department, and in recent weeks we have had great success and our hours of hard work and practice have been rewarded.Last week, the Otago Girls' Theatresports competition team consisting of Caitlin Penhey, Caitlin Duff, Mia Johnson and Emily Atkinson competed in the semi-finals of the Improsaurus High<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_da359c600bb1472a971e7f69485dadeb%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Emily Aitkinson</dc:creator><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/09/02/Improsaurus</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/09/02/Improsaurus</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2017 22:29:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_da359c600bb1472a971e7f69485dadeb~mv2.jpg"/><div>Theatresports is a fun and challenging form of improvisational theatre, which uses the format of a competition for dramatic effect. </div><div>Theatresports is an ever growing aspect of the Otago Girls’ Drama Department, and in recent weeks we have had great success and our hours of hard work and practice have been rewarded.</div><div>Last week, the Otago Girls' Theatresports competition team consisting of Caitlin Penhey, Caitlin Duff, Mia Johnson and Emily Atkinson competed in the semi-finals of the Improsaurus High Schools' tournament. We ended up tying with Kings' High School and had two tough rounds of tie-breakers. Unfortunately, Kings' won the tiebreaker, but Otago Girls' was offered a place in the finals as a &quot;wild card&quot; entry. We took this opportunity by the reins and went into the finals, ready for a challenge, and to fight for a place as the Dunedin representatives in the South Island competition. We competed against Otago Boys’, East Otago and King's High Schools. Following a tight competition, we came out in second place, just two points behind the winning team from Otago Boys’.</div><div>In both the semifinals and finals, we had three rounds of improvisation games. The first round, the blind round, involved an approximately two-minute game which was thrown at the team (teams do not know which game they will play until they get on stage). The second round, the game round, is a three minute game of the team’s choice. The third round, the challenge round, is a four minute game of the team’s choice, however, they must incorporate a challenge which another team has set for them such as, “you must incorporate an elephant in your scene”, or “every sentence must begin with the letter A.” Teams are then scored out of five for entertainment and out of five for technique, one being the worst, five being the absolute best.</div><div>One of our team members, Caitlin Penhey, received an award for best team player of the final’s tournament. This meant that Caitlin was the most supportive of her team and ensured that she helped set up scenes that would help her fellow team members shine on stage.</div><div>As the Theatresports cultural coordinator, I have been extremely lucky to watch my fellow team members and the other girls involved in Theatresports develop into confident young women who are happy to show their skills on the stage. I was most proud to witness the sportsmanship and encouragement that my team members displayed within our team and towards other schools, a true reflection of our PB4L values.</div><div>Thank you to all the staff and students who have supported the growth of Theatresports at Otago Girls’. Myself and the students involved are most grateful for the opportunity to find our calling and have to the pursuit of our passion supported. Theatresports is open to all students and takes place on a Wednesday lunchtime in the Little Theatre in the VPA.</div><div>“What's great about collaborating is getting to work with wonderful people. That's what theatre is about: other people getting you to give your best, and getting everyone else's best out of them.” - James Robert Brown </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Theatresports - Improsaurus</title><description><![CDATA[After a tight line up of competition our Theatresports team is into the finals of Improsaurus. Improsaurus a Fortune Theatre initiative, brings together all the Secondary Schools in Dunedin to fight it out dramatically on stage. Over the last few months experienced actors from Fortune Theatre have provided workshops for the schools' teams to fine tune their speed and wit on stage. The Finals are held this weekend, 1pm - Saturday September the 2nd at Fortune Theatre.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_46e287a0d65a4677acf36a8b030ff852%7Emv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/08/28/Theatresports</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/08/28/Theatresports</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:54:25 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_46e287a0d65a4677acf36a8b030ff852~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>After a tight line up of competition our Theatresports team is into the finals of Improsaurus. Improsaurus a Fortune Theatre initiative, brings together all the Secondary Schools in Dunedin to fight it out dramatically on stage. Over the last few months experienced actors from Fortune Theatre have provided workshops for the schools' teams to fine tune their speed and wit on stage. The Finals are held this weekend, 1pm - Saturday September the 2nd at Fortune Theatre.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hip hop Regional Finals</title><description><![CDATA[A great night was had at the Otago Regional Hip Hop competition on Friday night. with 'Incision' placing third and 'Allegiance' placing fourth. Congratulations to both crews for making it through to the nationals in September!A special thanks to Priyanka Poulton who coached 'Incision', Renee Cranstoun who did all the amazing make up and Mike Cranstoun from Ray White real estate who sponsored 'Incision'. 'Incision' crew: Ashleigh Allum, Sofia Amer, Mona Bekhit, Ruby Cameron, Jaimee Cranstoun and<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_a406f5405692439c9ea09794bb7dbad8%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/08/24/Hip-hop-Regional-Finals</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/08/24/Hip-hop-Regional-Finals</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:36:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>A great night was had at the Otago Regional Hip Hop competition on Friday night. with 'Incision' placing third and 'Allegiance' placing fourth. Congratulations to both crews for making it through to the nationals in September!</div><div>A special thanks to Priyanka Poulton who coached 'Incision', Renee Cranstoun who did all the amazing make up and Mike Cranstoun from Ray White real estate who sponsored 'Incision'. </div><div>'Incision' crew: Ashleigh Allum, Sofia Amer, Mona Bekhit, Ruby Cameron, Jaimee Cranstoun and Justina King</div><div>'Allegiance' crew: Alex McDonald, Tamara Aimes, Ella Steel, Ruby Timmins, Maia Usherwood-Nosa, Abby McGrannachan and Jacinta Boock.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_a406f5405692439c9ea09794bb7dbad8~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Portfolio</title><description><![CDATA[Thank you to all of our talented, helpful students alongside the ex-students, whanau and staff who attended the Opening night of our "Portfolio" exhibition recently. This show is a really lovely way to celebrate the very best of our senior art students in Photography, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Design. Our Arts Prefects Sarah and Annabel spoke eloquently about the Visual Arts and formally welcomed everyone to the event and we had the pleasure of seeing the inspiring Wairua Puhou]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/08/23/Portfolio</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/08/23/Portfolio</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 02:22:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_3dc18d34a882492bb06c33f09376980c~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_e0a9142aee8e44a5a5d43005af4babeb~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_723ad5d5a070460fae2cdf08ceb7fb54~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_2e61f34bdf8a43818d295ff48db76efe~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_a208a3bfff404c0d88c475ace2c5b17c~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_2fece579fa434670a9449115b31b7777~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_49d14745e3cb4bf9adf49d350c62f6ba~mv2_d_3264_4912_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_ea7fbd2cc15d4690ab2c21e5fe10bd18~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_1fa3165fb4a34a6c8787275fc94e9207~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_ec85984885d34b4f9264dcbcd2342e7d~mv2_d_3264_4912_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_b4cff2a14ea146c895f09a747ece72b9~mv2_d_3264_4912_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_57eb42e5cf0c49f19f892b11fcb593b1~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_038b31886e9949c4aacdf65eab64a6ad~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_235e192c3a924a90aa0a17530ab45f11~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/></div><div>Thank you to all of our talented, helpful students alongside the ex-students, whanau and staff who attended the Opening night of our &quot;Portfolio&quot; exhibition recently. </div><div>This show is a really lovely way to celebrate the very best of our senior art students in Photography, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Design. Our Arts Prefects Sarah and Annabel spoke eloquently about the Visual Arts and formally welcomed everyone to the event and we had the pleasure of seeing the inspiring Wairua Puhou perform and of listening to an array of wonderful Jazz pieces performed by the OGHS Jazz Band and lead by the very talented Dr Will Martin. Thank you once again to everyone who supported this event and to the Art Department staff for their tireless work in making this event such a success. If you couldn't make it to the Opening you can view the exhibition at the Community Gallery, 20 Princes Street until 5:30pm Friday 1 September.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Showcase 2017</title><description><![CDATA[An eclectic array of talent was displayed on the night of Showcase. Congratulations to all the students who performed at the Performing Arts Showcase, it was a wonderful show ! Devised by the OGHS' Arts Council and organised by our Art Prefect Sarah Jocelyn, this evening was a great opportunity for our girls to see each other perform, whilst Showcasing to the local community.]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/08/10/Showcase-2017</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/08/10/Showcase-2017</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 23:04:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_9bc0e6ad157a49e7ba03b59523a0fb99~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_40d68b7f602f406d8d75fdc87295ae71~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_6ce9b9a3832944329f794eb1156c96a9~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_6dcefb852a65447697508fb5cd1f5b58~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_f67de517fb814f4b974e43715f6ef584~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_a6347c3aaeca4d8b94c0ea8cff1ed43c~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_6156446c42364f8c92ff908e3646310d~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_1ef152a48809440abbfa9f87d171ad8e~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_aa15ebda488044cead6de7f6de580bbc~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_2dc60ac162a445bb80497759a86722b3~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_d68df10169cd43c7a982864eb893baca~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_3a13fa66ff1c411e851401620235af16~mv2.jpg"/></div><div> An eclectic array of talent was displayed on the night of Showcase. Congratulations to all the students who performed at the Performing Arts Showcase, it was a wonderful show ! </div><div>Devised by the OGHS' Arts Council and organised by our Art Prefect Sarah Jocelyn, this evening was a great opportunity for our girls to see each other perform, whilst Showcasing to the local community.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Improsaurus</title><description><![CDATA[Fortune Theatre's annual inter school theatresports competition, Improsaurus is under way. Teams are involved in 3 intensive workshops run by Fortune Theatre before the big stand off competitions at the end of August. The finals on the 2nd of September are held at the Fortune Theatre.eatre - Good Luck Otago Girls'!]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/08/15/Improsaurus</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/08/15/Improsaurus</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2017 23:51:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Fortune Theatre's annual inter school theatresports competition,Improsaurus is under way. Teams are involved in 3 intensive workshops run by Fortune Theatre before the big stand off competitions at the end of August. The finals on the 2nd of September are held at the Fortune Theatre.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_dc420d9ec33e4715902652ed4eb98d2b~mv2_d_1280_1280_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_e5045ec808044bfab2f9e9884ba4c42a~mv2_d_1280_1280_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_655414335fef42018fc69d3e21cfba9f~mv2_d_1280_1280_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_81111308338c4a07ace4217102c73d83~mv2_d_1280_1280_s_2.jpg"/></div><div>eatre - Good Luck Otago Girls'! </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Te Hautoka 2017</title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday 23rd July 19 girls and 11 boys from Otago Girls’ and Otago Boys’ High Schools competed at Te Hautoka 2017 - The Otago/ Southland Secondary Schools Regional Kapa Haka Competitions. This competition is held once every two years with the top two teams gaining entry into the national championships held the following year. Our rōpū and tutors have put in a lot of time preparing for Te Hautoka with many weekends, lunchtimes and after school hours being put in. We all met at Otago Girls’ High<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/QIZYff3ufzQ/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/07/30/Te-Hautoka-2017</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/07/30/Te-Hautoka-2017</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2017 21:45:13 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QIZYff3ufzQ"/><div>On Sunday 23rd July 19 girls and 11 boys from Otago Girls’ and Otago Boys’ High Schools competed at Te Hautoka 2017 - The Otago/ Southland Secondary Schools Regional Kapa Haka Competitions. This competition is held once every two years with the top two teams gaining entry into the national championships held the following year. Our rōpū and tutors have put in a lot of time preparing for Te Hautoka with many weekends, lunchtimes and after school hours being put in. We all met at Otago Girls’ High school on Friday night to have a noho before the big day. However Te Hautoka got postponed until Sunday because of the bad weather and flooding so everybody stayed in the VPA on Saturday night as well. This was a great bonding opportunity which brought everyone closer together and also allowed the group some extra practice time. Mrs Davidson allowed us to have showers in the gym and Matua Mac and Whaea Vicki made sure everyone was fed, looked after and that all of the students and helpers were safe. We would also like to thank all of the parents who visited us in the bad weather who brought in food and things that would help us, it was much appreciated.</div><div>Finally the big day had arrived everyone began preparation in the gym with hair and makeup with the help of Te Rina and her friends and the boys got their tāmoko (Māori stencil patterns) done thanks to Kaharau and his friends. Once everyone had their kākahu (clothes/ costumes) done, we made our way to the Dunedin town hall. We did really well this year by placing 2nd overall. However we were 1st in Whakawatea (departing the stage song), the Poi and the Waiata-a-ringa (action song), 2nd in the Whakaeke (entry onto the stage song/ haka), the Moteatea (song of remembrance) and the Haka which meant that we qualified for Nationals next year which are being held in Palmerston North. A special thanks to Mr Pickard for carving the new haka trophy and for making new tāmoko stencils. We would like to thank all of the support we have received over the year from teachers, family and friends of Wairua Pūhou, bring on Nationals!</div><div>Rachel O’Kane and Jen Marsh</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Junior Production 'Campaign Central!'</title><description><![CDATA[A 45 minute Performance, written by one of our own staff members, Kathryn Dick ‘Campaign Central’ was put together over 10 weeks of rehearsals during Otago Girls' High School's Clubs program. Reaching a final crescendo of four performances over two days, Campaign Central was performed to local schools, families and friends of our school community.'Two feuding families have been holidaying in Central Otago for many years and continually fight over the size of their campsites, what their children]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/07/06/Junior-Production-Campaign-Central</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/07/06/Junior-Production-Campaign-Central</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2017 10:19:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div> A 45 minute Performance, written by one of our own staff members, Kathryn Dick ‘Campaign Central’ was put together over 10 weeks of rehearsals during Otago Girls' High School's Clubs program. Reaching a final crescendo of four performances over two days, Campaign Central was performed to local schools, families and friends of our school community.</div><div>'Two feuding families have been holidaying in Central Otago for many years and continually fight over the size of their campsites, what their children are up to and how much better their summer fashion is compared to the other.</div><div>Rebecca and Julia are teenagers from the opposing families who are sick of their families fighting with duelling spatulas at forty paces so they try to fix the rift with amusing consequences. Brought to you by the junior school of Otago Girls' the play will entertain you with some splendid acting, dancing, and singing.'</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Senior Production - High School Musical</title><description><![CDATA[Otago Girls'High and Otago Boys'High Schools' Senior Production this year was High School Musical. Performed from 28th June - 2 July High School Musical was a real credit to both school communities and their pool of talent both, onstage and off stage. This Disney Production was directed by Nic Tipa a Theatre Studies Graduate from Otago.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_e4aeaa18ff284495bb9192a911bade97%7Emv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/06/28/Senior-Production---High-School-Musical</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/06/28/Senior-Production---High-School-Musical</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 09:16:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_e4aeaa18ff284495bb9192a911bade97~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>Otago Girls'High and Otago Boys'High Schools' Senior Production this year was High School Musical. Performed from 28th June - 2 July High School Musical was a real credit to both school communities and their pool of talent both, onstage and off stage. This Disney Production was directed by Nic Tipa a Theatre Studies Graduate from Otago.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Big Sing Regionals</title><description><![CDATA[Our choirs must be congratulated for their performances at the Big Sing regional competition last Wednesday. Both the Otago Girls' High School Choir and the Otago Girls' and Otago Boys' High School Combined Choir received high commended awards for their performances. Sarah Hubbard was awarded the Student Conductor award and we look forward to the announcement of the top 24 choirs for the National Finale later this month. The choirs would like to thank their director, Mr Ben Madden, and<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_03723545fdbd46b18a7a8baa0efa71e7%7Emv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/06/14/Big-Sing-Regionals</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/06/14/Big-Sing-Regionals</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 08:43:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_03723545fdbd46b18a7a8baa0efa71e7~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>Our choirs must be congratulated for their performances at the Big Sing regional competition last Wednesday. Both the Otago Girls' High School Choir and the Otago Girls' and Otago Boys' High School Combined Choir received high commended awards for their performances. Sarah Hubbard was awarded the Student Conductor award and we look forward to the announcement of the top 24 choirs for the National Finale later this month. The choirs would like to thank their director, Mr Ben Madden, and accompanist, Miss Olivia Pike, for all their hard work preparing the choirs for the competition. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Chamber Music</title><description><![CDATA[We congratulate all Chamber Music groups who entered into this year’s Community Trust Chamber Music Competition. Many hours of preparation and rehearsals were spent leading up to this competition and all groups performed admirably. In particular we would like to acknowledge the achievements of Renee Mullins and her group Glassical, who received the Adjudicators Award and Aurora Verdi who were this year's regional winners. This is an outstanding achievement.Aurora Verdi will now compete in the<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_a1cd4cb4ae9146e986a489777a78262d%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_495%2Ch_329/08747d_a1cd4cb4ae9146e986a489777a78262d%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/07/30/Chamber-Music</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/07/30/Chamber-Music</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2017 22:05:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_a1cd4cb4ae9146e986a489777a78262d~mv2.jpg"/><div>We congratulate all Chamber Music groups who entered into this year’s Community Trust Chamber Music Competition. Many hours of preparation and rehearsals were spent leading up to this competition and all groups performed admirably. In particular we would like to acknowledge the achievements of Renee Mullins and her group Glassical, who received the Adjudicators Award and Aurora Verdi who were this year's regional winners. This is an outstanding achievement.</div><div>Aurora Verdi will now compete in the District Finals of the competition against the best that the South Island has to offer. If selected as one of the top groups in this division Aurora Verdi will then compete in the National Finals. We wish Rose Stevenson, Sarah de Vries and Cameron Monteath of Logan Park High School all the best for the district finals in Christchurch in the coming fortnight. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Stage Challenge</title><description><![CDATA[This year the entire making and production of Otago Girls’ Stage Challenge was very successfully student lead by Sarah Jocelyn, Annabel Marshall and Danielle Lee. This success was highlighted by the group receiving the Ministry of Education Student Leadership Award for the region. Set in 1942, the performance was based on the devastating fire that occurred at the Seacliff Lunatic Asylum.‘As young people we often ask the question - why do we need to learn this? Well, this is how our performance<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_44f193c482354be0b6fe56ecf7767d96%7Emv2_d_4553_1492_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/05/18/Stage-Challenge</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/05/18/Stage-Challenge</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 09:23:07 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_44f193c482354be0b6fe56ecf7767d96~mv2_d_4553_1492_s_2.jpg"/><div>This year the entire making and production of Otago Girls’ Stage Challenge was very successfully student lead by Sarah Jocelyn, Annabel Marshall and Danielle Lee. This success was highlighted by the group receiving the Ministry of Education Student Leadership Award for the region.</div><div> Set in 1942, the performance was based on the devastating fire that occurred at the Seacliff Lunatic Asylum.</div><div>‘As young people we often ask the question - why do we need to learn this? Well, this is how our performance began, with a class of questioning students who at first were not interested in learning about Seacliff. However, when three students got dragged through a large book on the history of Seacliff, everything quickly changed as they became part of the past. The students were suddenly caught within the asylum, stuck in witnessing the experiences of those inside the asylum. Finally able to return to the classroom, the students were able to learn a valuable lesson of how the past can affect and help shape the future’ – Sarah Jocelyn.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nga Manu Korero</title><description><![CDATA[Otago Girls High School hosted the prestigious Ngā Manu Kōrero Regional Speech Competitions over the weekend.Friday’s pōwhiri was exciting with our own Wairua Pūhou teaming up with He Waka Kōtuia Kings and Queens kapa haka bellowing out a hearty rendition of Pāpaki Kau Ana and Toia Mai in the haka powhiri, welcoming last year’s winners with their returning trophies and other schools and guests from around Otago and Southland. The kai kōrero (male speakers) spoke on behalf of the hosts and<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_80a434ea053447069de4bbe9e6fe4e77%7Emv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/05/22/Nga-Manu-Korero</link><guid>https://www.arts.otagogirls.school.nz/single-post/2017/05/22/Nga-Manu-Korero</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2017 23:59:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/08747d_80a434ea053447069de4bbe9e6fe4e77~mv2_d_4912_3264_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>Otago Girls High School hosted the prestigious Ngā Manu Kōrero Regional Speech Competitions over the weekend.</div><div>Friday’s pōwhiri was exciting with our own Wairua Pūhou teaming up with He Waka Kōtuia Kings and Queens kapa haka bellowing out a hearty rendition of Pāpaki Kau Ana and Toia Mai in the haka powhiri, welcoming last year’s winners with their returning trophies and other schools and guests from around Otago and Southland. The kai kōrero (male speakers) spoke on behalf of the hosts and visitors, our kaumatua Matua Peter Kara opened the competition with a karakia (prayer). From there it was a quick turnaround before we were straight into the senior impromptu speeches.</div><div>We were represented again this year by sisters, Lucy and Hannah Matehaere. We had some fantastic results with Hannah Matehaere winning First Place in the Junior English section and retaining the Sir Turi Carroll Junior English trophy that she won last year and Lucy Matehaeree winning Third Place in the impromptu section, an outstanding effort.</div><div>Lucy and Hannah’s speeches were supported by Wairua Pūhou and members of Kāhui Kōrero (Otago Girls Māori Student Council) and then we all went into host mode acting as guides and runners for the judges, teachers in charge and other workers behind the scenes. Our girls ran the back stage with mic-ing up the speakers and running the sound desk and helped with setting up the different areas around the school. We were running the security and sustaining the mana of the school by keeping an eye on areas that were off limits and checking the toilets and keeping them clean and by picking up any extra rubbish.</div><div>Over 300 people attended the 2 day event and there were some powerful speeches delivered. A favourite part was the whanaungātanga, when all of our schools came together and played Māori games. At one point there would have been over 100 students playing iti rakiraki (little duck) in a big circle out the front of our school, it was very funny. We enjoyed listening to the speeches and the support songs and haka that went after each school’s representatives had finished speaking. The weekend was an outstanding success with the organisers of the event saying OGHS was the best venue they have used yet. A huge thanks to the staff that helped and a massive mihi to our girls who competed and hosted the manuhiri from all around the motu.</div><div> ‘Te amorangi ki mua, te hapai o ki muri’</div><div> The leader at the front and the workers behind the scenes</div><div>This is a reference to Marae protocol where the speakers are at the front of the meeting house and the workers are at the back making sure everything is prepared and that the guests are well looked after. It is important to note that both jobs are equally important, and are like the ying and yang, for without one, everything would fail.</div><div>The Nationals will be held in Taranaki this September, 2017.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>